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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary text from Pendleton Oregon likely an accounts manager notice. Contains garbled names and addresses with references to Bees Co and Building 501 Floor Seecth Street, no coherent event or outcome discernible.
A fragmentary poetic block evokes flags and bunting, imagining banners of kings and a climb to a lofty Mount with a kingly pageantry. The text blends imagery of ships, banners, and celestial signs with reverent ritual toward a supreme banner above the crowd.
The note reports that 300000 men will be sent to Europe in July, with optimistic tone about large mobilization. It projects reaching two million by continuing pace, highlighting wartime manpower expansion and strategic optimism.
A narrative recounts Allied relief efforts in the Somme Oise and Aisne regions as German retreat answers with scorched villages. American Red Cross and other groups organized aid for civilians and wounded, establishing hospitals, supply depots, and transportation corridors while evacuations intensified and civilians sought safety along roads and river valleys.
The writer predicts Allied air and artillery superiority on the western front will grow weekly, with many forces arriving before winter and campaigning. Victory is described as inevitable, though the main risk remains a German peace offensive now that Teutonic hopes fade.
The article extols young American volunteers in World War I in France, noting Pendleton natives such as Joe Despain Tom Murphy Henry Judd and Frank Dickson among the eager ranks. It highlights how mere boys have become capable, battle hardened soldiers and how military leaders place trust in youth despite doubts.
The text reflects youths who think they would fit the army, while others doubt the army’s need. It compares Mars to a Pied Piper, implying persuasive influence, yet suggests soldiers may return home in better condition than when conscripted.
The United States has lent allies $6 091 590 000 with monthly advances around $400 000 000. The loans, likened to arming friends, support allies in defense of our home. The funds back armies and fleets fighting alongside U S forces.
An old axiom states corporations have no souls yet many have given services and means to Liberty Loan Red Cross YMCA and other national efforts during this war. The piece discusses the role of corporate entities in wartime support and public sentiment.
The U S Congress appears to accept that corporations may have a soul as national banks may donate profits to the American Red Cross under law. Funds support sick and wounded from combatant armies voluntary aid by the army and navy and relief for war affected people at home and abroad. Soldiers in France refer to Germans as Jerries but kin view the German soldier as a Hun, often celebrated when dead.
Tom Sharkey has applied for Army YMCA service and has been accepted. He will serve like a strict ship captain who tolerates no swearing, saying he would not tolerate even a bit of it.
28 years ago W.8 Bowmily buys a 75 Davin sewing machine with no price listed, a gimmick to be revealed with each dozen photon. Prof W. L. German and Miss Hore Eppel suffer from a disease. Arbuckle Coal Mining company to meet again tomorrow evening. Mortew irrigation details show garden scorn and scorched bindweed patterns. Steve Johnson, champion sheep shearer, returns from a tour of Idaho.
Los Angeles defeated Vernon 4 to 0 at the inaugural venue to win the championship series. In the American League Boston 1 Detroit 3, Washington 3 Chicago 2, New York 4 St. Louis 4. Pittsburgh 7 Boston 5. Game notes indicate a 16th inning finish due to weather and a typo labeled as dorky.
Washington dispatch says Allied troops now have a good chance to regain all territory to the Solseann Rheims line. Army officials report the situation is developing toward a decisive point with more prisoners captured than previously taken.
The article portrays Red Cross men and women aiding France during and after the German retreat in the Somme, Gise and Arene Valleys. It highlights reconstruction and relief work for farmers, villagers, soldiers, children, women, and the aged amid ongoing fighting and a renewed offensive.
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