Downey’s Market Change of Propriety in Kent
Notice to the public from Downey’s Market proprietors Downey and Downes Marked of Kent. They announce new proprietors have taken over and urge unsettled accounts be called for settlement promptly.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1918
Page
7
Notice to the public from Downey’s Market proprietors Downey and Downes Marked of Kent. They announce new proprietors have taken over and urge unsettled accounts be called for settlement promptly.
The king in Tinly conferred high honors on Gen Maret Gen Pershing and Gen Chen for service. They received the Gran Croce del BS artinn, the highest military order within the Malian government.
Ten Washington girls head to France as ambulance drivers with Mrs J Borden Harriman, a wealthy society figure who has traveled near the fighting line. The hopefuls all come from prominent Washington families.
Albany Oct 14 Mrs Maude Taylor of her city was instantly killed and Wood C Curran was injured when the hickory tree eight inches in diameter fell on the runabout party on the Willamette river south of Albany at 2 o clock yesterday. The limb struck Mrs Taylor on the head and over the heart. Curran suffered pain and believed dangerous.
Harper, longtime Republican chair, near death after critical condition following October 3 incident. Former coathor of curtoynes for Washington district, now reported in serious state with slim chance of recovery.
A found gold locket with initials Hume engraved is offered for return by owner. Contact Pendland Bros for reward and details. The notice lists transportation times between Prineville Weston Pendleton and local routes, seeking the finder and owner to respond.
Berne report says the Chernavoila bridge over the Danuohe river joining Norman with Dobradja was blown up by te ousgiane sano time eo and repaired by the Germans. Traffic between Berlin and Gotviantinople via Constans and the Black wen le Korhouniv interrupted.
A negative OCR fragment lists numerous soldiers with names and statuses, noting those killed in action and wounded severely. Locations include Oregon Washington Idaho and Utah, with scattered spellings and errors. The text references democracy and sacrifice as it lists individuals alongside ranks and injuries, reflecting a wartime casualty roll.
Notice lists John Bain of Box 115 Bor 26 Meacham Oregon and McCormmach Sta ton offering a black heifer age 20 months of mixed breed. Also Rieth Oregon Dealers School Dist No 24 seeks to purchase seven tons lump and one half cord 16 inch pine wool. Eide for same received up to Nov 1 at J Anthony Clerk.
610 acres in Adama county Washington for sale. Complete wheat tilth with 320 acres in good fallow and 320 in stubble. Includes farm buildings and 20 tons of hay and household furniture. Two miles to wood market on macadam road. Price 95 dollars per acre with machinery. Write Patsy RK Chork Ritzville Wash for particulars.
The report claims Southern forces trapped about 3,000 enemy soldiers in France, with heavy losses and large territorial gains since September 26. It notes battles near the Belle River area and promises further advances as American troops pursue retreating German forces. The dispatch cites General Johnston praising American bravery and warns of German intentions amid advancing Allied operations.
A fragment discusses the pace of liberty bond purchases and the push to acquire Duberty bonds. The text hints that market timing matters and that supporters argue action should come sooner rather than later, with reference to bond measures and partisan framing.
The text presents an unclear list of ingredients and terms, mentioning cornmeal buckwheat and a bake in a dry oven. It references a device or method called the Chariotometic Paver and odd measurements like one cup of cornmes and seven units, but lacks coherent steps or context.
A referendum petition moves to repeal Ordinance No. 919 granting Standard Oil Company permission to locate storage tanks and distribute petroleum on Lots 3, 4, 5, 7, 12 in Block 110 Pendleton Addition. City records note council approval in 1917, with the measure published in 1947 notices.
United Press War Expert reports Vouzier captured as American and French advance on the Argonne press the German exit from France via Luxemburg. Allies poised to encircle northern Argonne. Champagne lines shortened to guard routes toward Meuse and Metz. French American success shifts momentum, targets major German centers in Champagne and Meurthe.
Portland reports sweeping, drastic regulation of public easing prices as orders enforced nationwide. One week from today the law becomes effective. Restrictions include ban on certain foods and drinks, limits on bread and dairy products, and a freeze on available funds to support a liberty army program.
The notice details Pendleton Umatilla County proposing a charter amendment to authorize city debt up to 20,000 dollars for gravity water works expansion. It explains bond issuance, taxation impact, and the first publication date of September 26, 1918, signed by City Recorder Thomas Fitzgerald.
An old health note warns that daily meat consumption floods the kidneys with uric acid, causing back pain, cloudy urine, and rheumatic twinges. It prescribes a grape and lemon juice remedy with salt to cleanse the system and ease symptoms, claiming Newt Salt is inexpensive and safe.
Salem October 14 Attorney General received from Justice Conrad Fftean a question about the state supreme court vacancy following Judge Frank A Mayore, with Portlan and Newei her involved. The issue centers on whether the death of the Juvenile Prank A affects the election and who should fill the seat.
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