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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
4
A poetic plea from a baby for pure milk, play, and a good education. The speaker imagines a future world where all children grow up to hear music, read holy books, build cities, and explore nature. The passage emphasizes children’s needs and the hope they inspire in adulthood.
The secretary of the navy awarded letters of commendation to John F. Woolshinger chief gunner mate Wyoming, John I. Palmer fireman second class Stephen K. Hughes electrician first class and WU 8 MacDonough for risking their lives March 20 1917. Woolshinger dove into a dangerous current to rescue a shipmate swept overboard, repeatedly going under to reach the man and bringing him to safety. Palmer Hughes and the others aided in the rescue during a perilous time near Charleston B C.
In San Diego on May 2 E C Hickman a realty broker shot and fatally wounded himself after a dispute in the Brennen law offices. He fired at Charles G Brish and J J Brennen injuring them. the self-inflicted shot ended his own life as panic followed the confrontation over a recent lawsuit.
Weston notes cover a May 1 wedding in Walla Walla for Mina Lauron Donen and Brunk Bolth, with Mr Smith planning Walla Walla work. Other items include Minn Zella Gould hosting the Hecheler Girls Club, Chas Bulfinch Jr returning home from Rockland, Ida Dupuis visiting Pendleton, funeral in Villa Villa for Lloyd Kinnesr, and various Weston residents visiting relatives and traveling to Idaho and Walla Walla.
Washington becomes the work's financial center as reserve banks take charge of war finance. Morgan Will no longer retirement Britain as 40 American mane al purchasing agent. The United Butler government forms a committee with nations arrayed against Germany to handle purchases.
Mrs. Philander C. Knox Jr announces counter suit to her husband’s divorce filing from October. She refuses to discuss grounds or alimony, says attorney will file soon. Elopement history, separation, reconciliation, and claims of dependence on parental charity frame the rocky path of the Knox marriage.
PHILADELPHIA May 3 That Americans will realize the value of the American Red Cross nursing corps as war progresses, speaker Wadeworth told the National Organization of Nurses of the United States. For 19 years the Red Cross has grown, enrolling more than 5 000 names known to have taken steps for immediate enlistment in the army medical corps.
London May 2 The food controller orders banning meat one day weekly will be rescinded. Government spokesman in the House of Commons Captain Charles Mathurmatd says the prior restriction causes strain on meat and food consumption and will be abandoned.
May 4. Paumers in the Oak Grove settlement organize an agricultural club at the Institute of Demonstration Agent Baton and pledge to plant half or more of cultivated acres in corn sweet potatoes peas and other crops while increasing livestock production. They also vow not to sell cows or nanny goats for one year to aid in controlling contagious livestock diseases.
A wartime plan details a central committee of five coordinating rail transport for the United States in cooperation with the Committee on Defense. It names leaders from major railroads and the War Department, noting more than 286000 miles of track and key figures from Southern Railway and others.
The organization vows to stay in touch with market conditions and maintain reasonable prices not to profiteer. It pledges to help secure credit for seed, fertilizer, machinery, or teams so farmers can plant and grow feed crops at scale. It also pledges readiness to answer the government call as an Army of Producers, opposing greed and urging orderly action.
Mrs. F. Lex of Seattle writes that after years of sore hands and itching she found relief using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She reports the products cured painful symptoms and allowed her to sleep through the night. The note urges daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment for talet skin troubles to prevent flare ups.
A London dispatch from Home to the Star repeats the claim that King Constantine of Greece will abdicate. The report notes confirmation from neutral diplomatic sources and suggests he and Queen may land at a Italian port and travel overland to Denmark.
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