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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text from Pendleton Oregon paper notes several terms like daily weekly mall months and carriers. It lists United Press Association and notes second class mail matter with official city and county paper descriptors.
Col Langfitt says the big question for extending the Umatilla project is what price per acre settlers will pay under the plan. Local speakers told engineers not to fear, noting reclamation costs may be high but land value should rise, with ten-year payment terms and no interest. If Langfitt is correct, extension to include 60,009 acres west of the river appears promising.
The Madras Pioneer denounces county division schemes as driven by selfish motives of a few townsmen seeking county seats and property gains. It urges voters to reject all proposed divisions to protect public welfare and prevent local manipulation by a small group of businessmen.
Residents across the Milton region oppose creating a new county citing disruption. Many town residents support keeping the current boundaries, with broad sentiment against division and fears the change will not benefit local communities.
Reports from Wisconsin Michigan New Hampshire and Oregon show continued progressive gains. La Follette in Wisconsin is renominated by a four to one vote with a 100000 vote lead. Burrows in Michigan is defeated by the voters and could be replaced by a progressive if the legislature follows the will of the people. Oregon faces a primary on the 24th predicting a setback for assemblyites as reform ideas challenge machine rule.
The Pacific Light and Power Company offers free electricity for an illuminated city slogan sign if the Commercial Club builds it. The gesture signals a shift toward local growth, with the company eager to support progress and booster efforts for the town.
In this county the old machine faction opposes C A Barrett while rank and file Republicans favor him. Barrett has been elected representative twice and led the legislative ticket despite machine opposition. Indications point to continued support as the progressive candidate for joint senator.
Hermiston residents and the loyal ladies of the town entertained the army engineers and other guests last evening, showcasing Hermiston’s reputation for hospitality and courtesy.
Multiple members of the Ballinger investigating committee show opposition to a whitewash. The dispute signals ongoing scrutiny and potential dissent within the panel, reflecting tensions over how the inquiry will be conducted and conclusions drawn.
Those Meacham safecrackers showed rare judgment by choosing a location crowded with travelers on vacation, indicating strategic planning to blend among many passing visitors and avoid detection.
A county urges the army engineers to authorize a further operation against the west end desert. Officials argue strategic value and potential gains, while opponents warn of risks and costs.
A circus mine owner, J A Bailey, kept two brook trout in a private aquarium that could jump out of the water and perform tricks, suggesting higher intelligence than common belief. The report notes the surprising behavior of the fish and hints at broader fascination with animal cleverness.
Misa Minerva Reminger of Upper Bern Pennsylvania reports years of nervous prostration and stomach trouble eased after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad claims pure blood strengthens nerves and promotes cure, promoting liquid and Sarsatabs forms.
A simple aquarium trick shows trout taught to pull a string tied to a tiny silver bell. Food morsels lure the bell’s tinkle, teaching the fish to master the cue for sustenance.
A French naturalist notes tears appear across diverse animals as an emotional response. Ruminants like calves weep easily. stags, bears, giraffes, dogs and some monkeys are lachrymose. Elephants weep when wounded or trapped. Aquatic animals such as dolphins shed tears at death. A young seal weeps when teased. Malays preserve tears from a captured dungong mother and offspring as a charm for lasting love.
In Windsor Ontario a plan to buy electric power from Niagara Niagara? Wait, the article notes Windsor will source power from Niagara and extend a 110400 volt line to London Ontario over oil? and sell part of the output to Detroit across the river. The project involves a 1908 mile distance between Windsor and London and a 220 mile stretch to Detroit. Dredging at Panama Canal's Pacific entrance reaches 45 feet over four and a half miles. Chile contracts with a London firm for a warship of 32000 tons and $15 million cost. A five year old girl Betty dislikes aprons and questions their purpose during dressing.
A ball game between Chicago and Pittsburg has a tied score with two outs and a runner on third as Hang Wagner bats. The scene is filled with suspense and a travel-loving neighbor jokes about counting a long coke train while a sporting editor shares the moment.
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