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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
7
United Press Association reports Pendleton Oregon post office operations and mail service details including second class mail status and telephone line notes for local readers.
The Republican platform in Washington calls for a strong local option law to let communities regulate liquor traffic. It compares to Oregon’s reforms including a local option law direct primaries and initiative and referendum. La Follette urged Democrats in strong Republican states to join Republicans to push reforms, uniting reform forces regardless of who leads.
Andrew Carnegie denounces resource depletion while dominating iron ore supply and steel industry. John D Rockefeller criticizes wastefulness yet faces accusations of high consumer prices. James J Hill faults timber scarcity while backing sawmill and forest monopolies, urging tighter control of natural resources.
The piece rails at railroad men who preach one thing publicly and practice another privately. It condemns about a quarter of these frauds and industrial hypocrites for their hypocrisy in business dealings and lectures, arguing that the public suffers from their sloppy eloquence and inconsistent actions.
Pendleton advances as a $70,000 federal building appropriation clears the house. Eastern Oregon’s largest city gains national recognition, with Congressman Ellis praised for presenting the region’s need. The project positions Pendleton as a central hub for government offices in the area.
In Umatilla county praise is heard for the freight department of the O R & N for running the demonstration train and for the Oregon Agricultural College lecturers who accompanied it. The piece argues that selfish aims can yield broad public benefits and foresees farming methods increasing traffic, bank accounts, labor, and farm profits as wheat production rises two to three fold.
The Oregon Daily Journal questions the purpose of a governor conference in Washington called by the president to discuss natural resources. It notes the gathering appears extraordinary and wonders why action toward a permanent organization is deemed necessary since 1789.
The text questions whether the nation’s welfare and resources were safeguarded by a long standing system. It asks if elected representation protects people’s interests, if partisan dynamics harmed the country, and what the Washington conference implies for governance and economic independence. It raises concerns about the senate’s role and future policy directions.
As University of Oregon relies on June referendum funding, Pendleton and other high school graduates may seek education elsewhere if funds fall short. The piece urges strong state support to keep the university thriving and deter out of state study.
Government project work extends to settlers with completion near and weekend excursions offer exceptional access to see the O Ri N routes. Visitors paid or free can view the progress as construction nears delivery for settlement use.
Texas woman Mrs. B. M. King is described as the largest landholder of her sex in the nation with about 1 470 000 acres. Her holdings include a ranch home at Kingsville Texas and 190 000 additional acres added recently. Her wealth, cattle, and property are estimated near 30 000 000 dollars. Her son in law manages her estate while she directs major decisions. Agricultural operations are extensive and livestock numbers are high. The piece also notes Mrs. C Adair owning 1 550 000 acres with a London home and European noble guests in attendance.
Cartoon caption by John T. McCutcheon jokes about grandmothers dying during baseball seasons. It notes about 7000 grandmothers perish on or before game days, often due to illness or accident, while funerals are held in the afternoon. The boss grins but lets workers attend. Rain spoils many funerals.
Poem fragment urging Death to visit all stages of life from birth to high celebrations and final agony. The speaker invokes death's terror and inevitability, contrasting festivity with mortality and loss, ending with a note on fear and pain.
The Montana state board of health orders quarantine if any smallpox patient is seen in Havre. It bans concerts and theater operations until venues are disinfected, signaling a potential halt to public gatherings and a focus on containment.
A long reader letter praises Peruna for throat and catarrh relief, claiming nine years of use and household safety with the remedy. Additional endorsements describe Peruna tablets, family use for snuffles, colds, and gastric catarrh, with gratitude for Dr. Hartman and the medicine’s life-saving reputation.
A letter by Governor Johnson endorsing suffrage appears in Progress last month. Secretary Taft favors the cause, stating that woman suffrage will come and that representation by women best serves their interests. Mr. Bryan reportedly has given the issue no thought, prompting calls to consider the matter.
A brief exchange depicts Pat insisting a seat should be given as a duty to the sex rather than to the individual. The woman thanks him for the courtesy, and the moment underscores etiquette in public transport or similar settings.
Do not bel ieve doctors misdiagnose as multiple diseases. Many symptoms arise from uterine disease and the Favorite Prescription by Dr. Pierce is touted as a safe tonic and nervine. Pleasant Pellets are promoted as an easy aid for digestion and bowel health.
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