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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1917
Page
4
Damaged OCR fragment references Pendleton and Portland venues, a hall, and a security matter. Names, dates, and concrete details are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about a hall and a regional salon or event.
A poetic invocation asking God to make the speaker worthy of small things the thin new moon, the Ur Ue bird, and simple daily acts. The verse dwells on tiny glories, silent moments, and the joy found in the routine, framed in a measured lyrical tone.
University of Washington president R Suzsallo, speaking to the state teachers association in Portland, urged welding liberal education with modern culture and vocational training. He stressed practical use of knowledge and blending technical processes with traditional subjects, noting current methods are better than the old.
Mr White principal of Washington school Pendleton and former county school supervisor makes a startling admission about the presidential vote and the choice of Wilson over Hughes. He condemns national weakness and questions universal suffrage amid the November tragedy.
The paper expresses hopes Mr White feels better soon and grows wiser with time. It notes the cheerful season and wishes him a broader view as he matures.
The piece celebrates Pendleton's 1916 prosperity driven by business growth and civic effort led by local people, urging continued unity in 1917. It also discusses wartime liquor policies, their impact on national efficiency, and notes shifting political fortunes and election analyses including references to Wilson and Hughes.
From the people of Pendleton Oregon a reader argues about editorial tone on the presidential vote of 1916. The writer notes Wilson's large absolute vote but small percentage, Hughes expanded his tally, and questions the regional shifts of state results and historical comparisons.
A testimonial from J R Moore of Loot Valley Georgia declares Chamberlains Cough Remedy highly effective for hacking coughs and colds. He notes he has used many bottles and every time a cough disappears after taking it. The ad claims it is obtainable everywhere.
The item notes a cold night with local visits from James Lehman, residents from Tees springs, and Pendleton friends. R Alexander and FE Sharon plan to visit Centerville to install new O F officers. Joseph Robinson, Weston native now rancher near Lexington, visits Pendleton. Tom Lacefield contemplates starting a tannery. a candy stand opens by Librarian Earl. professors M G Royal and W L Germain return from Milton after attending a teacher’s institute. New Year shop at Frazer opera house with supper at Villard House tonight.
A California man, Allen Connelly Van Fleet, aged 91, died after a fifty-five year old incident in which he was shot by an arrow during a clash with Piutes near Independence. The report notes the arrow entered from right to left, grazing the spinal area, and that a bullet later killed the Indian attacker.
Van Fleet died at his ranch home eight miles from Bishop after attempting to pull a shard from his body. The slender three inch obediin point remained embedded for days, and he refused to permit its removal during life. He was ninety one.
Adama Athena and Weston oaves Henning's Cigar Store at 10 am and 2 30 pm daily as advised in the notice.
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