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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
4
The Daily Oregonian listing shows subscription rates and delivery options for Pendleton Oregon. It notes carriers and mail terms, and lists office addresses including News Co at 147 Street and the Security Building. The item also mentions Missher United Press Association and post office entry details.
A compact verse excerpt by James Whitcomb Riley explores patience and perseverance. It praises enduring struggle without haste, promising eventual victory and benevolent leadership guided by calm, steady effort.
The Oregon and Washington legislatures diverge on state spending with Oregon claiming total appropriations under 2.5 million while Washington totals exceed 8 million including omnibus bills. Proponents say Oregon should boost highways schools and research while Washington’s generosity supports its normal schools and education growth.
A prominent county newspaper man contends Pendleton is unfairly treated in freight rates. He cites Walla Walla as advantaged with terminal and distributing rates, while Pendleton seeks its rightful trade territory, highlighting wool rate injustice as Pendleton’s position as a major east wool center.
Local business leaders urge Pendleton to seek equal freight treatment with Walla Walla and Echo as wool shipments from Pendleton cost more to eastbound routes. They call on the Commercial Association to press for a special district rate to match Washington towns. The note notes growing jobbing potential if rates are corrected.
In Pendleton the Spanish American war veterans formed a camp named Malabon to honor the bloodiest Philippine insurrection battles. Eligible men are urged to join and view membership as a distinguished honor. The group emphasizes pride in service and the enduring bond among veterans across generations.
Ttia, though unofficially, announced J. P. O'Brien will be promoted to manage the Harriman lines in California. A diplomat will head the Oregon lines, but Oregon seeks a general manager with power to extend roads into undeveloped areas lacking transportation facilities.
An unpopular and unfit Los Angeles mayor resigns, with credit for his retirement going to a major evening paper. He once dismissed opponents and vowed to fight recall. The text hints at a shift in his stance but does not specify causes for the change.
A note states the Seattle fair must not interfere with the district fair scheduled for next fall. The assertion emphasizes non-overlap and respect for planned community events. No parties are named in the readable text.
The Pendle ton float selection is underway with several contenders shortlisted for the queen title. Local participants from Pendle and surrounding communities vie for the honor in a pageant shaping up as a key fundraiser.
A poetic piece titled The Gliding Star speaks of a quiet sea and land beyond the setting sun where past failures fade and efforts bear fruit. It frames a calm hope instilled in the heart and an inward tide moving toward a fulfilled destiny, attributed to Stephen Chalmers in the New York Times.
Leslie M. Shaw, former secretary of the treasury, is named to lead a Philadelphia trust company amid leadership reshuffle. The appointment places Shaw at the helm of the firm as it pursues strategic expansion and client service enhancements.
A peasant visits Count Tolstoj’s residence in a tale from Maxeow and asks if the court needs fire wood. A liveried lackey directs him to the wood-shed, prompting confusion. The peasant departs with his comrade, remarking that the people seem crazy and they should leave quickly to avoid trouble or loss of money.
Hood River News reports a Portland Commercial Club gift of five boxes of apples to King Edward. General D. M. Probyn, keeper of the privy purse, notes the fruit arrived safely and pleased the King and testers. He invites a direct shipment to Sandringham with lines about dispatch for a full report to His Majesty and guests.
Sanguine and Walting humor a journeyman reporter details a cyclone saving him effort cutting trees and a lightning strike ending a brush burn, then jokes about waiting for an earthquake to topple potatoes from the ground.
The Pay Streak, planned as the main amusement street of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, runs about three quarters of a mile. Despite heavy interest, five applications per site led to careful selection of only the finest attractions.
Henri Bourdesa of La Publicite Limited proposes a new company with capital of 100000 dollars to promote French Canadian progress through lectures books and publications. The first move is a Montreal daily under Hourassa, free of sensationalism and police court scandals, focused on ideas and facts. The paper will be independent of political and financial influence and will adopt a militant policy.
They Stand the Strain Our Winona Wagons and Hacka and Rex Buggies are built to stand service Let ue show you our Fairbanks Morse Engines and Scales the beat We solicit your wagon repairing machine work and carriage painting Charges are moderate and only akili ed workmen are employed.
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