This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
7
Fragmentary notice from Pendie Oregon shows a postal entry at the post office as a second classs mail matter. The readable fragments mention Portiacd Oregon and a security bureau.
Excerpted war commentary discusses Gen Haig's caution on victory pride and cautions against “swelled ends” over triumph. It recalls Germany since 1871 and warns against Kultur. The piece notes soldiers missing a Christmas in France and contrasts with President Wilson touring billets and preparing to sail to London.
Fragmentary verse by Betten Peet urging resilience after sorrow and darkness. Despite garbled words it promotes keeping faith, embracing laughter, and facing the fleeting years with courage as dawn arrives beyond night. The text preserves a poetic, hopeful tone.
The piece reflects on mothers and fathers celebrating Christmas with sons who returned safely from war. It emphasizes that safe return grants true joy, making other concerns seem less valuable amid the holiday mood. The author notes fathers and families emotionally relieved and grateful.
Mothers and fathers who bore the war burden faced anxiety and longing, missing the zest of travel and combat. Now peace returns to many firesides, and a Merry Christmas is wished, with hopes that loved ones return unharmed and pride replaces days of doubt.
The article argues the Russian Bolshevik government harms allied support, with Lenine and Trotsky viewed as aligned with the enemy. It notes public sympathy for the Allied cause in Russia but insists the peace conference should distrust Lenine and Trotsky’s requests and actions.
Field Marshal Maig's brief talk to Cologne newspaper correspondents inspired a notable cautionary message. The remarks emphasized humility and restraint, warning readers against overconfidence in military or political power.
In Chicago two well dressed women attempted suicide at dawn on Christmas Day. A woman believed to be Mrs Anna Adefenles was found unconscious in snow on a church steps. Another woman identified as Elizabeth Crady was found in a deserted area. Police feared both would die.
United Press report portrays Paris emerging from occupancy with civilian life returning. Americans and French forces in hard line at the Marne and Chateau Thierry, city streets thinning of patrols, shops reopening, and air raids ceasing as Parisian life resumes amid cautious optimism about a turning tide.
Theaters crowded as Parisians blamed the Allies for delays in ending the war. Citizens feared Prem President Wilson and leaders would seek a prolonged pause to time negotiations. Reports say sentiment shifted from hope to frustration as the Versailles conference opened with a wary world focus.
Christmas weather dominates the middle states with heavy snowfall. Temperatures vary from northern points to southern areas as rail and road traffic face delays due to the storm.
Advertises Beecham's Pills as a natural aid to stomach liver bowels and blood. Claims to renew strength brighten looks lift mood and appetite with gentle action and no disagreeable after effects. Encourages use for nervousness sick headache lassitude and low spirits.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.