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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
4
Citizens question motives behind Thorn Hollow springs condemnation campaign. Critics attack water commission over books and land purchase. accused of misrepresentation. Mills company linked to opposition, delaying mountain water plan to protect its own interests.
The Portland Journal editorial says the fight against tuberculosis is vigorous but largely individual without a central view. It cites Mr John Burns who reported at a London conference that preventive and curative measures have led to a notable drop in mortality from consumption.
In the last decade deaths from tuberculosis fell in England and Wales by 14 percent, Scotland by 24 percent, Ireland by 24 percent, Germany by 13 percent, London by 30 percent, Berlin by 24 percent, and Paris by 3 percent. Experts note the general death rate declined, and coal deaths also dropped. Burts praises improvements in housing education and social conditions as the cause, quoting an optimistic view from a well informed observer.
Myrtle Reed, noted for A Spinner in the Sun and other optimistic novels, is found dead by suicide. Her final statement cites lack of appreciation for her “model husband,” illustrating the adage that you never can tell by the Imbel.
A pamphlet from the Shop Superintendent Alder urges strict student grooming. It stresses neat hair, clean nails, and overall tidy appearance as part of a new course of study, underscoring the old adage cleanliness is next to godliness.
Renules cry for an expert audit to discredit Thorn Hollow commissioners claiming possible accounting juggles. They note no hidden items in annual reports and insist the books be thoroughly examined by an expert to restore public trust.
Pendleton plans a large delegation of peach eaters to Freewater on Thursday for the governor West visit invitation extended to all and expected to be accepted.
Oregon naval reserve tribute inscribed by William Francis Fenton of Chehalem Mountain Orchards Newberg Oregon. The verse extols naval pride in fair and warlike times praising bold sailors and the Boston and naval drills with vivid maritime imagery and calls for action in battle while honoring Oregon's nautical spirit.
A quick survey of notable events on August 22 across history: 1795 France forms a 600 member council under a new constitution. 1798 Ireland Millala taken by French forces. 1804 Monroe meets English foreign minister on American vessel captures. 1808 Armistice leads French evacuation of Portugal. 1414 Warren Hastings dies. 1826 Beechey expedition barge reaches 166 21 W. 1849 Venice capitulates to Radetsky. 1864 dogma of the Immaculate Conception promulgated.
A compact timeline notes 1864 Millard Fillmore declining a presidential bid. 1870 French forces abandon a camp at Chajons during the Franco Prussian War. 1874 the United States direct cable end reaches Valentia on the Irish coast. 1868 Gen Sherman orders pursuit of hostile Indians in Kansas. 1903 Lord Salisbury, former English premier, dies. 1910 Montana faces raging forest fires.
Daniel Read Anthony Jr a Republican congressman from the First District is noted for his work on the naval affairs committee and enrolled bills committee. Educated in Leavenworth public schools Michigan Military Academy and University of Michigan he earned a law degree and entered politics becoming mayor of Leavenworth until 1905.
Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay praised the working girl at a Hampstead garden party, saying it is nobler to work than to marry for money. A pretty girl left a good position to marry a man of 68, while another joked about loving the seven million dollars in her future.
The article notes the origin of wire production in Augsburg in 1251, describing its start by hammering metal on an anvil to form wire. It highlights early metalworking methods and the historical roots of wiremaking.
By June 1800 a sufficient network of pipes had been laid to supply water to 40 houses in Manhattan. The progress marks a significant development in urban infrastructure as the city expands its public utilities and civic services.
In New York Charles Frohman recalls a boastful English actor who urged a U.S. debut. Frohman met him in London where the actor, upbeat after signing a contract, claimed a five thousand dollar arrangement. The exchange hints at theatrical ambitions and industry chatter of the era.
Dr Filmer Ellsworth Brown new chancellor of New York University urges a deeper study of the arts in American colleges. He warns youth taste forms early and cautions against tawdry tastes. A Kiantone boy’s tale challenges religious routine with eager, grave enthusiasm.
About a decade ago the paper’s editor drained his small bank account to help purchase a site for a new normal school building. He and R. Jamieson put in two contributions toward the effort, highlighting local history of civic fundraising and dedication.
Town members recount weeks of effort to secure funds and save the land from forfeiture. They describe voter resistance and a 5000 vote majority against the initiative while considering accepting a state offer of a brick building for school use. The editorial urges ending the normal’s vacancy and filling the hilltop building.
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