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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
4
The readable text lists various mailing options and durations such as monthly, three months, six months, and one year by mail or carrier. It mentions amounts and terms in a garbled way, indicating a pricing or service schedule for Dally mail delivery.
A fragmented wartime dialogue captures a workman urging support for the ship that sails for freedom. The exchange emphasizes courage and solidarity as workers vow to stay at their posts and back the battle against the Hun through to victory. The garbled lines reveal a homefront morale message attributed to O. W. Vollizes.
Fragmentary text indicates a health act issued under a state order with U S Public Health Service direction. Local officials reportedly had no option but to act.
Officials warn influenza cases exceed two hundred thousand in training cantons with rising fatalities. Precautions are needed and already show value in the East. the West is urged to follow promptly. Public cooperation in health department suggestions is essential to curb the spread and save lives.
Official Paris figures show the Allied armies in France and Belgium took 122936 German prisoners from Sept 10 to Sept 30 at over 6000 daily. From July 15 to Sept 30, eleven weeks, 254007 prisoners were captured, a daily average of about 5300, as Foch’s offensive began and German casualties, including killed and wounded, rose.
A Pendleton column argues German claims of 191,000 prisoners taken and ongoing losses, while Allied transport shows 846,000 Americans overseas in three months. It notes sustained German weakness since 1918 and urges home effort against the influenza threat with doctors and nurses to aid the war at home.
Dr Alf Keangy of Heppner was in town this week. Doud of Hawley Dold & Co read Ahroogeh here today. Jacob Praner returned from a Cremble trip to San Francisco. Leo Moorhouse was here on a Dusinewm trip. Venenilla. Bwitzler received a ton of wire for land work near town. Baker of Pendleton is improving the Pendleton hotel. F A Richards now teaches the public school starting Monday with about 46 students. Let Livermore returned yesterday from Portland.
The fortress of Metz, a key strategic bulwark on the German frontier, has long held high importance. Occupied and reinforced through Napoleonic era modernization, it was further strengthened by German efforts after 1871, with an aqueduct supplying water and a fortress system rivaling Strasbourg.
The appeal seeks aid to streamline deliveries in Candletown. City officials praise the current delivery system as splendid and warn against overdoing reforms. Residents are urged to provide support while avoiding excessive changes that could hinder efficiency.
Fragmentary wartime note references a peace offensive and the Hun, suggesting rising calls for decency and restraint as combat continues.
A veteran recounts YMCA canteen warmth and frontline aid. He describes unloading supplies, serving hot cocoa, and sharing meals with weary troops. The narrative covers transport duties, delivery routes, and moments of camaraderie that uplift soldiers during difficult days.
A highly garbled passage describes a day with rain and meals at a gathering, mentioning a person named Minkheon and a cook who would not fix a hand meal. It references a festive drive, donations, and a group effort by Allie and others to support a cause, with mentions of Teel Seabk Hedin Poaew Li Ing and Cedarview.
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