Oregon Struggles Over Federal Rules for Railroads and State Roles
The piece debates whether Oregon can enforce a 14 hour work limit for railroad workers and questions if federal precedents would bar state regulation of rail labor, freight rates, anti pass laws, and related measures. It notes concurrent state actions on branch hospital buildings and a new high school, praising architecture but urging landscape plans to finish the sites, while warning about potential initiative manipulation.
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Oregon
Olcott
Hood's Sarsaparilla Heals Eczema for Infant in Maine
Mrs Ines Lewis of Boring Maine recounts a four month old developing facial eczema that spread to his face hands and arms by sixteen months. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla the child recovered completely and grew into a healthy boy. The ad touts Hood's as a blood purifier and builder of the system with a liquid or tablet form.
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Hood
Ines Lewis
Boring
Maine
Barraperius
Judge Lowell's initiative reform plan faces opposition
The East Oregonian argues against Judge Lowell's measure to curb the initiative by forcing five arch bills and large fees to suppress or delay popular referenda. It warns such schemes could be financed by vested interests and would undermine democracy, urging reform through disciplined legislative action instead.
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Lowell
Oregon
Oto
East Oregonian
Lowell Defends Initiative Bill In Letter To Editor
Pendleton Oregon January 7 Stephen A Lowell replies to East Oregonian editorials criticizing his bill to restrain ballot measures. He argues for full discussion and better legislation not more laws, noting petitions survive and can push multiple phony bills unless limited. He urges practical limits to prevent ballot overload.
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Pendleton
Ore
East Oregonian
Stephen A. Lowell
Missouri Poem Praise Turns to Humble Advertising
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch poem extols Missouri, praising its women crops and climate yet acknowledges overblown boosterism. The speaker urges modest public promotion, arguing truth and proficiency would better serve Missouri than excess boasting.
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Missouri
Jereboam
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
In Choosing a Wife Howard Waited Long for Marriage
A Life magazine snippet notes the Bachelor, aged 60, has only now begun to pursue marriage, countering the notion that he waited long. the remark frames his timing as timely given a marrying income established since age sixty.
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Howard
Stanfield barn destroyed by fire near Portland area
In Stanfield Oregon on Thursday around noon a barn owned by E K Ewert of Portland was destroyed by a fire believed to have started apart from the train. The event coincides with a busy period of local activity including a New Year rabbit drive with notable participation from Pendleton and surrounding towns.
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Stanfield
Ore
EK. E. Ewert
Portland
Pendleton
M. S. Kern
T. O. Yates
Albert Shipley
Plot Rock
P. H. Buchholtz
United Orchestra of
Avis Gaunt
Stella McCollough
Echo
Fred Chezik
Hermiston
Chezik
F. M. Smith
Ralph Holte
Misa May Holte
Boom in basketball begins in Umatilla
Umatilla Oregon January 7 Basketball is booming with a scheduled game against the Zone. James O Connell was elected captain for the year and is notable at center. The team will shift positions with Means at forward and Ray McNurlen and John McNurlen at guards alongside Walsh or Sutton. Other games are planned with Arlington Echo Hermiston and Pendleton Commercial club.
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R. R. Lewis
Albert Mullins
Hugh D. Smith
Elmer Spike
Louis Scholl, Jr
Bethel Chapel
Bridge Street
Weston High School
City Hall
Echo High School
O. F. Hall
Eeho
Arington
Ione
D. Teel
Pendleton
Jax. A. Fee
John JL. Barker
Echo
John Dorn
Umatilla
Ore
Igrs
James O'Connell
O'Connell
Means
Ray McNurlen
John McNurlen
Walsh
Sutton
Mighty Close
Arlington
Echo, Hermiston
Bryan Seen Sec. of State in Wilson Cabinet
Lincoln Nebraska January 7 A strong Democratic current in Nebraska predicts William J Bryan will join Woodrow Wilsons cabinet likely as secretary of state and asserts he will be a formal cabinet member regardless of portfolio The source notes uncertainty about who is providing the information but stresses conviction of the insider claim and suggests Bryan as premier of the cabinet with opponents saying he would be checked if he disagrees
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Giost
Willison
Fine Winter in Grand Ronde Valley
The Grand Ronde valley reports a fine winter with little snow in the valley and ample snow in the hills ensuring irrigation water next summer. Lumber haulage continues from hills twelve miles away, with extended hauling and record deliveries by lubermen boosting team waters.
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Grand Ronde
Union
Ore
Grande Honde
Confusing Money Slogans Echo Old Time Humor
A Chicago Tribune quip contrasts past and present views of currency, noting a $20 bill once resembling a two-spot and a One now seeming miraculous. The brief cartoonish exchange hints at changing perceptions of money.
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George
Chicago Tribune
Masquerade Dance Held at Athena Lodge Hall
A large crowd attended the masquerade dance at the L O O F and KK of P hall in Athena. Winners were Jess Myrick as an Indian and Mrs Edna La Brasche as a squaw. Music by Johnson's orchestra. Western visitors and local residents noted, with several Athena, Weston, Pendleton, and Washtenau mentions.
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Athena
Ore
P. Hall
Jess Myrick
Edna la Brasche
Johnson
Orell McPherrin
Earl King
Weston
Alex McKenzie
Adams
Nell Sinallen
Rex Payne
Elele Nolte
Emery Worthington
Wesley Tompkins
Clarence Brotherton
University of Oregon
Lavells McEwen
Nate Pinkerton
Washtuena
Earl McKenzie
Lizzie Mansfield
J. & Myrick
Pendleton
York Dell
Hermiston Dairy Plant Hopes to Open by March First
Special correspondence from Hermiston Oregon reports D H Kinley of Cathlamet Washington promising a dairy creamery operation by March 1 after reviewing local conditions. Kinley found 250 cows on the project, with plans to start on cream from about 200 cows. The plant aims to process cream from up to 1000 cows and attract cream from Butter Creek area as well.
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Hermiston
Ore
D. H. Kinley
Cathlamet
Washington
Kinley
Portland
Commercial Club
F. M. Curtis
Can
Comedian Worries Over Tonight's Show
A performer jokes about acting tonight saying he feels funny and unsure. The item notes January Lip pincott's references to money flowing to flying machines and mentions furor over those posing as righteous. It also lists War Bennett Round-up Motion Pictures and Vaudeville at New Grand through Sunday.
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Lippincott’s
Lippincott's
War Bennett
New Grand
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Praised by User Testimonial
A 1912 testimonial from D L Dement of Hillaboro Texas extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney disease after months of incapacity. The letter, sworn by Notary A J Smallwood on April 10, 1912, describes relief after six to eight bottles and urges others to try the tonic.
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Dr. Kilmer
L. Dement
Sherralt St
Hillaboro
Texas
A. J. Smallwood
Notary Public
Prove What SWamp Root Will Do for You Letter
A miscellany of notices about Kilmer & Co. advertising Swamp Root samples and booklets on kidneys and bladder, Pendleton Daily East Oregonian promo, and drug store sales. Includes regional notes on breeders, Baker home plans, shipments, and a farmers meeting on water payments for spring.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Pendleton Daily East Oregonian
Portland
Curtis
Litude Brother Speaks at Church Singing
Florence, known for her vanity about her voice, was chosen to sing a solo at a church entertainment. At breakfast the next morning she quipped to her younger brother about her voice filling a large hall, and he retorted that he expected it would be empty. January Lippincott's.
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Florence
Lippincott
The Weaker Vessel Proverb Echoes in Debate
A London Opinion quip on gender roles notes that while woman is called the weaker vessel, men are often the ones who break. The remark frames a pointed critique of male actions within a witty exchange about strength and behavior.
Save Money Now or Lose It Later Warns Cautious Advisors
A terse line warns that some people push savings now to reclaim funds later. It reflects caution about efforts to induce spending or hoarders and suggests skepticism toward money-boosting schemes. The message stresses prudent financial behavior and awareness of hidden costs.
Quinine No Better Than Pape's Cold Compound
Pape's Cold Compound is advertised as a quick cure for grippe and severe colds, claiming relief from headache fever sneezing congestion sore throat and rheumatic pains. The ad urges dosing every two hours for three doses and notes the product contains no quinine and costs 20 cents per package.
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Pape
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