Last County Official Paper Pendleton Oregon
The paper is an independent Pendleton publication issued daily weekly and semi weekly by the East Oregonian Publishing Co. It is entered at the Pendleton office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
4
The paper is an independent Pendleton publication issued daily weekly and semi weekly by the East Oregonian Publishing Co. It is entered at the Pendleton office as second class mail matter.
An editorial on the Eastern Oregon Normal School closing due to lack of funds and political opposition. It argues the students deserve finishers’ diplomas, urges renewed support via the initiative, and contends each normal should stand on its own merits, with Eastern Oregon deserving a dedicated school across its 15 counties.
Two state normals must remain closed for two years. The school remains a legal state institution and its cholera status is not yet lowered. Friends of the school should stand by until the fight is finished.
Across the nation interest centers on Senator Cummins and the stand patters clash in Congress. The San Francisco Examiner notes his speech on over capitalization, praising the critique of unearned incomes and the income tax as a tool to curb them. The piece calls the industrial magnate a phantom, a satirical “Napoleon” figure, and remarks a future day when earnings require active labor.
The piece argues school athletics teach discipline and fair play, stressing rule observance and a clean reputation. It credits football games and track meets with fuelling patriotism and a "do or die" spirit valuable in life, business, and politics beyond school.
The recent high school track meet underscored Pendleton’s lack of suitable athletic facilities. Officials urge construction of a proper athletic field to better host sports events, including football and baseball, in the near future.
A compact line reflecting a sports or contest ethos, noting that participants in any event from the sprint to serious competitions share a common drive to win, and that universal appeal attaches to those who enter with resolve.
Farmer Igna of the inland empire expresses desire for warm weather and substantial rain. The note reflects seasonal concerns over crops and irrigation.
Baker City performed notably well given its population, earning praise for local progress and community outcomes that reflect effective town leadership and resident engagement.
Recent successes in the art of sky lalting have stimulated toy designers and at present there are a number of flying machine toys to amuse the children.
Denver Republica n reports a humorous Wyoming scene where old Sandy a lone herder with a bagpipe wins over cowmen. Sandy stands in the rain as rivals demand he move, then plays a Scotch march as eight cowmen are unhitched, leaving Sandy and his bagpipe celebrated in the cattle country.
A rustic witness notes spring arrival as a medder lark sings by the grass. The speaker imagines a message and fears disappointment, then recalls the coyotes and distant echoes before dawn promises a renewed note of warmth and new life with the morning light.
The United States posts a growth arc from 1 million receipts in 1820 to 102 million in 1900 and 191.5 million in 1900. In 1907 postal letters and cards totaled 6.466 billion, far surpassing other nations. Telegraphs reached 98 billion messages in 1907, with telephones growing as a rival for long messages. Washington Post notes US pioneers in global progress.
An old advertisement extols S. S. S. as a permanent cure for Contagious Blood Poison, claiming it cleanses the blood of the poison without minerals, warns against weak remedies, and offers a free home treatment book and medical advice. The copy emphasizes early symptoms and the danger of lingering taint in the blood.
The first box of California cherries reached New York and sold at auction for 21 dollars. This historic shipment marks a notable early sale amid growing fruit imports.
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