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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
6
Advocates argue Americans could increase sheep numbers from 50 million to 150 million to meet needs. England has fewer sheep than the U S, while Ohio, a small farm state, outpaces Oregon in flock size. Prospects hinge on higher mutton and wool prices to boost diversification profits.
An obituary notes the death of prominent French lawyer Astre Fernand Laa Bori in Paris after an American lecturing tour. It recalls his era shaping the Dreyfus affair, its forged leads, court martial rulings, and eventual reinstatement, and touches on broader European tensions and Western Union's link to Pendleton's growth.
A lively old poem mocks March for snow and sleet while hinting at forthcoming spring. It mentions delicate crocus buds arbutus and robin, contrasting wintry weather with hints of daffodils and violas on the horizon. The speaker laughs at the ongoing tease of seasonal change.
The European crop timing and abundance loom large as food supplies run low in central Europe. Central powers with 120 million depend on home harvests with outside trade blocked. Experts warn peace chances this summer hinge on soil yields as much as on military events.
A Pendleton area farmer, long a wheat man, keeps about 300 head of sheep and expects to turn off around 3000 dollars in products this year. The article notes the strong profits and rising interest in the sheep industry as an alternative income source.
Fragmentary notes reference Middleton origin of the Eastern Oregon State Hospital and county organization in Dimenttia, with mentions of Whitman era, boxing bans, Pendleton death rites, Crater Lake naming in 1849, and lakes such as Mytteriogs Lake, Lake Majetty, and Lake Misters, plus a Silene Lowellen lineage claim.
Fragmentary note recalls March events, mentioning Captain Martin and a ceremony. The readable fragments reference a town event, honors, and local officials, but many details are garbled leaving unclear names or outcomes.
Watson and Luhre push rapid work on the new court house project, turning out large quantities of construction. Jethro Hardwick reports 200 head of sleep on Despain Gulch, the animal feeding on pasture. Mayor Matlock visits Athena on business. Water Street residence of R Alexander shows a fresh coat of paint. A youth attempts to jump onto the Farmington train as it departs the depot. Lindsey sells a valuable driving horse. Mr Bodkar’s consideration runs to 260 dollars. Frederick Ward, famed tragedian, draws crowded houses in Portland.
Real estate transfers include Harve Taylor et ux to Susan C Shipp for 135 dollars covering lots 6, 53, 10, 12 in Kik B Alba. J K Bayt to J D Wells et uz for 1000 dollars lot J block 15 in Raleva. Adil anto to Pendleton FP H Deagon et ux to R KR Fa gan for 1 dollar SW 1 4 SE 1-4 Sec 17 Two 1 South Range 35. Hertha Stangier to Geo Stangier for 3200 dollars covering lots 3 and 4 bk 264 and N 1 2 low 6 and &, blk F Reservation Addition to Pendleton. Ellen Livermore et vir to J W MacCormmach for 1 dollar lots 10 11 12 block Pendleton. Ida C Catlin et al to Edna Zimm erman for 1200 dollars lot 9 block 6 Switzler's Addition to Pendleton.
London March 20 Chancellor Bonar Law told the House of Commons the government is weighing the best ways to resolve the Irish question and floated the idea of him chairing a conference of dominion representatives. The item appears amid political deliberation and no final plan is announced.
In Carey Idaho March 21 4 Haze Richards 16 dies from lambe quarters home canned greens. Claude Richards expected to die as third death in the Richard family from the same choice in two data. Also an advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds grippe and throat ailments with claim of quick relief.
Weston column notes visitors from Athena include Mr and Mrs John Parnes Aydner Parner and Mrs Fret Mayd visiting relatives Edward King Iveco photographer and Carl Brandi with Jane Kisiushok traveling to Athena for business during the week
A mishmash of community notices reports several residents ill with influenza recovering. visits by Eddie Fulford, Braet Reynolds, and others to relatives in Pendleton, Walla Walla, Hermiston, and nearby towns. Travelers include J Boeter, Charles Pinkerton, Robert Proudfit, and Willian Paterson. local social visits, outings, and a band concert fundraiser are noted along with a few farm updates and minor business trips.
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