Oregonary Way: Official City and County Paper
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
4
A compact notice from the Official City and County Paper referencing Oregonary Way. The fragmentary text signals a local government publication or public notice distribution without additional details.
The United States Supreme Court rules initiative and referendum are political issues, not legal, preserving direct legislation. The decision ends constitutional doubts and suggests Oregon's system may spread nationwide, with democracy advancing despite opposition.
Dr James Withycombe spoke to a large audience of prominent farmers at the Umatilla county city hall last evening. The talk stressed diversification to boost profits and prevent soil depletion from the single crop system, warning of future trouble if methods are not updated.
The article argues that farmers west of Umatilla who overemphasized wheat have exhausted soil nitrogen, causing soft starvation symptoms. It cites Dr. Withycombe urging diversification into alfalfa, field peas, and animal husbandry to restore soil health, warning that nature will exact penalties if advice is ignored.
Walla Walla reports a 40000 bond issue at 4.5 percent with printing and legal fees paid by the city. Pendleton sold a 100000 high school bond last summer at 4.5 percent with no printing or lawyer costs. San Francisco sold 1170000 bonds at 5 percent with a 4.56 percent net to buyers. These results suggest small places can borrow as cheaply as larger cities.
A nostalgic poem describes an easy chair before a fireplace with a ruddy glow. The storm rages outside while the warm firelight brings memories of friends and days gone by. The speaker envisions faded castles and distant loved ones, conjured by the dancing flames.
A tale from Popular Magazine recounts Bill and Charlie planning a naval voyage for civilian Bill Richardson aboard a battleship. After secret liaisons with Secretary Merer and Captain Taylor, a grand Atlantic cruise is arranged, but Richardson finally declines the trip citing a change of mind.
An elderly matron traveling to Wisconsin sits middle seats asleep as a brakeman calls Oshkosh. The boy beside her asks where they are. she wakes with a question about the station and hurries to depart. The piece ends with a social aside on sharing honors.
The advertisement touts Cottolene as made from the finest vegetable oil, purer and tastier than lard. It claims better digestion, butter-like results, and cost efficiency by using one third less, with no indigestion associated.
A weary laborer trades his rocks for charity funds arranged by a bank dealer and a crowd of assistants. Pamphlets and advice replace coal and ice for the poor, while reporters misstate the Milwaukee Sentinel speech and a comic exchange hints at Webster misquote and faded memory.
Delegates from all parts of the state arrived for the first annual session in Portland Oregon. Committees will be appointed to form a permanent organization and tomorrow business will be taken up. Action on the West Umatilla government project is expected.
Juarez Paso Tex Feb 19 With Enriequez installed as mayor Juarez again shows government control and calm is hoped. Reports say disturbances surge in Torreon state and foreigners flee the area.
Attorney General Wickersham arrived in Milwaukee to confer with Taft supporters on securing the president's renomination. He will speak tonight on "Trusts" at a banquet as part of the campaign effort.
Bill Richardson, a popular Washington newspaper man, shook the United States Navy with a marvelous and unprecedented manner. While recuperating from illness he decided a sea trip was needed, meeting Charles E. Taylor, secretary to Mr. Meyer, the secretary of the navy, on the voyage.
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