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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1905
Page
4
The Oregonian recalls Tooker T Washington and his efforts for humanity. The piece notes his lasting impact beyond society's gilded circles and emphasizes that brains and actions, not talk, advance progress. Subscription details and Oregonian notices follow.
A San Francisco Call reflection on love's persistence through dark and light. It speaks of wandering together through canyon and valley, facing unknowns without fear as love sustains hope and guides beyond the long days.
Citizens warn Pendleton council that rampant gambling harms the city’s business and school prospects. They urge decisive action to suppress gambling before the new school year, arguing that 39 years of tolerance cannot dictate current policy. One word from the council could stop it.
A historical clipping condemns able bodied men in Pendleton for idle begging during harvest. It argues residents should withhold free meals to curb idleness, noting many seek work yet do not pursue it. Mentions Booker T. Washington dining with John Wanamaker as a contrast.
The column argues government ownership would benefit from critiques of rail boss Jim Hill who rejects compromise in a labor dispute. It condemns him as a brutal, privileged bully who lacks perspective and refuses any common ground. It stresses ethics and responsibility of wealth.
The piece argues that if a scandal had hit the Taggart tribe it would trigger a federal morals probe, but since it involves upper US Army circles no inquiry will occur. It condemns graft and corruption in military life and accuses department officials of abuses in government accounts.
A New York Sun note rebuts the old belief that strawberries harm rheumatic people and suggests they may aid treatment. The piece cites anecdotes about individuals who used berries for relief and mentions competing remedies like horse chestnuts and phosphorus and sulfur compounds.
Mrs H Schaefer of Logansport Indiana proves a capable helpmate by running the engine firing the holler and keeping the books. She handles machinery well and believes a woman can perform as efficiently as a man. She manages housework and education of her two girls while her husband handles orders and outside work.
A man lounges on an old rail lane singing in a jaunty, repetitive tune. In Cheyenne Montana a prominent resident Mrs Willam Rursell is killed by white trader George Walters on the reservation, the case marking a violent clash on tribal land.
A study by FW Hanna of the United States Geologic Survey argues that forest removal and prairie drainage alter stream flow. Forests slow runoff and stabilize discharge. prairie conversion and soil compaction increase rapid, variable flows, raising flood peaks and lowering base flows. estimates suggest significant impacts from widespread drainage of prairie wetlands on regional rivers.
North Table Mountain near Golden is sliding toward Clear Creek, moving rapidly over two months. Colorado & Southern Railway plans a 10 foot setback to prevent derailment. tracks shifted up to 1.5 feet. County road destroyed, two farms undermined, $10,000 in railroad work planned. engineers cite mountain formation and seepage as cause.
The temporary editor Lovter fled after editor’s vacation leaving the office in disarray with only one page of the paper. He reportedly sold lemons and oranges without money left, and authorities seek capture. Government topographers show Mount Whitney as the highest U.S. peak at 14,603 feet.
A spark from a machine engine near Antelope ignited grain, causing a fire that damaged grain and equipment valued at $750. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon, reported by The Dalles Chronicle.
An old advertisement extols Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims to treat back pain, urinary issues, and bladder discomfort, urging readers to buy in various bottle sizes and to send for a sample. It lists Kilmer & Co. of Albany and mentions a Wilmington address.
Lumber company advertises a large stock of lumber and building materials. They claim superior quality and variety including wood fiber products and Lunding material, inviting customers to see their goods and inquire about prices.
A vintage ad promotes reliable guaranteed watches at low prices. It emphasizes precise timekeeping and urges comparing prices with unreliable cheaper options.
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