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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1917
Page
6
A garbled historical fragment describes a church altar rail torn apart and figures nearby. Mentions of a memorial, children, and a laboring crowd evoke a devastated village site with scattered religious imagery and damaged furnishings.
A public reception honors Echpite volunteers bound for military service. The piece defends universal service, praising sacrifice and national duty amid threats from Germany, urging support and cheerful farewell as troops depart to defend democracy against autocracy.
Officials urge ministers and Sunday school leaders to emphasize the importance of children’s school attendance as a patriotic duty this year across churches and community societies.
Commissioner Claxton appeals to churches and religious papers to promote higher school attendance across public and private schools during the war. He argues maintaining standards protects youth from delinquency and prepares them for citizenship and work. Ministers and Sunday school leaders are urged to discuss the issue, a patriotic duty for present defense and future welfare. The piece also includes miscellaneous wartime mentions and local commentary.
Historical notes show Pendleton Mercantile forming a new leadership slate as officers and directors are listed. Charge details and names such as Thompean and Jerry Barnhor appear amid a context of early corporate organization and local governance in the region.
A hazy local page describes a near depopulation day as dusky braves, ponies and wagons clash near Court Street. A wagon wreck blocked the road injuring about 40 men, while reporters note a narrow daylight incident and the newspaper remains filled with roses.
Realty transfers listed include Deets Phebe BK Mameron et ux t Stisag Tucker with lots 4 and 5 block 6 Kil sutras addition to Weston Sophia Niemeyer et tte to molt A Selmer with NE 1 4 of NW 1 4 section 27 township north So Chas HH Warman to Exum 0 Johneen 21 note 1 2 3 4 in block 256 meervathmn od to Pendleton has H Warman to W 4 Kine 1 0 later wi 12 15 18 block 254 Reservation wid to Pendleton Rom Lredy to Enoch Pearson and David L Johnsen 1000 W w iz NE 1 4 and W 1 2 SE 1 4 section 11 and W the NE 1 4 and E oir NW 111 wetton 14 township 6 north 24 Rollin J McSherry et ux to Margaret Ruhston 17 mere and bount description in NW 1 4 section 35 township 6 north 25
Washington Sept 1 A four day program at the Smithsonian Institution opens for clergymen and others preparing to go to the press on food conservation. Experts from the Food Administration and the Department of Agriculture will conduct the course for practical guidance to conserve food.
The dominion of Canada approves a military conscription bill after it was signed by the governor general in Toronto on September 3. The measure, brought forward by the government, becomes law following the royal assent.
Aug 24 report notes United Railways platform strike widening as workers prepare for a Labor Day vote. Widely predicted, the strike includes a wage demand of 4.50 dollars per hour.
A distorted military briefing quotes generals and troops amid confusion. The garbled text references Hussian armies, Korniloff, Topnotoff, and a Marien event, with unclear claims about a battle trend, reinforcements, and feints. No coherent facts emerge due to severe transcription errors.
Fragile wartime dispatch reports warm clothing shipments allocated to patrol ships to aid refugees. The initiative, tied to directives from the Secretary of the Navy, aims to equip crews and beneficiaries with dry, insulated garments for harsh sea conditions. Commands emphasize rapid delivery and distribution to vessels at sea.
Fragmentary garbled text mentions clothing, primed phrases, and an unclear device or task. The readable parts show names like Mewsa and Poirot Cordes, with messy, disjointed references to supplies, maintenance, and a shore setting.
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