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Newspaper
Hood River News
Location
Hood River, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
5
A November 29 1909 letter to the Hood River News rebukes the paper for advocating the re election of retiring city council members after opposing their bond issue stance. The writer decries inconsistency and signs off.
The News backed the re election of retiring councilmen after their bond issue stance. It argues voters endorsed the policy, despite the paper opposing new bonds under current conditions. The editors say the councilmen should fulfill their promises and aim for a successful bond outcome.
Chicago reports Hood River apples as the season’s top fruit with Spokane prizes and a Cincinnati sale surpassing prior figures. Boston notes the fruit joins the “just as good as Hood River” chorus, while New Yorkers and epicures seek to savor its taste. The global reach grows from Alaska to the Orient as the apple’s aroma glows worldwide.
Pine Grove grange urged voters to approve a special ten mill tax for better roads. The group plans a campaigning push, arguing good highways are vital to the valley and noting the recent macadam mile near Cart Title as proof.
Editorial notes boating hours on 12th street restricted from sunrise to sunset and the city declines drowning liability. The Glacier voices a protest after six months of criticism. Merchants' Association held a smoker. flour rose 25 cents per sack. Thanksgiving turkey absent, chuck steak feared. A Matrimonial tale and spinster convention amusement referenced. Five and a half inches of rain last week disrupts Tucker spring.
The piece portrays Mr. Scott as a veteran Pacific coast editor with a crisp life sketch likened to January Alaska snow. A questionable act by an unknown chooser produced a less flattering portrait, prompting a preference for Scott without a silk hat and likening him to John L. Sullivan in his defiant days.
Oregon growers Tronson and Guthrie of Eagle Point receive congratulations as Oregon apples win the grand prize at Spokane. The Rogue River Valley earns praise for growing the winning fruit and state fruit raisers celebrate the victory across Oregon. A statewide push to expand the Portland livestock market begins this week as Northwest livestock men coordinate efforts.
Endorsed by the Progressive Republican League, Miles Poindexter of Spokane declares candidacy to succeed Samuel Piles in the U S Senate. The Spokane faction faces Taft’s hinted opposition and rival contenders, while seven others vie for his current House seat, signaling a tough re election bid.
Washington state districts clash over alcohol decisions as Cowlitz goes wet and Stevens stays dry. Whitman Tow ns vote on November 60 while Spokane County eyes a January 25 election. Gov Heys hometown turns dry as Auburn resists, with many towns wrestling the issue. Local option forces push ahead.
The piece notes no opposition to city office candidates, promising smooth elections and avoiding visits from state authorities. It also quips about Christmas delivery tips, Thanksgiving timing for gifts, and mentions Harvey W. Scott highlighted in a Saturday Evening Post feature as a fighting man.
A conference with stockmen and railroads sought better livestock rates for the market and regional stock raisers. Oregon dairymen plan the December Portland convention with prizes for dairy products. W R Parker notes Oregon hosts the continent's only known herd of a rare animal near Mount Eagle and warns of extinction without a preserve. Portland Fair & Live Stock Association names officers for the year and plans for next year’s fair proceed.
The intense itch of eczema and salt rheum is quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it and it is sold by all good dealers.
Independent Interests advances a plan for a contiguous telephone line from St. Paul to Puget Sound via Spokane with Seattle as the western terminus. The project would enable New York to be connected by wire from coast to coast, aiding commerce and communication. bankers report record deposits and growing loans signaling regional business expansion despite shifting funds to money centers.
Lynden residents view the editor Dan Cloud as especially lucky as the commercial club votes in recognition of his efforts to boost the town through The Tribune. Business leaders and residents note Lynden as an ideal place to live and commend Cloud’s daily editorial work.
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