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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented ad list shows various subscription options including weekly and semi weekly mailings. It mentions Penny- Pincher rates for 3 and 6 month terms and notes mailing through a local security building. The text references a bureau and a shipping association with a street address.
Transportation and immigration agents in Oregon report perceptible movement of Californians into Oregon, Washington and British Columbia following last year's earthquake. All Willamette valley counties note the trend as Californians relocate, seeking climate and safety. Despite optimism, distrust grows as potential aftershocks prompt migration.
A writer scrutinizes Pendleton’s cemetery desecration versus plans to convert the old cemetery north of the river into a park. They condemn weekly neglect by residents and praise the council for decisive action to honor the city and curb selfish interests.
Two local Grange societies in Grand Ronde valley plan a union meeting Saturday to oppose Union County Court purchases of a rock crusher and road roller. A member will join the protest by riding through mud clogged lanes that suffer four months of hub deep conditions each year.
Farmers clash with fellow Grange members over protests to promiscuous spending while supporting county court efforts to fix roads. The piece notes inconsistent aims within the Grange and criticizes wasteful road machinery purchases amid discussions of improving market access and rural travel.
East Side youths describe E H Harriman as a benevolent rail leader who funds a boys club at 161 Avenue A, organizes events, and mingles with youngsters, while noting his wealth and influence beyond the city. Other pieces discuss Ohio agriculture ideas, Taft Foraker politics, and a playful federal note on skunks and grasshoppers.
Farmers near Nampa Parma and Caldwell adopt high class sheep on alfalfa farms. Lincolnshire ewes valued at 14 to 15 dollars per head produce 12 to 20 pounds of wool and weigh 175 to 200 pounds. The piece urges Umatilla county to follow this diversion and set aside alfalfa pastures for sheep.
An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a pure vegetable blood medicine for rheumatism catarrh scrofula sores ulcers skin diseases and contagious blood poison. It claims to cleanse the blood build up strength and offers 1000 reward if minerals are proven in the formula. Instructions urge readers to request a free medical book and advice from J M E Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
May 4 horse show Pen Dleton. May 15-17 Montana Interact olast tic meet Missoula. May 84 Oregon state grange Hood River. June 4-7 Washington state grange Lynden. June 7-8 Pioneers reunion Wet ton. June 19 Oregon Pioneers association Portland. July 4-7 B P U national invention Spokane. July 10-16 International Christian Endeavor convention Seattle. July 16-20 Grand Lodge Bikes Philadelphia. July 9-13 Knightha Templar con clave Saratoga N Y.
A fragmentary verse by Margaret B of Houston describes temple and field imagery. The speaker references the sky dome, wind organ, a murmuring brook, and a distant white Miles while noting a field near Rabbnath and a safe pastoral feeding scene.
Complaints reach Secretary of State Sam H Nichola over evasion of auto license regulations in major cities. Seattle police seek the owner of car No 708 tied to law violations as investigations expand with aid from the attorney general.
European plan with steam heat suites, en suite baths, large sample room, telephone and fire alarm connections to office. Modern conveniences include running hot and cold water in all rooms. Rates listed at $1.00 and $1.50 per night.
The Pendleton hotel has been refitted with telephone and fire alarm connections. It offers en suite baths, single rooms, and travels facilities. Headquarters for traveling men, with weekly or monthly rates and excellent cuisine. Dining room service is prompt, with bar. Located near depots.
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