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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
6
An analysis extols Pendleton academy as a central educational hub in Oregon s Umatilla County. It praises location views of the Umatilla river and Blue Mountains, the school motto emphasizing character, discipline and Christian ideals, and strong school spirit across clubs and activities.
William Gough field superintendent of the Utah Idaho Sugar company’s Nampa factory reports from beet raisers that 4 bumper crops are expected this season. He predicts a larger tonnage than 1906, despite smaller acreage, noting even the initial season was unfavorable with many plantings needing repeated seedings to obtain a stand.
The crop appears fair and indicates solid production with proper attention. Early plantings are key to a strong stand and possible eclipse of this season’s promise. Field superintendent notes that indications for next year are brightening as acreage decisions respond to this year’s results.
Manchester improves house construction rules to curb slums and improve health. New streets must be at least 14 yards wide, main roads 50 feet, and houses planned to avoid uniform rows. Blocks capped at 10 houses with 100 yard frontage, back yards at least 250 square feet, no blind alleys, and hand rails in staircases. Existing homes are unaffected.
Miss Christina Holt, lately from Germany, lies in a Milton home in a semi comatose condition after a late night wander from residence. She was discovered submerged in a shallow water near the river by A Looff, revived after two hours of resuscitation, and is in grave danger of not recovering.
Consul R M Bartleman reports over 60 Esperanto study groups in major Spanish towns and cities. A central society aims to support learners, disseminate information, and form new groups. Many houses adopt Esperanto in business and correspondence. DeWitts Little Early Risers pills sold by Tallman & Co. Autumn lawn duties prompt city man nightmare thoughts about mowing.
A notice by Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting. She states spanking does not cure the condition and cites constitutional causes. The treatment, she says, also helps adults with daytime or nighttime urinary troubles and invites mothers to write for full instructions without payment.
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