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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented notice shows a change of postal handling details at a city post office. It lists a principal address 691 Fourteenth Street and references an annual charge and a multi month fee structure. The incomplete text mentions currency amounts and terms likely tied to service or residency requirements.
A government takeover of railroads sparks a proposal to move the Blewett Marvester Co from Pendleton to Portland or Seattle. The plan risks disrupting the company’s plant and material as freight movement is reassessed. The notice frames the issue as preventing unnecessary freight transfers during critical governmental control of rail operations.
Officials argue keeping the Blewett harvester factory in Pendleton reduces miles of transport and railcar usage during wartime. Moving the plant would force 300 miles of extra haul per harvester each year and tie up freight cars, burdening the railroad and city.
In wartime commentary the author asserts the Allies and Central Powers are evenly matched on front lines but the Allies gain decisive reserve strength from American entry. The piece argues for continuing the fight until the United States can mobilize fully, warning that a premature peace would jeopardize the world’s safety and Allied triumph.
The author argues for permanent compulsory military service in the United States to deter future Prussian-style aggression. If Germany is defeated, the German people may adopt democracy. The war should continue until the Kaiser’s power is broken and militarism is slain, or those who sacrificed for freedom will have died in vain.
Henry Clews argues a permanent federal grip on railroads with unification and centralization likely to endure. He suggests private management will not return and cites a strong government influence threatening the entire system, while other world events loom as the storm king extends westward.
The report details a series of tied events including a wedding plan in a distant locale, a raffle at a mill site, and social gatherings in winter. References to individuals such as Jeti Willkeor and Tedd of Mesaehain appear amid scattered notes and celebratory notices.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Deans and Vinny area with references to meetings, defense, and industrial strain. It names Porter, Domed Malem Phe MHD, and various unclear entities. The passage hints at political or labor discourse but lacks coherent events or outcomes.
A reader’s notice describes a supposed connection between a health condition and constipation. It claims a combination of laxative herbs and pepsin can act as a corrective, offering a trial bottle of a family remedy sent free to Dr. W. H. Caldwell in Monticello, Minnesota.
Westons New Year's dance drew a large crowd with attendees from Weston, Milton, and surrounding areas. Local residents and visitors enjoyed the evening, with reports of music, refreshments, and a festive mood across the town. Several out of town guests were noted, including visitors from nearby communities who joined in the celebration.
The readable lines mix names and phrases but lack coherent content. It mentions Foley & Co, a Sheffield Avenue address, and various garbled terms. The text appears to be OCR noise rather than a clear news item or notice.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an old method using Sage and other substances to darken hair. Mentions Wyeth Sage and Crannoned preparations, with scattered references to measurements, costs, and applications. The text is garbled but centers on a traditional cosmetic hair darkening recipe.
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