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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
7
The piece recalls veterans ready to answer the nation’s call once more. It laments fading memories of battles, praises steadfast courage, and invokes the old guard as they prepare for a resurgent duty at sea and shore.
An assessment notes that democracy needs time to stabilize in Germany as self government matures in the United States. It warns that Russia already faces early democratic strains while Germany appears near a similar stage, with strong socialist influence and fears of universal male suffrage shifting power.
The text argues that a shift toward popular rule is advancing in England, France, and the United States, while Germany and Austria remain autocratic. It predicts turmoil and reduced military efficiency as autocratic regimes face pressure from evolving governance. Russia’s troubles are noted and Germany’s time is approaching.
The article emphasizes wartime military age registration to gather occupation data for each man, noting government use of qualifications cards for those joining the army and matching workers like truck drivers and electricians to duties. It discusses costs under a state bonding plan, farm opportunities, and references to Miliukov and wartime efficiency.
A St Louis Post Dispatch reflection contrasts Britain's 18th century fate of Washington with its current wreath on his tomb. It praises wartime spirit and international rites while noting other graves unvisited by apologies. The piece questions when Austria will honor Kosciuszko, linking past grievances to present gestures.
This 1877 note recalls Mir Montgomery's son in Long Tom killing a white deer seen for years. Licenses list to J S Bennett and Martha Bunch alee for J Bunch and Martha F, racing plans for two year olds on Pendleton track for July 4. More race entries and other local items: Howleh Wampo travels to meet followers. Indiana ponies returning from war. Emma Mikhep and Hattie begin a Pendleton subscription effort for scholars.
In Lincoln Nebraska May 2 auctions under a statewide prohibition law drew crowds as 15 breweries and 10 rectifying plants offered stock. Prices rose sharply with many dealers selling off rapidly while Mayor Charles W Bryan pledged pardons for offenders. Jail releases followed as saloons emptied.
Rear Admiral W. Sims of the US Navy reports success in London arranging with the British Admiralty a campaign to sink German submarines. The Admiralty awaits orders from Washington to carry out the plan.
Fragmented OCR sports item lists teams and players like Oakland Phorthiareet and Hatteries-Burns, with scattered names such as Krause Roche Penner Lee Angelor and Roy Francine. Weather and miscellaneous mentions obscure dates, innings, and standings, giving a garbled league update with few readable facts.
May 3 The new organization aims to end the hyphen in American citizenship and promote full Americanization. Notables named include Dr Hartes Steinmet elect, Gifford Pinghu, Ida Tarbell, and William McAdoo. Delegates will attend a May 19 conference to form a permanent organization.
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A dispatch from the Petrograd correspondent reports the Bolshevik congress of the army at the front in council decided on abolishing private ownership of land and the formation of peasant communities and organizations. A meeting will be held in Petrograd on May 1 to organize this. Delegates from the council of workmen and soldiers have received invitations.
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