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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1917
Page
2
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In a fragmentary community column, residents discuss wartime drafts and local reactions. A youth named Willie questions the draft process while neighbor Kernels lampoon editors and discuss alfalfa flour within a satirical, chaotic page full of misspellings and punchy jokes. The Weston Leader figure Kernel Wood is referenced amid rants and letters about patriotism and rumor.
A mother of four describes suffering from female trouble and nervous spells. She cites her children’s loud talking and playing as a trigger, reflecting common 19th or early 20th century concerns about domestic strain and mental health in the press.
Washington July 28 Wounded soldiers of France and Russia may be brought to the United States for treatment. The War Department officials have considered the option. It is probable that the plan will be studied further. Some propose sending German prisoners to America for exchange while holding others in camps in France. The care of prisoners and wounded here would reduce the risk and cost of traveling.
President Wilson designated two brigadier generals and one major general to lead divisions under General Pershing. Colonels Henry T Allen and Henry Hodnes Jr were named brigadiers, while Major General William Sibert was nominated. They are expected to command units destined for rapid deployment to the trenches in France.
Francis Ounalt, once a national amateur and mph champion, is set to join Crete Sims new army. His draft number is 21464, the 127th drawn, making him the central figure amid registration at Freok tenga and Ayer Jonetion as September.
A man born in June 1586 is noted as being 86 years and 764 days old on the registration day, based on the OCR read.
The conference with workmen's and sailors' delegates from many countries arrives in England. The labor party will host a reception in London, then travel to Paris. The text notes the inevitability of war with a purpose, reflecting tense times.
An article touts S. S. S. as a trusted blood remedy for scrofula claiming fifty years of use and a purely vegetable formula free of minerals. It urges readers to obtain S. S. S. from drugstores and provides the Atlanta address for Swift Specific Co for medical advice on personal cases.
Australia faces a vast mice plague with millions swarming farms and granaries. Farmers fear wheat losses and potential famine if the infestation spreads, prompting government action to control the rodent surge and protect harvests. Local districts report large numbers and severe damage already.
An old sales pitch urges readers to buy Chamberlains Calle and Diarrhoea Remedy now to be prepared for summer illness. The ad touts the drink as a safeguard against cal1e and diarrhoea and suggests it is worth many times its cost during attacks.
Cleveland July 24 definite plan outlined to employ women as conductors on city street cars. Women motormen will not be ready, but several women conductors will be assigned before winter. When fully in place the entire line will be managed by women. A woman matron will supervise portions of the car barns. A women rest room will be provided. Shortage of labor drives hiring.
At Clinton High School the commercial department was shaken when J A Halpin, a longtime employee, was discharged. The action followed his public protestations of loyalty to the United States yet opposition to the present war and to the draft, as noted in a July 28 report.
A reader testimonial extols Chamberlain's Celery and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly effective for stomach and diarrhoea. The user claims personal and family benefit and urges others to use the preparation. The ad-style notice underscores strong confidence in the product.
The text is garbled. readable portions indicate a periodical item discussing fare and daily life with unclear context and many misspellings. No clear people, places, or events can be reliably identified for a proper summary.
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