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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
4
Washington Sept 15 preliminary to the forthcoming second issue of Liberty bonds Secretary McAdoo today offered through the federal reserve banks for subscription war par 70,000,000 of treasury certificates of indebtedness. The certificates will pay interest at 3 4 per cent to December 16 1917 when they are to be redeemed.
A roundup of titles on spirituality and social topics, praising self inquiry and modern belief. Notable entries cover women’s spiritual development, new thought ideas, ethics, prison reform, and religion’s role in society with concise descriptions and reader guidance.
The week’s fiction highlights include five English novels by Bernard Shaw Galworthy and Manefield among others and five Russian stories. Dead Souls by Gogol is praised as the greatest humorous Russian novel. A Danish tale, East Indian stories, and Rolland’s Sean Christophe in three volumes are noted, with Rolland’s work tied to his prewar reputation as a writer of France’s war literature.
The item mentions Rolland-Jean Christopher and Journey's End linked with Shaw-Aneoclal socialist Eldgwick-Hatebhways Tagore-Hungry stonen Tekekhoff-Black monk Tobenkin-Write arrives Tolatov-Death of Ivan Tiylich.
In the summer campaign for a book gift to soldiers the Umatilla County Library led the state outside Portland with nearly twice the books donated as Baker, the next closest. County branch libraries contributed, boosting the total as boxes were packed and shipped this week to Portland, the district distributing center.
More rural teachers arrange for school room libraries to supplement owned books. Books are selected by teacher or librarian and sent to schools at no cost to district. A box of about seventy five books travels to each of twelve county branch libraries this week, totaling over 600 volumes for rural schools and homes as school opens and cooler weather arrives.
The remains of a concrete gunpost built by Germans near Korunpris fall into French hands. French observers on vantage points reported German forces and signalled assessments to officers as the advance unfolded. A scarce supply of dynamite hindered the German defense and lowered their capability.
A fragmentary reminiscence notes a volatile period with references to local figures such as Charlies term, Letwey Murkhott, and John Powman. It mentions Pendleton fairs, county court actions, and land notes from early settlement, hinting at rapid land value changes and scarce food.
Information received today by the Mexican consulate indicates that several foreign-owned units have suspended operations. Details on locations and causes were not released. officials urged compliance with local regulations.
The government grants El. Vas o, Toxon, and Semt 1h Senedd access to work on privately owned Boeelien properties. Metlen and Mextieam receive the privilege to operate under the state order, with regulatory oversight by the Sone government.
In Washington on September 144, several women associated with a political party were sentenced after a protest. The brief notes mention court action and the parties involved but lack full context or names.
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