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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
4
An advance note appears describing a one year service by mail in a cryptic form. It references delivery by carrier and mentions a weekly or monthly cadence with terms and names that are unclear. The fragmentary text hints at a distribution method and payment by mail.
A speech excerpt contrasts two systems: government by the soldier versus government by the people. It warns autocratic rule would end freedom, sacrifice national security, and erode promises and principles as Kaiser's power is blamed for aggression in Belgium and beyond. The piece questions tradeoffs for dollars versus risking lives and honor.
A fragmentary verse line voices a woman urging a beloved to return, contrasting a world of rich friends with the threat of leaving abroad. The speaker laments the rejected plea, declaring heartbreak at the reply and invoking the memory of the girl left behind.
The report cites a Portland speech by Secretary Franklin K. Lane stressing the wartime stakes. He argues the war defends democratic government against empire and that ample funds are available to fund the liberty loan to aid the allies. Victory is imperative to secure rights worldwide.
Pendleton’s civic progress is linked to publicity and developments like a local natatorium and the Round-Up. The Dallas press praised Pendleton’s spirit, noting how institutions and events spurred growth, new industries, and visitor inflows, with Happy Canyon boosting attendance and the park and stadium emerging from the Round-Up. A Pullman rate dispute on war-time traffic is mentioned alongside calls for local labor mobility and an army training camp near Hermiston.
The piece urges fans in eastern Oregon to prepare for the O A C Idaho football clash at Round Up grounds on October 20. It notes the war era mood, appeals for liberty bonds, and reflects on Kaiser wartime pressures and domestic labor issues as well as local infrastructure with Raley street paving as part of a road program.
A damaged clip recounts Brew of Cove fined for beer law violation with heavy attorney fees. A jury blocked two indictments for beer sales below limit. A fire case verdict favored the defense. A postmaster and foreman clashed over a dispute involving two tack eyes. A reception drew laymen clerics, and a local Huck from A Yvielt joined Birch creek sheep ranch lore.
A petition seen by A Eklond and others requested paving of Logan Street from Haley to Jinkaini. The matter was referred to the street committee. Other paving bids and options, including Wilson Street and Madison Street projects, were noted in the same meeting.
Eureka Calif Oct 12 Thirty passengers and crew of the steam schooner Quinanit stranded near Point Gerda will attempt to rewire for San Francisco this afternoon. The steamer Senfoam will take the vessel in tow likely today.
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