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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary text references a public appeal or petition involving ANTMD and Organ, with unclear details. The readable elements show names and vague organizations, suggesting a civic filing or meeting notice without concrete actions or dates. No clear outcome emerges from the legible fragments.
A list shows subscription prices for daily and weekly delivery by mail or carrier. Rates include one year by mail 3.50 to 3.60 and six months by mail around 2.50 to 2.58, with monthly mail options at about 0.50. Carrier options range from 0.65 to 3.78 for various terms, plus short four month mail and all months options.
The War Department explains casualty notifications for four soldiers named in lists from France. A statistical division maintains files with names and emergency addresses, notifying relatives within about 24 hours after lists arrive. Delays arise from clerical errors, incorrect addresses, changes of residence, or Pershing withholding lists until no military value to the enemy remains.
In a dry state a moonshine plant was found deep in the wilds near Butter creek, active for only two weeks before Sheriff Taylor and Captain Williams closed it. The raid raises questions about easy law violations, detector avoidance, armed guards, high whiskey prices, and the scarcity of intoxicated men.
The speaker argues that freight rates should reflect service costs rather than distance and grade. They contend a uniform rate to Portland and Puget Sound is irrational and that inland producers should secure lower interior rates benefiting farmers through reductions.
A local county pursues a lower rate to port land amid a vital interest in grain freight. Stakeholders argue for reduced costs to support shipments and regional commerce while officials weigh broader economic impact.
Austrians push at the Italian line with near total strength yet struggle to gain yardage, as observed in recent battlefield reports. The effort concentrates heavy forces on the front, while progress remains elusive.
Readers are invited to seek varied experiences and bold pursuits without engaging in illegal moonshine trades. The line between thrill and risk is highlighted, encouraging lawful exploration of adventure opportunities and personal growth.
An OCR fragment notes about 800 Germans attending a rally, with references to sections 28 and 1-4, and the interception of 114 men. It mentions the Yankees being in France already, signaling Allied advance and combat context.
A June 18 East Oregonian fragment notes Thompan driving on the reserve when he grabbed a badger by the tail and tossed it into his wagon. The animal provided fur for captors. Beatles returned from Portland after work and railway talks. Judge of Masons James Tock operates an express wagon. A runaway kicked over a dashboard. Deputy Marshal Durham pursued to make them work.
Merbert A Thompson transfers ox to Thorne Thompson for 1 dollar in SW 1 4 Sec 22, Twp 2 MR 22. Thorne Thompson and spouse transfer to Herbert A Thompson for 35 dollars in W 1 3, NW 1 4 Sec 3 Twp 1 XM, R24 4. Pinvow transfers to W J Whitaker for 1 dollar in ER 1 2 lots and bik 224 Ree Addition Pendleton. Lillian E T Crawford to Skun Oi for 1 dollar in SE 1 4 and N 1 4 NE 1 4 and SW 1 4 SW 1 4 XE 1 4 Sec 11 Two 6 SN RL 29. Tsano Jayot ux to Harvey L Payne for 600 dollars in blocks 3 and 4 in Hermiton orchards. Peter Krogh t ux to Ira Shortridge for 200 dollars in N 1 8 E 1 2 SE 1 4 Sw 1 4
In a June 14 dispatch from Smart Georgia a 19 year old Atlanta Marine serving with U S Marines in France writes home from the front to complain not about German shells but about the Atlanta Crackers baseball team. He laments that while his unit endures trench hardship, the ball club is drawing more worry and jokes from fellow soldiers. His sergeant comments on the letter heard after it was read.
Beattie resident Frank B. Martin, 203 Valley Ave., was struck at Fourth Ave and Union St by a truck driven by Bee Pela, 238 Central Bldg. He was taken to Beattie General Hospital with injuries including concussion, possible skull fracture, broken rib, broken leg, and internal injuries. Witnesses say both drivers became confused at the intersection.
London June 14 Danish dispatch reports Norwegian merchant shipping activity shows a surge in wartime construction. The tonnage destroyed by submarines in June reached 17,800 tons while new construction totaled 1,217 tons.
New York June 1 President Carston of Western Union declined to accept the War Labor Board ruling, claiming it is not binding since it was not unanimous. He warned a telegraphers' strike is unlikely but said directors would deplore being forced to lay aside safeguards and warned against sharing responsibility with outside leaders. He accused Taft-Wales guidance of pressuring postwar disorganization propaganda.
A U S war ship during target practice mistook the battleship Louisiana for a target and fired a shell aboard, killing Fireman Moves In Morgan of Gulf Point, Fla. The accident occurred in heavy weather, and the navy department announced today.
The young Jewish recruit Ilia Schendero describes his path from Russia to the British Palestine battalion, detailing hunger and hardship in Russian trenches, disillusion with Kerensky and Bolshevik leaders, and his hope to help Jews abroad. He recalls gas attacks, shelling, inadequate medical care, and the struggle for freedom, justice, and national survival.
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