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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1917
Page
2
Business men who want Hart Schaffner & Marx ready made clothes eliminate waiting and try-ons. They receive fine all wool quality and dignified style, with savings of 10 or 15 dollars.
New York Oct 13 Episcopal pension drive reports 8 712 000 raised for retired clergy support, far above the 5 million hoped for. Morgan Letrene treasurer notes oversubscription by more than 3 7 0 0 0 and final books closed after a February 38 deadline under Bishop William Lawrence of Micadinx.
A fragmented report details a large church fund drive with major gifts from the Cartiere corporation and numerous individuals across states. It notes regional contributions by New York, New Jersey, New England, and others, with thousands of subscribers and varied gift sizes, all aimed at supporting clergy, widows, and orphans.
Washington report says the Engineer Corps invites about 10,900 men with road construction experience to join a volunteer brigade bound for France. The unit is to support Gen Pershing and perform round weaving tasks. Recruiting focuses on men with special qualifications. some college men with military experience may be considered for commissioned roles.
A series of realty transfers lists multiple entries for Baldwin Kau to Gea Rk Terney and others, with prices and parcel descriptions spanning townships in ranges 31 to 37 east, and notes on lenders. Several transfers include named buyers and sellers, parcel designations, and dollar values such as 10, 19, 490, and 4000, covering Northwest and Southeast quarter sections and lots in Hermiston Pendleton and nearby areas.
Forecast shows fair weather across the Pacific Coast with light rain possible in Oregon and Washington’s coastal area midweek. Temperature expectations are normal. Mountain regions report similar fair conditions with typical seasonal readings.
Ex Congressmen Richard Hobson known as the hero of the Merrimac will speak at the Methodist church in Pendleton on War time Prohibition. This Alabama veteran, famed for his feats at Santiago Bay and recent Antisaloon activity, tours this week and will appear tonight with committee setup and Portland attorney Kles introducing him.
London reports a movement by Twilighters in British service who wish to join the U S Army. About 600 Twilighters have served in London hospitals after heavy Western Front battles, and many have applied to transfer. Officials in Washington have not yet acted, awaiting government steps. Also included is an ad advising sour stomach remedies and dietary tips.
Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt denied a New York report claiming a lack of naval cooperation between the United States and Britain. He insisted allied ties remain strong and that American and British destroyers share devices in the submarine war. Officials note many inventions have reached the navy since the US entered the conflict, with only a few proving useful. A cautious tone states naval methods will not rely on miracles.
A non resident owner offers two Portland properties for exchange or sale. One corner lot near the city public building measures about 76 by 100 feet on a main street with strong improvements nearby. The second is a corner with 100 by 100 feet of frontage on another prime Portland corner, current rent around 260 dollars monthly. Investment appeal notes potential half-value swap and strong speculative interest in Ore gon. Contact M J Clo hese at 16 Ablington Building Portland for propositions.
Prominent notice by W. D. Newton of Lexington Oregon selling land from 320 to 1240 acres at 16 to 25 dollars per acre on easy terms. Includes a modern ranch with 950 acres cultivated, fenced, barn and equipment, water rights for irrigating wheat oats or barley, 300 acres summer fallow, 50 percent croppable this year, 6 percent annual payments for ten years.
Fragment of an old advertisement claiming a Dr Edwards Olive remedy cures chronic breath and throat complaints after seventeen years. Mentions a product box price and availability at druggists.
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