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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1917
Page
5
The text lists subscription rates and delivery options for a weekly Oregon newspaper, noting daily and semi-weekly mail and carrier plans, with durations from one month to one year and varying advance payment terms. It appears incomplete and garbled but centers on pricing for readers.
The text presents a poetic meditation on endless life and nature's melodies. It cites James Terry White and contemplates the transformation of life, the future, and the quest for fulfillment through the heart. It frames life as a mansion where purpose and mystery may unite in a final adventure.
Senator Chamberlain notes possible consolidation of existing camps as troops train rapidly and moves reduce congestion. The national outlook shows no immediate ship-shortage bottleneck and seaward travel remains open, though rapid changes may create new cantonments later. The Hermiston site work may be vindicated if needs arise.
The statement signals strong commitment to pursuing measures in Oregon and readiness to act quickly if a favorable opening arises. It emphasizes proactive engagement and readiness to respond to opportunities in the state.
The past two weeks' bank clearings run about 5 percent ahead of last year signaling trade volume near prior levels despite higher values. Steel, shipbuilding, guns, munitions, airplanes and textiles are in strong activity, with prosperity in the West and South farmers. Building suffers from high materials costs and labor shortages. Liberty Loan success totals 4.617 billion dollars from 9.5 million subscribers, versus 8.035 billion from 4 million previously.
The local board selected a man highly regarded in educational circles for notable success to lead the city schools. The appointment follows a thorough search and signals a period of stability for the district.
A historical note describes Kipling inspired scrap books for soldiers, with American jokes and light amusements to lift troops in France. Chicago Public Library leads the effort, sending scrap books from Britain to American camps via the Red Cross.
A fragmentary notice describes Anthony EBuwer of Hood River offering verses on human anatomy with humorous descriptions. The author’s illustration adds flavor, noting a belfry or dome space that can hold a mellow thoughtful brain.
The board selects Mr Austin, a fully trained educator with successful posts in La Junta and Leadville, Colo. His record emphasizes performance over promise, and he is seen as the right fit to elevate Pendleton schools. Citizens urged to back him in cooperation as he leads. The editorial also warns against disloyalty in wartime and notes Villa and Italy actions.
Pendleton will build the first artificial stone widewalk next spring, marking a new urban improvement project. The effort, reported in the Oregonian, signals a shift toward durable sidewalks and modern street aesthetics beginning in the upcoming season.
Chief Peo and his brother chiefs announce a move to Washington with headmen and Agent Moorhouse to discuss a White Father issue. Homily, Young Chief and Shoeaway join, greeted with anticipated exclusion. Also noted is progress on the Henrietta Mooring villa at Eehora and local streetcar franchise talks in Pendleton.
The World's Sunday School Association endorses a campaign inviting the 36,000,000 Sunday school children worldwide to contribute to Armenian and Syrian relief through a Christmas offering. Denominational leaders unite in a broad educational and appeal campaign to support the effort.
San Francisco Nov 15 All records for severity of sentence for selling Hoover to soldiers and sailors in uniform were broken here today United States District Judge Wim Van Fleet sentenced hotel proprietor Riella Furos to ten years in prison and a fine of internal damages details not fully clear from the fragment.
In a county jail hearing Judge Van Fieat levied a fine of 8750 against the offender. The judge warned offenders receive no sympathy and urged acknowledgment of the court’s stance.
In a large camp of Armenian refugees near Cairo, many destitute and hopeful, residents gathered a 425 contribution to aid the less fortunate friends left behind, demonstrating solidarity despite hardship.
A terse plea from Moscow calls for a rider to fulfill a critical mission. The request emphasizes speed and precision, signaling a high-priority assignment with likely military or reconnaissance implications.
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