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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
A LaGrande bank scandal spawns a rebuke of government deposit guarantees. The East Oregonian criticizes Bryan's 1908 plan, arguing it would reward dishonest banks and shift losses onto honest, well run institutions through a federal guarantee fund.
The piece notes broad anticipation that business and transactions hinge on the upcoming presidential election. It discusses anxiety about a Bryan victory, even among partisan supporters, and urges readers to weigh potential effects on commerce and civic affairs regardless of outcome.
The passage argues that Bryan's monetary and financial stance propagates doubts about credits and values and frames every campaign as a class war. It notes the concern is widespread, blaming Bryan's career and party for creating the apprehension felt in the country.
Crook county farmers celebrate a week of soaking rain after a long dry spell. The moisture revived parched ground and is seen as a favorable omen for the 1909 crop season and next year’s harvest prospects.
Officials in Umatilla County wage a crusade against illegal liquor sales. The first roundup yielded fines totaling 4450 dollars, signaling a strong start to the crackdown on blind pigs and related violations enacted after prohibition.
The Dalles Optimist reports residents in Alabama created a two bread slice item with a thin whisky bottle in between. They claim the sale of these sandwich contraptions does not violate prohibition law.
The article debates Harriman’s Deschutes work amid Oregon Trunk Line plans to reach Central Oregon. It questions the motive of bluffing a competing route while noting strong certainty that funding exists for the Deschutes project and two roads may emerge, one up the Deschutes canyon.
The Washington correspondent of the Portland Oregonian argues only a Democratic landslide can stop William H. Taft. GOP gains have shifted New York, Illinois and Indiana into the Republican column, with labor and independent voters moving toward Taft as enthusiasm widens across classes.
A complete supply of legal blanks for sale including warranties quit claim deeds real chattel and crop mortgages and justice court blanks. Notary Public services offered by F J Brooke.
Notice from United States Land Office The Dalles Oregon dated September 22 1908 announces State of Oregon filing an application Serial No 0808 under the 1848 act to select lands. Protest affidavits must be filed by December 4 1908 with W Moone Register.
Notice from the Department of the Interior in Bend Oregon references Helen B Johnson of Bend and others for a public land filing. The document names witnesses Charles L Brwek Arthur King lates Boyd Charles O Johnton Frank Mow lee Helen D Johnston and C. WL MOOL ee as register figures.
Legal public notice from United States Dane Omiee Oregon dated Bapt. 11, 10k. Nathan AH Pinkertoyn of Pendeton Oregon applies to male sal Wert balligiowiel Jydemtens civtiw. Protests must be shown in this office by October eg eee al7 oe.
Department of the Interior notices a contest by Joseph Y. Drews of Sellwood Oregon against James A. McCoy entry No 1A164 for land in The Dalles district. The parties must appear November 12 1908 at Madras Oregon before land office officials to present evidence. publication directed after failed personal service.
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