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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
2
An advertised fabric yardage described as absolutely guaranteed for petti coats. Colors listed include rose green brown tan orange vermilion lemon black and white. Width 56 inches. Price is $1.50 per yard.
Fresh colorings and patterns arrive for dresses and suits. The fabric is 40 inches wide and priced at $1.50 per yard. It emphasizes wear and look longevity with the season’s best shades.
A fragmentary sale notice promotes a tea sale featuring cheap pricing of a pound and urges quick purchase within a short window, noting consumer need and taste.
From Olympia to Washington, a statewide Young Men’s Christian Association drive seeks 3 000 000 dollars for army and navy welfare work with 40 500 allocated to Washington. Governor Hart backs the effort as May 13 set for Army and Navy Day festivities across the state. In Portland gardeners plan a unique parade tonight to promote patriotism and harmony among citizens and immigrants. Cottage Grove notes news of entering World War I reaching locals, while Tillamook reports large coastal fishing fleets awakening as wartime production expands.
A fragmented notice outlines multiple religious services across churches including Catholic and Methodist groups. It notes a high school baccalaureate at M F church, a union service at M F church, and revival meetings at Happy Canyon led by Rev Theos A Meagher and Rev Patrick J Heilly. Special music by Col. Howard of Walla Walla.
Olympia report notes Mutual Jimen Insurance, formed by Jitney men in the Bates, seeks $2500 surety bonds required by law. Commissioner Fishback has certified the company to write accident health and liability coverage, but Attorney General Tanner must decide if it may operate under the charter, delaying Jitney bonds for now. The firm has 321 liability policy applications awaiting action.
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