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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a Pendleton port office reference and multiple pricing options for daily and semi weekly publications by mail and carrier. It lists Imperial Hotel News Stand in Portland, with on file at Chicago Bureau, plus year and half year rates and segment prices.
A compilation from August 20 1800 notes La Grande city attorney Ed Barnett and a minor collision on a street with a fast driven wagon. It mentions the Frenchtown school fire near Walla Walla with $800 loss, incendiary origins suspected, and local travelers passing through Pendleton. The piece criticizes German language preaching, arguing for English in worship and stronger Americanization of new arrivals.
A fragmented verse speaks of distant streams, willows, and spring melodies. The speaker imagines rushing waters, birds, and the scent of flowers as they drift between land and dreamlike scenery. References to nature and seasonal imagery fill the dreamy passage.
The article argues high speed causes auto accidents and urges stronger enforcement of speed laws on Oregon highways. It notes careful driving reduces ditching, while speeding toward curves invites trouble, and cites a Californian example of stricter speed control.
Law enforcement stresses that roads remain open to the public and not reserved for a few speed enthusiasts, emphasizing equal access and safety for all drivers.
A series of real estate transfers records multiple deeds with names Lottle Huker, Morria A Baker, Swan C Shipp, James D Shipp, Frank & Payne, Maurice DBD Scrugen, Wim HL Musselman, Etta M Muse selman, Lat Baker, BE E Metollum, George Gounakopolous, Peter Guinis, C Hopson, John W Jones, W S Carter, and a Weston Salings Add. entries. Transfers involve lots, blocks, and townships with nominal consideration, reflecting typical conveyances in the period.
A World War era column praises Capta in d Annu nzio for a daring bombing flight over Vienna stating the air raid carried truth not destruction. It contrasts Italian aviation prowess with Austrian cruelty and reflects on war morale, recruitment, and public sentiment amid global conflict.
In a letter to his sister Mrs Elmer Nichols Ukiah, Lan Casteol writes of hiding his turn in the front line trenches and returning without being wounded. Marion Martin, serving in the navy, recalls the excitement of gunners downing a U boat and sighting another which dived before a shot could be fired. Lieut Cyrud CG Sturei, stationed at Hopton, is transferred to New Jersey. Army General Hospital No 1 Luke Won Florida receives care. Mrs Sam Sneilis fills in notices. residents of Umatilla county are being recorded as in military service. Robert F P Tamalle 22 in Co I 16 Infantry AEF care FDM New York. Merritt J Ingalls 40s in Naval Training Warracks, care Port Master New York. Erneg Ingalo age 97 on Sub Chaser No 240, care Phathmaster New York.
Bulgarian official reports indicate a Bulgarian hostage in Germany is kept as a tool for ensuring loyalty. The hostage, described as prominent, is said to be under close German supervision amid recent Austrian and German high level talks.
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