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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
7
The readable text shows phrases regarding time periods such as months and weeks connected to a carrier. Details are fragmentary, unclear, and there is no coherent event or named entities to anchor a full article.
Fragmentary verse recalls longing for spring as war endures. Amid damaged lines and garbled names a hopeful image of crocus and daffodil returning shines over soldiers and children. The piece hints at a wartime contrast between beauty and conflict with faded references to Ed ward A. Quest.
Washington reports that the continued obstruction by recalcitrant manufacturers slows naval construction. Threats of commandeering ammunition plants surface if cooperation does not improve. The crisis highlights national safety needs as war preparations intensify.
The article notes that even a well conceived municipal lighting plant may face engineering objections and public opposition. It argues that some view such projects as risky schemes pushed by demagogues, especially among electric company attorneys and supporters, regardless of potential rate reductions or financial soundness.
The text urges prioritizing American needs and foreign orders as secondary. It warns munition makers must act to ensure no slackers, and calls for the government to learn the facts to respond accordingly.
The sinking of three American ships by German subs nourishes anti Germany sentiment in the United States but may not alter policy. Washington pursues armed neutrality by arming merchant vessels and accelerating naval buildup as President Wilson weighs steps to protect American rights, potentially even toward war if Germany persists.
A garbled set of past references argues private electric industry views on municipal plants and a maze of local names. It mentions Pendleton’s Liberty Hall and Dante the Golden Rule Hotel, dancer Joe H. Parkes, and Camilla County population around 25 000 with McKay tied to Major Moorhottie and Dr Williams amid uncertain attribution.
An Evening Post correspondent notes the president would value concrete pledges from New York citizens to press Senators Wadsworth and Calder to ratify the Colombian treaty. The column links the treaty to ending U S Colombia tensions and countering Latin American anti American sentiment that boosts German influence. It warns against partisan moves that could derail the agreement and mentions related wartime concerns.
A fragment notes that today marks the first day of the calendar and mentions an early day amusement. The text is garbled but signals a ceremonial or routine observance starting today with unspecified entertainment. No names or places are readable.
From the Daily Bast Oregonian March 20 1859 yesterday was to witness Moflinnis hanging at Canyon City likely by now the wretch has met the Devil. Presbyterian ladies sow carpet for the new church floor to be entirely carpeted. Fans prune their synda trees and lawns. Meet Blum and daughter left on a pleasure trip to many polota. Mr Flumhad tong planned the excursion. Nurseryman Mr Klerim had a mild accident with a broken share. Pumped water works boring out starts tomorrow. Jessie ming in the Okanoman cager sold for 360000.
A set of warranty deeds transfers parcels and interests among McEwen Loutwis Parker Keller Crow Linenger Carnes Jensen Hartung Hartung Brownell Perrick Rohde and others. Properties span sections towns ranges in Pilot Rock Umatilla Umatilla County with various fractional and full interests conveyed for nominal sums.
Mise Weten Hooker, granddaughter of Consol Lanter, debuts at the opening of the tennis event in New York. The 13-year-old showcases her talent, drawing attention to community gifts and support for youth sports.
March 26 Philadelphia reports intense city agitation over alleged German raiders at the navy yard. Crews confined in a stockade began today amid secrecy. Mayor Smith and others urge drastic action from Washington to ease public fear. Federal agents deny sensational ties to Captain Boy Ed and claims of meetings with a young woman linked to German espionage here.
A quip notes society split between those who oppose prosperity and those who cannot permit prosperity to stand. It reflects tension in public sentiment about wealth and growth.
An old health advice piece urges readers to strengthen their system with nourishing foods and cod liver oil. The article promotes Scott s Emulsion containing pure Norwegian cod liver oil and notes it is free from alcohol.
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