Pendleton civic plans if we join for growth
The Pendleton paper argues for a city build ing that houses both the Commercial Club and library, potentially funded by Round-Up money. It urges coordinated effort to extend Umatilla Central into Grant County, build a large saw mill, expand roads, irrigate lands, and develop a cannery to boost Pendleton’s economy and position as a regional mail order hub.
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Oppose Carnegie Library in Pendleton Honest Civic Center Proposed
A Pendleton reader, McLaughlin by name, contests the Carnegie library plan and urges a locally funded Folkahaus style civic center. He argues against wealth from Carnegie and calls for independent, community led rooms, reading areas, an auditorium, tea rooms, and child story time, stressing a strong civic spirit. The letter, dated January 3, 1912, reflects ongoing local debate over library funding and municipal projects.
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Tyte Wf
McLaughlin
Oregon
Pendleton Library Prefers Self Sufficient Town Pride
Pendleton proclaims itself the most prosperous small city in the northwest. Banks boast deposits rivaling larger towns and the community takes pride in its own self reliance and growth.
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Pendleton
Danderine Promises Hair Growth From Dandruff Care
A vintage advertisement promotes 25 cent bottles of Knownlton's Danderine claiming it stops hair loss by treating dandruff. It pledges immediate shine fullness and new fine hair growth after a few weeks, urging readers to buy at drug stores or counters.
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Knownlton’s
Munchausen and the Pioneers in a Jestful Tale
A clipped humorous piece features Stephen A Lowell and Baron Munchausen anecdotes. Dialogues parody travel, age, and cultural quirks with a Las Vegas style flourish, ending with a note on a Harvard Lampoon round-up of motion pictures and vaudeville.
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New Grand
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