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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
4
Public improvements surge toward 400000 with a 200000 bond for a new whiters system a 106900 high school vote 25000 for a bridge across the Armatillia at Main Street and 20000 for sewer work. Citizens face higher costs and officials' dedication sparking calls for reform and a paid city commission to manage duties.
Champion Clark defends Democrats for supporting reciprocity and accuses Taft of unfair criticism. He argues Taft owes much to Democrats for the reciprocity bill and urges Taft to examine his own stance rather than upbraiding Clark and allies for seeking broader tariff revision.
The text argues that Democrats and Insurgenta seek to apply reciprocity features to trust and form products. It suggests the public will excuse them, while claiming the president has a weak case before the country.
Pendleton promotes its role as a convention hub for the Round UCp and pleads with Pacific Power Light and Pacific Telephone to remove poles and overhead wires from business streets. The aim is to improve street appearance, enhance lighting, and attract visitors by presenting a brighter, more attractive city. The plea links city efforts to support utilities and boost visitor impressions.
The By ers milling company backs Caytse springs nine miles above town for city water. Citizens oppose Needy by water and favor mountain sources, with Teuruilla or Will Horse Creek as backups. If Thorn Hollow springs run dry, voters may turn to the north fork of the Umatilla for a supply and potential power use.
Argument argues the U S government should mine Alaska coal and sell it to the public at cost. It condemns private coal interests and claims the public owns the coal, urging that miners, workers, and everyday people deserve fair treatment or risk rebellion.
Ledger notes ongoing chatter about a potential strike, yet past warnings have echoed without action. Sources say outsiders are misreading internal tensions as imminent disruption, while leadership debates paths forward.
George Gillett is set to assume leadership at the Western Union office, with plans to reorganize operations and oversee regional staff. The move signals a shift in management for the Victoria unit and related regional services.
Local notes suggest Jerry Rusk will form a strong route for conghies. The field includes 1h or 20 assemblities deciding the run against him.
Readable fragments indicate a state level notice about permits and permanent work related to Kishwrye. The text mentions a county, the state, and references to a working permit process without clear names or dates. The item appears as a damaged OCR snippet.
A farmers union meeting outlined plans and subscribed stock to build a new telephone line linking Elgin with Oregon. A committee will set a main gathering Friday to coordinate with the union on the Saturday meeting to organize construction and rectify the telephonic system.
A reflective piece argues capital punishment is a deterrent and societal protection, countering abolitionists. It warns mercy toward killers invites more violence, citing recent executions and the need for justice, with calls to preserve law and order over reformist sentiment.
An old fashioned remedy tale notes grandmothers’ sage tea for dark hair, now sold as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. Druggists offer a money back guarantee if it fails to perform as represented. Pendleton Drug Co. advertises it at fifty cents per bottle.
A September Libertinotons passage laments murder and the need to enforce the first law of God: they shall not kill. It argues ceaseless struggle and stern canon for the common welfare against deliberate violators.
A Philadelphia instructor notes children often seize on a different moral than intended. He recalls reciting the tale of the wolf and the lamb and telling a boy named Tommy that the lamb would not have been eaten if he had been good and sensible. Tommy replies with understanding, illustrating how kids misinterpret fables.
James Alexander Dourherty, a Missouri congressman, is celebrated for his long career in law and banking. Born in Athens Tennessee in August 1847, he moved to Missouri where he built influence as a miner banker and state leader. He notably served in Webb City’s pioneer property era and led the First National Bank of Cartersville for years.
Active in politics for years, he served as associate judge in the western Jaspar county district and as a Missouri legislator. He has promoted economic reform and helped establish major public institutions. A strong Democratic Party figure, he won a large majority in the XXIInd Congress. he is married with several children.
On August 20 historical notes include 1723 Tiriad von Hutten dies, 1782 Royal George sinks with heavy loss, 1847 Britain China peace treaty terms and Hong Kong cession, 1905 fire in New Orleans with large property damage, 1906 Pan American congress adjournment, and other dated events across Europe and Asia.
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