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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
6
A garbled Oregonian page mixes classified notices with war era features. It notes American Red Cross purchasing Liberty bonds, a Canadian enlistment, a U S president’s letter praising a citizen’s wartime service, and imagery of military action and national resolve.
The piece evokes birds singing as the world sways with spring. It notes daily labor and the call of duty, hinting that even without blame, work continues beneath April's transition to May, under the old flag’s watch.
In this era of war hysteria, readers ponder why Germans face global hostility and the Hun label. The story recounts a German raid on a Red area in France ending with the murder of 190 Reds, illustrating perceived brutality and its impact on public opinion.
Wartime rhetoric condemns German actions as brutal and indefensible. Writers compare to sinking hospital ships and Belgian atrocities, arguing territorial aggression and deliberate dehumanization. The piece calls for purge by fire to rid Germany of its demon.
F Hanson, 25, owner of 240 acres near Wayne, Nebraska, sold his property last summer and fall to answer the nation’s call. He sent a 3800 dollar check directly to Washington, reflecting his commitment to service.
Avelloneer Bentley faces loss of household furniture and kitchen stove in an empty mill on Main Street. J. W. Gardane returns from Stountain Valley amid talk of Eidorads. The school term ends with commendations for students’ progress and conduct. Stock Inspector Gilliam returns from Butter Creek.
A gentleman and capital at Noan Brown who formerly resided in Pendleton and was connected with the Villard hotel is registered at the Hotel Pendleton.
Baker citizens flocked to the fair grounds to view the sun eclipse on June 4 under Prof Mitchell Hammond and Cogmd. In Vancouver shipyard workers vote to strike for higher pay and shorter week to pressure war boards. Baker County adopts Albert Lean drive to boost annual stamp purchases, aiming for over 90,000. Odd Fellows close state convention at Braside with parade and services. Salem grocer recounts an incident linked to the Kelen murder mystery. Portland population estimate rises to 311,354 and Hood River to open free employment office for strawberry harvest. Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor fortifications planned. Portland awarded pavement contract for bitulithic surface.
The passage presents dubious claims that certain substances strengthen kidneys and clear muddled concepts of purification. It references a supposed product Hondt's Sereeporilian and Abe Wood as ingredients or spokespeople, but the text is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
In Pasadena, Dr. G. A. Goodrich urges readers to plant small tobacco plants in war gardens. He notes he has grown his own and believes cultivating tobacco can aid morale and provide a personal supply during wartime.
An old advertisement extols Gets-It-2 as the corn remover that lets wearers dance without limping. It claims quick lifting of corns and calluses with a few drops, calling the product the biggest seller and the world’s best remedy, offered by EL Lawrence & Co of Chicago and promoted in Pendleton.
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