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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
5
Poem fragment recalling Highland Mary, beloved figure, now dead. Narrator writes of love and loss as memories endure beyond life. References to Montgomery castle and green sods evoke mournful, romantic Scottish imagery and the speaker’s enduring affection.
Opinion surveys the Oregon legislature's failures during the session. It criticizes the killed county officers salary schedule as meritless and politically driven. It condemns judiciary expansion, wasteful appropriations, and improper emergency clauses within the general appropriation bill.
The piece criticizes a narrow Oregon legislature amid plans for a Carnegie memorial and questions the value of honoring Andrew Carnegie over local figures. It notes immigration litigation advancing to the Supreme Court regarding Castro and asserts civil rights protections for aliens. It also covers local paving bids, municipal street work, and remarks by Pat McArthur attacking a broad Oregon law while outlining city efforts against gambling amidst Mexican revolution references.
An 1913 Oregonian ad urging daily reading of merchant announcements for trusted local firms. It promises the confiding merchants will serve with the best goods at the lowest prices and assures absolute satisfaction from trade.
A father recounts a morning street altercation near his store where one man swings a shovel at another. The tale captivates his young son who beams with pride and teases his father about brains. The story ends as the son questions the clash with innocent bravado.
Meng Yu Shih, a widow from Mantao village in Whal-wei Territory, claims to lead the largest family in the land. Her household totals 66 relatives plus one servant, amounting to 67 mouths to feed daily.
A quirky exchange quotes Wimble remarking Grumble’s wife as pretty extravagant. Gible agrees, noting Grumble affectionately calls her his blonded indebtedness in a Life magazine style line.
A 26 cent package of Pape s Cold Compound taken every two hours until three doses end the gripe and severe cold affecting head chest back stomach limbs. It relieves headache feverishness sneezing stuffed nose sore throat and rheumatic pains with no quinine and no after effects. Belongs in every home, tastes nice and acts gently, a drugstore staple.
Kansas City Star reports that New York’s high cost of living is partly tied to residents contributing funds like 25 000 dollars occasionally to help General Daniel Sickles out of trouble. The piece frames this social burden as a notable urban expense in the city’s financial pressures.
The Boston Herald reports the original hero of Three Weeks is under arrest in New York, ending any chance of a timely escape. Police report details remain unclear but the case centers on the alleged actions of the lead figure in the drama.
From the People argues that local paving contracts should not mislead property owners about competition. The Pendleton note contends free competition already exists and warns price concerns may delay street improvements. It cites a gravel price of $1.45 per square yard as a key figure.
The Washington Post recounts Admiral Schley recalling his first firefight and his awe at Admiral Farragut. Schley describes moments of fear and nerve under shellfire, and Farragut's calm guidance as the two officers stood together on a pivotal line during battle.
A London Tid Bits excerpt notes the Chinese esteem large families living together under one roof. It highlights that a five generations under one roof is a rare distinction, signaling good temper and prosperity, with census data referenced but not fully shown.
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