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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
7
The Daily East Oregonian advertises subscription rates for daily, weekly and semi weekly editions, with price lists for various durations and mail or carrier delivery. It notes office locations in Pendleton and Portland and identifies the publication as a member of the United Press Association.
Dean Waters of Missouri Agricultural College estimates that adding two corn kernels per ear could have put 160000 dollars in Missouri farmers’ pockets last year. He argues improved cultivation raises yields and wealth, citing Uma tilla County’s potential wheat gain of 400000 bushels valued at about 3.2 million dollars, urging farmers to heed agricultural demonstrations and expert advice.
The county, among Oregon's richest in resources, faces no alarm at prohibition. Wheat, alfalfa, fruit, and berry crops prosper. cattle intake rises with new settlers. Portland markets thrive, livestock feeds improve, and irrigation expands. Rich lands, expanding trade, and independent spirit define Umatilla as it develops its vast resources.
The article argues Pendleton will gain a large population as over 60 000 acres are irrigated nearby. It estimates one person per two acres, predicting about 26 000 residents and growing traffic from trains and shipments. Growth lifts small towns and Pendleton, with a bright northwest future.
The piece argues against ballot numbers 320 and 321, warning the amendment would let cities regulate theaters, clubs, saloons, pool rooms and other venues, reducing sheriff and district attorney power and undermining state law. It urges voters to oppose it, citing threats to local option laws and crime codes, and notes influx of outside land buyers projecting high future values.
At an Anaconda grave, George Quigley’s body lay interred as a man and a woman each mourned without acknowledging the other. The man, Lester Quigley of Battle Creek Michigan, is a son who refuses to recognize Emma Rogers as his sister.
Antient Order of United Workmen members plan a picnic at Walteburg Washington on June 6 with the Fourteenth Cavalry Band from Fort Walla Walla providing music.
In Hot Springs Arkansas Mr C G Convers president of Cold Storage Ice and Coal Co says he kept Peruna in his home after years of stubborn catarrh and digestion trouble. He credits Peruna with steady relief and lists repeated use over three years as preventing recurrence and keeping him well.
Letters from Michael Rooney of Watervliet New York and Frank Richter of Winona Minnesota praise Peruna. Rooney says it cured his catarrh of the bladder and improved health after years of suffering. Richter notes Peruna cured his catarrh of the head and stomach after trying many remedies.
A National Daily writer relays a mother's warning against covering electric light bulbs with stockings or similar items. She advocates using a non combustible shield such as asbestos on one side of the bulb. The mother recounts her baby being permanently blinded when a bulb burst. She urges readers to share the warning.
Thousands of New Yorkers will see the first international mining exposition opening next week at Madison Square Garden. The display will feature Uncle Sam through his geological survey and official representations from western states showcasing their mineral and metal wealth for a four week run.
The advertisement touts Doctor Pierce's Garden Medical Discovery as a proven blood purifier and stomach tonic after forty years of use. It lists ingredients from native roots, claims non alcoholic composition, and offers free booklets from the Buffalo repository with medical authorities cited.
European plan with steam heat all rooms en suite baths. Large new sample room, first class restaurant, telephone and fire alarm connections, hot and cold water in all rooms. Rates from $1.00 to $1.59, location half block from depot near big electric sign.
Telephone and fire alarm connections with all rooms. Headquarters for Traveling Mess. Connnectious Sample Rooms. Free bus. Special rates by the week or month. Excellent cuisine and prompt dining room service. Bar and billiard room in connection. Only three blocks from depots.
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