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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
8
The Oregon Supreme Court adopted stricter admission rules including an educational test. Applicants must graduate from a college or high school or pass an exam reflecting academic literary training equivalent to a four year course approved by a high school. A three year study of law is now required instead of two.
Hong Kong dispatch reports that the British government plans to extend and reinforce its opium control regime. The move builds on the existing India agreement and the Straits Settlements monopoly, signaling a broader governance of opium operations across colonies.
The British government orders an official opium monopoly in Hongkong effective March 1, 1914 to plug a 1914 budget deficit of Mexican. The shift abolishes the opium farm system and aims for a Mexican profit of Mexican, while Hongkong officials defend the plan as the best option amid criticism.
A brief note reflects that a girl's emotional pain is overshadowed by dental discomfort, highlighting how toothache dominates worry and daily routine, with a touch of light humor typical of the period.
A Honolulu Pendleton style update covers a Thursday After Noon Club meeting at Mrs. F. E Livengood home. Local carpenters work on a stairway at City Hall to improve firemen access. Mrs Mary White and Mrs Jesse Royce travel to Portland to assist their ill mother. Waine Westersmid and Ethel Jacobson wed in Circuit Judge G W Phelps office. Lefty Hewitt signs for a Spokane Northwest league tryout. O A C Alumni meet at Commercial Club committee room with band event planning for December 24. Pendleton Relief Association to meet at City Hall to coordinate aid with lodges. One more measles case reported at 600 West Tus tin Street. total 86 since Nov 6 with eight smallpox and one scarlet fever case noted.
Charles Cowen, nominated Saturday by Commercial club members for the presidency of the club, today declined to be a candidate. He cited expected extended absences from the city during the coming year. Cowen suggested that either George Murphy or Fred Bert be chosen for the presidency.
Pendleton received its first snow of the season with farmers, children, and fuel dealers expressing happiness. Light flakes began about 1:30 am, then a real storm deposited about an inch and a half by noon. A few light flurries were expected to continue into the night, bringing hopeful prospects of more snow.
Holdman area farmers plan another rabbit drive Friday led by stage driver John Thorn. An alternative Sunday drive may be added for merchants and others who can't attend on a weekday. Also mention: Art Teacher Miss Inez Turtle of Walla Walla to guest in Pendleton. W. I. Gadwa denies home quarantine. Adam Noble severely injured from a horse incident. experts auditing water commission accounts may delay council report. Thorn Hollow area to be reviewed once accountant findings are submitted.
Myrie May Sample files for divorce alleging her husband is a gross habitual drunkard who on sprees abuses her. Married in Walla Walla in 1396, they moved to the county soon after. They have two children, a 17 year old boy and a 1% year old girl. Plaintiff is represented by John F. Watson and Thomas C. Brents.
James O Howton deeded land to Fern Dale Union Hall Association for a public hall with a clause barring dancing and any unlawful or immoral use. If violated or the hall is abandoned, ownership reverts to the grantor, a deed filed with Recorder Burroughs today notes.
Where to Drop Your Coins lists receptacle locations for Christmas charity donations in Pendleton. Businesses hosting boxes include Pendleton Drug Store Welch's cigar store Peoples Warehouse Alexander's Office Saloon Tallman drug store Gritman's lar store St. George Hotel Hotel Pendleton and Olympia Bar.
The sophomores beat seniors 34 to 19 in the boys game as Otto Houser refereed and Cliff Jordan umpired. The junior girls edged the junior girls 19 to 17. The girls face Weston high Friday. the boys travel to Milton to start their season.
Realty transfers list several properties with buyers and sellers in Columbia County and nearby areas. Transactions include H Vernon Compton for 11000, Allan F West parcels in Freewater, Ukiah and Freewater holdings, and five acres in section 34 with W Morrin.
Chicago Dec 17 A summary of American Federation of Labor subordinate bodies shows U S labor unions increased membership by 300000 in the year ending December 1 with total 2064226. There were 969 strikes involving 294236 participants. 186644 received benefits. Outcomes: 644 won, loat 65 compromised 89 pending 261. Receipts totaled 244292 and expenditures 258702.
Washington December 16 Representative Hawley has introduced a bill to grant any soldier discharged for disability and unable to earn a living the benefits of the $30 monthly pension law.
A hen producing 664 eggs in three years at Oregon Agricultural College station crossed Barred Rock and White Leghorn lines. Eggs totaled 240, 222, and 202 yearly. Value of eggs about $14, feed cost around $4.50, leaving a $9.50 margin. Also reports on Apple Scab spraying trial in Lane County, seed distribution proposals, Walla Walla hort association session, and local farm notes including snow, turkeys, hogs, and mutton shipments.
A succinct aphorism notes that genuine popularity cannot be purchased cheaply, implying intrinsic merit and authenticity matter more than discount perception. It frames popularity as earned rather than bought, urging value over bargain status.
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