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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
4
The Daily East Oregonian lists subscription options by mail and carrier, including yearly, six month, three month, and monthly plans with varying prices. The paper notes sales points in Oregon and Washington and states it is a member of the United Press Association.
A compact fragment from a Selected poetry piece about a sycamore and a pine tree that speak through wood. It describes the trees as vessels of hidden truths, inviting a reader to release their held words and awaken voices, with imagery of moving waters and dreamers at a temple gate.
The piece argues that Oregon’s direct primary initiative and referendum, and direct election of senators, are wholesome changes despite sarcasm from opponents. It notes taunts from newspapers and former party bosses, but asserts reform success and warns that widespread dissatisfaction signals health, not failure.
The Philadelphia Press editorial says government rail supervision has not cut dividends to stockholders. It cites Hepburn Interstate Commerce Act as not ruining railroads, with retirees predicting ruin, yet railroads report profits higher than ever. Warnings from managers appear at peak levels.
The text argues net earnings rise as rate hacks, rebates, and trust power push up profits. It claims annual profits grow while freight classifications stay, Hepburn act rates stay, and railroads gain from uniform pricing. It envisions distance-based rates spreading development and boosting business nationwide.
The district reports paying all expenses this year reflecting a businesslike handling of affairs. A week of entertainment cost heavily with the band at 1200 dollars and pavilion spending for livestock exhibits and other needs. Revenue comes mainly from 5 cent admissions, yet patronage by Uma til la and Morrow counties has covered costs, sustaining the fair for the future.
Local train service between the city and Portland becomes formal after Judge Lowell highlights need to the R N officials and the state railroad commission. Railroad planners intended service anyway, but credit for initiating improved local rail arises from Lowell's advocacy.
The text notes that most of the state was overlooked by officials responsible for entertaining the president. It describes the matter as largely a Portland affair and accuses factional handling there, while stating the fault does not lie with President Taft.
The article argues Pendleton in Umatilla County is ideal for manufacturing combines. It notes local demand with scores of machines purchased each season and questions importing from distant points.
A brief note states that the woolgrowers will be discussed later, with no further details or context provided in the readable text.
In Echo Oregon on October 2 1809 editor letters discuss a Pendleton press letter from Judge Bean about the desert land entry case. The writer disputes a statement that J T Hinkle testified adversely and questions perjury claims to aid government action.
A statement by a Hinkle Ditch representative rejects responsibility for a sued action, defends integrity, and calls for public airing of Bean case testimonies. He asserts they never received Bean’s money and hints at a wider water project in western Uma tila county, urging scrutiny of all conduct with Bean and other water users.
Edgin Walters of the government geological survey visits his old friend T Kiem of the American District Telegraph to discuss Arapahoe sign language. Walters has translated sign hieroglyphs of Southwest rooks and plans a book to teach American readers about Indian sign writing and its universality across tribes. He notes the Arapaho are known as the Dig Nose tribe and relates sign language to a common deaf mute tongue.
A poet recalls the same old world and skies as joy fades. The laments repeat the line she has gone away, marking a quiet, somber mood. The verse reflects longing and isolation beneath the sun and moon.
An advertisement claims dandruff and hair loss are caused by a scalp parasite and promotes Newbr's Herpleide from The Horpicide Co of Detroit. It asserts the product destroys the germ, stops hair loss, and prevents baldness, with sample requests and one dollar bottle guarantee.
In a humorous exchange, St Ponkin complains about becoming popular with tynelehirs. Si Simlin responds that in a prohibition state people should avoid jokes. The banter centers on reputations and alleged impractical jokes as Maple errup is mentioned.
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