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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
4
The notice lists mail and carrier rates for daily and weekly editions, including options for one month, six months, and annual terms. It identifies the paper as a member of the United Press Association, and records its Pendleton, Oregon post office filing and classification as an official city and county paper.
The passage expresses a preference for kindness over cruelty a desire to uplift others and to express goodwill through simple cheerful verse rather than heavy sermonizing it celebrates positive speech and supportive sentiments.
Local leaders analyze the southern Umatilla and northern Grant timber belt and urge connecting roads and railroad links to Pendleton. A new mill town could employ hundreds, spur fuel and box factory roles, and shift timber flows from distant sites toward Pendleton with the Sumpter Valley line and road improvements.
The Portland mayoral race ends with Rushileht defeating Simon in a contest seen as expected yet controversial. Critics say Rushileht’s stance contrasts with Simon’s machine politics and ties to big business, while supporters tout change and reform.
An Independent candidate decries partisan labels in Portland politics arguing a nonpartisan charter could curb factional campaigning. The piece suggests voters may punish perceived coercion and warns that party affiliations in local races risk dividing the electorate and weakening governance.
A W Nye, retiring Weacon of the Pendleton Commercial Association, was toasted last night by club members for ten years of devoted service. A Pendleton merchant and sheriff, Nye is praised as a true gentleman from Missouri whose honest, kindly demeanor endears him to his fellow townsmen.
Baker postmaster salary rises to match Pendleton postmaster as postal business grows. Lafferty bill to move federal court from Pendleton appears unlikely. Astoria centennial in August contrasts with Pendleton Houndup in September. George H. Thomas defeats in Portland mayor race seen as odd note despite his lone campaign.
Pendleton officials announce an autumn obstacle hunt program aiming to identify sturdy workers. The notice urges early preparation and suggests recruiting capable men for the project, though it cautions against rushing the process.
A country tavern scene has a commercial traveler claiming he has the hardest name, challenging an old farmer who wagers ten pounds against five that his name is harder. The traveler insists on Stone, while the farmer retorts with Harder, ending the exchange with a nod to nickname style.
A historic medicinal ad extols S S S as the greatest blood purifier and tonic. It argues weak circulation causes fatigue and illness, touting purity of blood, non mineral ingredients, and safety for all ages. The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta promotes its product as essential for spring health and disease resistance.
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