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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
4
The East Oregonian publication lists subscription rates for daily weekly and semi weekly editions with mail and carrier options. It notes sale location at News Co Pendleton and security building Washington Bureau and identifies as a United Press Association member.
A short quoted verse by Frank L Stanton about facing trouble with optimism and mutual hope. The excerpt advises greeting trouble with a cheerful, shared expectation.
Eastern Oregon normal school may survive two more years without state support as friends plan continued operation. Mirroring Monmouth and Willamette valleys efforts, Weston could rally local backing from Umatilla County voters, signaling potential decisive impact on next state election and initiative for normal school funding.
The piece argues that direct primary elections yield merit based nominations by the people, not political machines. It contends good candidates should seek office openly, owe allegiance to voters, and serve the people better than those chosen by old convention systems.
The railroad announces the new depot will be built without closing Aura and Lilleth streets, a decision welcomed after earlier plans to shut those streets caused regret among residents.
South end property owners resisted street closings to protect their holdings while the railroad initially stalled. The company now declares construction will start within 20 days, enabling a new modern depot to replace the old, unsightly structure though Aura Street will carry extra tracks.
Satirical outline lampoons ad valorem duties on foreign counts and art, proposing half a million dollar marriage settlement deduction, 60 percent duties on paintings, and absurd reclassifications like frogs legs as mil milinery and dead birds as millinery. It cites a New York monkey smuggling arrest to argue relief for the poor by removing duties on elephants and hippos as family pets.
The city is laying many new concrete walks in residential areas and a local proposal urges an ordinance requiring all new walks in better residence sections to be concrete. Citing Pendleton sized cities with such laws, the proposal argues concrete walks boost appearance and curb the “down at the heels” look of old wooden sidewalks and crosswalks.
A reported murder of anthropologist Dr William Jones by locals in Dumbato Philippines triggers an inland inquiry. The piece suggests investigators could emulate the First Shikaris by dispatching 50 natives to “open the gate of heaven” for the slain scientist.
The message notes the depot is nearly ready and urges a clear statement that the government will immediately commence the federal building construction, signaling near term action.
It is reported the interurban line company is getting busy and action is urged as the 18 months limit nears. Residents await concrete steps and a timetable for completion.
The report indicates Mr. Morrow asserted the new depot would not proceed unless two streets were closed, suggesting a strategic linkage between the project and altering local access.
A courtroom scene probes a witness about a February 5, 1901 alibi at Market and Sansome corners. The examiner presses memory and intent, suggesting perjury risks and tying alleged burglary to the witness’s whereabouts and possible San Quentin connection.
The exchange recalls James Molloy as a songwriter who wrote humorous pieces but is chiefly remembered for Love's Old Sweet Song. His wit was bright and clean, often poking fun at country living with sharp country versus city jests and mock budgeting dialogue.
A compact satire notes that many who claim virtue reveal harsh motives. It suggests public discourse mistakes benevolence for kindness while misjudging the harm caused by self-righteous action. The piece critiques moral posturing and calls for clearer judgment.
In a dramatic scene from the New York Times, a woman departs with a hat box and paper bundle as her husband pleads to stay. He collapses inside and laments their ruined home, crying that even their cook is gone. The stark domestic crisis unfolds with dignified resolve and sharp scorn.
New York Sun notes Dr Madison C Peters, a Baptist minister, discussing whether the coming man marries. He cites a hypocritical bachelor who cloaks his religion. The reporter asks what such a man will do in the next world and the doctor replies he won’t need a cloak there.
A Billville justice asks if there have been any changes in the code since the last writ, noting new lawyers in court who have caused disruption. He adjourns to confirm details, but adds he does not mind the delay as he plans to go fishing.
A historic advertisement claims kidney and bladder issues affect both women and men, diminishing vigor and happiness. It touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy, offering samples by mail and urging readers to write to Kilmer in Binghamton, New York.
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