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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
4
The text argues for permanent highways to serve farmers in the county. It questions whether residents oppose lasting roads if they enable wheat to reach the Columbia River for higher prices and access to machinery and goods at lower costs. It notes future river navigation could transform roads into more than wagon paths.
The piece cites Vice President Marshall on wealth and reform, urging a federal graduated inheritance tax to curb fortunes. It then quotes a Georgia woman blaming early marriage for matrimonial troubles and endorsing stricter marriage laws to replace divorce courts, reflecting on aging and understanding spouses. It ends with a stray query about Huntington Wilson and Bryan’s congratulatory letter to Ambassador Wilson in Mexico.
Baker reports a Geiser Grand banquet with 58 Bakerites and 32 La Grane boosters urging county amalgamation in eastern Oregon and a move toward separate statehood. The plea hints at tensions over Pen teton alignment and possible rebellion or desire for local whiskey.
The Drake collection of rare samplers sold in New York showcases pieces spanning England America and continental countries over 150 years. Dates signatures verses and unique touches reveal skilled early work and strong public interest indicating the sampler remains a valued art form.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt describes Mr Huntington Wilson’s letter to President Wilson. He questions the president and Secretary Bryan and insinuates they should stand aside on the steps of the state department. The piece cites alleged impropriety in diplomatic judgment.
The U S government runs a long term study at Wagon Wheel Gap Colorado to link forest cover with stream flow. Two adjacent watersheds, each with a living Rocky Mountain stream, are studied. one watershed will be denuded after initial records, enabling a direct comparison of erosion and water flow. Data collected by advanced meteorological and stream gauging equipment aim to prove trees’ economic value in preventing soil loss and moderating spring floods, with potential vast benefits for future generations.
A periodical account of Reisner falsely claiming hidden Sphinx temples is debunked. The archaeologist states he never excavated at the Sphinx and had no such plans. The piece muses on hoaxes, Munchausen tales, and public credulity in archaeology.
The article promotes bird watching as a winter to summer activity, urging readers to learn through bird books and join in the hobby. It highlights a library exhibit of bird pictures by schoolchildren and lists notable books including Finley American Birds Blanchan Bird Neighbors and Lords Birds of Oregon and Washington.
Echo Oregon April 17 The Watten burger sheep shearing crew arrived Monday evening and will immediately operate the Litsey farm plant southwest of town. Forty men employed, twenty four shearing machines. Thousands of sheep to be shorn this year. A heavy rain yesterday benefits growing grain, with a bumper crop expected.
Louis Scholl Jr C D Teel and Jon Cunha attended a waterways meeting in Pendleton over two days. Rev Sherrin an Episcopalian missionary led two Bethel chapel services with good attendance. Tonight Bishop Pardeck will conduct confirmation services at Bethel chapel. Jessie Oliver Roosevelt Washington section foreman left for home after a brief visit. J W Waltenburger Sr conducted business in Pendleton on Monday.
Mrs Pearl Young visited Pendleton yesterday while Mrs Anna Reeves of Stanfield visited here yesterday with Mrs Mary A Barker. Mrs J Halstead is visiting with friends in Hermiston.
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