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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
4
Oregon officials discuss a new June census rule causing double residency among families. Counties report districts lose apportionment as workers move to country or camps in June and return in fall. Superintendent Ackerman offers a temporary ruling to admit people aged 40 to 21 free in their district, reducing the confusion.
The piece argues that majorities set political direction and elections reflect public sentiment. It credits Roosevelt with influencing but not dictating coal strike outcomes, notes expected Republican majorities and tariff support, and calls for broader trust regulation unity. It also highlights Umatilla County's resources and Morrow County coal proximity to stress regional development and road building.
A vivid travel diary passage describes navigating a rapid past rocks and a wet dog, detailing the Columbia River locks, towering masonry, and iron gates as boats move into the chamber. The scene shifts to water lifts, dredging, and a childlike image of sand and arm dipping into a ditch, capturing mood and motion of a river passage.
A California claim reports curing Bright's Disease and Diabetes with new compounds. It cites an average 87 percent recovery rate and urges urgent requests for reports from F. W. Schmidt & Co. in Pendleton.
A river boat navigates dusk with a pilot scanning the bank using a search light. The scene contrasts a laboring bucket dredge dipping into water and lifting sand, with homely imagery of a housewife shading her eyes as shadows lengthen and the city lights loom.
Health is a magnet drawing men and women together, with beauty enhanced by vitality. The text promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the cure for womanly diseases, claiming it restores regularity, dries drains, heals inflammation and ulceration, and cures weakness. A testimonial from Mia Elmer D. Shearer credits improved health after illness, and the ad offers Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps.
Farmers Custom Mill operated by Fred Walters shows daily capacity and flour production. The record notes services and ownership, highlighting ongoing operations and local milling capacity.
Property listing describes a two-lot dwelling on Court Street priced at 2500 with additional residence lots ranging from 100 to 260 each. Includes a boarding house with 14 rooms at 2600 and a hoarding house with 19 rooms at 1900. Also notes one lot with dwelling and stable at 700 and one lot with house at 500.
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