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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
4
An old Nasdlaten Oregon publication listing daily weekly and semi weekly editions. It states subscription rates for one year six months and four months by mail and notes Pendleton post office class of mail.
A user-supplied fragment presents Elbert Hubbard’s line about preferring a simple honest life over coping with hypocrisy. The text appears as a quoted personal viewpoint rather than a news item. The fragment lacks identifiable people, dates, or locations to ground a full news-style card.
A local call urges Pendleton to back an Open River Transportation extension from Simmons Landing to Holdman. Securing right of way would connect Umatilla county’s irrigation districts with Hermiston Holdman Cold Springs and the Columbia River, paving the way for electric car lineage and regional growth. Capital is seen as ready to enable the project and link Pendleton, Holdman, and the government irrigation system.
A local plea urges Umatilla County growers to plant corn citing past successes and benefits. Julius Hudemann of Myrick is highlighted for producing 25 bushels of corn per acre on barley land, achieving dual returns from the same soil.
The passage argues resting land is misinterpreted as idle. changing crops earns rent for land while summer fallow drains strength. It contends sun and wind erode land more than a year of wheat, and corn and hogs intensify vacancy in Umatilla County farming methods.
Two major land investigations unfold two vast grants. The government aims to recover 20,000,000 acres granted to Union Pacific across Wyoming Colorado Nebraska and more. It also seeks to force Southern Pacific to sell 3,000,000 acres in Oregon to settlers at 2.50 per acre. The public hopes these moves redeem past policy and curb land frauds. The piece argues Congress erred in gifting priceless public domain and urges restoration of remaining lands to the homeless masses.
Readers lament the shift of major expositions from authentic historic sites to distant resorts and Seattle suburbs. They call for Congress to stop funding grand expositions and demand real national foundations for such events.
The author laments overzealous battles with imaginary enemies and expositions, urging people to focus on real life and immediate blessings. They warn against wasting strength on fanciful wrongs and advocate enjoying present pleasures without preemptive worry.
A Union county piper notes a four-horse team is worth 1900 cash daily on Union streets. Pendleton drivers merit the same sum, and two such teams would be heavy. The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s "undesirable citizens" with Harriman Ruef Debs and Moyer as delegates to major conventions, claiming even honors.
A chronology of notable events on May 7 across centuries. Includes births and deaths of Robert Browning 1812 and Mrs. Jefferson Davis 1826, Nesbit defeat in 1402, Itata escape 1991, Holmes execution 1896, Ville de Saint Nazaire shipwreck 1897, and Mont Soufriére eruption 1902 with losses.
May 15-17 Montana Interscholar Hemeet in Missoula. May 24 Oregon state grange in Hood River. June 4-7 Washington state grange in Lynden. June 7-8 Pioneers reunion in Weaton. June 19 Oregon Pioneers ascension in Portland. July 4-7 BPU national convention in Spokane. July 10-16 International Christian Endeavor in Seattle. July 15-20 Grand Lodge Bika in Philadelphia. July 9-13 Knights Templar conclave in Saratoga NY. Gov Gooding at Holse names W Chaney of Pocatello state bank examiner effective June 1.
The Hotel St. George offers steam heat throughout and rooms en suite with bath. It boasts modern conveniences including telephone and fire alarm connections to the office and hot and cold running water in all rooms. The hotel is described as one of the Northwest’s most up-to-date establishments with large, new sample rooms.
The Hotel Pendleton has been refitted and refurnished throughout. Telephone and fire alarm connections with all rooms, baths en suite and single rooms. Headquarters for Travel Trade. Free stagecoach service, bus and lounge connections. Located three blocks from depots.
A first class family hotel and stock men headquarters with American and European plans. Special weekly or monthly rates and excellent dining room service. Free bus to and from all trains.
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