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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
4
A letter signed Scribbler urges selfless political service as candidates seek office in Pendleton. It notes widespread willingness to sacrifice private interests for the public good and highlights two local aspirants, recounting a troubling tale to illustrate moral character in the county race.
A Linn county farmer buys his first banana and discards its peel on the floor. He muses aloud about showing the fruit to his wife and bets her to see what a banana looks like. He reportedly earns a modest yearly income of dollars.
The report quotes Salem Stalenan planning to know a Linn County farmer who rents grain land for poultry uses. He argues the farmer can earn more from poultry incubators and brooders than from the whole farm, reducing labor concerns.
A noisy jumble of local ads lists early potatoes, creamers, sorghum, maple syrup, and assorted produce for Saturday trade. Several merchants promote groceries, baking goods, waxed goods, and everyday household items with names like Demott’s, Magnet Cash Store, Konmler's, and Tallman’s drug store.
In Walla Walla Bryan delivers a piercing speech to a large crowd as opponents and supporters fill the warehouse setting. The event centers on public debate and a call for action, with the audience size described as immense and passionate.
Portland anticipates a large crowd for William Jennings Bryan as he arrives April 4 at the Expo Auditorium. A public reception is planned at the Mor tland bowl, with 10 000 to 20 000 expected in the exhibition hall to hear democracy's standard bearer.
The East Oregonian plans to print Mr. Bryan's speech in full. Hoy Taley, a skilled stenographer, prepared notes and a verbatim reproduction using a typewriter. Kaley assisted, and the report is praised as excellent by local newspaper men for its accurate reproduction.
The Chicago market opened with weakness as May wheat traded near 4 1 2 dollars per bushel with buyers scarce and foreigners showing limited bids. Australian and Alpine markets firm as investors eye harvest risks while weather dampens expectations amid steady money and commodity activity. Meanwhile a fatal drowning occurred near Wild Horse Creek as the three year old son of Mr and Mrs Ferguson died after falling into the creek. funeral arrangements pending with services at the Church of the Redeemer conducted by Dr Colby and pallbearers from the church.
Random jumbled notes describe the Valedonian Society planning reparations for their union plants and a public entertainment at the Opera House on April 10. Names such as Gillis Kirk McRae Pergo and Chas appear as officers.
Local visitors and residents are noted at Pendleton hotspots with arrivals and departures. Wm Bade and family at Hotel Pendleton. T. Gill returns to Ukiah. John Froome guests at Pendleton from Athena. Penr West travels to Walla Walla. Mrs Wileon and wife attend Brean meeting in Porchet. James A Howard plans a quick return from Lawton. Fran Judd’s relatives arrive from Hartford. Athena hardware merchant Charles A Barrett to officiate at Pendleton event. Mrs France visits with delegation to Republican county convention. Harry E Bickers returns from state refinery duties for the county convention. Ada Livingstone delegates to state GOP. Leo Ferguson to move to Walla Walla. Henry Blackman travels via special train to Walla Walla after Bryan event. connections with Maroney and Spokane business noted.
Salem Chamber of Commerce offers a 1000 purse for pacers at the Oregon State Fair track on Salem day September 10. Entry fees 50 and 20, with 6 percent to win and 4 percent additional from money winters, distribution 5 to first, 2 to second, 16 to third, 10 to fourth. Nominators may substitute horses at closing of entries with 24 percent extra.
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