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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1910
Page
8
Wool producers in Umatilla County face a surplus as no eastern or midwest buyers appear for sheep, lambs, and mutton. Fall prices were strong last year but drought and delayed arrivals may push prices down this season. If eastern buyers arrive, prices may rise again.
The piece urges Roosevelt loyalists in Lowell to defeat the Assembly ticket in the September 24 primaries. It argues for government by the people, not the few, and endorses Dimick for governor and Kay, Wingate, Crawford, Duniway with either Lafferty or Reed for Congress, warning that a divided opposition risks Assembly aims.
R. R. Lewie of Hermiston spent Sunday in this city and continued to Echo this morning with plans to return this afternoon.
Paris report says Des camps, an elderly beggar, died of starvation and was buried by public aid. After funeral, the room in Rue Villin was opened for cleaning and gold coins poured from the bed, revealing a fortune near 2800 dollars. The anecdote concludes with a humorous exchange about wealth from unlikely work.
Highs to 77 and lows around 71 feed a busy Pendleton page. A daughter was born to Mrs W P Relmsann this morning. William Caldwell and Wesley Caldwell sold half a section of Tutuilla wheat land to Isaacs brothers for 10000 dollars. Fair Office opens in the district fair pavilion under secretary Gerald and Miss Paralee Halley. A plum display from T F Howard’s West End trees draws attention in a Main Street window. Clara V. Lloyd and Mrs R J Woods of Sioux Falls visit Pendleton en route to Portland, with Woods planning a return for the district fair.
Col E Hofer editor of the Capital Journal and Republican gubernatorial candidate spoke from his car near Alta and Main streets praising good roads and open towns. He tours the state by automobile delivering political addresses. Two new 1911 Franklin cars arrive in Pendleton drawing attention. one owned by Sturgis brothers and the other by Walter McCormack, Pendleton Auto president.
The eastern division of the state teachers association will hold its meeting in La Grande on November 21 22 and 23. County Institutes of Umatilla Baker and Union counties run concurrently at the same time and place. County Superintendent Welles reports that John W Cook president of Northern Illinois state normal school will be the principal speaker.
In Constantinople a sensational case arises from the ex-sultan Abd al Hamid. Doctors tested their skill by operating on a discharged Italian hospital patient, Josefa Schmelder, before performing the same on the sultan’s daughter. The girl recovered and later the doctors operated on the daughter with success. Josefa Schmelder sues for damages.
Washington reports an army commissary officer miscalculated tomato catsup receipts. He sold 420 bottles at 16 cents each, recording $6.20, while an auditor corrected the total to $63. The treasury comptroller ruled the $56.70 difference must be charged to the officer.
A reflection on fame as a fleeting high that burns bright then fades as new sensations rise. The author notes how public attention peaks and quickly dissipates, with oblivion following the latest spectacle as culture cycles through fresh performances.
A reflective opinion notes that error is universal and growth comes from many experiences over a lifetime, shaping character and resilience. It emphasizes learning, humility, and continuous self improvement through trials and time.
Voter registration in Pendleton four precincts trails two years ago while county totals fall 609 short. At noon today county registration stands at 9249 with two days left to register. Last primary saw 3868 county registrants and Pendleton city 948. Pendleton proper now leads last year, other three precincts drop. Precinct figures show North Pendleton 270 654, South Pendleton 265 352, East Pendleton 179 153.
F M Saxton water commissioner for the eastern Oregon district is adjudicating settlers rights along seven streams. He is in Pendleton for a week or ten days, with filed findings ready at the county clerk. Streams adjudicated include Wiglow creek and Mill creek among others, while Umatilla river and several Crook, Crook and Baker county streams are in various stages of adjudication or pending.
Ralph Edmunds of Liebler Co. sails to Italy to finalize transport for the Italian Opera Co to stage Mascagni's new opera Isobel at the New Theatre in New York in October. Mascagni stays in Piacenza with Mica preparing the dramatic version of Lady Godiva while prima donna Bessie Abbott learns her role under his direction. The famed composer will conduct the first performance. The Italian press and musicians are in discussion.
Indignation grows as Mascagni may stage his new opera in New York breaking Rome’s tradition. Italian press accuses him of prioritizing American money over patriotism. The Italian court reportedly appeals to the king to stop the New York production, risking his status as court musician. Meanwhile plans for an all Italian company aside from Bessie Abbott proceed and Puccini collaborates on a new opera based on an American tale set in old California with a young Indian heroine.
The 1911 almanac foresees a stormy July and a cold disappointing August. Predictions mention war hints in September's imagery and political unrest in illustrations. The ge neral tone criticizes social trends like marriage apathy and rising luxury while forecasting youthful vigor for the year.
A fragment notes that generation has shaken off idleness and luxury draining energy, signaling a renewed vitality across the race. The terse line frames a cultural shift from luxury to action, implying broader societal renewal without detailing specific events or actors.
Strong indignation is voiced by German airmen over police regulations for aviators issued in a Berlin Gazette special. Herr Wienezler condemns the rules as absurd and warns of protest to the Oberpräsident. He argues flying hazards vary by pilot and that over towns requires expert conditions and faultless engines.
United Artisans group United Artisans Alpha Assembly No 9 will meet in regular session Tuesday evening September 153 Dr G C Eshelman supreme instructor will be in attendance and all members urged to be present
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