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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
3
The report describes a Portland area trip by a famous singer along with local friends and a planned stay near Sheridan. It notes trips to orchards and prunes, potential relocation, and future performances including Die Meistersinger and a Chautauqua event. An Oregon farmer prospect and varied local detours are mentioned.
Fred Amacher, expert raider, arrived Friday from Toran to take a post with the City Brewery. Willian Romich, proprietor of the KransNew plant, notes his long experience and highlights the challenge of securing him amid wartime government reports.
A Buford North Dakota resident recalls a year two ago suffering a severe bout of diarrhea that left him weak, then notes a druggist recommending Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He reports relief after the first dose and recovery within two days, adding that many druggists recommend the remedy as reliable.
Democratic strategists in Chicago predict gains in the U S Senate with many vacancies across states. The effort centers on coordinating campaigns from Chicago under a committee including Senator Saulbury and Senators Wall and Stotte. They expect the Republicans to defend only a portion of the 16 seats now held by Democrats while aiming to widen the Democratic majority.
Geor ge B. Rober t and crew are moving construction of six cottages forward at Rieth to house eighteen to twenty four families on the waiting list, many from Pendleton, as conditions force relocation. Workers dig near the depot area while plans push for completion soon. weather and dust affect attendance at events and travel.
Freight cars derailed between Umatilla and Wallola causing a delay in stock movement. A wrecker was dispatched around 7:30 p m to clear the main line. Geo Gounakopolas plans moving his houses and barn this week from near the tracks to new sites on his ranch due to the October 1 relocation, as arranged with the railroad company.
The United Press piece by Margaret Mason surveys the Georgette crepe craze for 1916, praising its beauty and detailing sheer nighties and gowns. It notes the fabric’s delicate drape, fashionable models, and various color options including white ivory lavender and pale blue, with notes on wedding and undergarment styles.
The text describes nightwear and split skirts with frilly edges and nefuigees, plus a new Turkish trouser model of crepe de chine and a georgette blouse. It then shifts to Paris August 11 noting French red tape amid a Portuguese donor of 6000 francs to a war munitions fund and a state receipt tax on money received.
Washington Aug 19 A system of determining the efficiency of naval officers of high rank under which officers would be graded and records kept to measure performance and compatibility with ship assignments is outlined. The plan aims to standardize evaluations and improve deployment decisions.
The navy plans to add battle efficiency standings to an officer’s record. It will rate vessel command, target practice, ship engineering and other duties, replacing the old system based on superiors’ reports. A new junior officer examination will determine fitness for higher rank as part of selective promotion.
Advertisement claims gradual loss of appetite signals the body running down and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best tonic to restore strength and health. The tone is promotional, urging readers to purchase the remedy.
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