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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
5
The government seeks precise grain harvest data this year using threshing machine reports. Farmers must note bushels threshed and straw produced, with blanks available from the county agent. Franked envelopes will return forms to the agent for forwarding to Washington, aiding agricultural oversight.
Educational and entertaining war film France in Arms is announced for today at Pastime Theater. It showcases a modern army with aircraft and squadrons in action, close ups of notables like Foch and Joffre, and preparations of France. Also shows The Mystery Ship finale and The Vengeance and the Woman with William Duncan and Carol Hollaway, plus Hie Bitter Belt.
An editor near death boasts of the largest circulation as a doctor proclaims poor circulation in a humorous exchange. The dying man rises to write about malice of unsuccessful cliquishness before passing.
Real estate transfers recorded involve W B Rom et ux to Aarontena for 1 and 88 1-4 BW in section 1 township 2 south range S94, Jost et ux to American Nations Bank in Pendleton for 1500 in W itlet block 186, Kinger et ux to Roy H Barr for 4000 with multiple fractional lots in section 4, Hinkle to Twig Hinkle for parcels in Pilot Tank, John Smith to Florence J Smith for 1 and bound property on Alta Street Pendleton, and Hawks et ux to Nellie Farrington for 400 NE 1-4 NW 1-8 in section 27. A July 23 report from Ashland notes a Ford driven by Clarence Jeffrey of Talent left the highway embankment a mile north and plunged 25 feet to the railroad embankment.
Tax Commissioner Galloway announced efforts to collect blanks for a special report to assess how much a new tax would exceed the limits set by the cent ratification amendment. The data will determine whether the commission will ask voters to approve a levy beyond existing caps.
The text reports a fugitive named Jarrell captured in Sanders County after Tay lor and a partner pursued him from an escape scene. Jarrell was jailed locally for federal authorities while accomplices Sam Lark and Sam Helder, detained during the raid, serve sentences in Multnomah County jail. The group was alleged to be producing large quantities of whiskey daily.
New York report details alleged scheme to transfer German holdings to American firms and receive payments in delayed notes. Palmer Shep cites false alien property returns and sworn affidavits, claiming purchases were for evading enemy acts rather than sincere transactions.
A seal majority of inmates in the penitentiary and county jails are to be controlled by the state aided by the Oregon Prisoners Aid Society. The move would back detention facilities, raining schools and other prices of detention are certain.
The article discusses aiding relenced inmates and their families through the Oregon Prison society, led by C Lee, amid broader concerns on societal handling of such cases. It shifts to World War I updates with German drives near Rheims and Sukesons, noting allied responses and uncertain prospects for relief before a likely dreary winter.
July 22 report from Landgn notes slow progress as infantry and artillery cooperation develops against the Huns in the field. Observers describe cautious advances and joint movements shaping siege and defense operations amid ongoing combat conditions.
Combat report states British forces pushed forward on a two mile front near Meteren, capturing more than 430 prisoners as retreat continued. The action underscores ongoing operations and shifting positions in the theater.
A wartime piece by Carl Holliday notes soldiers in France drawing faith from preachers and chaplains. It contrasts fervent battlefield religion with cautious peacetime pulpits, praising clergy who engage directly with troops and urging enduring spiritual vigor in America after the war.
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