Umatilla Extension Seen Boosting Agriculture and Pendleton
The Umatilla project extension could reclaim 126000 to 160000 acres in the west end, adding 12,000 to 16,000 families. Passage of the irrigation bond by Congress would drive the effort, with Pendleton's benefit hinging on rapid transportation links to the west end.
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Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Umatilia
Go al
Umaatilia County
Oregon
West End
Pendleton
Traction Plan Faces Owner Indifference and Gain
The piece argues that property owners stand to gain most from a traction system but show indifference, predicting higher property values and better sale prices if the plan proceeds. It notes owners will benefit while city improvements may be resisted by those who stand to profit least.
Big property owners silent on traction fund move
Despite gains from rent increases, leading realty magnates withhold support for the traction system. Merchants and small owners cannot cover the full cost. Prohibition bias is blamed by some, but motive appears to be selfishness hoping others bear the burden while they reap the benefits. If the effort fails, heavy owners will bear the consequences.
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Pendleton
Shaw Warns of Central Bank Control by Oil and Steel
Former Secretary of the Treasury under Roosevelt warns that a proposed central bank would be controlled by Standard Oil and United States Steel. He argues those firms could pay off the national debt if given a perpetual charter. He contrasts his views with current administration.
Rumor Linking Royals to Parisian Barber Circulates
A circulating tale claims czar, kaiser and other royal enkabos descend from a Parisian barber of the fifteenth century. The line is dismissed as pure fantasy though some insist Hamilton of Washington must pay $6 admission to the Walla Walla penitentiary in a taunting jab.
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Kaiser
Hamilton
Washington
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Pendleton Paving Debate Over Street Status
Citizens recall the urban plans as property owners challenge paving. The question mirrors Pendleton’s stance on streets without asphalt, with big landholders opposing the project and longtime residents recalling past proposals.
Western Editors Favor Roosevelt Over Taft for President
Western editors show a clear preference for Theodore Roosevelt over William Howard Taft as president at this time. They have consistently favored Roosevelt, signaling a strong regional tilt in political opinion.
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Taft
Him
Property owners urged to back the traction movement
There is yet time for property owners to get behind the traction movement, with local leaders appealing for broader support before the initiative proceeds.
Simply A Matter Of Clothes In February Smart Set
The piece critiques evolution in dress, praising Worth as a symbol of beauty and progress. It argues that clothing shapes perception and worth, noting men’s varied views on fashion and the costly craft behind a modern woman’s attire. It condemns vanity while acknowledging fashion’s cultural power.
Tramp Seeks Work Citing Writer's Cramp
A crippled tramp explains he wants to work to pay for his plight, telling his mother he has writer's cramp after being denied jobs by many people. The dialogue centers on his frustration and lack of opportunities.
Notes of Science and World Facts Digest
Five thousand tons of soot are removed from London's chimneys annually. In 190%, the patent office issued 33,514 patents while 22,325 expired. Germany builds four new Dreadnaughts needing 1,000 crewmen each. Venexzellia has about 5,000 miles of telegraph lines with nearly 200 offices. Mexico reports its highest yearly silver production. A Kentucky bricklayer patents a self feeding trowel with mortar reservoir. The best solvent for oil and grease stains is hot saturated washing soda solution.
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Patent Office
Germany
Venexzellia
Mexico
Republic
Kentucky
Hair and Wit in Chicago News A Humorous Verse
A humorous doggerel from the Chicago News laments a thin hairline and bald state. The speaker jokes about hair loss, vainly seeking a fuller pate while friends mock the lack of locks. They suggest remedies and praise mental prowess despite the sparse crown.
Portable drills speed factory work cut seconds saved
The article describes a motor driven portable drill that workers use to quickly drill holes in cast iron steel oak and other materials. It emphasizes time saved previously lost to setup and manual tools, noting holes three eighths inch to one inch deep in seconds and minutes, boosting output and reducing hand labor.
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Jessens
Kita Tuhotere
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Advertised
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as boosting flesh and muscle while warning that substitutes aim to profit from inferior preparations. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Advisor with free offer upon postage and stamps to the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.
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Dr. Pierce
Trust in Honor Story From Rail Journey
Andrew Carnegie recalled a Pullman smoking compartment scene where a passenger trusted to the others honor after a sudden demand for tickets. The anecdote, presented at his New York home, highlights old fashioned trust among travelers.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Rolcs
California Fig Syrup Co. Remedies Ad Card
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna for gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels when constipated or bilious. It claims to dispel colds and headaches and urges purchase of the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Another Good Buy Ranch With Irrigation In Pendleton
1640 acres all fenced with new posts and ample water rights. 260 acres in alfalfa capable of 750 tons this year. Stream supplies water for irrigation with concrete dams and ditches. Includes buildings fruit trees and berries. Railroad runs through the middle. Priced at 46000. E T Wade office American National Bank Building Pendleton Oregon.
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E. T. Wade
American Nat. Bank
Pendleton
Ore
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