County Official Paper Lost in OCR Dust
The East Oregonian, Pendleton Oregon, declares itself the county official paper and provides historic subscription rates and bureaus in Portland Chicago and Washington DC. It notes United Press Association membership and postal classification as second class mail.
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Pendleton
Oregon
The
East Oregonian Publishing CO
Daily East Oregonian le
Oregon News Co
6Th Street
Portland
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Fourteenth Street
X. W
Fragmented line about trouble and travel
The fragmentary text questions why someone would trouble a bullock and reflects on what has traveled and taken the speaker.
Pendleton Circus Impostor Taxed City Finance
Pendleton council kept a high circus license forcing Barnum's show to Spokane. Editorial notes the huge crowds and twenty thousand dollars spent by locals on the spectacle, urging wiser use of funds for libraries roads and education instead of humbug.
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Pendleton
Circus Trust
Barnum
West's Good Work on Oregon Land Grants Critique
Orwald West, former land agent and now on the Oregon railroad commission, speaks in western Oregon about land grants held by alien corporations. He cites figures showing a vast area, larger than the Willamette valley, under government grants and delayed patents to dodge taxes. He argues farmers merchants and mechanics bear the tax burden while corporations delay patents and urges voters to act before another election passes without a change.
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Orwald West
State of
Oregon
Mbly
Oregon Railroad
Willamette Valley
Innad Holdings Taxation Surrender or Use Decided
Tax officials move to tax Innad holdings with options to surrender to the government or be put to use. The measure targets property and assets under Innad control and outlines consequences for noncompliance. Authorities stress orderly compliance and potential benefits from timely action.
Living Advertisements and the Allure of Pageant Tours
The piece extols newspaper sponsored girl delegations as powerful advertising, noting voters select attractive southern and western representatives to travel to Europe and major cities. It cites Miss Emma Wood of Mitchell Indiana who praised Scotland, Switzerland, London, Paris, and especially New York, praising the big city above others.
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Haskell
Oklahoma
New State Tribune
New York
East
Europe
Indianapolls Star
Emma Wood
Mitchell, Ind
Scotland
Switzerland
Trossachs
Alps
London
Paris
Credit Tightening Urged By Spokane Chronicle
The Spokane Chronicle warns that the financial stringency last autumn has merchants tightening credit lines but many residents still overspend. It notes hundreds in Spokane bought unnecessary items on credit last month, criticizing the pay as you please habit for individuals communities and dealers, urging stricter lines for all.
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The
Spokane Chronicle
Spokane
Inconsistent Rules On Women By Public Office
A Chicago woman was arrested and fined for wearing trousers while a mail carrier earning an honest living. Meanwhile a general department ruling requires women in mail service to wear trousers, raising questions about fairness and gender bias.
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General Department
Royal hotel names spark odd misunderstandings
An elderly farmer from the home county visited a city station in Toronto for the first time. A hotel crier asked him "King Edward?" and he calmly replied "No, sir Thomas Cox of Bramaay," revealing a comic mix up over royal names.
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Toronto
King Edward
Rewcomer
Thomas Cox
Bramaay
Public loss from misapplied 29 million fine
The editorial laments the 29 million dollar fine that could not stand, noting the Standard had already collected the amount from the public and now faces losing that sizable sum. The piece critiques the burden on ordinary citizens and the financial impact of the court’s reversal.
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Standard
Colonies of Europe Far Larger Than Home Nations
The text states Germany's colonies are five times as large as Germany, France's colonies are unspecified, and Britain's colonies are 97 times bigger than Britain, indicating vast imperial holdings contrasted with respective metropoles.
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Germany
France
Britain
Harvest Time in France in Frattea Hay Harvest Days
Vivid scene from Frattea describes the June hay harvest. Men with scythes rise at dawn, followed by the Odeo and girls who tie the hay, with farm life marking meals and long work hours. A seventeen hour day ends with weary homecomings, no songs, and hard labor.
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Frattea
Pierre
Vance Thorpaon
Mark Twain Faces Standing Room Only Lecture
In a small eastern town Mark Twain visited a barber shop and learned he must stand to hear his own lecture. The barber warned the crowd would be large and Twain quipped that he always ends up standing during his talks.
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Mark Twain
Simall
Ms Clemens
Mr. Clemens
Man Twain
Into Rest in Nashville Banner poem note
The piece speaks of a tired heart finding peace in heaven as waves sigh and a homeward call echoes softly. It references a gentle passing and a tranquil, holy evening. Names W. A. D. and Nashville Banner are noted as the publication context.
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Nashville
World must unite on intellect and economy says Butler
Nicholas Murray Butler argues that the world will lack time for conflict and must rely on strength and intellect to earn a living. He cites France as an example proving influence comes from ideas, not brute force, and urges applying principles of intellectual, moral, and economic development to shape the future.
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France
Nicholas Murray Butler
Notice to Contractors for Pendleton Public School water closets
Sealed bids for installing water closets at the Pendleton Oregon Field public school must be received by 5 PM August 24 1908 at architect T F Howard office. Plans and specifications are on exhibition at the architect’s office. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. August 22 1908 deadline.
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T. F. Howard
Pendleton
Oregon
C. E. Roosevelt
Thomas Fits Gerald
Thos, Fitz Gerald
Silver Outlook Dims as Indian Demand Drops
Silver now sits lower than since April 1403 with Indian bazaars the sole active buyer while Indian mints halt purchases after last year’s crop failure. Chinese banks drift short, risking a market stiffening on delivery. India’s crop conditions improve and Germany may resume silver coinage, suggesting a not gloomy, though stalled, future for the market.
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China
India
Germany
Spokane Chronicle
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths Exposed
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims to prevent sudden deaths by treating kidney disease and includes a mail offer for a free sample bottle and a book. It highlights benefits like stopping incontinence and night trips to the bathroom.
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Kitner
Yormuiy
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Threadeasy Needles For Modern Home Sewing Machines
The new Threadeasy needles fit any sewing machine now in common home use and are designed for ease of threading and smooth operation, expanding compatibility beyond older needle styles.
Women Who Wear Well and the Change of Life
An old feature essay discusses how marriage and motherhood alter women's appearance and disposition. It cites ignorance and neglect of pelvic health as causes for decline and promotes a herbal remedy labeled as a safe, non alcohol medicine for various womens ailments. It advertises Dr Mercy's Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute at 663 Main Street, Buffalo, with free consultation by letter.
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Mos
Merce
Lovalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Main Street
Uullulo
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Dally
Mail
Eix
Carrie Dally
Em Carrier
Eys
Els
Mall
Mal Remi
United Press Association
Ronee
Main
Arthur Stringer
Pendeton
Barnun
West
Ment
Theorth
Mehlon
Chi
Cago
Pendleton Savings Bank
Silver Outlook
St. Joseph’s Academy
Sisters of
St. Francis
Philadelphia
Jesse
Bridge
Henry
Pendleton Ice & Cold Stornage Company
Phone Mall
John Gagen
Empire Meat CO
Photo Main
Lee
Colesworthy
E. Alta
Vnil
Marvel
Indies
Marvel CO
Third Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society
Pens Dieton
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