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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
4
The East Oregonian criticizes lawmakers for partisan battles over Bailey’s removal as food and dairy commissioner and clings to reform. It links Bailey’s tenure to opposition to initiative and referendum while noting Senate inaction. The piece also discusses the reciprocity treaty with Canada, Japan’s coolie issue, and the railroad interest pushing Northwest prospects.
A Spokesman Review editorial argues for strong action to curb waste and corruption in land management. It cites investigations from 1909 1910 and presses for a commissioned body to safeguard public property beyond individual control to benefit Washington residents and schools.
Twenty two towns will be placed on the railroad map of Oregon by the operation of the Oregon Trunk up the Deschutes Canyon and on to Madras starting March 1. Centers have never had railroad transportation and the surrounding country will gain productivity and wealth as markets come within reach of the farmer. Pioneer conditions will not return in Central Oregon as agricultural development becomes possible.
An increase of 60 percent in appropriations by the legislature over the 25th assembly is argued not to sedson taxes. Current figures show $4,892,460.43 allocated for one source and another, against $4,087,487.51 by the prior legislature. No revenue of consequence has been provided to offset this vast sum, seen as a dig up and pay through taxes.
A reader notes a raw yellow metallic substance resembling gold but warns it is worthless, calling it fool's gold. The writer compares it to misleading mail order goods sold to the public, which almost always misrepresent weight, size, or quality.
The measure, passed by both branches, tightens criminal penalties for issuing checks without funds. Critics note past laws were weak, allowing bogus checkers to prey on victims and escape law. The final passage is expected to have a salutary effect.
An account describing Eskimo use of walrus curiosity to trap the animals. It depicts the herd behavior, the risk to hunters, and the method of killing using harpoons and rifles, noting the animal’s thick hide and vast blubber as protection. From Pacific Monthly, the piece blends peril and arctic lore.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt features a cynical bachelor arguing that crying earns nothing and laughter should be taught to children. He recounts trying the method on his brother’s six year old, noting rapid temper and mood improvements after teaching “laugh for it” instead of “cry for it.”
Mrs Dorkins complains to Mrs Groudage about an open gate and chickens scratching flower beds. The exchange shows fault finding and heated tempers over minor negligence in a Daily New York Tritone style dialogue between neighbors.
In a Delineator excerpt a mother asks Marian, Susie, and Marjorie what they will be when grown. Marian aims to be a famous singer Susie plans to write stories. Five year old Marjorie ponders and candidly says she thinks she will be a widow.
A fragment discusses proper phrasing in a marriage and the idea of one partner sharing salary with the other, reflecting dated conversational norms and etiquette guidance from the Chicago Record-Herald.
A quizzical snippet from Chicago News shows Little Eva wondering why someone is upset. The line hints at a playful miscommunication over a glove stretchier as a humorous domestic moment.
A local domestic dispute erupts into a neighborly quarrel as tensions rise in a tense street scene. No injuries reported, but the incident drew police attention and a calm-down request from both sides.
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