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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1920
Page
5
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A humorous verse by Frank L. Stanton satirically shows family quarrels as the mother leaves home. Voices in the house rise in a crowded, noisy scene with characters Katie Rab Jenny and the implied household turmoil. The spoof mirrors early 20th century comic sentiment about domestic chaos and parental departure.
The people of Oregon delivered a strong mandate for education funding with overwhelming votes for educational measures. Umatilla County showed about three to one support. most counties followed. The article urges improving normal school training to underpin elementary schools and calls for Portland newspapers to examine teacher supply to end the exodus of teachers.
The article argues the U S Senate refusal to ratify the Versailles treaty with the League of Nations harms American prestige and fuels political turmoil. It cites Hiram Johnson and Lodge reservations, notes Oregon primary dynamics, and urges patience until November elections and conventions. It warns that without the League, world peace remains fragile and arms races may rise.
A garbled May 26 report notes a Chinese gunboat delivering munitions to Red forces during a bloody massacre event. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but references to violence and aid to combatants are present.
Jules W. Arnstein known as Nicky Arnstein and connected to a major swindle rings a New York surrender to prosecutors with his wife Fanny Brice. He reportedly concealed about $1.5 million to $5 million in bonds and securities before turning himself in, as police parades passed and a detour of the roadside parade unfolded during the surrender event.
Real estate transfers include Lonergan to Lansdowne Lot 3 and 6 in Houder's Add Pendleton and Hetta Metsker to G. E. Haupt for 25000 with a mete and bound tract in SE 1-4 Sec 16 Tp 6 N. Be 3h. Also several city and district land moves with NW and SW quarter details. Local notices report residents traveling, illness, and social visits across Bridge Creek, Ukiah, and Pendleton, including Ina and Marlon Clair visiting, Delbert Casteel's return, and Mrs. Cutloh visiting her father.
Ukiah May 24. The five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Martin suffered a painful eye injury when a ax and wire chopping stick struck her eye. She initially seemed blinded but later doctors in Pendleton found sight returning and she is recovering at home. Other local items include a light primary election, church leadership changes, and various town visits, moves, and social events.
A fragmentary diary page from Dre, Franh Saray in Kansas recounts a woman’s letter about childbirth and health. The writer describes reading a book, attempting remedies, and expressing gratitude for a medicine that eased pain and aided recovery after birth. The tone reflects personal medical anecdotes and hopeful assurances.
A visitor at Ar den's home and William Allison of Oriental arrived for a few days with his son Walter and relatives. Rev. Sinclair left Wednesday to Lewiston Maine with his son and family, Willie Sinclair tied to Utah, and Mrs Olive Turner planned Friday travel. Gibbs was seen with a threat of appendicitis.
An old advertisement touts a blood purifier that allegedly eliminates disease germs causing skin trouble. It states fiery irritation and itching persist until the blood is purified and promises relief by sending rich red blood through the body. It claims success in severe eczema cases and offers literature from a medical adviser in Atlanta.
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