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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows an assortment of classified style lines listing offices and addresses such as Dragon, Portland, and Mortinad. It notes publication formats including daily, semi weekly, and weekly options with various durations and mall delivery terms.
A brief prayer laments the wounded hearts of those who endure war’s pangs. It honors those who wait, cannot urge fate, and face fear with steady resolve, while the one who spoke of goodbye is remembered in somber reverence.
Major Edwards and Captain Gook spoke yesterday asserting German policy is fiendish and unfit to rule. They urged unity and determination to defeat the Kaiser, warning that propaganda and dissension threaten Allied resolve while rallying listeners with testimony from wounded soldiers and affected French and Belgian civilians.
In a Senate committee appearance Secretary Baker defended the War Department, outlining conditions and accomplishments that rebut charges of breakdown. He urged loyalty and patience, noting imperfect service under strain and dismissing political motives behind criticism as unfounded.
In Washington, Col Roosevelts efforts to undermine the President are judged as the sorriest phase of his career, provoking mingled disgust and anger among thoughtful citizens. The stance mirrors the political posture of Stephen A. Douglas in tone and impact.
The Boston Post argues Roosevelt should act as a decent American and uphold presidential authority, contrasting with imagined temptations to pressure Congress as Lincoln, Douglas, Cleveland, and Roosevelt faced in crises. It notes the difficulties of a president and urges responsible leadership.
A recounted 28 years ago note from the Daily East Oregonian reports a Japanese gentleman visit and a pleasant private gathering. It notes A W Nye purchasing Leo Moor’s property on Water and Thompson streets for 1200 dollars. Additional items include rumors of a deer hunting trip companion Nene’s arrival and a missing hunter Frasier.
A dense OCR list of realty transfers cites numerous individuals and parcels by section township and range. Names include Tom Worster Joseph Hinkle Chak Williams M OF Callbeck B F Streehm Maud Keen and others, with prices such as 300 and 240 cited alongside many lot and fractional descriptions across townships and ranges.
Obituary notes the death of W. Dugdale of Hiatbert Giron, with scant readable details. The fragments reference a Belle and Tawa area, signaling a local death notice in terse form.
City residents oppose a plan to cut water bills tied to a winter energy program. Protests spread as officials push timing for a late autumn review. Community groups urge delay, citing fairness and financial impact on households.
A gray haired woman from Spokane arrived at Camp Lews and sought out a young infantryman. She explained she slipped at the depot and hid the injury to avoid hospital, then embraced her son and revealed the arm was broken. The soldier carried her to the base hospital for treatment. The woman had raised George Chester Hammond, now 7d 44, who fathered by unnamed, or related, adult.
A Netherlands minister, Treub, criticizes American and British isolation, arguing the policy harms the Netherlands and risks strain with allies. He cautions against reducing Dutch grain and rations, warning that hunger could provoke unrest and domestic upheaval.
The fragment references Cannon, 24 Feet in length, carrying ball from Dover to Calais, noting old- tone artillery pieces and the imminent rise of heavy artillery. The readable text remains unclear on full events or dates.
A fragmented historical column traces early artillery development and notable sieges. It cites Edwarts as a German craftsman after gunpowder’s invention, early artillery at Algeciras in 145, and Edward III’s campaigns at Calais with long guns. The piece also mentions the Quieco Gilzabeth poem and relics from Dynastic castles, reflecting a broad, era-spanning survey of early gunpowder warfare.
In West Plains Missouri on January 25 a seven year old boy named Haleigh Fox attracts attention by his immense size and weight. He travels with his father unable to be carried and reaches a hotel where he removes his shoes. Fox is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Fox, former Howell County residents now visiting Pottersville.
A fragmented account outlines General Alfred Serratea a former lawyer and soldier tied to the Zipith movement with links to Hanna of Ohio. It notes his early life in the United States his time as Servant of Mark Hanna in Cleveland and later study of law in Mexico amid military service and multilingual training.
Tokyo dispatch reports foreign ministers urging a more vigorous entry into World War II. They plead that Japan join the Allies to support democracy and counter Allied missteps. The debate highlights tensions between civilian leadership and military influence.
An American Sunday school scholar donated a nickel for a Testament for a soldier overseas, not realizing how the donation would unfold. The gesture sparked a chain of events connecting a simple act to broader wartime aid.
Itching torture and skin irritation are treated with Zemo, a liquid remedy sold by druggists. The product claims to clear pimples rashes blackheads and other skin conditions, often overnight, with instant relief and soft healthy skin. It costs about 3 units and is promoted by E W Rose Co in a concise ad style.
A World’s Sunday School Association effort sent 1,300,000 Testaments and Gospels to Europe. In a Dutch battlefield camp near Dievoft one soldier, Eugene Dufuil, saved by a Testament, recalls the unknown American boy or girl who helped deliver the gift.
An old advertisement invites readers to cut out a slip and mail it to Foley at 2985 Shelfield Ave. CNleneo WL to receive a toll package of Foley remedies for coughs colds pain and aches plus various products. The wording is faded and garbled but targets health tonics and tablets.
A reader from Somerset Virginia reports relief after using Money Kidney Pill. They describe back pain and ankle swelling easing, and sleep improving. The letter emphasizes that kidney trouble signs can be mistaken for general fatigue and urges prompt attention.
An incident from the battle in Alsace is reported where a soldier, while reading a Bible, was struck by a machine gun bullet. The bullet hit his chest and pierced the Testament, causing his death. The report notes the setting as the Sthomholte (Saint-Dié) area in Alsace during January 1915.
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