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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
6
Fragmentary hotel news item from the Portand area notes listings across cities including Pendieri and nearby venues. Mentions a 68 balance in other cities and references security builds in Washington with a Boston-like bureau tone.
The notice lists subscription prices for Greil publications including daily and semi weekly options. Rates cover one year six months three months and one month by mail or carrier, with different figures indicated.
Fragmentary royal anthem lines render a patriot tone with calls to save the king and defend realm. Obscure garbled phrases hint at praise and protective resolve, mentioning God save the King and a noble ruler amidst distorted wording.
The piece argues Republican leaders will not follow such leadership and will condemn war work under President Wilson. It states they must cast themselves as copperheads to claim U.S. wartime efforts failed, but asserts such claims are untrue and that overall war work is a whale of success described as a Samuel quote.
England and France recognize Blythe term, the kaiser seeks gains before U.S. forces act, and Republican leaders face a choice. They must avoid omitting war unity by attacking the government, or risk losing rank and file who value patriotism over partisan games. The party risks becoming a "yellow dog" if leadership falters.
Loyd George appealed for an end to sniping in government circles and urged both American and British leaders to avoid partisan diary combat. He said the war effort required unity as the fate of the common country remained in balance in the weeks ahead. Maurice was criticized in light of the Premier’s defense.
A compilation of wartime opinion pieces and editorials noting calls to focus on the war effort, reactions to leadership and investigations, and mentions of military actions. The text comments on political criticism, the need to let leaders work, and morale at home and at the front. It also references election day and public mood amid ongoing conflict.
The item notes H. J. Taylor and son submitting a plowing record started March 14 with two 18 inch Flying Dutchman sulky plows. They claim 370 acres plowed, one mile round trips, and a total of 47 workdays. Market prices cited 12 to 16 cents. Other local notes mention workers, a new cow pound nearing completion, and Athena farmers visiting town. A woman paraded with a double barreled shotgun last evening, though no tragedy occurred.
Washington May 14 The war department asked Congress for six billions for heavy ordnance, adding to a 12 billions estimate discussed by the committee. General Barres told the Appropriations Committee that delivery will lag due to time needed for production. He argued the need is not urgent thanks to Allied reserves, but the United States must prepare for coming engagements.
The article lists visitors and local happenings in Pendleton including families from Pendleton Walla Walla Athens and Hellz. It notes a Sunday guest list at Bingham Springs and a church modal contest program for 4 o clock with Rev Clevenger leading prayers and multiple musical readings. It mentions a surgical dressings project by workers supervised by Mrs Ty FL O Grien and Mrs Joe Furphy and details of clubs and Red Cross activities. It also references PTA meeting tomorrow at the school and a planned senior class program for May 24 at the high school auditorium.
The tanker Tecumseh now under Standard Oil and formerly the German steamer Niagara arrived in port from Avonmouth England via Balboa and will dock at Walon Iron Works. The ship, camouflaged with black and white stripes blending like seawater, attracted much curiosity at Melggs wharf.
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