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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR shows a news stand and subscription rates section with garbled pricing. It lists annual, six month, and monthly options, with categories for delivery by mail and carrier. The legible items mention Balinee Berean and a street address placeholder, but many numbers and words are unreadable.
A moonlit night voyage lyric describes sailing shoreward and seaward under full moon. The speaker, a night lord, roils through golden tide, wind and waves, with foam flashing and gunwale drawing brine as tides race onward.
Abridged excerpt notes that all prejudice is laid aside and admits that none of the major European nations are truly in a strong position. The fragment hints at a broader critique of continental powers and their alliances.
The piece argues that Lloyd George’s accusation of Germany stealing territories mirrors Britain’s own colonial past. It questions Britain’s stance on anti militarism postwar and suggests official participation in controversial finance should be clarified. It warns that those gambling on risky schemes risk backlash and should avoid provoking others.
A New York judge decides a baby living in an apartment has a perfect right to enter through the front door. The ruling questions the distinction between front and back doors amid broader social debates, though the full issue is deemed too complex for discussion here.
The Brooklyn Eagle editorial notes General George W. Goethals at a merchants’ luncheon defends canal policies and warns against differential freights. He cites a $870 million US investment, predicts tolls tied to capacity, and acknowledges a 350 000 dollar surplus in the canal’s first year while remaining hopeful for future returns and funding. Stanford’s Abernethy plans a sardine canning career.
Pendleton marks a prosperous year and urges community uplift in 1917 urging unity and constructive work. A Umatilla County farmer reflects on tireless country trips and midwinter California visits while taxes loom. Major General Wood asserts six months of right fort training suffices for soldiers and a single well aimed bullet could negate it. Dr Pankhurst of New York denies church couse to Europe war, while snow removal and children’s coasting are noted. Tom Lawson’s leaks echo Blythe’s tales of congressmen and Wall Street.
Twenty eight years back Centerville notes report Flora Deapain arriving by morning train from Portland. Young folks are invited to attend Slaughter's academy event this evening. W J Purnith bought a team of black fillies for a strong town display. R N Co begins erecting a large lean-to near the depot in Peacleton. The drink Thomas and Jeremiah appears at several stores. A peddler attempted to swindle an Adams lady but failed.
The Standard theater on Webb street opened with a crowded welcome. The Farmingwn branch passenger train accident is mentioned as it came down tot evinjog and caused scattering. Pendleton readers are urged to note local notices and the East Oregonian is praised as a wide awake paper. Dr. Vincent visited the poorhouse and found a note on his door reading Gone to the Poorhome with a worried patient outside his office.
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