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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
6
A garbled masthead announces an independent newspaper published daily and semi weekly in Ondieten Oregon by Oregonian Publishing Co. It lists mail, offices and bureaus in Portland Chicago Washington with partial street addresses and service notes, reflecting a historic press distribution record.
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions by mail or carrier. Rates include daily one year by mail 3.50, six months 2.00, three months 1.40, one month 0.35, and carrier deliveries at various monthly rates. Weekly and semi weekly options are shown with mail and four month terms, reflecting the period pricing.
The piece argues patriotism as a personal quality than a class trait, noting socialists aiding the country at home and abroad while others’ conduct is questioned. It observes pride in laborers bankers farmers and voters across parties, with virtue appearing where least expected.
Fragmentary lines show discussion of test accuracy and assay results. Dense wording hints at merit evaluation and the possibility that old rules fail under new tests. No clear event or individuals are identifiable from the readable portion.
The piece argues Americans favor war priorities over political issues, explaining low primary turnout. It asserts war is the dominant issue, claiming victory would fix other problems, while defeat would make everything harder. The general election looms later, with campaign activity paused.
Federal reserve banks will continue to finance business. The War Finance Corporation will finance investment banking of the country. It will start with a capital stock of 500,000,000 and authority to issue bonds up to 3,000,000,000 to fund operations.
The article describes the War Finance Corporation as the government instrument to conserve national credit for war purposes. It notes banks and savings institutions may receive loans, including to essential industries, while some ordinary industries may have credit curtailed to support the war effort. It mentions local political changes and public support in Weston, with Hindenburg being referenced in military context and the rating system praised by locals.
A May 20 1878 East Oregonian item mentions a rumor of two men recently leaving Dead Man's Hollow after alleged horse thefts. It notes Mrs Hexter and Mrs Coffey opening a millinery shop on Malin Street, references Old Jacoby and his boy, and a doctor sketching plans for a church site on Alta Street with Til Switeler from Penticton involved in a local miscue.
Tom Keating, former Pendleton man, arrived at Morrison Virginia with the 4th Balloon Company. He describes a warm reception at Dallas and other towns, notes Newport News and Norfolk transports, and says the unit is regarded as among the best for practical balloon work while awaiting departure.
A two week season of puppet theatre began yesterday at the Puppet theater on Fifth Avenue. Three performances daily feature marionettes and six student players. Each show includes a live Greta segment in support of the Red Cross.
A city ordinance imposes a $20 fine for willful wasting of food to promote wartime thrift. The measure aims to keep food supplies steady and encourage digestion and prudent use among residents.
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