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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
4
The document lists publishing options for the East Oregonian Independent Newspaper including daily weekly and semi weekly schedules with mail and carrier rates. It specifies official city and county paper status and various subscription durations.
The East Oregonian reports editorials from Athena Press and Weston Leader opposing the creation of Orchard county. Editors Wood and Boyd argue against division, citing tax burden and lack of local support. Pendleton remains Umatilla County center, not by choice but geography and commerce.
The East Oregonian criticizes Attorney Neal and supporters of creating Orchard County, arguing two counties would need comparable offices and facilities to a large county like Umatilla. It urges dropping the proposal to avoid taxpayer harm, higher costs, and local strife, urging focus on East End development.
The verse seeks life’s grant of steady courage and daily usefulness. It asks to forego joy that causes regret and to help others so hearts forget pain. It pleads to keep trust intact and fear no evil while doing one good thing well each day.
The piece argues public schools in eastern Oregon are essential to a sound society. Col. Boyd and Cal Wood clash over optimal funding methods but share a common aim and influence. Their disagreement centers on the proposed division of the county, while both advocate regional educational strength.
The ladies are invited to accompany the businessmen’s party to Walley Walla and intervening points next Wednesday. They will add to the occasion and if the trip is a splendid success it will be due to something wholly unforeseen.
A short editorial quip asserts Umatilla County aims to be the best in Oregon, urging clarity and respect for regional identity without altering its name or standing.
The Athens Press reports Pendleton officials plan to revive county division agitation aided by J P Neal of Freewater and Sam D Peterson of Milton. East Oregonian notes Neal is an attorney and that Miltonites push for new county lines despite taxpayers facing higher costs. Athene and Weston oppose division, citing double taxation and the expense of another county government and courthouse.
The letter urges force and effort to complete the Pendleton census, noting two thirds counted and criticizing past neglect. It praises the Commercial club for stepping in to aid and asks uncounted residents to mail a census form to the club secretary.
Milton is tied to a proposal to create a new division and submit the issue to Oregon voters. Campaign funds are reported as raised. Lawyers Peterson and J. P. Neal are named as campaign managers for Milton and Freewater. The Westin Leader favors remaining in Umatilla County and opposes annexations of Weston and Athens.
A chivalrous Mr James drops a fifty cent piece at a poorly dressed woman claiming a subway ticket agent cheated her of a dollar. She checks her pocketbook and others, returning coins to two men as Mr Jones defends courtesy. The incident ends with a quick train departure and a jokey note about the umpire’s salary.
The Eastern Oregon Normal School initiative measure is ready for circulation and supporters are asked to rally. The East Oregonian pledges to advocate for the E O S N S and to use its influence during the upcoming campaign to maintain the school.
Close to Pendleton in Uma Tilla County lies 1640 acres fully fenced with new posts and 800 acres in grain 250 in alfalfa expected 760 tons of alfalfa this year a water stream wells and irrigation ditches good buildings fruit trees and berries ideal for feeding stock with a railroad running through the middle. Price 46000 dollars BE T WADD Office in American National Bank Building Pendleton Ore.
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