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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
2
A historical fragment reports the correct age of a person described as colored aboard a deck. The note clarifies biographical details without graphic description and preserves a neutral tone. The readable text emphasizes identity and era without sensational detail.
Washington Aug 39 The war department temporarily suspended the order releasing college student militiamen September 1 The duty does not apply to units composed entirely of students They are subject to reenlistment details not fully clarified in the dispatch
Figures from the district forester’s office in Portland show 157 689 cattle and horses and 47 500 sheep admitted to national forest ranges in Oregon and Washington from July 1915 to June 1916. The data indicate a large rise in stock on the forests, with 4401 owners represented this year, up from 11069 previously, reflecting the forest service policy to broadly distribute grazing rights among small ranchers. Local reactions discuss expanded use of public land for camping and grazing as summer activity grows.
Fragmentary readable lines describe a local event or notice with limited specifics. Entities, dates, and actions are not clearly legible, preventing confident identification of people, organizations, or places.
A collage of society items from Pendleton recounts Mrs W A Storie visiting Yellowstone with companions Mina Ritner and Mia Crawford, while relatives travel to Portland and Spokane. A birthday celebration for Mrs June Hartman unfolds. Queen Muriel’s Astoria pageant extends hospitality as Pendleton visitors plan extended entertainments and court duties. A pretty home wedding at 227 Summer Street unites Bertha Pruitt and Chotwa Willa with a large local turnout and well-wishers, followed by more social arrivals and a lettered note from Senator Myers’ Montana race. The report closes with general town optimism about growth, prices, and railroad work.
Lewis Penwell of Helena, a leading Montana sheepman, asserts belief that Wilson will win the state in the upcoming division. He notes wool prices rose during wartime, with market volatility from 0 to 12 1-8 cents, and expresses optimism about Montanans’ support and political alignment.
A historic note discusses a crude hay stack weight rule by Professor Schafer. It analyzes a sample stack measuring 26 feet wide, 30 feet long, and 10 feet tall, applying a proposed formula to estimate volume and tonnage. The text notes many variables affect weight and cautions against heavy reliance on such rules.
A preserved cat mummy was uncovered during excavation at No 35 Natweau Street Pel Mont on a Newark street. The find is noted by residents and a Princeton University professor recalls similar ancient remains, asserting the site has not yielded such discoveries before.
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