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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
7
In a fragmented report a study mentions Bach and New Irae with a possible Invertion and portions of the Bs 7 under ite proper, suggesting upcoming steps or edits to a musical or project sequence. The text is incomplete and reads as a shorthand note.
A movement to draft idle labor in the Rocky Mountains for four production hours before noon was initiated after a conference among Pacific coast land experts and state defense councils. Attendees included EK Henson Washington Agriculture Commissioner and other regional officials from Oregon Washington and California.
American League games saw Philadelphia edged by Cleveland 1 to 4 and New York beat St Louis 2 to 4 while Boston defeated Detroit 5 to 6. In the National League Chicago triumphed over Cincinnati 7 to 4 and Kronklivyn with New York posted a 7 to 4 result.
Aug 24 dispatches note American troops may push Bolshevik forces back toward the Useri river in eastern Baltic region. A Aug 8 State Department report cites local Windwoetok disturbances under control, with no government change. no confirmation of General Meadocott allying with anti Bolshevik leaders in Biberia.
Huntington dispatch says a number of alleged U S Army deserters tracked by a posse into the hills of Mingo County West Virginia were engaged in a pitched battle. Deputy Sheriff George Dillon and a man named Ellis were killed. Authorities dispatched a militia train and police to the area as twenty members of the state reserve were en route from the city.
Chicago reports that Mrs. Fannie Ruaba, 56, wife of the Persian consul, killed herself in a death by own action. A federal official said she was to be questioned regarding complaints of German assets and the handling of permits granted to Persian citizens, with details unclear due to the damaged text.
A garbled report describes a threat tied to Sogat Conmacation in Utah. It mentions a 29 year old man, W. W. Armstrong, and a call to circulate a letter to housewives in a locality, with unclear motives and potential spying implications. The fragmentary text references a statement about urban control and possible actions if certain conditions arise.
Classified rental items include furnished apartments near 500 Willow and 49 Aura, sleeping rooms for rent with phone contacts 437R and 726W, and a Plano room for a responsible person in good condition listed through the office.
A jumble of classified style entries seeks workers and tenants in Oregon towns. Posts include WANTED ads for farming help, a couple of packers, a man with two children seeking permanent ranch work, and a WANTED for a tractor man with four years’ experience. Also listed are FOR RENT notices for unfurnished rooms and a Pendleton PO box address, alongside misc requests for a small bag with a wheel and job seekers in Corvallia and Bilverton.
Draymen advertise Penland Bros Van to move household goods with Aleo baseage transfer ring and heavy hauling. Telephones 339.
Twenty named individuals and a corporation face indictments in New York for manufacturing defective rations to be sold to the government. Each count carries a maximum thirty year prison term and a fine of up to £10,000. indictments include detailed count structure and charges against the defendants.
Boston reports wind driven debris at an amusement site sparked fears as onlookers watched women’s skirts lift. City authorities, including Frank Chase, faced no formal complaints while a local utility company described operations as normal amid the disturbance.
In Portland Australia hog sales reached 20.25 dollars, highest on record in the United States, with Poland China hogs drawing top bids. Prices for cattle and sheep showed strong demand. Willamette Valley buyers indicated robust turnout and elevated values across meats, with selective lots trading at peak levels.
Washington, Aug. 2. Government capital area committee urges postponing any extension of streetcar lines electric systems water mains street paving or other public works not essential to the war effort. States should allow delays in nonessential projects and avoid free or reduced rate pulls when not necessary for wartime emergencies.
An old health ad promotes drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive tract and purify the blood. It claims internal sanitation is key to a glowing complexion and clearer skin, urging daily use despite unreliable evidence of benefits.
Portland dispatch urges readers to watch newspapers for when Registration Day will occur under the new draft law. It notes 3 400 000 men ages 18 to 45 will register, date to be set in September after the law is signed. Citizens are urged to register on the designated local day at their polling place without fail. penalties apply for nonregistration.
Ad promotes the Non-Skip Weeder that supposedly clears all weeds in a single pass, claims to save one third of field time and improve work quality, and urges immediate order to obtain the Pen Weeder model at 22 Cottega.
An old advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure promising relief from deafness and catarrh by reducing inflammation in the face muscles and blood. It claims remarkable cures and appeals to skeptical buyers with testimonials and a money back promise.
A garbled excerpt discusses kidney pain remedies, claiming salts can aid aching kidneys and suggesting drinking solutions before meals. It mentions active kidneys, minerals, and effervescent water, with scattered phrases about health, treatment, and unclear, miswritten references to products and brands.
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