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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
4
The article argues that vacant property held for speculative use should be taxed as heavily as income property to spur enterprise, better schools, and city progress. It praises active development and opposes passive, drone-like behavior, framing taxation as a tool for vibrant western growth and higher city revenue.
The East Oregonian reports a broad campaign across Union, La Grande, Pendleton and other eastern Oregon towns to curb drunkenness and moral decay. It condemns drinkers, stresses enforcement, and urges barring doors to protect the community, while criticizing officials who tolerate tavern disorder and the spread of saloons.
The Sacramento Union notes California dairy products total about 20 million dollars annually. It credits alfalfa with spurring this growth and argues the switch from wheat to diversified farming will mirror the wealth and development seen in Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota. Oregon may follow suit.
Work began Wednesday on a grand fence around Payne Whitney estate at Manhasset New York. The five foot high enclosure will cover about 1000 acres along Lakeville and Miresa Jenner road with two entrance gates planned. Whitney aims to keep a deer herd and preserve the lake view, with total cost around 75000 dollars far exceeding nearby Vanderbilts fence. The piece also notes a separate line about New York medical society actions against osteopaths.
The Saturday school election in La Grande grants funding for a new district building. Of 114 total votes, 89 favored bonds, yielding over a 3 to 1 margin for increased accommodations and school improvements.
A brief street location note marks a corner near Main andWebs Streets, described as a block and a half from the depot. No additional context or actions are provided in the fragment.
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