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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
7
Soi went to a general weekly event by mail as noted in a terse, partially garbled item. The fragment mentions weekly activity and delivery by mail but lacks clear names, dates, or places to establish full context.
Fragmentary verse hints Ane the one who knows limits are broken. The speaker urges personal growth toward greater human love and broader realms of sympathy guided by truth, beyond rigid self.
In a critique of the Portland Oregonian, the piece questions the paper’s praise for Oregon voters and its push to recall Oregon guardsmen from the Mexican border. It argues for maintaining a capable force on the boundary and contrasts declared bravery with political pressure to bring troops home. It cites Congressman McArthur pressing the War Department and questions perceived inconsistency among Oregon’s public sentiment.
The Portland city commission refused to extend street lighting contracts beyond two years, citing the risk of adopting municipal electric supply. Commissioner Daley argues a municipal plant would save money and improve service. The East Oregonian notes Pendleton shares the sentiment for a public power plant to secure better streetlights someday.
The piece argues neither side can claim victory in the ongoing war, noting strengths on both sides and the difficulty of peace as each seeks confidence in the other.
The article argues that lasting peace depends on both warring powers realizing neither can conquer the other. It notes peace prospects hinge more on the western front than eastern war conditions, and that judgment on peace timing will follow western status.
The forestry service report by Henry S Graves reveals extensive control of developed water power by a small number of companies. It documents interlocking directors and officers and a trend toward central station concentration across the United States, with the South Atlantic showing the fastest growth and the West the greatest reach. The report counters claims denying electric monopolies.
28 Years Ago Today from the Daily East Oregonian Pec 16 1888 reports a birthday surprise for Mr Frank Buprat at his home with T B Tardiff H O Mossy and others. The event featured sociable festivity, a banquet and decorated tables.
Toronto report says British shell contracts in the United States will exhaust within six months and most within three after the new year. La Fiavelle, chairman of the Imperial Munitions Board for Canada, says Canada will face increased responsibility as munition manufacturers may fail 1917 contracts. Britain will still buy raw materials from the United States but not finished shells.
A humorous 19th century advice piece lists do nots and dos for women seeking marriage. It warns against proposing to men with certain looks or moods and recommends choosing a hopeful partner with open manners, a strong family background, and potential to provide. The guide notes Kibby is unmarried.
Secretary Daniels urged a $5 monthly pay raise for all enlisted sailors before the House Naval Committee, projecting a $2,000,000 yearly payroll increase as duties grow more difficult. He opposed a separate enlistment bonus while noting heightened demands on service members.
Real estate transfers include sheriff T D Taylor to Leo Clark for 175 dollars for parts of NE and NW 4s in section 4 township 4 north range 29, BE D Warner to W G Williams for 300 dollars in NW 1-4 sections 16 township 3 south range a2, B D Warner and spouse to A P Warner for 400 dollars in R 1-2 W 1-2 section 6 township 1 south range 31, E Tucker and spouse to Albert O Harra for 1.00 and 24 acres in section 4 township 4 north range 36, A Glinecki and spouse to F H Krebs for 1.00 in lot 3 block 7 Adams.
Chicago dispatch reports Policeman Michael McNicholy stating a man crawled through a transom into a darkened area. Details are incomplete, but the incident is under investigation and describes an entry into a building during evening hours. More facts were not immediately available.
It prepares the stomach to receive food, assists digestion and keeps the bowels open, outlining the sequence of digestive function from intake to elimination.
Building scene ends with the intruder revealing himself as the janitor who had misplaced his keys. He had shouted for help, returned to the stairwell, and attempted to approach another officer with a ladder before being identified.
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