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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
3
An assortment of women and children's hose is listed with price ranges from 10¢ to 65¢. Items include cotton, lisle, mercerized lisle, fibre silk, and Phoenix silk hose in multiple colors and sizes.
An offering of children's gingham dresses shown in many pretty models of plaids, stripes and plain colors. Sizes 2 to 14 years, priced from.
A bustling drug sundries department promotes its popular items and rapid growth due to underpriced stock. The emphasis is on current popularity and aggressive pricing driving demand.
Belts for ladies and children in suede and patent leather in wide and narrow widths. New military belt showcased for inspection. Motor coats in Palm Beach cloth and Cotton Poplin with belts and large pockets. Described as becoming styles that fit well, priced from 5.50 to 11.75 with sale values listed at 7.95 and 9.50.
The advertisement proclaims a stock of ladies collars that are the newest in fashion. It notes weekly restocks from small purchases and emphasizes favorable prices.
Fragmentary article discusses wartime submarine operations and construction, with references to monthly timelines and English tonnage withdrawal. The piece references public sentiment and economic pressures, noting confusion and altered perceptions among readers as events unfold.
A report among troopers claims Sheriff Til Taylor wired Governor Withycombe to keep Troop D in Pendleton until after harvest, though no telegraph was sent. The muster lists Captain Caldwell and 104 enlisted men, with officers and privates named. Recruits endure drills in heat, some fainting, as buglers and entertainers help morale and discipline.
A correspondence from Corvallia Oregon notes bean prices this year likely around six dollars per bushel. The Michigan Growers Association cites the same price expectation, with weather affecting Michigan yields and market acceptance by California and Colorado growers. Contracts suggest steady deliveries for September and October, with a general expectation of about six dollars per bushel amid discussions on crop damage and robberies.
The report notes increased Oregon acreage linked to a food drive effort amid variable weather. Officials warn dry conditions may severely reduce crop yields and overall production, impacting supply and prices. Local agencies urge continued support and monitoring of weather patterns.
Philadelphia July 24 an explosion at the Atlantic Refining Company plant caused a fire that destroyed about a quarter of a million gallons of gasoline and threatened the entire facility. workers were in fear for colleagues but no damage estimate could be made.
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