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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
9
A shop pledges to earn customers by delivering greater value and superior service. It invites shoppers to judge by actions, not words, and stresses dedication to becoming the kind of place people want to support for their own sake.
A dated catalog snippet promotes gifts for graduates with varying prices. It highlights a range of items from hand embroidered underwear and middy blouses to tailored suits, dresses, coats, skirts, silk sweaters, and silk georgette blouses, with prices listed from under a dollar to several tens of dollars.
Low priced women and children items including aprons in quad Watertaka fabric. Kids and women slippers with thick soles and straps, solid cotton underwear and stockings in multiple colors offered. Advertised at The Bargain Basement with discounts on footwear and hosiery.
Advertisement notes a washable white corduroy yardage suitable for skirts suits and children's garments. References last year’s prevailing prices for the yard and implies stock availability for makers and tailors.
Advertises white torchon laces priced at 5 cents per yard, marketed for undergarment trimming with unusual value for the period. Describes lace as suitable for underwear use and highlights the low price to attract buyers.
Spring display features a range of children’s undergarments and tops in plain white, colors, and colored tops. Prices start at 25c and go up to 5e.
A fragmentary catalog note advertising a one yard wide fabric suitable for skirts, children's suits and related garments. The listing mentions a special quality and a price of 50 cents per yard, with a faded imprint indicating 94 yards and a store or vendor branding.
A vintage ad urges wise clothing choices and ec onomy, arguing cheap items waste money and labor. It touts Hart Schaffner & Marx as all wool for long wear, noting prices from twenty to fifty dollars.
Fragmentary OCR quotes speak of a dream for closer ties between two nations and labor ideals. The text references Buckingham Palace and an implied war context, but details are unclear due to garbled transcription.
May 15 Justice of the Peace A. T. Barnett testimonies and court actions recall a civil suit involving a 165 claim. The session discusses purchases and obligations as cited by Arguette & Co and other local merchants while awaiting the court decision.
Wey plans to organize industrial facilities to conform to federal reserve districts enabling each unit to contribute to war production. This move aims to streamline manufacturing and maximize wartime output across regions.
In Birmingham Alabama on May 16 a convoy of 150 white robed Klan members rode through the city to warn idle men to seek work. They proclaimed loyalty to the United States and pledged to see that none are denied opportunity, except those hostile to the government.
May 11 officials in Muelhauaeh Almac order all inhybiivinte to remain indoors until May 15 as protection from poison gas attack reports the Lauwinne Gazette. The paper notes shipping poison cask cargoes from Germany are delayed by contrary winds, easing fears but raising concern over possible contamination and loss of property.
Fragmentary text appears to describe Florence Italy events on May 16 with mentions of youths and a shift in attitude. The readable portions reference a puzzle themed scene and a vague experience that may be “advieable.”
The passage discusses political views on uniforms and flags worn by soldiers and civilians. It mentions a proposed government role in worker wages and references an American ranking system. The text shows garbled terms and inconsistent spellings, blocking a clear narrative.
Ex Speaker Henderson Cannon, now representative from Hingis, marked his birthday with a reception in Washington May 5. The event drew veteran members of the House and younger colleagues, as Madden praised his long service and patriotism amid current political battles.
A government order directs contralto Ernestine Schumann-Heink to sing for soldiers at Army cantonments across the United States from May through year end. She will perform only for patriotic or welfare causes as officially requested by the Army and Red Cross.
May 16 report from OPEMIAGEN states many prominent families in the lower Saxony and Fremin regions faced a reel war. Van der Feechs and three leaders of the Schlanowedes and the Linnt were killed in fighting linked to General Uno.
A broken OCR item reports a fatal accident in Walla Walla where a woman using crutches fell, injuring her and leading to death after a period of illness. The fragmentary text mentions Mollie Wend and a hospital or home return, with unclear dates and spellings.
In Starbuck a woman on crutches fell again injuring an arm. She was brought to the city for treatment and is now recovering from both painful injuries.
An arrested worker in Berlin argued in defense that with 395 separate regulations governing boots and shoes a citizen may be excused for violating one of them. The May 16 dispatch from Amsterdam notes the case as part of a wider probe into second hand goods.
A 215 pound amethyst was found in Mor de H town Minas Gerais and shown publicly. A local patron suggests that the gem could fetch a high price and attract attention. The stone is claimed to be the largest amethyst ever discovered in the region.
Portland May 16 Official conscription timing shows that the draft will not be killed by the current effort, as the state’s Wartime strategy shifts. The measure would exempt many students and others in the state from service, with no reason stated for the exemption.
Article explains the voluntary wheat saving pledge under the 50-50 program. It details acceptable substitutes such as cornmeal, corn flour, potato flour, and buckwheat flour, and outlines ratios for mixed flours and special cases. It emphasizes Americans must help feed the fighters and avoid wasting wheat.
The United States Food Administration relaxes some meat use restrictions while urging smaller breadstuffs consumption. Americans receive increased meat supplies from recent shipments, with weekly consumption days limited to Tuesday. Officials warn of volatile crop conditions and transportation issues affecting the food balance and pledge ongoing public guidance.
Rome May 19 report says Italian detachments penetrate Austrian garrison lines at Motte Ameljan regiments, taking a few prisoners as the action is verified by official announcement.
Fragmentary text describes a memorial plan tied to the University and a hospital project. Mentions a memorial fund, campus placement, and community support led by figures including Couch. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate intent to honor those connected to the University and Endvenstl Tielospile.
Reports from IPS dated May 18 describe intensified air action as enemy airplanes are said to be destroyed on the Mali front. The weather ship, weather conditions, and ongoing air fights are noted, with observers claiming aggressive engagements and near-matches in the sky.
A noisy San Francisco crowd gathered May 1 as soldiers arrived at the Strand theater. Charlie Chantio led a troupe in a dramatic portrayal titled Arivow. The audience cheered as the men entered, while children sang The Star Spangled Banner prior to the Ruslan front tribute.
Lieutenant James A. Muliner of Brookline, Massachusetts, flew over the American liner in France when he chose to dive through heavy antiaircraft fire. He pressed on despite the danger, taking his plane hundreds of feet lower as German defenses opened up above him.
The article outlines Stortagh APCs national coal program facing funding and production challenges. It notes shifts in output targets, comparisons to prior records, and impacts on regional supply during a critical period. Named entities include Stortagh APCs and referenced regions, with emphasis on energy policy outcomes.
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