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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
6
A steelplate of garbled verse urges relentless effort toward a coveted aim. It laments fear, poverty, sickness, and pain, claiming only the relentless pursuit will redeem the desired end, railing against excuses and mockery and urging vow and struggle.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has upheld higher coast terminal rates, arguing inland rates are unfair. The move shifts costs toward interior towns, with skeptics fearing coast rates will stay high. The East Oregonian notes continued coastal advantages but predicts broader regulatory implications for service cost as the basis for future rates.
A declaration by the American Federation of Labor advocates universal service, marking a significant and heavy endorsement in support of the cause, reflecting the labor movement's stance at the time. The statement underscores broad labor backing for social obligation and national policy goals.
The passage argues for universal training to ensure equal liability across classes. It asserts training should apply to all men within specified ages, countering claims that the rich avoid service, and supports the idea that both capital and manhood may be commandeered for national defense.
The piece notes Oregon has a single normal, with the Monterey or Monmouth normal locale deemed unsatisfactory for statewide needs. It references education data from the U S Bureau of Education, compares normal school provision across states, and cites ongoing issues linking state and district education policy to the Prohibition era legal climate and a pending Adameon law decision.
A fragment from the Dany Gaer column dated March 14 recalls a past event 28 years earlier. The readable lines mention local life and people in a snapshot of history.
Investments in Pendleton reach 800000 in corporations and 447000 in brick buildings. Weather remains erratic with rain and sunshine. Pendleton residents play the Louisiana state lottery, though many are secretive. A Troop F soldiers versus Stars baseball game is planned for next Sunday near the agency. M J Trobaugh moves to town with his family. Mormon families arrive from Utah and depart by morning train to Walla Walla.
Helix officials appoint Mrs J A Anderson as chair, Victor Mason librarian and secretary, and George McCranahan treasurer to lead the new Helix library board at a March meeting. A Monday Bible study class starts at Kapalst Church, and the W C T U meets at Mrs Hut’s home. Local social notes report dances, travel, and community visits amid wintry weather.
A fragmented note recalls Pendleton never graced the front page amid war chatter. It mentions Jerard driving a stage into Roche California in 2007, Oliver Morton’s girlhood trip to Chicago Fair in 1892, Pilot Rock’s naming story, Umatilla County farmers backing road bonds, Orange Day pastel tones and St Patrick’s Day approaching, plus indictments in New York food price manipulations as Attorney General Gregory meets investigators.
President Wilson granted Edward Mayberry of Spokane a month's reprieve to appeal a federal death sentence. The delay challenges state law barring capital punishment and gives attorneys time to pursue the appeal.
A notary public in Toledo attests to a sworn claim offering one hundred dollars for cure of catarrh, accompanying a testimonial style note about Ball's Catarrh Cure. The ad promotes internal use and blood action with a testimonial seal and mentions typical patent medicine claims.
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