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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
4
Local business men and property owners unite to fund the Washington Oregon traction project in Pendleton. After defeating misinformation and opposition, the community is urged to mobilize quickly and fully to bind the contract by gathering the required $50,000 with strong active support.
The yearly statement reports encouraging results for the post office, countering unfounded attacks and local pessimism. Portal business shows a healthy gain despite circulated landers and negative talk from some residents.
The past year showed stronger postal activity, signaling brighter prospects for Pendleton. Officials say the city’s commercial strength rests on its strategic location, irrigation development, and a rising traction system, with optimism for continued progress and a more prosperous era.
The 1910 outlook is bright across the nation with strong farm prosperity, high prices, and expected railroad spending. Wheat in good condition supports larger crop plantings, spring orders already placed, and active business anticipated. Pendleton is urged to raise sails and push ahead as the year begins.
The recorder notes that the past year set a record for realty transfers surpassing all previous years in the county. Despite critics claiming prohibition harmed Umatilla County, the tally shows two subdued years have passed and questions what the record will look like when the next strong year arrives.
Readers note lingering hostilities in Nicaragua as speculation grows that a moving picture company holds a concession to film the conflict. Observers suggest the campaign may be extended to accommodate filming plans.
In Pendleton residents exhibit a defining spirit described as the Pendleton spirit, a loyalty and virility noted for perseverance and refusing to quit.
A brief weather note reflects on a recent blizzard and hints at upcoming changes. The speaker notes the storm’s departure and looks forward to new developments as time moves ahead.
A concise editorial argues that while funding limits strain growth, investing in urban infrastructure is essential for future prosperity. The piece highlights the need for strategic spending, public energy, and coordinated planning to enable resilient, expanding cities.
A short note argues that initiating small steps lays groundwork for larger outcomes. It emphasizes patient planning and deliberate action as foundations for future results, warning against rushing processes.
A letter from N Berkelpt argues over liquor policy, praising Virginia Farmville dispensaries while weighing statewide choices. He cites profits, municipal improvements, and differing regional results, noting Oregon and Umatilla County implications. He avoids full endorsement of prohibition, urging study of methods and outcomes for local use.
Letters from eastern Oregon readers discuss Alberta as a farming and stock country. The writer notes Alberta’s soil but argues short seasons and long winters hinder wheat and stock raising. He promises future space to share conclusions from a November trip.
An advertisement urges readers to obtain a free 1910 almanac from druggists or dealers. It touts cures for indigestion dyspepsia costiveness colds and grippe and claims over 56 years of record of cures. It warns that readers are not experimenting when taking the remedy and promotes the cave of indigestion as a metaphor for its benefits.
Advertisement offers 1800 Here stock ranch 19 miles south of Pilot Rock owned by G W Linsner. Details 90 white faced Hereford cattle 50 full blood cows 40 grades one bull valued 750 others 500 each 10 horses 100 worth of chickens 3 wagons and farm machinery. Warns you may not buy the listed property but can acquire it free if you buy land at 12 60 per acre.
New York ex police commissioner Bingham cited graft at a dinner. He recalled a church collection tampering tale where an old fel low claimed to buy a horse with his pickings from the plate. He warned that taking to buy a horse is a positive alin.
A Boston woman recalls a moment with the late Ed ward Everett Hale in Bes ton where a No Trespassing sign leads to a farmer warning. Hale calmly redefines their status as Unitarians, sparking a grim smile. Read the East Oregonian.
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