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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1918
Page
4
An independent newspaper published daily and semi weekly at Pendition Urget, Cheuvonian Publishing Co.
Fragmentary office note from Pendleton Oregon references multiple cities and a hotel news stand. Mentions Portland and Fortland News Co with unclear dates or amounts. Content is garbled but indicates a financial or entry log across several locations.
Rates listed for daily and weekly subscriptions by mail or carrier. Various terms include one year two prices, three months, one month, and weekly options with differing delivery methods and prices. The legibility is poor but conveys multiple rate options and delivery methods.
An editorial praises Samuel Blythe and a Saturday Evening Post piece on U S airplane production. It lauds Liberty engines as highly successful and the program as world beating, with plans to deploy aircraft to Europe soon and ensure Allied air supremacy against Germany.
The author argues that centralized governments form from feudal powers and that disarmament follows, predicting a future federation enforcing peace. It weighs US leadership versus German dominance and links the outcome of the war to the fate of American ideals and liberty.
Fragmentary text notes German deser tions at the Holland border and mixed public sentiment on fuel orders. Mentions Henry Ford and a request for more snow for children to enjoy sport, reflecting uncertain wartime coping.
A brief note reports that Russians will cease consuming green apples for a period. No further context or sources are provided.
A 28 year old Daily East Greconian item notes a coyote drive on hills near Weston with Tomi Price's hounds taking a lead role. A thief who purloined coal sacks near the Pot is seen fleeing, then returning to reclaim the sack. Henry Bowman feeds 5000 sheep on Birch creek ranch. A Baker City passenger, blocked from New York to Tacoma, hired a sleigh and braved the morning to Pendleton, arriving yesterday after a £175 journey.
Washington January 41 Jimny ie ant eater in the U S Marines in France refuses to eat ants. He eats almost anything but ants though the cooks often slip him camouflaged bread. Jimmy grew attached to the Marines at Verdun over two years ago and joined the overseas voyage with them. He charms the French Polly with his choices while on duty and eats all the scrap he can. Not a picky lad, he eats anything and everything offered.
Portland Jan 8 report that Oregon Agricultural College delegates urged county agents to cooperate with the War effort and fire protection policies. The resolution calls on county agricultural councils to extend influence to foster cooperation among local foresters, the state forestry office, and the Forest Service to prevent fires and conserve forest resources.
A reader from Hamilton County in the Republican-news Sayricuw Kansas endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The testimonial claims it’s the only cough remedy the family of six has used for years and credits rapid relief and overall family trust.
Fragmentary historical clipping praises Dr Kerr for his work in education and agricultural development in Oregon, defending his integrity amid political attacks. Mentions possible presidency discussions, board of regents scrutiny, and a Grange resolution connected to agricultural policy and state affairs.
In a lengthy report the Oregon Agricultural College outlined extensive wartime preparation among students and staff. It noted about five hundred men training for the army and navy, with four hundred serving as commissioned or non commissioned officers and ninety five awaiting assignments. The piece discusses ethical concerns about training and the impact on students, plus the college extension and agricultural agencies connected to war effort and national defense.
A garbled OCR passage presents jumbled phrases about sewers, bowls, a captain, and a "Clintieteriatn's Tubdlets" praised for mild digestion. The text fragments mention digestion, Keéntte, and commipation, creating a puzzled snapshot of an early advertisement or medical note.
A dated report from Washington states that men married since May 18 would not be exempt from the draft. It notes that those married after March 10 would not be exempt and directs federal agencies to appeal to district boards. Registrants are told they will not be permitted to avoid service in certain cases.
Readable facts are sparse with many garbled terms. The fragment hints at a military context with officers and a regiment but provides no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes.
State Highway Commission of Oregon invites bids for construction on a 2b mile section of the Od Oregon Trvit mid Olannihia Liver Highway in District County. Sealed bids due February. Requires certified checks and performance bonds. open to bidders with details from the State Highway Engineer.
A fragmentary 1908 notice from Salem lists SOTTH CONTRACTORS and Siete Minhwey Coeasirectian among bidders for a state highway contract. It notes the project location in Michigan and mentions design and supervision by engineers, with an anticipated bid opening in mid May and a formal call for proposals to be filed in the office of the highway commission.
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