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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR shows a Portland Oregon hotel and securities building reference with scattered names Berman Kees Co and Portland. Details are unreadable but suggest a filing or notice related to a hotel and securities in building in Portland.
The speaker encourages good cheer while noting Mr. Mann’s stance against the war tax bill. He argues the Republican house leader will lack party support and appeals to the average citizen to prefer national interests over partisan faith, putting country first.
Popular Mechanics notes rubber substitutes appearing in Germany as rubber scarce. Steel wire tire first, then wooden tires with steel springs, leather or canvas coverings, and a top substitute using canvas outer tube with cloth wound inner tube filled with a rubber-like solid. These options aim to reduce dependence on rubber despite higher costs and practical drawbacks.
Amid war times Spinage and other goods fetch good prices while employment surges across the country. In New York City the World notes 3,200 help wanted ads proving widespread work with decent pay. The message: the nation may be at war yet remain prosperous with abundant opportunity.
A confrontational tirade argues against sweeping taxes, praising vigorous war effort while acknowledging financial strain. It contends taxation cannot be perfectly fair and urges a levy balancing mustered funds with minimal hardship, framing wartime policy as a shared civic duty.
A fragmented critique discusses medicines and character analogies, touching on tablets claimed to shape behavior, perceived dangers of prescription drugs, and the moral tone of early pharmaceutical discourse. The text cites pills and tonics affecting mood and vitality, with concerns about liver effects and legitimacy of claims.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to invest in liberty bonds as the safest investment and a duty to democracy. It notes small investors matter and highlights benefits like installments, sellback, and loan collateral. The piece also mocks road policy chatter and a weather joke asides.
A vivid wartime era item reports a sleeping street arab found in a depot box car with a tale of a westward journey. The piece notes an injured one-armed man jailed by Night Officer Durham and a winged figure in bandages, plus plans for a Milwaukee beer shipment to Pendleton from Schiltz in Milwaukee.
Realty transfers list several transfers including Dwedks John Semmier to Chris Ureding for 5500 with a platting and bound description in block 130 Pendleton addition. Witcon to EK M. Hm involves 9 acres in section 46 township north range 35. Soult to A C Johnson 310 acres in section 1 township and range 37. Lay to FP om Lay 1 acre in section 27 township north range 29.
Reported appeal by President Wilson triggers a mass subscription drive of over 260,000 boys and men from the Boy Scouts of America to support Liberty Bonds. The organization highlights health symbolism with a five pointed star badge and references to temperance. An advertisement fragment promoting Chamberlain's Tablets is included.
Large crew of men at work on Gibbon Road to repair damage from high waters. Opening day for Durham Springs delayed due to spring flooding. Supervisor John Thompson oversees road repairs as crews aim to finish in a couple of weeks. Local residents and visitors noted in Pendleton and Weston reports.
A report details developments around an unfamiliar United States dirigible after a trial fight. Observers note altered flight plans and potential strategic use, with officials cautious about publicity and future demonstrations.
With Eillie Reet and hatless Ed ward Russell among the members the American commission U Kuwela ought to be fully representative of the American average.
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