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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
2
A guide explains constructing a dry portable First Aid Kit for Boy Scout trips using a pine shoe box, with shelves, a hanging mechanism, and clear storage for bandages, tape, antiseptic, cotton, splints, and related items. It emphasizes outdoor use, sturdy construction, and keeping supplies accessible during emergencies.
Instructions describe cutting leather to fit a handle pattern from an old hoe or strap, shaping a tin drawing to top with round head screws, painting with enamel, and laying out a red cross on the front with a brush to align the arena position.
A traveler’s tale praises London sights at Westminster Abbey. It recounts the King's Coronation Chair and the legend of Peter Abbari who slept in the chair, leaving his carved message for visitors to read.
A childlike poem compares a kite to a bird in flight. The speaker describes it rising into the sky, unwinding the cord, and the tail streaming behind. The verse conveys exhilaration, wild motion, and a longing to break free as the kite darts about.
A reader’s tale recounts July pride for Americans and a French hero Charney jailed by Napoleon. A plant grows in a dark cell, offering companionship and hope, as Josephine’s influence helps secure the prisoner’s release. The story ties July traditions to enduring courage and nature’s solace.
President Wilson issued a proclamation banning import or export of wheat or flour except under rules from the US wheat director. An executive order raised guaranteed prices at Galveston and New Orleans to 2.20 a bushel, retroactive to July 1, and lifted terminal market prices to 2.30. By July 15 all wheat dealers and bakery sellers must obtain licenses with limited exceptions for bakers, small processors, farmers cooperatives, and common carriers.
Portland July 18 University of Oregon regents say a proposed women s building can not start until the first 50 000 is raised. The plan follows appeals from tired mothers who need better facilities and support services.
The report notes funds raised to date for the university building campaign led by President Campbell and regent George T. Oerlinger. Additional gifts are listed from numerous communities and clubs, with undergraduates pledging five dollars each for summer, as the drive aims to complete the remaining four thousand by August 1.
Fragment from a historical piece notes belief that sneezing to avert bad omens varies by culture as people sneeze twice before leaving home. The text cites Indian practices and mentions ancient writers describing sneezing rituals to counteract misfortune.
Eugene officials after a Chamber of Commerce meeting and a city council session approve steps to improve the free auto park for motorists. The action follows public discussions about park access and safety for park campers in July.
Puzzle Corner presents wordplay on headchanging clues, hidden flower segments, and arithmetic wordplay. The item lists numerous letter shifts, flower fragments, and brainteasers with references to animals, months, colors, and scents, concluding with a scented, poetic line about perfumes and summer air.
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