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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
4
An old bachelor reflects on sweeter things than youthful love and the ache of waking to find oneself still single, a quiet meditation on desire, time, and personal choice. The piece preserves a period voice with intimate, restrained tone.
In Butte Montana on July 24 a substantial wage increase was reached by the district’s large mining companies. The agreement, aided by adherence to prewar conditions and a weekly pay day, is expected to end the month long labor dispute that had paralyzed business across the district.
United Press reports a wartime social at No 11 Base Hospital where American and British personnel mingle with wounded. Nurses, officers, and volunteers share tea, punch, and cakes under canvas amid tents, exchanging greetings and memories as American girls in uniform converse with British generals and other officers.
Fred W. Harper of Lynchburg Virginia was chosen armailed exalted ruler of the Kile as their Bowten Grand lodge. A 43-year-old lawyer, he is son-in-law of the late United States Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia and was initiated in 1900. He has led lodge rituals and chaired grand lodge committees and state Elks associations.
In a country setting, American nurses discuss uniforms and a cleaning mix up while preparing to care for wounded soldiers after battles. They debate their daily duties, the need to maintain cheer, and the strain of balancing work with lighter moments and music.
Washington July 27 The Red Cross War Council approves 1.5 million dollars to stock emergency food reserves for next winter. Funds will support France and may aid American forces or civilian populations depending on needs.
Ukiah residents flocked to Hidaway Springs for a weekend that drew large crowds and social visits. Mrs. Robert Linsner underwent surgery in Pendleton and was reported doing well. A lengthy list of locals and visitors, including Mettie family members, De Vaul, Kirk, and several others, were noted in attendance and travel through Ukiah during the period.
A blaze in Cleveland today gutted the New York Central and another railroad freight facility. The fire consumed property valued around half a million dollars, crippling freight and disrupting rail operations. No further details on causes or injuries were disclosed.
A plan proposes the state assume guardian duties for French war orphans with committees in each department including clergy and others to care for the children and act as fathers. Estimated daily cost runs around one billion francs a day.
Washington July 235 Dr Edward E Pratt chief of the commerce Department Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce was realigned to night at the request of Secretary Redfield. No reason announced but known differences exist over administration of the espionage act central clause. Redfield says Pratt has many excellent qualities but a change was deemed wise. No other readjustments in the zone noted.
In Paris on July 24 the chamber of deputies unanimously adopted the measure called the wars of the nation. The bill places guardianship of war orphans under government oversight after prior passage by the senate.
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