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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
5
The East Oregonian notes a box of Umatilla strawberries sent to the Portland business men’s excursion as the first ripe fruit from sandy Umatilla soil. It argues a wagonload or acres could follow if production and ripening by May 10 to May 19 proves feasible, envisioning Umatilla as a leading western berry region.
Alfred Henry Lewis profiles E H Harriman as a secretive, calculating figure who keeps politics hidden and treats allies as current actors. The article paints him as a strategic, unpredictable operator in business and strategy, showing no mercy and revealing little in confidence.
A critical passage denounces high wealth leaders who prize secrecy and display, portraying them as ego driven despite outward poise. It notes elite clubs, silent rooms, and whispered reverence for Harriman Morgan and Schwab as signs of their hollow authority and contempt for law.
A analysis of gender roles argues that chivalry and conservatism are forms of barbarism and that civilization advances with greater inclusion of women. Citing William M. Thomas from the University of Chicago, the piece notes Western lag versus Europe in political rights for women and urges nations to add women’s intelligence to national progress.
A harsh editorial denounces rioting during the San Francisco strike, questions blame between union labor and workers, criticizes Mayor Schmitz and city graft, notes corruption in the fire and police boards, and contrasts Roosevelt and Taft while urging fair distribution of Oregon public funds.
A lyrical stanza invites a couple to ride beyond the city toward a Valley of Romance. Dust rises from charging steeds as two companies clash in mighty deeds. The speaker envisions a welcoming dawn from a distant tower and pine dome as they release the rein and race toward lands beyond today.
The Pacific Northwest Farmer reports a shipment from Portland of 40 milking cows bound for Hong Kong. The export signals rising interest in the American dairy cow in Asia as a Japanese official plans to visit soon to select a herd of pure bred milkers from Oregon. The same vessel carried 18 cows last month.
Each year 900 to 1200 continental couples, mainly German, marry in England. The bride travels first, stays one night, and gives notice. the groom arrives next day for the ceremony, usually by license to avoid a four week wait.
A 1900s testimonial notes Pe-ru-Na aiding digestion and nerves. Mrs J C Jamison of Watsonville reports six years of stomach trouble and nervous dyspepsia improved after liquid diet and Pe-ru-Na. She says after prolonged use she is cured, gains strength, and feels like a different person.
Warren L. Mitchell of Delawanna New Jersey found a window open and his sideboard robbed. A thief left a note saying he borrowed the silverware for a few days to entertain friends and not to alert the police. A basket outside the rear door held the stolen items and a handwritten apology. The note blamed pride and poverty for the crime.
The Record-Herald welcomes nonprofessional writers to tackle current topics in a lively, entertaining style. Entries must be provocative and engage a timely issue, proving good writing can come from any reader, not just staff journalists.
A compiled list of US state nicknames with many misspellings and alternates. It pairs each state with a commonly known or humorously altered moniker such as California the Golden State and Texas the Lone Star State, though many entries here are garbled.
Col William Cody welcomed the Mecca Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine to the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show in Madison Square Garden New York. Several hundred shriners attended, wearing red fezs, filling the lower floor. A mock initiation drew laughs as a blindfolded candidate was lassoed and introduced to Maud, amid the perfomance with Cody a Shrine member and guest-host.
May 15-17 Montana Intercollegiate meet in Missoula. May 17 mass meeting for Sunday School workers at Pendleton M church. May 24 Oregon state Grange Hood River. May 24 Umatilla County Caledonian picnic at Athena. June 4-7 Washington State Grange Lynden. June 7-7 Pioneers' reunion at Weaton. June 10 Oregon Pioneers Association Portland. July 4-1 B P U national convention Spokane. July 10-15 International Christian Endeavor convention. July 16-20 Grand Lodge BikA Philadelphia. July 9-12 Knights Templar conclave Saratoga. N Y.
The Chicago Record-Herald invites reader ideas for its Sunday Battle Ground of Modern Thought. Weekly letters are edited and printed under writers’ names, showcasing valuable matter submitted despite editorial rebuffs.
A compact chronology lists key events from Mays across centuries. Notable entries include death of David I of Scotland in 1163, Perceval assassination in 1812, Delhi capture in 1857, Galt as Canada’s first high commissioner in London in 1880, Father Damien’s death in 1689, and the 1906 Snyder tornado with heavy casualties. It notes bets and wagers tied to a Spokane election and a large sum wager by Chas.
The Hotel St. George advertises WAGE DARVEAU and propriety management with a European plan. It promises every modern convenience including steam heat, en suite rooms with bath, sample rooms, telephone and fire alarm connections to the office, and hot and cold running water in all rooms.
A compact advert notes rooms priced at 1.00 and 1.59 a block and a half from the depot, highlighting a large electric sign to attract renters and indicating convenient location near transportation hubs.
The Hotel Pendleton has been refitted and refurnished throughout with telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms. En suite and single rooms available, bar and billiard room in connection. Three blocks from depot.
First class family hotel and stock men's headquarters with telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms under fresh management.
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