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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1909
Page
4
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The legislature begins its twenty fifth biennial session with focus on the senatorship and Governor Chamberlain's potential succession to Senator Fulton. Indications favor Chamberlain on the first ballot, a move praised as necessary for Oregon's honor. The session is set to address state advancement, experimental stations for eastern Oregon, and beet farming methods, alongside reforms to revise taxation and land development.
The northwest endures a severe storm last week with Old January-like ferocity. Eastern Oregon benefits from deep snow protecting grain, while stock raisers face less risk due to winter enclosures and ample feed. Pendleton’s levee and the railroad roadbed are reinforced to meet potential floods, as officials monitor conditions closely.
Oregon policy critics say the state has underfunded sericultural and normal schools, starving them while universities fare better. After investigation, the normal school regents urge maintaining the schools to bolster education and state prestige.
Monmouth Weston and Ashland are named as suitable for appropriations. The report defends leaving normal schools alone and supporting them, while asking for a larger appropriation for the agricultural college. The Oregon agricultural college is praised for strong growth and returns on every dollar spent, with hopes the legislature funds new buildings and equipment to better serve the state.
A Portland to city flagman kept his post amid fierce storms to guide two passenger trains. His steadfast flagging ensured safe arrivals despite freezing conditions, illustrating the brave fiber of O. R. & N. railroad workers and offering reassurance to travelers during perilous days.
The report mixes sports with regional plans. It notes Salem games starting as Matin County seeks entitlements through effort, mentions a proposed experiment station on the Umattila project, and Baker City pursuing a branch asylum. The piece urges readiness and action.
Fragments suggest a storm held up a woolen mill committee’s work on bond disposition. Half the bond remains unaddressed as officials seek the responsible party or action.
The Nearby Press argues it would be equitable for the county court to levy an additional mill for school purposes in Umatilla county. Much valuable land lies outside district boundaries and escapes taxes, some in districts with no schools, benefiting landowners whose children attend public schools.
The La Grande Observer reports a record cold night on Friday January 8 9 with a government thermometer at 5 degrees below zero between dusk and daylight and the wind blowing a blizzard. Snow confined most activities indoors as the storm persisted past midnight.
State vs Fred Oster proceeded before Justice Hopper in Cambridge last Tuesday. Frank Harris represented the State and L Burtenshaw the defendant. A jury trial led to Oster's acquittal as evidence failed to link him to the shooting of Jacob Schwabauer’s cow.
A major snow storm raged Monday into Tuesday in Heppner with cold air from a chinook. By Tuesday morning temperatures dipped and water pipes froze in many homes. The heavy snowfall, while disruptive, is seen as beneficial moisture for the region, especially in the mountains and county.
Report from Ione describes about a foot and a half of snow and more expected. Citizens react with surprise and concern as local routines halt. The note mentions wheat and a rising sense of disruption as the storm continues to bear down.
Echo will supply wool to Pendle ton woolen mills as all wool must be scoured before cloth production. The note confirms existence of scouring mills and ongoing logistics for processing fibers.
The Dalles Chronicle reports a record low of five degrees below zero the coldest since February 1590. Observer Browne predicts a severe cold wave tomorrow with readings possibly ten to fifteen degrees below zero, while fair weather may follow. Morning temps ranged from twelve above to five below within hours.
In Freewater Times report, F G Stevens sets up a dynamic water system drawn from Littl Willaw Walla ditch driving an overshot wheel to power stock water pumps a washing machine grindstone polishing wheels and house and barn lights. The setup costs are low and boosts property value.
A weather station at Thendleton is cited in the Muadent report, noting local conditions and data collection efforts. The reference situates Thendleton within the broader regional climate observation network and highlights data reliability.
The article notes improving but still uneasy relations between the United States and Canada. Canadian statesmen speak of future greater independence, while both nations seek more liberal diplomatic intercourse and closer, lawful dealings amid broader international engagement.
Repair shop ad notes Fairbanks Moree Engmes Scaloa bent components and wagon repair service. Promises machine work and barrlge painting with moderate charges. One scar kman is employed.
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