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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1917
Page
2
A compact ad listing extras including Extra Fancy Strawberries at per crate and Royal Anne Cherries in 20 pound boxes, white skirt fabrics in multiple materials, Habutai silk by the yard, parasols, drug sundries, and vacation sewing trims offered at reduced prices with per yard or per item pricing. Local phone orders invited.
Clean up sales in the Bargain Basement showcase men’s suits from 2.95 to 14.95 and a wide range of wash dresses shoes and children’s wear. Specials advertise silk dresses infants shoes girl wear and a large selection of men’s and women’s footwear with low prices ahead of the Fourth of July celebration.
Hermiston resident Hubert Kenney reports from St Anthony's Hospital that he is recovering from sunshot wounds as he awaits the move of his wife to Chile. She planned to join him after arranging passports, with details of the Braden Copper Mining Company and Tocopilla noted. He describes limited American presence in Tocopilla and better conditions than expected, aided by company housing and modern amenities.
Paris July S Mules, minister of the interior, told prefects to restrict liquor sales nationwide. The plan bars sale to minors and at most hours, restricting access except during periods when adults are served, and bans alcohol sales to the intoxicated.
The article outlines rules on beer and wines including elder imitation beverages and ligers, with penalties for products not proving authenticity. It notes liquor prepared from certain ingredients must meet a 18 percent alcohol threshold and emphasizes compliance by makers and sellers.
Washington civic groups urge solemn Fourth of July exercises this year in response to the Dedemon Council request. Forty patriotic societies join the appeal urging quiet, dignified commemoration and avoidance of blatant celebration.
Washington June 36 reports show army recruiting declined sharply despite a strong drive to fill regiments for war strength. Officials warn a better showing in the next three days may force selecting men for the national army from those already drafted. It is stated that men who join the regulars for the Duration of the War may expect active service on the American front to be established in France.
A garbled Civil War era notice details statistics from the superintendent of the erverament mint showing an end of June 1917 production reaching 73, hi7.892 pieces and new plant records. It mentions coins of various denominations and includes an endorsement for Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach pain with a testimonial from Mrs. M. Baarl of Baldwinewilie NM. Also reports a nighttime disturbance and a hospital incident involving a Deck and some Nagern.
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