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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
Treasury department reports say South Western Germans try to intimidate banks backing the Liberty Loan. The German element is alleged to be organizing a drive to subscribe to bonds amid warnings that the war needs more support and only certain work can bring success.
M D Smith reports first Liberty Loan bond sold as Helix community notes the event. Henry Sumner dies in October, and local social updates include marriages, visits, and farewells. Multiple names and towns like Pendleton, Walla Walla, Lewiston appear among society notices and travel.
The Commercial Association to organize a citywide recreation program for soldiers in the camp. A meeting will be held to outline plans and seek support from Pendleton for a share of 2,750,006 dollars across the state. The national drive estimates two dollars per soldier annually to fund “outside of the camp” recreation through the wet camp service, aiming to foster American spirit and local support for troops abroad.
A long Portland Chronicle reminiscence recounts Pendleton’s transformative push driven by communal effort. Citizens rallied, talked, wrote, and acted to build a vibrant civic spirit that mirrored Seattle’s early growth, urging sustained support to prevent decline.
Fragmentary ad text touts a herbal tonic as a powerful blood builder and nerve support. It mentions Dr. Minnie and a list of locations and distributors, claiming cures and renewed health for weak nerves and debility. The copy uses period voice and promotional tone common to early 20th century patent medicine ads.
An old advertisement touts Papin Din terely as a remedy to neutralize stomach acidity fermenting foods and foul breath in minutes. It promises quick relief from indigestion, sour stomach, and headaches with a low cost, easy to use remedy claimed to stop fermentation gently.
The German navy forced the Hessian forces to retire in Geneltland as German operations increase in effectiveness. Eleven British deeds were reportedly captured yesterday, with Russians taken prisoner in a tense skirmish.
An ad urges readers to stop suffering from skin conditions like itching and rashes. It promotes Zemo a gem product obtainable at drug stores for 35 cents or a dollar for a large bottle. The copy claims instant relief and rapid healing as Zemo cleanses and penetrates the skin.
A non resident owner offers Portland downtown business parcels for exchange. One corner lot near Moier Franks department store provides 100 by 100 feet on a premier street close to the public building with high improvements. second option 100 by 100 feet on another corner with monthly income about $250. Properties may be exchanged for wheat land or Pendleton property valued similarly. owner seeks about half value, invites inspection and proposals through M. J. Cloheary at 415 Abnaton Building, Portland, Oregon.
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