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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1919
Page
4
The snippet lists publishing company, newspaper offices in Pendleton and Portland, and Chicago and Washington bureaus. It also shows subscription prices for daily and semi weekly editions by mail and carrier, with annual, six month, and shorter terms.
A poetic excerpt by Henry Van Dyke lauds American troops returning from war. It extols gallantry, brotherhood, and liberty, praising the living and fallen as the nation celebrates victory and peace. The stanza envisions sunlight, freedom, and the flag as symbols of triumph and moral purpose.
The peace conference action in the United States discusses seizing 89 German ships during wartime. Notable vessels include the Leviathan and the George Washington among the liners. The plan proposes paying $100,000,000 for the ships with the price to be deducted.
The piece argues Wilson favored transferring former German ships to permanent American ownership to build U S supremacy in trans Atlantic passenger service. It questions whether government ship operation should continue or ships be sold to private lines, noting expected criticism of public ownership but praising wartime government achievements. It predicts a debate with strong feelings and calls readers to watch developments.
OME newspapers misstate the launch point for naval aviators. The trek began at Rockaway Beach with about one third of the Atlantic crossed by the time Trepassey was reached. Distances: 1000 nautical miles to Trepassey, 1200 miles Trepassey to the Azores, and less to Portugal, shaping the remaining journey.
From the Dairy East Oregonian May 22, 189? President Benjamin Harrison delivered a notable address on the platform amid a large reception. Attending were Pendleton figures including J. H. Raley, Judge James A. Pee, J. M. Laeser, Captain A. J. Ewing, Chief Justice Strahn, Mrs. M. Cop ton, and Mrs. PD Pletcher of the ladies committee. Senator Maley gave the welcome address. He returned from La Grande today. Bishop Morrie expected next Sunday for a service as the head of the village church.
A 19th century advertisement urges readers to guard kidney health by reducing meat and salt intake. It claims kidney strain from rich foods causes uric acid, leading to back pain, headaches, and sleep disruption, and promotes a tonic made from herbs as a safe remedy.
A quirky fragment shows a mother naming Jack the Giant Kiler in a playful exchange about giants and bonehead plays. Devon discusses irrigation methods and a July 37 date. An office boy falls for a new stenographer as the scene shifts to office chatter.
A Delia fancy brick of Ice Cream is advertised as sold in card ice cartons and said to keep for one ante, inviting buyers to take home a frozen treat.
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