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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
5
London shipping men discuss using airplanes to carry mail and passengers between Plymouth and London and from key ports to London. They foresee reduced schedules and year round operation with added portage for faster delivery, signaling a future in which air routes support transatlantic competition.
Zurich dispatch says the Polish government will invite an ultimatum to Germany demanding the revocation of East Prussian participation ban in Poland's national assembly elections. The move follows diplomatic tensions over voting rights and border policies in the region.
An advertisement extols Elva Cream Bolo as a quick remedy for catarrh and nasal congestion. It promises to open nasal passages, ease headache and snuffling, and provide rapid comfort by applying a thin fragrant antiseptic cream in the nostrils. It targets cold and hay fever sufferers seeking instant relief.
With the waning of war shadows the evening gown reemerges in full decollete. Asions show sleeves only as wisps of chiffon over the upper arm, with bodices veiled by lace or tulle. Jewels remain taboo. New Moyen age gowns feature a straight bodice band and hanging skirt in gold satin and gauze.
Chicago dispatch reports Thomas J. Delney to receive the Carter Harrison medal for bravery after a February 1917 heist arrest. Four suspects were captured, one wounded, with recovered plunder. President Taft criticizes war department rewards and praises Crowder, Pershing, Bullard, and Liggett for service.
Washington reports Taft and members of Congress praise a farmer for earned honors. Fragmentary text notes a ceremony or acknowledgment on a date around March 31 with limited legible details.
A brief classified notice urges readers to speed up rental matters by filing or updating necessary documents and communicating promptly with landlords and agents to secure housing without unnecessary postponement.
London dispatch notes that a Saturday Review item hints the king vetoed inviting Field Marshal Haig to attend the inter allied conference with Field Marshal Foch and Clemenceau. The piece suggests warmth in greeting could have caused controversy, and the royal stance avoided provoking a riot during the procession.
Corlena Pep 26 The sickness rate among American troops of occupation is under 11 percent with about 6000 in eight evacuation hospitals in the occupied area, mainly Nososa. Estimated fighting strength at 309,000, peace time rates were 2 to 3 percent. The army runs five modern hospitals in Coblenn Treves and one at Mayon.
Mexico City December 21 The chamber of deputies extended fixed authority over financial matters to President Carranza. The move grants expanded power to manage the government’s finances and budget policy amid ongoing political changes.
The president issued a message to the chamber outlining measures under new authority. Duties on foodstuffs and agricultural implements are suspended until June 30, 1519. Automobiles will have duties removed for three months.
A Washington letter urges immediate legislation authorizing reimposition of voluntary enlistment in the army and repeal of the selective service act. The author argues that after peace the army would have sufficient forces for central duties including border policing. The bill is to be introduced tomorrow.
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