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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
4
An imperfectly scanned notice from an Oregon paper describes the Daily Oregonian published in Pendleton and Portland addresses. It notes free association affiliations, mail classifications, and contact lines, indicating a city and county paper with official status.
A reflective piece urges focus on virtue amid noise of evils and folly. It emphasizes cherishing wise actions and recognizing those who walk in wisdom rather than chasing sensational harms.
A reader from Pilot Rock Andrew Fiedler questions irrigation rights in a letter to the East Oregonian. The paper rebukes the idea and urges settlers to claim their water rights, noting past warnings and criticizing officials and landholders for neglect. It argues floodwater use could boost productivity along the Umatilla and tributaries amid treaty and guardianship issues.
The Buttercreek dispute pits farmers against the government over water rights on unused portions of streams. Officials insist they seek only unclaimed water, while farmers accuse them of playing the dog in the manger. A state water board hearing may decide who controls irrigation flows, with possible extensions from Washington affecting supplies along Birch Creek and neighboring creeks.
The McNamaras confess last Friday, removing doubt about their guilt and drawing public judgment. The piece argues organized labor will suffer as leaders urged defense of the accused, and cautions labor to distance itself from violence as a tactic in the future.
Residents discuss funding a new Pendleton high school amid concerns over spending, with opponents arguing taxation and resource use should prioritize broader education needs and other local projects.
The McNamaras would be more entitled to respect had they continued their martyrdom, implying debate over their stance and public portrayal.
In Pendleton residents participate in an election held today with voters casting ballots on local issues and candidates. Officials report steady turnout and advise checking polling places for hours and ID requirements.
A letter from a Pilot Rock reader criticizes Oregon authorities for limiting irrigation water to landholders. He cites government actions charging court disputes over water allotments, argues for larger rights on eight acres, and urges storage reservoirs to ensure year round supply for irrigation and regional development.
A cordial letter from Andred Fielder of Pilot Rock Oregon expresses hope that AMI projects serve the common good of the region and closes with a courteous sign-off.
A playful verse contrasts harsh today with a imagined Some Day Land where conflicts fade. Children dream of ponies, measles ending, baseball games, and grown up roles while adults imagine a carefree world with daily ice cream and endless play.
An old-timer in a Cosmopolitan Magazine excerpt jokes about sparing or saving on a quart while addressing Marie John in a playful maritime setting. The line hints at thrift and humor in a salty, shoreborne scene.
An aging southern steamboat man Cap'n Joe Fowler on a Tennessee river wharf encounters a northern woman with a Mexican hairless dog. He bows and jokes about his dog supply as the exchange ends. Roosevelt puzzles readers, including himself, in the Saturday Evening Post note.
George W. Cable recalls a boyhood New Orleans incident with a fierce colonel scolding his drunken coachman. The man explains an accidental drink mix up involving rum and rheumatism, leading to a muddy tale of slips and puddles before the colonel decries the servant as a black rascal.
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