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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
6
Short fragment notes LUO Poe and refers to British entering a location yesterday, indicating a shifting control in an area. No full names or places clearly identified in the readable text.
An advertisement extols Peptiron as a powerful iron tonic for influenza recovery, grip, blood and nerve troubles, anemia, and general debility. It claims to strengthen worn minds and bodies, aids nervous weakness and exhaustion, and asks readers to trust their druggist for its merit.
Jennkin Alta Potter and local clergy announce Bible school at 9 40 with superintendent Mr Will Penland. preaching on The Sire for Care at 11. YP A meets 7 34 with Mr Guy Johnson as president. Christian Science church urges 11 am and 7 pm services with midweek lectures and missionary program updates. Union services, guest speaker Mr Fred Lockley of Portland in France. pastor Hubbell and mission plans noted.
Daily advertisement blurb shows numerous small ads including wanted housework helper, rental inquiry, farm and land listings, sale of Caterpillar equipment, ponies, a horse theft notice and a bid for work horses. Listings come from Weston Oregon Pendleton Hermiston and nearby area with contact details and prices.
Tacoma dispatch reports the 61st Wisconsin infantry began with 8,809 men on October 28 from 2,800 initial troops on September 3. Heavy casualties occurred from September 2 to October 24 as the unit faced continuous withering fire. The letter from Sergeant-Major OBrien describes entrenched positions and failed retreat plans, reflecting the broader 81st Division experience trained at Camp Lew.
Washington dispatch reports the Third American Army advancing along its entire front. Generals Perebina and officers list progress along lines including Wielhoven, Doeweller, Lautach, Dresch, Todmneroth, Nieder and Worrentech as of today.
President Hoover addresses U S schoolchildren after the war urging continued food conservation and aid to starving people overseas. He thanks youths for wartime efforts and asks each child to do as much as possible, noting Oregon cities like Portland Salem and Pendleton in a million dollar banking class.
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