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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented verse praising a figure described as the glorius tanner of the free and a symbol of liberty. The lines praise loyalty, friendship, and an idealized persona connected to the flag and national identity. The text is incomplete and cryptic, lacking clear names or events.
The electric company and its supporters are pushing toward a municipal electric plant in Pendleton, but their stance on Main Street overhead wires reveals a private plant will always seek dividends over service progress and city improvement.
The piece argues absentee ownership harms city progress and urges establishing a municipal electric plant. It cites Seattle Tacoma and San Francisco as success stories with lower rates and better service, noting private ownership resists upgrades and politics. Pendleton may adopt the plan soon as streets darken and business districts suffer.
A dated editorial criticizes The Oregonian for supporting intervention in Mexico and provoking a war mood. It accuses the paper of disloyalty and calls for restraint, insisting the crisis be settled by sane methods and without bloodshed. The piece defends President Wilson and condemns partisan media rhetoric.
The piece argues the Republican claim of prosperity is now “coming home” with real gains visible in ordinary life. It notes the GOP will label current prosperity as temporary and cites the Chicago Tribune and others doubting that doubt. It mentions Hughes and current boosters across the state tied to harvest and wheat prices, with slogans like peace prosperity and preparedness.
A San Antonio article argues American soldiers are better treated and less endangered than European troops. It states Congress allows exemptions for husbands with dependents and notes Americans aim to avoid war with minimal bloodshed. It contrasts European casualties with anticipated American outcomes under Wilson’s policy.
Fragmentary note lists legal and civic references including a prosecuting attorney departing for Tan Grande, residents from Pendle visiting Portland guests, and locals seen in La Grande area. Mentions hotel stays and individuals connected to Ammenic, Pall a fitahe, and Spree oF olesworthy in a terse, garbled form.
R A Billie te an Echo visitor in WF Thompson of Nehalem in town. Tom Matthews of Salem passed yesterday in the city. E A Corder of Candy Rock to town. 4ow Kelly a well known troublemaker is in town the week. Pat Connell came from Hileyed yesterday for a few days. Mrs J Baddeley of Walla Walla visited a friend in the city. RB Oliver to Walla Walla visitor in the city. Manuel Pridely, an insurance man, went to Felix this morning. Mrs. Foster departed Roya tilewing for Portland on vacation. F Hansen of Kennewick registered at Hotel Pendleton yesterday. Mrs Jems Alien and her guest of Youngstown Ohio, requests of Mrs Robert Simpson, 606 Wilter street. Beagle of Picard in the city. Jo Cramp of Athena was an out of town visitor yesterday.
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