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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
4
The text lists various subscription offers with different durations and delivery methods. Items include daily, weekly, and monthly plans, with prices in premodern spellings and unclear terms. The fragmentary OCR reads like an in advance subscription catalog for mail and carrier services with inconsistent spacing and typos.
A proposed road along the old stage route up the Umatilla River via Bingham promises an easy grade through the mountains and a scenic drive. The project would explore benefits and feasibility of establishing such a route.
The article argues for a shorter mountain road to speed motor travel as traffic increases. Union County pledges cooperation to assess probable costs and the forestry bureau’s possible assistance in the project.
Matthew Hale, acting chairman of the Progressive National Committee, pledges support for Woodrow Wilson. He cites Wilson’s progressivism including the federal reserve act, direct election of senators, rural credits, federal employment service, and child labor laws, arguing Hughes lacks true progressive sympathy and echoes standard Republican talking points.
Despite delivering 350 tons of dyestuff, the Deutschland shipment does little to relieve the national shortage as dye prices remain far above normal. German costs reportedly double prewar levels, while freight and insurance charges have surged, keeping the aid insufficient.
The passage notes dyes arriving in concentrated dry form with 140 percent color content, priced at ten dollars per pound. It laments continued reliance on imports, urges development of domestic dye-making, and foresees potential long term independence despite limited relief from the current submarine importation.
An Iowa infantryman at San Benito Texas writes to the president praising border guard service. He argues officials and newspapers misstate conditions and that soldiers are well treated and healthy. The letter notes camp life as a beneficial, patriotic vacation, shaping seasoned veterans for future national defense.
A columnist notes that political leadership must adapt to changing conditions. a president unable to meet evolving situations risks harming the nation. The remark underscores the need for flexible policy in global relations.
The article weighs liquor shipments under prohibition and notes long distance buying lacks old barroom ties. It says railroad presidents will settle only if major financiers authorize. It ponders whether a treaty with Canada will force western farmers to let geese eat wheat and haystacks. A cowboy denied prize money after a bucking or bulldogging event has a right to be angry.
Samaritin hospital to a panicking automobile as father rushed to hospital by Ambulance Service. Deputy Coroner Smith and Deputy Sheriff Phillipa Went to the scene for Migs Erickson's body.
A quip suggests postwar needs may require a cabal of experts to drain a map of the world, while noting a modest loaf is better than nothing, and criticizing the idea of spending a full jitney on the task.
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