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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1920
Page
5
A clipped, stylized verse parody from East Oregonian features playful lines about getting by and round world imagery. It cites a sign reading you are getting by and hints at societal change with lively humor. The fragment hints at poet Josson and broad, cyclical travels around the globe.
The piece argues Pendleton should become the distributing center for inland merchandise now handled by coastal towns. It calls for equitable transcontinental freight rates to reduce losses from shipments to coast cities and back. It envisions Pendleton performing for eastern Oregon the same jobbing service Spokane provides for eastern Washington and northern Idaho.
One Hundred Per Cent Dynamite refuses to endorse a party and seeks to know each party’s platform. Herbert Hoover’s terse letter is hailed as a powerful, campaign influencing statement. Both parties may try to win his favor, and his stance could pressure the Senate to drop partisan obstruction over the peace treaty.
Secretary David F. Houston urged in New York that farming remains a steadily growing national occupation. He warned against rushing to depopulate rural areas and said the industry must expand within labor and capital limits to ensure steady supply and fair farmer profits.
Roy J. B. Cornelison notes Sept 21 dispatches from the overseas front. Secured gas and oil for headquarters from a British dump. A carload of new goodsmen is fired, and two Fords rush to supply the canteen before an impending move. Rumors suggest the 27th and 5th divisions may clash in a new bombardment setup.
Twenty two alleged defendants will go on trial in Laid Point Idaho this week for violation of state criminal syndication law. They were previously tried here but the jury was discharged after 23 hours deliberation and the last ballot stood nine to three for conviction.
Hermiston schools reopen after a week of enforced vacation due to influenza. The religious social and lodge meeting ban was lifted, and local residents, including Velma Fawcett of Woodburn, began new duties and travel resumed for several residents amid ongoing community matters.
Portland news notes Mrs J Casey illness spreads as family heads east. Meantime relatives gather in Weston and La Grande with June visits and travel to Kamela. Jack Casey travels to Portland for his wife illness as reports list flu like symptoms and hospital care.
Readable notes show residents visiting, traveling, and recovering from illness in La Grande and Pendleton. Mentions include Mra. Jack Casey, Mr Ed Welch, Mrs Collins, Joby J L Baker home, Walter Merlin, F H Detisen, F Frederick, John Dockweller, Dun Granger, BF Marlin, Alvin Shephard, K K Mente, Hermiston visit, and Pendleton business chatter.
University of Oregon students announce the formation of a Hoover Club with faculty guidance. The group will pursue educational purposes and support for a Hoover-related campus project, while some students caution that other candidate clubs may also arise before the presidential selection.
An old advertisement promotes Zemo as a skin remedy for eczema burns and wounds. It claims fast relief from itching sores and chafing and positions Zemo as a cleansing soothing product, urging readers to try it due to its superior effectiveness.
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