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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1917
Page
5
A vivid yet fragmentary critique notes a French writer praising American forces dubbed "Sammies" as they train and operate in the theater, with references to leadership, morale, and perceptions of American resilience. The piece situates the praise within broader wartime propaganda and cultural exchange, mentioning observers and places tied to the conflict.
A damaged OCR notice from Pilot Rock lists a September 1817 deadline for bids on a shed barn project and kitchen fixtures. It mentions Northern or Fratelli contractors, a Nebo Meas location, and a clerk named Marrinn. The item asks bidders to reject all bids and to apply at a specified store for a weigh table price.
A dense OCR classified list offers rentals, sales, and items for trade across Portland, Oregon. Advertisements include furnished rooms, office desks, sewing machines, large and small household goods, a variety of furniture, farm equipment, and a Miniature housing sale with location details and contact numbers.
Albany reports the pure convention of the Women’s Temperance Union will convene at First Presbyterian Church on October 2, with two delegates from each town in Crmapen planned. Portland coverage notes mayor and city policies, plus civic actions tied to moral standards and public order.
Fragmentary notice mentions a deceased person and a fire incident. The readable bits include garbled names and phrases like deceased, fire, and care, but no clear identities, dates, or locations to verify. Further legible text is needed for a coherent card.
A fragmentary summary notes Mary Unifleson stars in a new Eeshnay feature "Baan Triheate Tisor Por lestioooe" with a mysterious line about a blow coat towe and a futuristic scene. The piece highlights a monster filled war film with giants and dragons, set amid allied battles and a grand cinematic display at the Pastime theater.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and locations such as Loh Gath Partiogd Preterick Hughes Hibiboro and Redemprlin fad Co Beatie Wah George BL Wriehtiniin Porthond and Bram shinnike. The text lacks coherent events or clear news context beyond a jumble of individuals and places.
Fragmentary text mentions a Monday focus and a teen, possible fire and victims, but reads as garbled OCR. Names, dates, places are unreadable, preventing a clean summary of event, outcome, or authorities.
United Press dispatch describes wartime health drives as the Red Cross and other agencies battle malaria threats. Public health messaging appeals to citizens to aid in mosquito control, with mention of national mobilization and medical volunteers aiding in wartime sanitation.
Thirteen Oregon men are granted patents as the official records from the patent office show. The list includes names and patent numbers, indicating recognition of inventions across various fields.
Unsure OCR fragment mentions names and terms with no clear event. Possible references to a person, a space, and a device but lacks coherent context or identifiable actions. Unable to determine a concrete news item from the provided text.
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