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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
3
A kerosene explosion at 285 Jane Street caused minor injuries. Reports detail Red Cross drives, quarantine notices, and local actions including fines, permits, and upcoming duck hunting trips as Pendleton continues pandemic precautions and community relief efforts.
Mim Catriol Moens daughter of Moltyderr Moen, noted Crowtin farmer, arrived from Pelehum with the Moens family returning to their Belgiud home before the war. They evacuated from Germade as Britain and England drew near. Mind Motpsle waited at her uncle Caomr Vinn eenroot’s home on Wild Hore, traveling from Holland with her brother Frank Moens who recently came to America. Mine Moens stayed in England 24 days and waited October.
Nov 12 in San Francisco a group of Chinese highwaymen entered the room of Petalumd Toy at 050 Stenkton street bound him gagged him and hid him in a closet then rifled the room and escaped with 19 in cash a watch worth 76. They then robbed Ah Jung in an adjoining apartment of cash and jewelry valued at 167. Toy's cries drew Chinese neighbors who alerted police but investigators Shellard McGragan and James Horton could not locate the robbers.
Dr G Davidson of the Anglo-South American Bank on a London to Valparaiso trip says Germany will not be a competitive factor in postwar world trade. He cites Germany’s focus on rebuilding its own resources and says it may take years to recover her war-time economic strengths. He notes Germany’s 160,000,900 pounds of wool in Argentine holdings and potential ship returns, while warnings about reserves and commodities loom.
A garbled 19th century health note claims hot water with mineral phosphate can cleanse “polvone” from the system and cure headaches. It touts minerals like limestone phosphate and sugar, urging morning doses to wash toxins, refresh the digestive tract, and banish headaches, with warnings against aspirin.
Wartime nutritional guidance outlines reducing bread while using vegetables as substitutes, favoring fruit and cereals, and limiting meat. It lists rationed food groups, calorie values, and example daily portions to maintain health while supporting allies.
In France on Sept 14 a veteran French couple discusses American soldiers resting near the trenches. They praise the boys as fine soldiers but insist on honest opinion, noting sturdy builds and typical features while denying further detail.
CHICAGO November 11 Government Insurance reports show the government spent about 1 700 90000 to insure the lives of soldiers and sailors in the last year led by Acting Secretary of the Treasury Lovett. Premium income reached 345 000 000 with benefit payments totaling 170 900 000 and death-related charges of 4102 00 percent. The program aims to amortize costs over years with a large share of insured men in the armed forces.
Twras Nov TM1 Anetl jano Zapata, famed rebel leader of FAPATA Mexican Regent, is highlighted as a notable figure in recent reports. The article notes his role within FAPATA and mentions LARNCO and related regional context.
Private Jon Delrymple of Monmouth Oregon Private Oils J Grieshaber of Buhl Maho Private Ankus G John of Wenstehee Washington Corporal Bella Wilbur Davie Boo Kane Co Washington Private John M Foustie of London Weashington Private Frank M KeatingLancaster Washingtern Died from Woumis Captain Charles H Abercrombie Portland Oregon Captain Webster Albertson Vancouver Washington Private Howard Drescher Chehalis Washington Private William PF Ware Shpein fled Oregon Died of disease Corporal Simon Bulivar Springer Woodburn Oregon Private Hugh H Harwood Mullen Idaho Sergeant Jay E Breeding Idaho Falls Idaho
Reports from interior Mexico indicate the death of Mexten Ix and that President Currengea is seriously ill with influenza. The epidemic is said to continue heavy across southern regions of the republic as the disease spreads.
Mor o Nov 12 Robbers dynamited the vault of Use Citrzen s Stave Bank of Grass Valley and escaped with a portion of money and canceled checks Some Liberty bonds were received the night before and may tie to the robbery Authorities report the vault heavily damaged and tools found at the scene The cashier discovered the breach when arriving at the bank yesterday indicating a premeditated theft with several thousand dollars unaccounted For.
Eugene reports President Campbell of the University expects the RA TC organization to continue through the year despite peace prospects. He notes possible changes in curriculum for male students, with increased academic work. The precise shifts and committee discussions in Washington remain unclear.
In Chicago he will attend sessions of the American Council on Education and the National Council of Presidents of State Universities, where his organization’s vice president will participate. The council includes British educators in the United States. Conference plans cover the year’s work and many issues to discuss as Europe sees rising tensions.
An old style ad touts a topical product for lumbago back pain claiming rapid relief from soreness and stiffness. It markets penetrating action, non burning formula, and a long history of safe use, urging readers to try it for sciatica and related nerve discomfort.
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