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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
6
New York shop displays unveil the latest parasol fad for summer. Pongee fabrics, varied borders, and plain to lace parasols dominate, with embroidery, painted designs, and ivory or jewel-topped handles adding luxury. Carriage and fashion needs spur diverse styles and colors from greens to navy.
Senator Clark of Wyoming supports Senate Bill No. 66 to add 1,000,000 acres to Wyoming under the Carey Desert Land Act. He notes Washington already seeks about 800,000 acres and urges removal of obstacles to allow additional settlement and irrigation while stressing the act’s safeguards against speculative holdings and its benefit to honest settlement and land reclamation.
A Liberty Nebraska horse buyer writes to the county clerk saying Idaho readers fear many horses are being killed for grazing loss. They offer to purchase such horses at two dollars each if arrangements can be made.
The Prineville Review recounts the Crook county arson case involving C Sam Smith and his son Stanley, tied to the destruction of J N Williamson’s steam shearing plant ranch house and barn 18 miles east. Eliott’s son identified a brid le. Elliott confessed implicating ex sheriff and son. District Attorney Menefee and Judge Bradshaw prepare for court as authorities seal records awaiting trial.
Harry McCue, an aged seer from Lake Whatcom Wh predicts an earthquake in Utah within eight to 11 days that will submerge the state. He says continued cold weather stems from wickedness and sees little chance of warmth until June and an unusually dry summer.
A Astoria dispatch reports lumber demand lifting after months of slower activity. Orders are increasing as shipments head toward locations east of the Missouri River.
A remark imagines how Jay Gould might respond if he returned and voiced his view on the current events, provoking reflection on the era’s business and political climate.
An East Oregonian classified item offers candidates cards and circulars at low prices with prompt service. The notice includes a tangential promo for Martin Kennedy’s Laxative Syrup and Tallman & Co as sellers, mentioning laxative effects and gentle bowel movement.
Republican nominee pledges to run on a platform of Permanent Improvements. Election set for June 1, 190% and details remain sparse while the campaign focuses on county development and infrastructure.
The notice identifies the present incumbent as the candidate for a representative seat with the election scheduled for June 1, 1908. It states the incumbent seeks reelection and provides formal acknowledgment of the contest date.
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