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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1904
Page
5
A terse readable snippet from Pendleton Oregon, published in the East Oregonian region. The text is an OCR fragment noting afternoon distribution and Sunday timing with references to the newspaper company. The readable entities include Pendleton and East Oregonian.
The Echo area tests government irrigation aims for 200000 idle acres spanning Union and Morrow counties. Critics warn private water speculation by F B Holbrook conflicts with national law favoring settlers. Holbrook’s land holdings, water rights and proposed bonds draw opposition as Oregon weighs public versus private interests in irrigation policy. The East Oregonian notes the paper’s stance on the issue.
The piece argues for strong local cooperation with government irrigation plans in Umatilla County, criticizes Mr Holbrook and other political figures, notes Newell watching Echo’s future government actions, and cites Grover Cleveland on land settlement. It also mentions W S Mayberry, a Democratic school superintendent candidate, returning home after carpentry work.
A traveler recollects a Honolulu gambling scene where friends rigged a coin spin to cheat him. The spinner learns a nicked edge would alter the coin’s ring, exposing the trick and revealing a clear case of robbery in the night bar game.
An elderly man credits Pertina with curing kidney and stomach ailments after months of illness. A Jacksonville Streets Superintendent, S. L. Earle, endorses Peruna for workers exposed to harsh weather, noting several cold related hospitalizations resolved by its use. Readers are urged to write to Dr Hartman for prompt results.
Fred J. Pennell of Hot Springs Arkansas narrates relief after two months and three bottles of Peruna for bladder and kidney troubles. A Louisville reader, Thomas M. Hicks, offers a fuller statement and guide to contact Dr Tartran of The Hartiaka Sanitorion in Colom Lite for evaluation and advice.
In a scene outside the president’s office, Speaker Cannon and a crowd of Currenswad reporters exchange quips about shortages in the news field. Cannon produces cigars of varying sizes, joking that some are smuggled or bought, while one large specimen is shared as the crowd negotiates.
An eastern editor published a note warning the man who hugged the hired girl to stop or face publication. Days later 26 citizens paid subscriptions and urged the editor to ignore the circulating foolish stories.
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a health source for children, claiming it builds weight and strength for brain bones and nerves. It offers a sample upon request, mailing to Scott & Downe at Pearl Street New York.
Walters' flour mill capacity listed at 160 barrels daily. Flour exchanged for wheat continues, with flour used for MUl feed and chopped rye. Operations show ongoing trade and production activity at the mill.
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