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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
7
The piece argues the United States should strengthen its fighting force but warns against extreme Preparedness advocates. It notes the U S is strong in resources yet weak in present preparedness, urging measured judgment over sensational claims.
The speaker argues the world’s nations fail to defend civilization while the United States, after rejecting pacifism, has forced Germany to alter its submarine warfare. He notes U boats refrain from sinking American ships without giving crews a chance to escape and questions why preparedness is tied to civilization amid global danger.
The legislature adopts a necessity and convenience amendment to the Public Service Law, barring private utilities from entering Oregon without Public Service Commission consent. The commission may grant such permits rarely, likely boosting municipal plants. The piece cites Louis Morrone’s workmen’s compensation case, noting widow benefits of 80 dollars monthly for life and six per month for each of three children, totaling about 11 577.20 if lived to expectancy, with no lawyer fees and state-backed insurance. It reflects on old versus new compensation regimes and praises the paper’s stance. The article also notes improvements to Matlock estate properties on Main Street and underscores the value of local landlords versus absentee owners.
The piece notes higher restaurant potato charges and onion breath as a status symbol. The gossipy press, while critical, continues to push social narratives amid the changing dining scene and public taste.
Edward Ash to return with bride. Bay secured one of the H. L. Hexter residences on Nob Hill for their home. B P Nichols of Pendleton to visit town. Milarkes block on Mullin street to be improved. Milarkes's drug store adds savings bank profits. barber tickets bring gain. John McDearld recovering at Grate restaurant. La Banta of Centerville in town. Flew National Bank shareholders favor building a three story bank on its site in the courthouse block.
Pendicton aims to acquire an alite trunk to support his own business ventures. The move signals a shift toward independently sourced equipment and branding.
The document records unsure figures about Prvilleton Ment Company payouts around 200000 last year and 180 for dyestork with 91000 for labor. It references Dr Bur Metrow’s Korean relief corps tie and several local names linked to church choirs and business.
Fragmentary quotation from a university professor condemning child labor. The text references protecting children from exploitative employers and parents, arguing child labor harms body and mind and harms society. No verifiable event or context provided.
A massive slide buried the Oregon Short Line between Wirtelan and Cauchy Junction, halting all nearby lines. Five-sixteen men rushed to aid, with both steam and electric tracks blocked except the Denver and Rio Grande main line. Ogden trains halted. the last northbound train reached Ogden Monday evening.
A February 92 report from Paso El Paso describes roads blocked by drift and snowslides in canyons, halting traffic from the east as trains run with a body convoy. Major General Frederick Funston's funeral train reached San Francisco at 4:30 p.m.
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