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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
4
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER Keversree publicizes East Oregonian publishing rates and distribution details. It notes daily and weekly editions, mailing options, carrier delivery, and bureau addresses in Portland Chicago Washington. It identifies postal status and United Press Association membership for Pendleton Oregon.
The piece argues that shifting indicting power from district attorneys to grand juries robs DAs of a key prerogative. It urges the law enforcement league to gather evidence now on liquor sales in prohibition territory to support imminent grand jury proceedings and to preserve names dates places and witnesses for September.
The piece recalls General Stoessel of Port Arthur being imprisoned then commuted from life to ten years after surrender. It condemns Russia for harsh treatment of heroes and laments Admiral Rojestvensky’s death from a broken heart following defeat and disgrace. The tone is fierce and accusatory toward the Russian government.
A historical critique argues that soldiers fighting against a numerically superior and better equipped foe are not to blame for defeats. It condemns Russia's leadership and calls for the nation to be treated as uncivilized until it reforms its moral standards. The passage also likens Russia to brigands of central Asia in the call for change.
An 1908 review shows the Union Pacific sold 9 125 000 acres of government granted land in the last decade. The figures imply 60 781 farms or 162 343 school children, and a territory as large as five Umatilla counties. President Roosevelt seeks to recover a 3 000 000 acre Southern Pacific grant in Oregon.
Jacob Riis the American journalist and Roosevelt biographer visited Denmark and met the king. Riis refused dining with the king unless his wife could join, deeming the invitation sacred but favoring his wife over royal perk. The episode highlighted Riis as an American asserting personal equality with royalty.
Superintendent Frank K. Welles reports increased school enrollment in Umatilla County and Pendleton post office receipts rising monthly. Despite land concentration and prohibition vote, Pendleton’s business grows. there are numerous causes for rejoicing in the county.
The text notes that after initial Republican anti injunction rhetoric the Democratic plank appears to be a counterpart, suggesting both major parties align on the issue. It reflects a shared stance framed by patriotic American citizens.
In a blunt assessment both Planks from Bryan and Taft were equally weak in defending common rights of the masses. The speaker notes another bubble has burst, signaling waning public confidence and unresolved debate over citizen welfare.
The Portland based federation aimed to reclaim thousands of acres in central Oregon, establish desert cities and build manufacturing plants. The piece questions whether Gordon Falls textile city will fail similarly and if Portland will allow these large projects to end due to lacking capital, despite deposits totaling 50 million dollars.
The piece reflects on the match as a driver of civilization from Rio de Janeiro reports by Consul General Anderson. It notes widespread use in remote regions, global demand, and large forest harvests for match production with governments taxing the industry. Brazil produced 202,041,400 boxes in 1907 yielding over $1.2 million in tax revenue.
Luther Burbank cites disruption from 6000 visitors in 1904. He warns at every gate that no visitors are allowed and any trespass will be prosecuted, asserting the public has no right to enter his grounds, home, private office, or laboratories.
The Panama project will use enough concrete to shelter Minneapolis, stretch from New York to Richmond, and flood Gatun with 140 000 cubic feet of water per second. Gatun dam gates weigh about 18 000 tons, and water pressure would push 63 pounds of earth per pound of water. The Gatun area promises deep water for world shipping and a future sea power gathering, perhaps in about a decade with the United States in charge.
A public critique notes that 100,000 children enter U S criminal courts yearly, urging thought on root causes and linking societal ills to marriage laws. Citing a book on marriage and G Campbell Morgan, the author blames widespread violations of divine law for human soul formation and the rise of animalism in marriage.
An advertisement explains skin function and links to eruptions from humors in blood. It promotes S. S. S. as a cure that purifies the blood, removes causes of eczema acne and dermatitis, and claims complete skin restoration. The ad mentions a book on skin diseases and a five dollar sale at stores.
An article extols sun baths for health, advising sheltered outdoor spaces, light clothing, and gentle exercise. It cites German open air treatment for rheumatism and nervous conditions as evidence. The piece also reports Frank Fagan, alias Hugh Hagan, pleading guilty to burglary and receiving a 1 to 14 year indeterminate sentence.
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