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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
5
A Portland Water Bureau employee, Nick Bounler, was found dead yesterday morning at his residence, 4704 Bixtys Fourth Avenue Southeast. Authorities say the death is under investigation as a possible suicide, with no immediate signs pointing to foul play.
A vintage ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and a bowel cleansing product. It mentions Boley Kinney Pliff and claims benefits for disordered kidneys, pain, and rheumatism. The copy markets a trio of remedies sold by Tallman & Company with a claimed all-in-one cleansing remedy.
In Philadelphia on a Saturday night a gathering of fifty million people from Europe’s subject peoples joined twelve nations in Independence Hall to pledge unity and dedicate all resources to their common goal. Dr. Thomas Makyryq, leader of the Czech Slovak republic, signed the declaration in John Hancock’s chair as the Liberty Bell rang.
Advert says Get It corn remover ends pain and lets you peel corns like banana peels. Claims ease of use with no cutting and no fingers. Promotes back money guarantee and availability at local stores.
A proposal to switch most state offices from elected to appointed by the governor is debated. The plan would leave only the governor and state auditor elective, with a constitutional convention urged to overhaul the state framework. Critics warn of increased gubernatorial power and reduced accountability, citing past cases where independent legal advice and public interests faced pressure from appointive officials.
A homeless man, aged 65, attempts to break into the Belleville jail as police hold him and prepare a defense. The incident highlights ongoing issues of homelessness and local security responses in the city filed on October 2.
The Pendleton Water Commission reports growth and rising costs require extending the water system higher up the river. To fund the expansion, bonds of 420,000 will be offered with principal and interest paid from water system revenues, not taxes. The note also mentions a new appointment to the New Hampshire Senate and a Thanksgiving turkey motif.
A call urges Umatilla County residents to return a filled form listing all men serving in any allied or American force. The aim is to compile a complete roster for justice and mobilization, with duplicates acceptable initially as names will be checked later. Mail the form promptly, or provide details by phone if preferred.
Wounded in action reports list Corporal Frank J Moore from Lewis ton and Private Leoandrew M Hill from Whit comb in Washington. Private Friend J Mellroy from Port Ladsow, Washington, is lightly hurt. Bugler Max Goldataub from Tod Vancouver Avenue, Portland Oregon, sustained severe injuries.
Private Frank L. Dolan of Portland Oregon and Private Henry Kull Monson of Portland Oregon are listed as service members. The brief notice confirms their status and hometowns.
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