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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
4
A local editorial urges the water court to refrain from fixed irrigation rules and to allow water allocations based on farmers needs. It notes irrigation ditches lack training and timing ability for newcomers and ranchers on Birch and McKay creeks, arguing leeway is wise until irrigation becomes precise science.
An excerpt discusses nature, mentioning a range of elements from zephyrs and winds to celestial bodies. The verse references a person named Anna Stackpole and contrasts natural imagery with walls that are described as great height.
Developments about a peace banquet reveal a rift between Colonel Roosevelt and his successor Taft. Roosevelt cites opposition to arbitration treaties and decline to join Taft’s campaign booster event, signaling he will not align with the Taft bandwagon.
George Cochran, superintendent of the water division, spoke to Walla Walla engineers on water rights and the duty of water. He said scientists estimate about 30 inches of water per year suffices for irrigation under ordinary conditions, but cautioned the water board should still...
Bakerites celebrate the Hunt party visit but historians note the explorers passed through and moved on to Pendleton and Astoria. The piece questions why they did not settle Baker County despite a favorable climate and potential riches.
A clerk escalated bills to slow payers by sending inflated demands. An elderly customer reacted furiously but settled after learning the error was unintentional. Since then the clerk sends larger bills to prompt payment, which reliably provokes anger yet yields quick settlements.
A jubilee year plans a transcontinental geological excursion led personally by Prof. W. M. Davis of Harvard. Delegates from other countries would be invited to participate with American members serving as guides where possible as they study the landscape and natural features.
The article outlines a six to seven week exploration itinerary starting in New York in August 1912. It would cover the Hudson Highlands and gorge, Niagara, Great Lakes shoreline, the Missouri River outlet to the Mississippi system, Yellowstone and national park, the Rocky Mountains, Cascade Range, Seattle and Puget Sound with a southern return route.
The piece argues there are two major time groups in the community prompt and late, with lateness spanning five minutes to an hour. It claims most people can be punctual if motivated and notes trains, theaters, churches, funerals, and other events are often missed because of tardiness.
A speaker defends punctuality noting that delaying an appointed hour wastes many on time and disrespects those who arrive promptly. Laggards are blamed for creating long waits and wasting precious hours, emphasizing reverence for the set meeting hour and the value of prompt attendance.
Washington Star excerpt notes Mrs Corntensel warning about rising costs and Josh’s value while the McNamaras are urged to endure hardship as they reflect on their late mother’s memory and societal pressures. The fragment hints at family tension and economic strain.
A reader argues for municipal court to sentence loafers and roaming youths to days of street cleaning or labor on the streets, claiming it would curb assaults on girls and benefit city maintenance. The letter suggests using court-ordered public work as a remedy and a social duty.
A quirky historic note claims a cow kicked a pitchfork through the something at Echo, prompting speculation it must be a suffragette.
A young Smith Center merchant devised a novel approach to slow paying customers. He formerly sent monthly reminders urging prompt settlement, but found the method lacking and pressed for stronger action to recover debts.
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