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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1905
Page
5
A fragmentary verse with ancient echoes cites King Solomon as sage and bard. It remarks that the way of the transgressor is hard, reflecting on moral hardship and prudent restraint in a compact, period voice.
Editorial argues Pendleton remains a wide open town with a dangerous gang, gamblers, poostera, con artists, and thieves. It urges police vigilance and a vigorous municipal decency policy to stop gambling, arguing it harms legitimate business and circulation of money.
The Congress of Women in Washington criticizes President Roosevelt for his stance on race and the social impact. It is believed he highlighted a long observed issue by sociologists in the United States and Europe. The discussion centers on strengthening the family amid societal changes as civilization progresses.
In a stirring dispatch Mia Harriman wife of the Southern Pacifico mill head declines a Europe trip to care for her baby, highlighting parental duty. Anna Shaw argues women must gain rights to make society safe for children and to secure suffrage as a means to that end, calling for city mothers as well as city fathers.
Property owners on Main Street urge immediate street improvement to prevent year-long delays. A crushed rock base is praised for drainage and mud reduction, with the best section at Main and Alta cited. Officials are urged to avoid shallow work and ensure proper placement while enforcing ordinances against gambling and other vice. Local merchants complain about enforcement priorities.
The Astor property value has surged as land prices rise fivefold in five years and New York City's population grows by about 100,000 annually. Reconstruction, new retail centers, and major public works spurred by century highlights have boosted the estate, with the Astor fortune now likely well over 100 million dollars.
Letters from Hon. Dan A. Grosvenor of Ohio and other officials praise Peruna as an effective catarrh remedy and spring tonic. Messages from Washington and Minnesota claim immediate relief and strong merit, with Congressmen and commissioners endorsing its restorative benefits.
The article discusses rapid wealth expansion citing John Jacob Astor as a benchmark. It notes investments turning into hundreds of millions over time and projects trillion-level figures if the growth continues. It highlights astonishment at such rapid accumulation and Astor’s status as a premier New York millionaire.
A lanky defendant described as a professional who posed for fake obesity cure testimonials. Dressed in inflated India rubber, he claimed to be a tester for a medicine producer, with staged photographs labeled before and after treatment. The scheme risks starvation deaths if pursued.
A commentary urges steady saving and prudent spending to build wealth. It notes many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, unable to save even small sums, while major banks and financial houses manage pennies and fractions. It contrasts frugality with the pride of inherited wealth and urges self discipline.
Numerous endorsements from W B Griffith Congressman H Bowen and others praise Peruna as a cure for catarrh and lung troubles. Letters claim improved health, vitality, and permanent cure. Mentions spring timing and instructions to contact Dr Cartman for gratis advice.
Corner Main and Were Gra is described as a block and a half from the depot in the readable text. The note highlights location proximity and street reference for the site.
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