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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
4
A fragment notes a notification at Pendleton Post Office marking mail or item handling as second class matter under postal rules. No additional context or dates provided.
A fragmentary verse questions creeds that hide humanity and laments ongoing injustice. The speaker asks how long divinity is sung while Christ the man endures crucifixion, condemning Mammon’s fraud and the approval of murder by institutions. The line closes with a signature-like attribution to James G. Clark.
The East Oregonian argues Pendleton must secure a high Umatilla River intake and 20 to 25 miles of pipe to insure a permanent, ample supply. Pumping is costly and uncertain, with annual running costs around $5,000, and future growth will raise expenses. Securing a water right high on the river now is vital to avoid exorbitant future prices and shortages as other sources are diverted.
The piece argues Pendleton cannot delay vital water plans as population rises beyond current facilities. It calls for the Commercial Association to cooperate, investigate all supply sources, and push the water movement with influence.
A column critiques Congress for wasted time and costly mail transport, contrasts Roosevelt and Bryan, and cites Oregon issues. It supports Weston normal school in eastern Oregon and urges state support while noting local option progress and prohibition trends.
The piece discusses a 1.6 cent per sack tariff stance and claims free shipments for manufactured sacks. It questions political motives behind discouraging U S manufacture and notes The Oregon Daily Journal proposing jute experiments at Corvallis. It mentions Willamette Valley politicians’ opposition to a state jute plant and lists local grand projects like federal and state buildings, a city water system, and Carnegie library alongside a Commercial club building in Pendleton.
The Chicago Record-Herald highlights humor as a vital press function. It praises the Alternating Currents column and Ralph Wilder car toons for amusing yet thought provoking content. The Sunday Magazine features famous humorists and top writers, showcasing high standards in periodical humor and illustration.
The official distribution lists daily copies for officials including the vice president and each senator, the secretary and sergeant at arms of the Senate, office use copies for various clerks, members of the House, and binding formats. Each senator, representative, and delegate receives two copies for residence and Capitol delivery, with additional office allocations as published.
A Boston Traveler letter discusses arriving peasant girls escorted by Mormon missionaries bound for Utah amid polygamy accusations against church leadership. The piece questions government tolerance of the religious traffic and notes increased freight improvements after a recent lumbermen convention.
The tariff on jute sets $7.55 per bale of 400 pounds and excludes commercial jute. Farmers in Umatilla County face costs tied to this measure as they grow jute in the United States.
A terse report notes a BOOM Room in Compectican drawing attention from three depots amid ongoing mock demonstrations. Officials cite tensions while residents debate next steps and safety measures.
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