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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
4
The notice provides subscription options for various durations and delivery methods. It lists prices for one year by mail, six months, three months, and one month, with weekly and carrier delivery options. It also notes an office entry in Pendleton, Oregon.
The piece labels Postmaster General Hitchcock and President Taft as using a push for government ownership of telegraph lines as political maneuvering to win progressive support for Taft. It argues telegraphs are a natural monopoly and questions Hitchcock’s public welfare zeal, while noting Bourne’s critique of Hitchcock’s position and questioning why Hitchcock opposes parcels post or seeks high rail rates. The column accuses the administration of selective advocacy and urges clearer stand on public utilities.
A speaker urges a steady administration that upholds the common welfare at all times, not just during campaigns, criticizing last minute tactics to popularize the Tag administration and warning it should fall oat.
A call to conserve flood waters of the Umatilla River for irrigation. Advocates say water now wasted should be stored in a reservoir to serve lands below Pendleton between here and Echo and the West Extension area. The extension would save and redirect river water without harming rights.
The late Justice Harlan left a will filed for probate showing an estate valued at about 19,000 dollars. It includes life insurance and other assets as part of its composition, indicating a modest estate for the former jurist.
A report claims Admiral Robley D. Evans left a small estate, less than Justice Harlan, prompting a drive to secure a pension for Evans's widow. The piece questions why wealth appears for some, while a renowned naval officer and respected jurist die in poverty, criticizing the system’s inequities.
The Athena Press marks its twenty fifth anniversary as a daily paper, noting it has delivered 1018 consecutive weekly issues to readers since June 2, 1892. The piece recalls a July 1889 one week miss due to a broken hand press and quotes editor Irving MacQuary on the escapade. The current editor reflects on long service and many readers who have grown from children to parents.
An eminent European diplomat claims a tariff war is likely while dismissing public concern about population. He suggests censored press will reassure the people and keep them from understanding tariff details.
New Zealand moves to spend millions on developing water power resources amid debates over tariffs. The remark about tariffs suggests concerns over trade costs affecting energy projects.
In a brisk exchange Anna and Clara debate a shoe repair bill. Anna reveals Mr Eklund charged 650 for sewing on soles. Clara notes it was fine work but dislikes the tailor. The dialogue mentions a full line of men s fine shoes and emphasizes personal opinion.
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