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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
7
The notice lists various subscription options including daily, semi weekly and monthly rates, with mail delivery and carrier options. It mentions multiple cities and service names, indicating a broad offer from Portis News Co and related outlets in Portland.
A fragmentary verse reflects on peace purchased with tears and the boys of our hearts. It expresses longing for after years joy and a pledge to celebrate every day. The tone suggests a contemplative, nostalgic mood rather than a narrative.
Pendleton residents completed a year’s effort to supply a naval base hospital. The Umatilla county Red Cross chapter announced the effort, with all materials and labor donated by local volunteers.
Women organized a large relief effort funded locally at about $8000. The rapid, ambitious program was completed in a short time, and congratulations are due to the officers and members of the Red Cross chapter for their achievement.
Reports from New England describe a sugar famine with scarce supplies, while Pendleton keeps prices near peace-time levels. The piece credits regulatory action by the food administration and praises Hoover and local merchants for maintaining steadier prices amid shortages.
A text urging prompt exposure of government missteps in distributing munitions and war supplies. The author argues that swift criticism will enable corrections and improved handling of critical materials. The piece frames oversight as essential to national readiness and efficiency.
The text argues that increased war material production is essential and valuable for effective wartime effort. It distinguishes between valid criticism revealing administration flaws and wartime conditions that are inevitable and should be understood as such.
The Red Cross must focus on caring for wounded soldiers and refugees while aiding allies to win the war. Questions arise about feeding Poland under German domination. Local notes critique Santa Claus expectations, library issues, and coal misnaming, with a nod to financial help for needy residents and anti-fat policy for farmers.
A noisy tale recalls sheriff ledgers and a tense moment as White Owl Minnie and others face debts and danger. Citizens recall Fireh, Perry, Wirndburn, and local figures in a muddled, half remembered report.
A fragmented Weston church meeting sees a minister invite wider attendance for prayer but faces resistance from members. John and others express doubt about reforms as some feel compelled to attend, while others fear changing traditions and potential arrest themes emerge.
An exhausted carrier pigeon sought refuge in a house near Halifax after a previous explosion delayed a train. The bird and its rescuer were unharmed, while officials investigated the incident and reported the bird may have carried a message.
A confusing incident report states a pigeon hid in a broken hotel window after an explosion near Mrs Meal. Authorities and a quartermaster sergeant's wife deny any relation to the event. The bird remained sheltered at the Metall residence while investigators note the blast lightly impacted a child.
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