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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
6
Opinion criticizes holding municipal and general elections the same day. Voters face confusion and judges bear extra work as readers mishandle referendums such as the Standard Oil Co. ordinance. The piece argues voters cannot reasonably judge city, county, district, state, and national issues at once.
Fragmented remarks mix religious imagery with political opinion on a national election. The piece voices concern over the Kaiser, critiques President promises, and ponders newspaper blame and public sentiment as voters cast ballots. It cites the Portland Oregonian on voter turnout and accuses the opposition press of misinterpretation.
The piece muses on weather as a metaphor for fate and urges acceptance of circumstances. It notes Tuesday results fall short of full endorsement for President Wilson but emphasizes the verdict reflects more than one person.
The Treasury Secretary urges wide distribution of Liberty loan bonds as sound national finance and patriotic. Holders are warned that unscrupulous buyers may offer worthless stock or “wildcat stocks” in exchange for bonds. Consult a bank before selling to avoid loseful schemes and protect individual and national interests.
Wartime report notes doctors and American Red Cross aid as nurses convert a vapor house near Paris into a hospital for tubercular women and children. Non-combatant victims suffer disease amid rationed care, while treatment promises months of cure with open-air play and daily fresh milk.
Fragmentary gossip item from the Riot Ordgonian dated November seven notes arrivals from Portland Maine and Pendleton. Mentions a mayoral race no candidates named and a marriage near Weaton. References Ralph Moody son of ex Governor Moody of Oregon and a Beatrice Jams.
Killed in Action reports list Major Geonme D Farwell Seattle WA Private William Hiliker Mount Voertion WA Private Jon Simon Seattle WA Direct of Pheer Privat Benjamin H Fatery Diet Irich Teaho Sergeant Charles R Manfull Ha her ID Private Martin F Momne Spokane AI
A wartime list notes casualties and statuses among Washington state servicemen and others. Wounded in action include Private Frank T Bryant and Private J C Keer. Missing in action listed for Corporal John A Anderson. Additional names reference Priva Sinlee Withra, private mile hw mcher a Portland, Oregon, and others with locations in Washington and Oregon.
University of Oregon release notes that men over eighteen with or without high school education may enter the A T C at University. Eligible applicants must be 19, pass a physical exam, and show they can meet the demands of training. The telegram emphasizes transfer to officers training school and maintaining standards set by the examining board.
Seventeen Grogonys men in the University of Dragon extend education through the extension division. Fifteen enlisted men earn credits by correspondence toward graduation. Courses pursued include mathematics, elementary commerce, and other applied studies.
A garbled ad claims a unique Perdleton remedy called Instant, featuring slime and buckthorn bark, to relieve gas, indigestion, and constipation. It touts rapid action and doctor and patient surprise, mentioning Tolkien & Co. diexives.
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