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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
9
Fragmentary adration from Pendisen Oregon describes mailing arrangements and distribution points including Post Office and hotel news stands. Mentions second class mail and locations in Portland and Vancouver with references to Oregonian Bureau services.
A fragmented poem by Frank L. Stanton urges all in the country to keep their rows by hoeing and tending furrows from dawn to harvest. The verses mix call to action with a weathered, rural call to duty and nationhood, echoing a period tone.
J W Crawford, a Haitian agent, travels to Salem on business with Mina Cannon and Miles Crawford to visit Miss Cannon. E H Clarke, wool merchant of San Francisco, discusses a bright wool market in Eastern Oregon. Mild winter keeps feeding low and wool prospects favored in Umatilla County.
The entry notes windy conditions resembling Oregon as the unit hauls to canteens and loads olive items from the quartermaster. Fresh Lady Mary chocolate candy is briefly mentioned, with soldiers attempting to buy it after unloading supplies at the quartermaster’s center.
An article critiques Congress for cutting the river and harbor appropriation from 42 million to 12.4 million, arguing the move harms national infrastructure and politics. It notes underfunding from prior years, reflects on economic policy, rail traffic issues, Pendleton logistics, and urges voter registration for the coming primary.
Miss Velura Ti. Nelson Mina Velura fi. Netsin of Tolee becomes the Aero Club of America’s first woman to earn the expert pilot’s license. She worked in an aircraft factory during the war and can service her machine from tail to prop. Her profile notes a poised stance and Immelmann, looping, and other aerobatic prowess.
Port Chester police report the fatal shooting of 56 year old Pebo 7-Thormasx Keane the manager of Jamen Butler grocery store. He was counting Sunday late at night when a gunman entered and killed him. Investigators seek suspects and motive.
Keane, a Putler chain stores manager with 25 years at multiple depots, was found dead with seven 22 caliber bullets. Police deem it grudge work. no money stolen. Anna Drought, the store customer, was nearby when shots rang out. revolver evidence and a lighted pipe were found on a counter. Witnesses sug gest possible involvement by associates or family.
Rose Festival directors met yesterday and announced a two day festival in Portland with events on June 23 and June 24. Harvey Wells presided in the president’s absence, while budget planning proceeded pending Hauser’s recovery in the hospital. The Shrine convention will also be involved, shaping the schedule and participation for the two day observance.
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