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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
4
Fragmented text outlines a sale of papers at various cities and hotels, with references to addresses and subscription rates. Mentions Imperial Hotel and various street addresses plus different daily and weekly mail options. No clear event or outcome to confirm.
A fragmentary verse depicts a speaker dropping a water lily into a dark pool and sensing the flower’s pure resilience. The lily then seeks inner clarity, remaining pure as the speaker reflects on detachment and enduring virtue.
The article analyzes Wilsons war aims remark and its potential to broaden unrest among central powers, especially Austria. It argues a separate Austrian peace is unlikely but suggests peace pressure from the German Austrian alliance could influence Berlin, while highlighting public hunger for peace after three years of war.
An old ad copy touts Poptiron as a medicine containing iron that would “put iron into your bicel.” It describes the product as chocolate coated pills with a claimed image of improved health and vitality, highlighting iron as the key ingredient.
An Illinois appeal cites national food administration guidance urging reduced meat and wheat intake. It argues Americans overconsume meat and refined grains and should substitute wiser, flavorful alternatives to improve health and efficiency during wartime shortages.
The Food Administration caps wholesale flour profits at 50 to 75 cents per barrel and retail profits at 80 cents to 1.20 per barrel, with smaller package profits limited to one cent per pound. Excessive gains trigger investigations. Substitutes must not be priced above a reasonable premium over cost. A quip about Oregon hens and 32 per bushel wheat follows, then a stray remark on Bolsheviks and open air diplomacy.
Fragmentary report states the old Indus mill in the mountaine area was crushed by a recent snow slide. The event injured or disrupted nearby operations at the building housing local workers. Field notes describe debris and soaked preparations at nearby sites on Court street.
A historic newspaper item claims Field Marshal Von Worrech will command the German spring invasion in the west. It also notes a leader in the invasion of Poland and includes scattered local jail escape anecdotes from Wallowa County, describing a horse theft arrest and a return after a period of liberty.
Joe Despain of Pendleton writes from deep in a wartime hospital about trench feet, long marches, and letters from home. He thanks the Pendleton community for support and tobacco, notes his illness and care, and hopes to recover soon with his unit in France. His brother Gtoréer Mean accompanies him. others referenced include Charles Derpaine and local clubs sending comfort.
A fragmented report describes a wartime relief plan with claims of one million checks issued monthly, detailing insurance, pensions, and funding mechanics. It references a February cutoff, federal applications, and ongoing efforts to mobilize financial support for soldiers and dependents amid global conflict.
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