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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
4
In Pendleton Oregon, Oct 1, editors condemn the new county library plan as likely to fail. They note support from a majority of residents and praise the women organizers, urging openness and access to Mr Strain for records to answer public questions about the library system.
Letter from Joseph Eller of Penteton Ore Oct 1 criticizes opposing stance to buy additional fire equipment. He argues city funds are wasted elsewhere and firemen work unpaid aside from regular crew. He questions priorities and suggests alternatives to expensive gear.
The Daily Fast Oregonian notes a Baker City crane of steam laundry prospects and a state official will lecture at the Methodist church in Pendleton. Refugees from Kansas arrive, while residents plan winter travel and local sidewalk improvements transpire. The courthouse pavement project nears completion.
Butch M'Devitt and Milli Onaire are featured in a playful local event where the duo participates as mock candidates for a playful presidential role. Community members engage in lighthearted activities and civic pride during the festival.
SEW YORK Oct 19 Puteh McDyvitt plans to run for the presidency. A special train from Wilkes-Barre will bring about a hundred supporters to announce his candidacy in New York. He once carried a life sized statue of Kimel to Washington in 1514 and a brief congressional event is noted.
Noid Work has begun on the office story as Fidgar the pawnbroker closes his shop and plans a possible move to Walla Walla, signaling a shift in local business.
Sixty five Oregon high schools join this year’s Oregon High School Debating League, doubling membership in three years. The winter topic: Resolved that Oregon should adopt a health insurance law embodying features of the Standard Bill of the American Association for Labor Legislation.
Umapine and Stanfield notes report alfalfa hay bringing $12 a ton FOB to FE Burlingame of Walla Walla, up $2 from last year. Many farmers hold hay awaiting higher spring prices. Local events include a marriage license for Workman and Carpenter, church ladies’ aid gathering, Grangers meeting, and a county extension report upcoming. News mentions postoffice improvements, hospital stays, and community visits across Stanfield and surrounding area.
In a brief dispatch, Mother Jones reports on Lao officials visiting TU for talks, with nations seeking cooperation on policy and education. The article notes officials from both sides meeting in a neutral city, outlining shared goals and future exchanges.
New York on October 19 Mother Jane, famed for organizing striking miners, declared the nation faces the greatest industrial revolution the world has seen. She attacked capital and urged spending every penny to defeat the eight hour inn for railroad workers.
The United States Ambassador to Germany Jan Watson Gerard and Mrs. Gerard arrive in New York aboard the Frederick VII. Gerard returns after three years in Berlin to confer with President Wilson on current German Empire conditions and U S relations.
Portland Oct 19 The forest products laboratory reports new wood chip handling methods for pulp. Wisconsin paper companies plan to ship experimental western wood chips by rail to mills. Studies show western woods can yield paper fiber when chipped fried and baked. If costs stay comparable to Joenl thober, mills could gain cheaper pulp and meet annual Wisconsin demand of over 400000 cords.
New York October 14. The World reports reliable information that Britain has captured two German Bremens and the third is en route to America.
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