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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary text recounts mail rates and services in Pendleton, interspersed with wartime sentiment praising naval heroism and critiquing German aggression. It references political figures Clarke Leiter and Bill Hanley, proposes regional capital shifts, notes Russian warfare, potato surpluses, and Uncle Sam’s wartime plans.
A fragmentary verse recounts a dawn meeting, a promised parting at crossroads, and a man’s cold kiss. The narrator recalls lanes, roses, and a shifting mood as evening nears leaving a tearful farewell at the crossroads. References to a lass, a “Bure” companion, and a nameless speaker appear with faded diction.
The article argues that allied aims set by Wilson and Lloyd George can influence Russia and Germany Austria, but true peace requires German military reverses to break German prestige. It predicts US forces and air power will turn the tide, enabling a lasting honorable peace as the Allies press harder.
The merchant steamer Luckenback fought a four hour battle at sea with a submarine. An American gun crew aboard the Luckenback defended the vessel and escaped to port despite the submarine’s use of shells and torpedoes. The encounter highlighted the crew’s courage under heavy odds.
A garbled news fragment mentions Robie school pupil Mies Mine Mutleoh with spotless attendance, Donald McKay famed as a fighter who challenged Captain Jack, and a local going-ons around ten miles north of Lowington with 17 flee last night. Also notes shipments for Monday and market feed details at Parnhurst with Gai 1) Hivotapean mach.
A dispatch from Rome details a committee plan to strengthen naval defenses and create rapid deployment measures against U boats. The document outlines hiring and training changes and emphasizes secure, timely information to counter enemy threats.
Reports from Runasia indicate American captives held by Red forces. Names tied to Stevens Rapidpan operation and allies surface, including figures linked to political factions and regional leaders. The report mentions several named individuals and institutions involved in the broader dispute.
Lady Lyten presides over a hospital for wounded soldiers as the Eitelink writes of the new institution. The report notes the peeress’s leadership and the public interest in wartime medical care.
Citizens urged to aid forest protection in Oregon counties. Agricultural councils push for government policy support to curb fires. Farmers to cooperate with departments and schools to implement prevention, training, and reporting of incendiary arson, with emphasis on cooperative programs and fire prevention education.
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