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Fragmentary verse by John Masefield reflecting on potential and boundless paths. Ambiguous lines hint at friendship, fate, and endurance.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
7
Fragmentary verse by John Masefield reflecting on potential and boundless paths. Ambiguous lines hint at friendship, fate, and endurance.
Editorial argues the nation faces a possible war over German conduct of merchant ships. It urges an American-only stance, warns against foreign propaganda, and calls for strong military readiness while avoiding entanglement. If war is needed it should serve U S interests, with restraint in participation.
The Crews Financial Review notes a market with few sellers and some railroad liquidation yet overall favorable railroad operations. It cites a hopeful industrial surge, strong steel trades, and robust mineral-based industries. Monetary conditions are said to be excellent with talks of a $100 million loan, a possible Italian loan, and a British issue not planned for this market. Gold arrivals fuel credit and inflation fears as war looks near end.
The text notes dreadnaughts being sidetracked by small submarine chasers as a dull day yields a potential crisis. It emphasizes the constant expectation of serious trouble and the looming possibility that conflicts arise even in quiet times.
March 22 158% issue notes a 10 pound visitor at Raunte Tardittin’s home and the Ash family arriving from San Francisco to Knob Hill. Cousin Mick Jennie Elwell comes from Kansas to work at Campbell Wilson’s millinery. Rumor says Miles C Moore may become governor of Washington territory. A $750 foot race is set for Sunday at the old track with Burton Carl and DBrondie BH! belnge as contestants. The Variety theater is lively with nightly exhibitions and crowds fuel beer purchases. Swearingen Huffman and Crow return from Fig Bend explored lands and two plan to stay in Pendleton.
The text recalls S S Jackson as Journal publisher and deputy in Umatilla County in 1889. It notes Heppner's naming origin Henry Heppner and lists Dr William McKay as longtime Umatilla County coroner, an early settler in Vermintuil county, with references to river horsepower and power belts in the Umatilla and Walla Walla rivers.
The Pendleton plan failed previously as the charter was framed to threaten the water system, drafted by lawyers linked to water commissioners and judged by Judge Lowell as mishandled. Advocates urge a future proposal only on merits, free of personal vendettas, amid war’s end near.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills as fully meeting an efficiency test. It claims benefits for rheumatism catarrh eczema and other blood related troubles and urges families to take the medicines now.
Goro Copelli hosted a St Patrick’s Day dance at his home with three musicians from La Grande. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Beauchamp, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Young, Mrs. Sanford, and Riverette Walker among others. Winter has worsened a wood and wool shortage in Hilgard. Everett Walker warned of the cold, while postmaster Lew Velery remained active despite illness. Frank Sanford and K W Smith left for Grande Ronde Camp to help with cooking duties.
Fragmented notes describe local events including hospital care for a person named Anthewy and a ward transfer. References to community figures Mr and Mrs Warren Gite, Mr Yoru, Steeepett, Mikicon-White representatives, HUD Kite, and Kidwell Dee suggest a civic or social update. The text is garbled with OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a poetry line with missing context and unclear references. It mentions a person or group named Chee and a location Peters, but the rest of the event and stakes are unreadable.
Miss Kate Barnard declares she will seek the post of state commissioner of charity and correction in Oklahoma if her health holds. The announcement came after her recent win in Ringling, where she said she may run next year if she remains able.
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