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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
The excerpt lists publication details for the Oregonian and related offices including addresses and mailing options. It then includes a newspaper letter praising baseball for troop morale and a note urging practical, patriotic business leaders in politics, referencing Henry Ford and wartime progress. The tone mirrors early 20th century editorial commentary on sports and governance during wartime.
An intimate farewell verse expresses gratitude to a friend as night falls. The speaker wishes safety and gentleness for the recipient, hoping for continued kindness and guidance on future days. The fragment hints at Paradise imagery, longing, and loyal camaraderie.
The editorial urges delaying presidential nominating debates for two years, arguing the immediate focus must be on war. It warns future elections could pit patriots against disloyalists and advocates keeping politics in the background to avoid aiding the enemy.
The piece notes how Allies seek more than material aid from the US and are adopting American sports. Italy is highlighted as a recent convert to baseball and football, with Gazetta dello Sport funding gear and prizes to spur soldierly competition under General Pennella.
From the East Oregonian June 20 1490 report notes a license to wed issued today to W W Steward and Minn Rhoda Brasnfield. The wool baling at W J Furnish's warehouse surpasses 300000 pounds this season. Local officials arrest tramps at the depot with 15 dead shipped in a box car. Grain outlook from Fulton elevator agent Fisher is positive with droughted areas improving.
Washington June 20 The hospital ship Comfort will sail for Europe with either a complete civilian crew or with a naval crew and hospital marks removed. Admiral Benson, chief naval operations, said the navy prefers civilian crews to meet Hague conventions, but will remove markings and sail with a naval crew if civilian crews cannot be assembled. He noted Allied navies perform under stricter conditions and vowed continued adherence to rules of war.
A fragmentary passage hints at caution in national conduct, juxtaposing terms about efficiency and care in public discourse. The text appears as a clipped quotation without clear context or identifiable persons, places, or organizations.
A stream of real estate transfers lists numerous buyers and sellers in Umatilla and Milton regions. Transactions include prices from 1 to 15,000 dollars for lots, blocks, and additions such as Ireland’s Addition Milton and Creek 1, McCoy’s Addition, with entries for Pendleton Freewater Milton and other local areas.
June 20 cotusans Gh Warns the nation against fire risk in wartime at the Patriotic Fire Prevention congress. H Brearley cites 1600 fires daily in the U S with 950 million in losses and argues wartime efficiency requires thrift and conserving German culture and value to win the war.
June 18 report notes eight hundred office workers and department heads of the National Tune Co. marching to Loraen for a company gathering and briefing. The item highlights large attendance and corporate organization.
A damaged clipping notes voluntary surrender of summer vacations to boost production at a local plant. A petition circulated among workers, signed by nearly every person, advocating two weeks off with pay.
Lieut. David J. Schattie of the Sixteenth U S Cavalry is killed in a night encounter on the Rio Grande river near Brownsville. Four members of his party are captured by Mexican forces and expected to be turned over to U S authorities. The incident occurred as the Americans searched for a drowned soldier, and a Mexican patrol fired after mistaking their presence for hostile action.
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