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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
6
CHICAGO June 17 Paul War bork vice governor of the 1 Reserve board said over 4000 firms adopted trade acceptances. He called the instrument a wartime help to credit and food production by speeding merchant transfers. The statement framed acceptance use as aiding the war effort.
Vienna reports the Acastrong forces claim 12,600 prisoners captured in the Italian front and the seizure of Caposile along the File rivers West bank. Reports indicate heavy fighting on the mountain front with reduced activity near the Brenta due to weather.
A feature mocks costly graduation gowns, listing eight frocks and their styling. Descriptions name white organdie gowns with cord trims, a blue and silver camel belt, and a checked gingham effect. The tone critiques extravagance while detailing period dress elements.
Weston notes include Mrs Haxel Duncan's medical transfer to Walla Walla, Henry Waddingham visiting daughter near Adams, and improved health reports for E E Price. Residents travel to Walla Walla, Camp McDorgal, and Athena for family, farming, and church events, with numerous relatives and neighbors mentioned in weekend movements.
Washington reports say Germany offered Italy an honorable peace, conveyed via cables. Premier Orlando announced the message before the Hallian chamber of deputies yesterday. It was promptly rejected, likely aiming to weaken Hallian morale before the present drive.
A watchman pursued a thief who damaged four store windows between Cebeb and Tenth streets in Denver on June 11. At 2 o'clock in the morning the suspect forced a window, breaking glass and damaging three more panes with a billy. Private Watchman Martin Bryan led the pursuit and aided in restraining the suspect.
Denver chapter of the Red Cross reports dwindling stock of silver and gold trinkets and plated ware at the Metropolis Coat Co store. Average daily sales fell from 24 to 59 dollars, with 174.69 recently received from the Denver mint for materials sent there to be melted.
Portsmouth New Hampshire June 15 Facrives Evans of New York escaped twice within two months while aboard a naval yard ship. He obtained a tailor’s uniform and a cap from crew members, slipped away from work at the yard without trouble, and fled.
A historical notice recalls sailor and sport costumes for 1918 styles. It mentions bands of ribbon, neat stock collars, hats, and the overall look suitable for golf, tennis, or park outings, reflecting era fashions and dressing cues.
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