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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
4
A brief editorial argues that long term growth hinges on how existing land is tilled rather than irrigation or drainage. It urges subdivision of large holdings and improved cultivation methods, noting vast untapped potential remains due to slow tillage. It envisions expansion of population and business once agricultural education raises yield.
A Portland liquor dealer told the Oregonian that Oregon will likely become a prohibition state within a few years. He warned that liquor dealers should not force law oversteps and urged them to stop questionable practices. He claimed public support for prohibition grows in Wallowa County.
The St Paul Pioneer Press praises intelligent use of current western tillable land over reclaiming deserts. It emphasizes sustaining Pacific coast farming districts and maintaining centuries of high yields, highlighting Umatilla county conditions as key examples of western prosperity and scientific planning.
If Pendleton rejects a park plan, residents propose a benefit band concert to raise funds for rustle goat benches on the court house lawn. Half proceeds would support the band and buy seating for summer evenings, with seats usable when a park is created. The plan aims to start a city park in spirit.
The O R and N system in eastern Oregon has seen major upgrades over four years from Pendleton to Huntington including rebuilt track and bridges, new tunnel work in the Blue Mountains, longer trestles, yard expansions, new station buildings, and ongoing depot and rolling stock improvements. Pilot Rock main street should not host tracks, while Umatilla County touts strong sheep gains amid Montana losses, highlighting migration and development pressures.
On June 11 historical notes include Crevant victory by England over France and Scotland in 1427, Columbus returning to Spain in 1496, poet Ben Jonson born in 1573, and various 18th to 20th century events such as Peter the Great’s birth, Hochkirch battle death, and political milestones in Britain and the Philippines.
June 21 22 Drogfon Development leigud and rose festa in Portland. July 4 7 celebration at Pendleton. July 9 18 Knights Templar con clave in Saratoga. July 10 15 International Christian Endeavor in Sonthe. July 15 20 Grand lodge Elka in Philadelphia. Wool sale dates Shantra June 10 11 and 24 July Condon June 11. Baker City July 0. Elgin July 11.
Harper's Weekly columnist T M Speed laments the decline of the grizzly in the American West. He cites historical sightings from 1824 to 1840s reports, noting the once numerous bears near Cheyenne county Colorado and in California valleys, now reduced to a memory as civilizations push farther into their habitat. He compares their fading reign to endangered tigers and lions.
Consul General B H Ridgley at Barcelona reports 9 284 067 pounds of cane sugar produced in Spain in Q1 1907, up from 7 405 294 pounds in Q1 1906. From July 1906 to March 1907 beet sugar output reached 171 647 218 pounds, versus 166 641 953 pounds in 1905 06.
The Hotel Pendleton has been refurbished with new telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms. Bathe en mute and single rooms are available. the hotel now serves as headquarters for traveling mem o eleiege Bumple Toon. Free bus service is offered.
Ratee 2. 2.50 and 3. Special rates by the week or month. Excellent Cul wine. Prompt dining room service. Bar and Billard Room in connection. Only three blocks from depots.
The Golden Rule Hotel operates under new management and offers telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms. It provides American and European plan options with special weekly or monthly rates. An excellent dining room service is available along with free transport to and from all trains.
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