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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
4
A Pendleton Oregon postal notice cites Dr. Withycombe arguing that long freight on hogs from farmers who grow wheat harms both the farmer financially and the land. He warns Uma tilla county farmers that hogs could be raised locally for Portland and Puget Sound packers, avoiding costly freight and boosting domestic profits.
The article suggests that the county will reach a much higher state of preservation or improvement within a few years, aligning with predictions from experts. It notes that the trend will largely realize the prophecies as time passes.
The Hood River district averages 163-10 acres per farm with about 400 dollars income per acre yearly. A 20 mile long stretch along the Blue mountains west slope in Umatia county shows similar high cultivation potential and large income possibilities.
A reflective piece describes Umatilla County shedding old prejudices and embracing a clearer, hopeful future. The essay portrays a transition from decay to renewal.
Oregon candidate H M Cake runs a high minded campaign avoiding personal attacks on Governor Chamberlain. He emphasizes principles and public questions, claiming the U S Senate deserves dignified discourse and endorsing a campaign based on policy over personalities. Cake presents himself as senatorial timber through calm, principled campaigning and broad ideals.
On the banks of a government canal Sear Echo celebrates water turning sagebrush wastes in western Umatilla County into green fields. He recalls irrigation transforming neighboring states and foresees Oregon joining a new era as rivers and deserts unite. The river’s current brings life, flowers, and thriving crops where barren hills stood yesterday.
Dr. James Withycombe, via the O R N demonstration train, sharply criticizes Oregon farming waste. He notes annual cropping of land in wheat while millions of dollars of hogs are shipped from Nebraska to Oregon for bacon and lard, with freight and commissions paid by farmers.
The president distinguished between legitimate exchange operations and bucket shops. He condemned bucket shop wagering while affirming that most exchange business is essential and legitimate for the nation’s industrial system. He warned against sweeping reforms that would hinder real transactions backed by actual goods.
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A Chicago engineer finds that one cent worth of electricity can operate a wide range of devices. Examples include a 12 inch fan for 90 minutes, a sewing machine motor for three hours, a flat iron for 16 minutes, an electric percolator for four cups of coffee, and many more tasks such as boiling water, heating, cooking, and lifting loads, illustrating potential consumer energy savings and applications.
A will by A. J. Kenward left between 16000 and 15000 to the Zionist congress with land to be divided among tribes as in biblical times. Courts sided with relatives as the plan to mark a 30 mile radius from Jerusalem proved impractical. In Walla Walla, Dolph McMinn was convicted of horse stealing. Bert Tripp, 11, fell from a tree and died from injuries.
Representative Cushman presented a letter to Speaker Cahnon that members could not read. After attempts to spell out the text, the Speaker revealed the final three words were Personal and confidential.
Agricultural experts touring the O R N farming demonstration through eastern Oregon praise Umatilla county farmers. They note intelligent, progressive attendees asking questions and applying lectures. The seed of new ideas is sown and expected to bear practical results within a few years as bonanza farmers drift from interest.
The piece touts Golden Medical Discovery by Dr Pierce, claiming Golden Seal root as a key ingredient and pure glycerine extraction outperforms alcohol methods. It lists ailments said to respond, warns against expecting miracles in advanced consumption, and invites mail requests for more information.
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