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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
5
London reports people turn to the Salvation Army in large numbers as General Bramwell Douth notes the army has organized support and new buildings offered to aid its work. Bulgaria and Poland may soon see interference from the army, expanding into new territories for the relief effort.
An advertisement touts Hamlin’s as a rested and effective first aid for cuts, burns, bites, stings, and inflammations. It claims rapid soothing healing and infection prevention and notes it is reliable for stiff neck, sore feet, cold sores, toothache and earache. The ad urges readers to ask druggists for the 30 cent bottle.
Reading of the text shows widespread illness affecting district debate activities. Several districts have withdrawn from the Oregon State debating circuit for the year due to prevailing flu conditions. Details in Lake county and nearby areas reference withdrawals and tournament adjustments.
Portland’s population is estimated at 320,656, per RF L. Polk Co’s annual city survey aligned with the city directory’s latest edition. The directory lists 143,514 households, with figures adjusted by surveyors and city directory staff.
Seattle Feb 25 Major A D Reith United States army aviator had permission to attempt a one day flight between Han tile and Gan Dies but the war department rejected the plan The officer would have taken off from a destination Friday or Saturday this week and aimed for Eugene Or to obtain supplies before proceeding to other California points including San Francisco Riverside and Pago.
Fragmentary note urges readers to use laxatives from over the counter tablets for cold or grip prevention. Mentions Groves signature on the border. Context unclear and health risk implied due to generic instruction.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a crime case heard in police court with references to a hotel, witnesses, and a suspect named Won. It notes October proceedings and an October 29 date, with convictions mentioned and a public service reference.
Washington's Democratic state committee rejected Spokane as the site for the 1920 state convention where 14 delegates would be chosen for the national gathering. The committee set the date and discussed securing support from local leaders to ensure party unity after internal disagreements.
In Mount te bato Washington a trial unfolds with a woman bailiff challenging the idea that women should be excluded from juries. The scene centers on Judge John Wilson’s court as Miss Garner argues the presence of women in the jury pool.
A speaker argues that all women on juries may be misled by personal biases and family ties. She notes mothers’ worries about their sons’ futures and laments potential harm to innocent lives if jurors are swayed by sentiment.
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