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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR note indicates postal matter processing and advertising deadlines with mentions of Pendleton Post Office second class matter and upcoming copy deadlines for Saturday. The readable fragments reference Montay’s and potential past order but lack clear actions or outcomes.
The speaker bids Witls one to hear of a distant land where birds sang sweeter, skies bluer, and days were bright with joys. Each hour carried a feature now, recalling memories of a marvelous past. The tone is reflective and nostalgic for a time long ago.
The East Oregonian warns that a personal boycott by some local businessmen hurts its stance on regulations against gallots gambling and saloons. It notes the boycott harms decency efforts yet avoids naming the alleged offenders, requesting readers support through ads and vigilance.
D FE Farrow, newly arrived from Iowa, praises the Week ly East Oregonien for five years of reading that shaped his view of local conditions. He notes knowledge of white widow tax, school costs, sewer amounts, new residences, store space, and business activity all gleaned from the paper, illustrating the newspaper’s power to build friendships and patronage.
A banner year in Oregon spurs activity across commercial associations, with Pendleton’s chamber noting increased interest. In the past month more men have been scanning opportunities in Umatilla County as firms seek expansion and collaboration.
A fragmentary plea urges leaders to recruit enterprise to Oregon, arguing benefits to individuals and the state. It calls for civic cooperation, moral leadership, and a persuasive campaign highlighting city and county inducements to attract investors and new residents.
An East Oregonian article envisions a cooperative settlement expanding from the Cascades to the coast, tapping water to transform Harney Crock and Malheur counties. It argues irrigation will support farming, livestock, and industry, turning Oregon into a thriving inland empire with canals, canals and rivers spreading productivity across deserts.
The text urges Oregon Washington and Idaho towns along the O R & N line to add a temporary westbound passenger train. It references Baker City Pendleton Walla Walla La Grande and Boise City and Fair Lake as potential origins. The aim is to relieve crowding and stimulate fall travel to the Lewis and Clark fair.
A Philadelphia Inquirer note explains placing three right hand fingers on the left arm artery to feel the pulse while singing three tunes. It claims pulse tempo shifts with the music, noting "March On, Chris thrm Soldier" followed by "My Country, Tis of Thee" and "Yankee Doodle" in successive tempos.
Consul General Seeger in Rio and the bureau of manufactures report two letters from Brazilian firms seeking American manufacturers of agricultural implements and structural iron. They request names of U S factories for plows, cultivators, harrows and related gear, and propose direct imports to Brazil. A second letter proposes connection with a steel mill and builders to supply iron frameworks and bridges, noting European competition and asking for North American suppliers. Contact Eugene Senger for addresses.
The New York World comments on two New Jersey figures. Mayor Pletcher of Paterson is accused of fraud against rich and poor, forging official signatures for bogus mortgages, and betraying trusted partners and a clerk. Engineer Mooney of an Atlantic City express saved passengers by staying at his post and perished. The piece urges trustees to adopt railroad engineer standards of duty and self sacrifice.
A Chicago antiquary describes ancient tomb frescoes depicting drunken men with wine cups and slaves carrying them home, and marching women with children. He notes Promachus winning a gold cup by drinking 14 quarts, and mentions Romany banquets with wine aged 6 to 100 years, sometimes adulterated with turpentine resin and sea water.
The Boston Newsboys' Union plans a college scholarship, preferably at Harvard, to aid members in higher education. They opened a fund with 160 dollars, one fifth of the total goal, hoping business leaders starting as newsboys will contribute, avoiding appeals to Rockefeller or Carnegie.
The New York World outlines how a community will elect the most deserving scholars from graduates of English high and Latin methods. A 26 member council selects qualified recipients while the union will vote on domination or rejection, aiming to honor those with merit.
The ad explains kidney and bladder disease affect both women and men, causing misery from childhood to old age. It promotes Swamp-Root by Kilmer as a remedy, claiming quick relief and urging readers to request a free sample bottle and send for testimonials, with address for Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton NY.
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