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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
6
An East Oregonian editorial reprints discussion from the Portland Journal about grain shipping costs to Portland and to Astoria. The piece analyzes how freight rates affect farmers and trade, signaling concern over regional transport policy and market access.
The Journal argues Portland influence should back eastern Oregon farmers and rail rates must reflect cost of service. It criticizes higher rates from Pendleton to Portland versus Seattle and Portland versus Astoria, urging rates based on haul cost so business follows natural advantage.
A London government release traces weekly ship arrivals and departures since Feb, noting 6000 ships sail and only 287 sunk by submarines, arguing the menace may be overstated. The piece also critiques American Roosevelt army enthusiasm and wartime domestic issues, including draft and border theft concerns, ending with 1917 wheat prospects.
A fragment from a 1845 issue notes Ed Switalk's nickel plated item valued at seventy pounds as a display of pride for his baton W J Furniph sold six thousand pounds of wool at fourpence per pound Joseph Vey owned the wool bought by Bobb Waffle received a camping stove from his wife in California Hear Bowman described a chase with his horse and rider near Botter Creek ranch to prove the claim.
The World reports Mr Roosevelt's force of 180000 paper men proved decisive in a costly campaign. Of 32000 recruits noted, 1175 were actually enrolled, with the remainder unaccounted in the tally.
Rob McAlister, holder of the middleweight title of the Pacific coast, defeated Battling Levineky in a two round bout at a New York sporting club. McAlister won the weight class with a sixteen punch margin and dominated Levineky throughout the match.
Fragmentary text shows someone bringing samples to town and stacking them near a structure called the Howman hoy. Mentions rye, feet height, wheat and alfalfa, with references to porter and bane.
The text notes Captain Gjedsted, born in Australia and a Boer War veteran, recruiting Troop D in the city. It mentions Mayor Mike Toner of Walla Walla, a former Oregon legislator from Umatilla County, and references various local figures including Dr. Wo W. Oglesby of Otmar Grow and Sheriff Perry. It hints at a Bendleton boy’s town view, a Ralph Feloor family role, and cautions farmers about a man selling prepared toil mire.
Amsterdam dispatch May 22 reports Berlin poets predicting the Reichstag debate will yield a public decision on the status of Alsace Lorraine. The administration is expected to determine the province between Ravenia and Prue, amid talks of a regional arrangement.
From Portland Journal a dispute over grain shipments from eastern Oregon highlights how the Port of Portland seeks parity with Astoria. Portland advocates claim transferring cargo to Astoria raises costs and harms Astoria’s trade, while advocates for Astoria warn the delay favors Portland.
A debate centers on freight costs for Pendleton grain, arguing against charging the same rate to Astoria for 318 miles as for 218 miles to Portland. The article contends haul costs and fairness should guide pricing, not convenience or profit for Astoria.
A historical ad claims Anuric protects kidneys and heart by cleansing uric acid. It cites medical experts like Dr. Pierce and promises health benefits for meat eaters, with testimonials and sample pack offers. The piece features dubious language and archaic medical assertions typical of earlier advertisements.
Fragmented OCR text mentions vigor and action but is largely garbled with no clear event. No verifiable people, places, or organizations are established to anchor a factual summary.
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