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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
7
A terse ad from Tahtent Oregon requests a skilled woman to work on a farm and cook. The notice provides a vague address on LOBT On road to Bingham privity and mentions hunting interests, a Cant monogram with a gold dial and pin knife, and a knife set with a diamond. Return to the office for reward.
A fragmented classified page lists chiropractors and office services, contact phones, and a time card for Western Pendleton Auto stages. It includes ad lines for Petseevee, Miles transfer, Swanson, and Haworth drivers, with rates and insertion details. The garbled text preserves names, addresses, and numbers despite poor OCR.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a one iron horse branded with a W on the left shoulder and a weight around 1000 pounds, associated with Mitchell Lloyd of Pendleton Oregon.
Washington July 4 The War Labor Board announced a minimum wage of 10 cents an hour for workers at war supply plants in Waynesboro Pennsylvania affecting about three thousand men. The decision raises the wage above the amount requested by workers, and reflects wartime labor policy. The report also notes unrelated foreign coverage about military leadership and events.
An old advertisement touts a hair darkening remedy using Wyeth Saigo and Sulphur Compound with ether, claiming dark, thick, glossy results after a few applications. The copy markets a drugstore buy, pricing 34 cents, and notes visible effects on hair tone and appearance, with colloquial sales language and period styling.
In Portland on July 24 buyers faced a rough market as hogs ranked heavy and in oversupply. Prices eased with dealers noting ample supply and weaker demand, while some traders reported only modest activity and caution as the market absorbed the excess.
A fragmented report states British troops moved near Madre Foux between the Marne and Rheloos while Washington notes a War Secretary arrival. The text is garbled but suggests Allied operations and official activity surrounding late July.
Portland dispatch notes Ernest Jorgenson, editor of the News, answering the draft call and leaving for Camp Lewis. He has no wife and one dependent, with a one week deferment, rising from office boy to editor in eight years, and remarks on the paper’s circulation and publisher profits.
Paris reports Abe Maree Giati sthier of the Tunis church was praised for his courage on Good Friday when a German long range shell struck nearby. The act was cited as exemplary amid wartime heroism. Premier Clemenceart ordered the action acknowledged with a war trophy.
In Minneapolis on July 24 the parcel post rules restrict bee shipments by air or water, allowing only queen bee or honey shipments under new governing conditions. The ruling, issued by postmaster A. Pordy, limits transport to certain stations and requires carriers to meet specified handling standards at origin and destination.
June Parm Tavans Totai reports total farm organization gains nationwide. Washington state data show a June 4 filing by a farm group, with a new total of 109 million dollars. Spokane bank earnings reached 1.542 million, Omaha 904 thousand, Berkeley 405 thousand.
Chicago July 24. Excitement fills papers as a prewar mood looms. Alfred F Hecker testifies before a board on a book publishing matter, stating a key figure has been killed according to declarations today.
Paris July 24 The appearance of two new French airmen Beoard Linus and Nogues is announced. Each aviator has gained ten victories bringing the thirty third aerial victory record of Lieutenant Nungemck to twenty.
A vessel sank after being attached with ramps following a brief time in the water. No further details on location, cause, or casualties are provided in the fragment.
Fragmentary report notes mysterious overseas mail censored in Europe and letters pressed by the censor. Marion Ontario reports 15066 war-saving participants and a wartime garden contest with a $10 000 prize, highlighting local effort and farm produce growth urged by Neal Hunter.
July 24 in Sacramento a drowning occurred in the American River. Divers recovered the body of Jamen J. Ward, a member of the 2634 Act Sandro, after a white swimmer near Sam Wrancieco. Several cousins were present as the search continued.
Public notices warn Pendleton residents of a July auction at the City Pound for a two year old black mare, with costs to be paid by the owner if unclaimed. Also notices call for bids on Pendleton improvement bonds of 1761-50 to fund Main to Madison street work, with bids due July 17 1997 and checks of 150.00 required.
Fragmented OCR summarizes urinary discomfort and kidney or bladder irritation. Describes frequent night urination, pain, and a suggested remedy of a hot water drink and a secret tonic. Mentions salts and minerals and cautions for those with urinary disorders.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions July and war context with unclear names and event details. Unable to extract a coherent event or entities.
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