Decline in Stocks and Shifts in Newspaper Power
The article discusses 1808 stock market declines, widespread devaluation, and the impact on middle class investors while noting the resilience of large conservative firms like United States Steel and the United States Shipbuilding Co. It highlights the rising influence of afternoon papers on advertising value and news reporting, especially on the Pacific Coast, which lags behind Eastern telegraph services and makes morning papers a rehash. A large number of pension claims for injuries are noted as part of ongoing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Industecies
Ebrinkastip
Dniwil States Steel
United States Shipbuiling Company
Morning Journal
Pacific Coast
Poem Exalts Union of Nature and Faith
A devotional verse by Father J. L. O'Neil envisions a sacred link between nature and the divine. It urges growing from affliction, extracting truth from myth, and expanding conviction to fulfill a grand design.
A Plea for the Needful in Spokane
The Spokane Press condemns social ills facing winter arrivals, especially rich men's sons taking jobs over capable locals. It denounces low wages for women doing men’s work, white slavery justifications, and calls for hiring standards based on ability and character rather than money. It questions underpaid white American labor and notes examples of women employees' reliability versus misbehavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
War with Spain and the cost of names on the ash hook
A three month wartime reflection questions how long a longer war would draw exiled or unknown workers to gain honor and rank. It contrasts the industrious who earn and pay with the few heroes highlighted, implying broad sacrifice beyond celebrated leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Por Aline
Not All A Song About The Working Man Opinion Piece
Six months ago Boyer Weekly started to read the working people toward the promised land. It began large with eight to ten pages, led by Vice President Duncan Mitchell and President Clark of the Railway Con tractors, weekly contributors to the editorial column. Now the labor paper faces changes as mergers and reshaping loom, with the Cleveland Citizen noting labor’s voice amid shifts in ownership and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
Promised Land
Duncan
Mitchell
Transuer
Lajmnon
Clark
Railway Conquctors
Colomne
Afr
Blades
Blade and
Sweet Sone Ff
Cleveland
Coat of warmth for a thin body from Scott and Bowene
An advertisement argues that Scott's Emulsion provides a coat for the body by building firm flesh and supplying necessary fat to keep warmth in. It claims the product fills nature's needs without excess, urging readers to rely on Scott & Bowene, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Curable Bright's Disease and Diabetes Claim Noted
A Pendleton notice praises Fulton Compounds as the first cure for Bright's Disease and Diabetes. It cites local customers and drug firms endorsing recoveries, urging readers to request pamphlet from F. W. Schmidt's Pharmacy and related stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Ferry Drug Co
Lion Drug Co
Rialto Drug Co
E. W. Joy
U. FL
Fuller, Green & White
Kilbourne's
Human's Pharmacy
Potts Drig Co
Dickhoff
F. A. Gay
C. D. Zeile
B. Pooler
N. Schwartz
A. E. Scammell
Fulton
Bright
Gore
F. W. Schmidt
Merchant Touts Horn Of Bargains For Hungry Town
A business man claims to attract crowds by loudly announcing a feast of goods. The horn must be blown where the multitude hears it to secure patronage and show buyers the advantage of his offerings.
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NOLF
Crescent and Ramblers
Gregonian
Avery
Vendieton
Oregon
East Oregonian Publishing Company
Ally
Gally
Carrier
Mali
Eral
Sem-Wrenly
Oregonian
Rich
Portland
Regen
Scrippa Miliar Newe Associa Com
Saz Francieto Bureau
Chicago Bureas
BDC
Noreag
Eeferec
Pendivten Postofice
Peccond
Matter
J. L. O'Neil
Pierce
Mary Mates
K. V
Bullulo
N.Y
Scott & Bovene
Eag Fear Seay
New York
Bright’s Disease and Diabetes News
Frazer Theatre
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Momronp
Mgr
Bervic
A.J. Bean
Senate
Oureaf
Pwrrew's
the Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Richare A. McCrvem
George T Center
Nassau Street
East Oregonan
H. F. Shultz
Judd Building
Black
Elaterite Roofing CO
Worcester
Portianc
Ibovd
E. D. Boyd
Alta St
Opel
Amusem
C. R
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