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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
2
Fragmented text describes a female figure connected to a British raid, praised for gallantry yet haunted by the war's aftermath. London papers discuss her potential reevaluation while she resists becoming a public relic. The piece hints at danger and a continuing resolve to serve her country.
London June 13 Archibald Burd asserts in a London essay that German U boats cannot sustain long Atlantic raiding efforts. He argues only strong naval power and air patrols can threaten the American navy and people, noting great distances and supply routes reduce the likelihood of extended submarine campaigns. He cites the need to deter U boats by broader anti submarine measures and air superiority along routes between US and European bases.
Reports say General Hunter Ligrett will command the American army on the Western Front while General Per Shing assembles forces for the region. Ligrett previously served in Cuba during the Spainish war and later in the Philippine islands with noted valor.
A University of Oregon professor, likely Drucker, considers joining YMCA work for the war effort. The message notes his expertise in philosophy and European affairs and mentions possible assignments in France or allied nations, pending arrangement and German front policy considerations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions postponement of planned work on a Le Wyweck class and discussions of originality and changes. Specific details, dates, and identifications are unreadable, leaving the exact events and entities indeterminable.
The fragmentary text mentions itching and storage concerns, suggesting a plan to move or store items efficiently. It hints at an organization named Jeyel and references planned actions to prevent storage overflow. The exact facts are unclear due to the garbled source.
Officials of the American Federation of Labor at a preconvention meeting voiced strong support for the government’s war policy and condemned telegram officials for alleged refueling to abide by it. The remark drew fire from union leaders including Samuel Gompers and Secretary Frank Know.
Portland Oregon hosts boxing night as two wood bolts headline the arena. Gordon Ingle of Seattle defends the light welterweight title against Lee Storrimes from Lake, while Hoff Bronsad faces Alex Trampitae in scheduled rounds. The card promises solid action with several bouts.
Twenty eight aerial victories are credited to Lieutenant George Madic, a leading French aviator, who returned to the front after a long convalescence. He previously landed in Belgium early in the war and fought along the front, shooting down German airplanes on several occasions.
An excerpt touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for women's distress. It claims the product has alleviated suffering for many women and that mothers seek this treatment for their daughters to prevent ailments and restore daily life.
A pamphlet by Astra Life Insurance Co argues non fatal injuries are common in the United States with millions reporting harm. It touts Chamberlain's remedies for digestion and bowel comfort and promotes a cough remedy without narcotic ingredients for children.
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