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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
3
Fragmented OCR shows irregular words and broken phrases for periodical names and distribution notes. It references Daily, weekly and monthly issues, distributor addresses in Portland and Pendleton, and notices about mailing matter. The legible items indicate a press association and standard postal preferences.
The East Oregonian argues for fair water adjudication in the Umatilla region. It urges upper river settlers and Umatilla Indians receive constructive water access under the reclamation act. The paper condemns Morton officials for overly favoring lower river interests and calls for protection of all rights while ensuring beneficial use.
In correspondence from residents in the area, a plea argues that government policy must be fair, warning that any other course would amount to discrimination against upper river inhabitants to aid owners seeking the proposed extension. The letter frames the issue as a matter of equal treatment and local equity.
In a pointed extended statement to the New York Globe Mayor Gaynor argues a newspaper should be led by a gentleman not a loafer or blackguard. He says papers must be true fair and strive for good influence, preferring modest circulation with family readers over large reach. He notes Gotham papers vary in quality and even praises his own regard as the first decent mayor in years.
A December 12 gathering promises lively discussion with potential need for separate rooms to house west end representatives as they speak for different sides of the controversy.
The Madrid millin reports a notable presence of relatives from nearby areas gathering in this section of the country, suggesting strong family ties and community links during the event.
A 1920s opinion argues for a non partisan, half legal half lay commission to pre assess public bills before enactment. It claims current lawmaking is cumbersome and driven by lobbyists, with courts striking many provisions. the panel would clarify language, forecast outcomes, and reduce partisan battles while easing judiciary workload.
In a clipped exchange Merely Sound questions a man about another man's prudence. The respondent hints at a cautious, altered view and suggests revealing more if needed, prompting a terse refusal to disclose further.
In a secluded country town a prisoner pleads not guilty to burglary. The prosecutor portrays him as low character, pressing for alibis. The defendant admits being with two men the night before, naming the judge as the third person, shocking the courtroom.
A Chicago founded school of self preservation claims longevity can reach 95 years. It offers a course based on experiences of many who reached 95 and plans to publish biannual directories of all Americans aged 95. The school estimates about 8000 people in the United States achieve this age.
Consular reports show rapidly increasing Chilean parcels post activity with the United States. The state department notes a rising flow as commerce expands, with substantial package counts and growing correspondence between nations.
The piece contrasts 1919 postal rules showing many foreign parcels to the United States and few domestic mail options. It notes Russian officials may question American citizens in New York about religion, while no American official can. Foreign governments run parcels post wagons in New York, but the US government forbids such service for its own people. The McNamara case is mentioned as driving people to madness.
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