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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
4
A Pendleton post office entry notes a mall matter entered for second time. The brief notice records processing steps and indicates ongoing handling by local postal authorities.
The Civic Club triumphs in the opening skirmish to place overhead wires underground in the business district. A council action refers the issue to ordinances committee, chaired by Mr Strain, to draft an ordinance for removal of wires if feasible. The aim is to curb hazards and improve city appearance while weighing cost and technical data.
The East Oregonian notes that Pacific Power & Light’s rate cut is not harming the company and the rich owners of the electric trust are not worried. It argues moving overhead wires underground is worthwhile even if costly, honoring civic club members and councilman Strain for pushing the project to completion.
The piece argues for or against adopting a city commission plan in Pendleton. It compares paid versus volunteer officials, references Baker and Umatilla County, and asks residents to consider value received for civic spending. It notes potential checks like recall initiative and referendum and invites citizen input.
A local note favors regular summer band concerts to provide pleasant evening entertainment. The Rownd-up band is more active and in better shape, and with a capable director they could offer concerts worth listening to. Pendicion emphasizes a strong, consistently engaged band.
A large delegation from Spokane Chamber of Commerce will tour Pendleton for the Round-up. It marks one of the first official Spokane visits to Pendleton, seen as fitting given shared Inland Empire ties. Pendleton and Spokane people are urged to attend and enjoy the show.
Summer is nowhere for sure as Michigan forest fires have broken out across multiple counties. Officials report rapid spread due to dry conditions and strong winds, with evacuation orders issued for several towns and urban air quality warnings in effect. Firefighting crews from state and nearby jurisdictions battle flames and coordinate resource deployment.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes drought relief in the South Atlantic easing cotton outlook, with plentiful rains aiding Georgia and Alabama while Texas faces uneven timing. Authorities foresee a possible record cotton crop in Central and North Texas if rains continue, though corn may be below normal. oats show fair yield in the gulf region. The piece urges optimism and prudent farming, citing regional differences and urging millet and junes crops as substitutes.
A short reflective line from S E Kiser in the Record-Herald notes a man moving with slouching steps while watching others succeed, deepening his envy as he sees others come and go.
A humorously bungled scene ends with a policeman saving the day as Professor Branefog discovers his wife’s Sunday hat was left in the oven while the baby and dog are nearby. The misadventure unfolds in a domestic mix up with a prized hat mistaken for culinary use.
In a small country village an eager fiancé flashes a silver dollar during collection. His fiancée reproves extravagance but he boasts of giving a dollar at every church. The day’s collection ends with a mere five cents announced by the minister, leaving George speechless on the way home.
A pungent critique notes that lawmakers publish speeches in the Congressional Record that were never delivered. It cites examples and mocks the idea that such fictitious speeches reflect true representation, calling the practice a questionable illusion of activity.
A referendum petition was filed opposing a city ordinance granting Colorado Southern the right to use the street. Backed by Progressive and Citizens Republican parties the measure seeks voters' approval or rejection of the ordinance. The text also references a 1531 Russian event involving a colored man.
A reflective poem about a man trapped in habit and envy. He circles life’s tree, slouches through days, shuns the new, and longs for distant journeys. He endures sunlit toil, watches the clock, and longs to know why Fortune favors others.
The council appears to be in a receptive mood during discussions at Lenet, signaling cooperation on pending matters and potential easing of governance hurdles for current proposals.
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