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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
3
The China Mail Steamship company authorized Seattle Construction and Drydock to repair the Steamner congress badly damaged by fire off the Oregon coast. Total cost of the work will be about 806,000 dollars.
Herbert Hoover warned of steadily increasing submarine destruction over six weeks and called the situation one of extreme gravity. He urged decisive action as deaths in industrial districts were reportedly tripled by submarine operations in March and April while returning to the United States from France.
An inquiry directed by Towtice Gregory targets Attorney Gegerd MacDonald for allegedly receiving 25000 from the Canadian Northern Railway on the eve of a provincial election. Cowper claims 15900 was stolen from a vault in Vancouver, with MacDonald denying involvement. Parliament awaits findings as the government considers action.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as relief for women’s ailments and a path to motherhood. It features testimonials praising its effects on family growth and female health, urging readers to seek the remedy for easing pain, restoring function, and supporting feminine vitality.
An official order outlines fuel and food rationing measures for wartime. The document notes secrecy and the need for cooperation across departments with details awaiting further government confirmation and enforcement procedures.
Umapine notes a year end close with a Thursday night program at the Presbyterian church featuring a varied student-acted program. Speakers include Clifford Ward Sole Record and Arthur Kirk with music by Milton Orchestra, plus a New Red Cross members push and local civic updates.
An old advertorial notes that medicines can be compatible when taken together and outlines a three item regimen. It highlights Hoats Sursaparilla and Peptiron Mille as a fourfold benefit, claiming improved blood cleansing and energy.
J Wisener, who recently purchased the Charles Morrel alfalfa ranch, moving on his new possessions this week. He comes from Joseph, Oregon. Rayford Witherite, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Witherite, is enlisting this week in the DU and marine corps, taking examinations on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W W Philipp and Mine Della Philipps were weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Judge Kelly of Prescott this week. Joseph Poole, well known rancher near Pleasant View, suffered a stroke of paralytic on Thursday. Owing to his nose bleeding for two or three hours he is progressing favorably.
Washington officials forecast another loan to Great Britain within the next week. The first draft of 3.2 billion dollars is expected to be arranged as part of ongoing wartime support.
Discussion centers on forming allied American official bodies to manage cooperative buying in the United States and Central America. Plans aim to clarify allies' needs and sustain purchase execution at a high daily rate of nine million dollars.
An old advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine by claiming it cures catarrh and improves general health. The copy mentions relief after a short use and urges readers to buy from Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio through a druggist. The phrasing imitates period marketing text with bold assurances.
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