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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR evokes a regional scene with Chicago lake front, cornfields said to be rich, a Missouri reference, and Kansas City landmarks. The lines suggest nostalgic travel imagery of midwest towns and shifting landscapes.
Corvallis address by ex governor Folk of Missouri urged civic patriotism beyond battlefield sacrifice. He said true greatness lies in serving country and fellow man and that daily duty, not craven comfort, forges real citizens and soldiers. He warned against effeminacy eroding Anglo-Saxon strength and urged convictions and stamina in public life.
The city publishes the full text of six initiative measures for the special election set for May 9. The measures cover topics to be decided by the people, with compliance to the law noted and the text appearing in the East Oregonian for public consideration.
The article outlines six charter amendments including a $200000 gravity water system bond enabling vote, a sinking fund for water rents, a $20000 sewer bond, a general sinking fund for bonds, tax exempt bonds not counted toward indebtedness, and a street work plan changing assessments by district to reflect benefits, reducing city street improvement costs. Local readers urged to study and discuss these bills before election day.
The monthly treasurer’s report indicates substantial city funds, despite years of tight cash. Officials plan to invest the surplus in permanent improvements including a new Main Street bridge sewer extensions and cross walks for Pendleton. The writer argues sound spending brings concrete benefits beyond mere money.
A long running dispute over closing Aura and Lilleth streets prompts calls for all sides to meet and discuss. City welfare hinges on cross dialogue as proponents and opponents are urged to hear the other's point of view and work toward a solution.
Former Portland mayor Harry Lane will not seek another term stating he could not freely carry out his policies. Many residents express regret at Dr Lane's decision as the public recalls two years of appreciated Lane administration.
It is those who seldom do anything themselves for the advancement of the community who delight in throwing rocks at men who are doing this sort of work.
Pendleton hosts a mild aldermanic display but fails to push the city into metropolitan status. Encouragement rings to keep at it as Portland’s Rose show continues to loom in the regional scene.
The article highlights a spring festival in the northwest and the community Roundup serving fall entertainment. It notes no subway under the Umatilla river is planned. It encourages joining the Commercial Club for a sense of belonging.
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