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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
4
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In Pendleton Oregon the school board begins securing a new high school building. The current antiquated structure is a town embarrassment. Supporters argue the move reflects growth, wealth, and civic improvements driving progress for eastern Oregon. Efforts aim to rally public backing and vote for the new building this year.
Governor West delivers a legislative address praising Oregon's progressive system and focusing on business welfare. He, a banker by background, notes weaknesses in the banking system and argues that crooked bankers are protected while the public is inadequately safeguarded, offering several recommendations.
Governor West urges strong state oversight of railroads and lands, supports creating a state forest from 50 000 acres of federal base lands, and proposes placing the state printer on a flat salary. He frames these as reforms to curb graft and improve efficiency, aiming for cleaner administration in Oregon.
The Portland Oregonian criticizes state appropriations for district fairs while overlooking their benefits. It notes farmers, horticulturists, and stock growers rise to better work and overall wealth grows. It contrasts past approval of 500000 for the Lewis and Clark fair with current objections to district fair premiums.
Governor West notes Oregon spends per capita on its national guard about one third of California's. The remark implies the state should be more liberal toward funding if a guard company lacks money, and urges lawmakers to address the issue.
Forecasters predicted snow and colder conditions for eastern Oregon but Pendleton saw no snow and mild temperatures. The forecast appears intended for Baker and LaGrande, not Pendleton.
Pendleton stands as the educational center and commercial hub of eastern Oregon, earning recognition from outside observers as the Queen City. The city’s status reflects its strong high school prospects and regional influence in the state.
A mother punishes her daughter Dorothy by locking her in a clothes closet for fifteen minutes. When released, Dorothy explains she wore the mother’s skirt and shoes and is waiting for more punishment, recounting the mischief in a child's blunt speech.
A Baltimore family nine year old, pushed by parents to practice daily, shows wit when asked about a new piece. The boy reveals the piano was simply tuned during the father's week away, illustrating practical humor and a budding sense of instrument value.
The last of the Gors Ventre chiefs known as Poor Wolf has died in St Paul. Deaf and blind for years, he attended the Congregational church he had joined in the city and fought in many battles with the Sioux.
The East Oregonian notes Pendleton Roundup and fair need a one half mile track with suitable buildings. It urges cooperation between Roundup and District Fair associations, proposes an electric car line, and calls for a spring meeting to finalize plans to expand and promote regional development and tourism.
Excelled northwest the garden spot of the United States will be the drawing end for those who seek good homes. B. F. Swaggart, Eastern Oregon Jack Farm, Lexington, Oregon.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes global commerce totals about 40.1 billion dollars for the current year, evenly split between imports and exports, covering civilized nations. It highlights Asia and Africa’s smaller roles, Europe and North America leading, and South America growing, signaling rising world interdependence and potential disruption if foreign trade stopped.
A shift in Russia’s food pattern sees potatoes increasingly grown and valued as prices for animal foods rise. The 186 crop yielded abundant potatoes across many regions, with market prices dipping to about 6 to 6.5 cents per measure and some villages selling as low as 4.5 to 4 cents per measure, prompting growers to consider extracting starch for sale.
The article notes starch prices dropping to 30 to 33 cents per pood as part of a broader discussion on how prepared Russia could handle potential surplus. It references cle and distilling factories and the impact on commerce.
Peking reports the Japanese government has signed a twenty year pact with Hanyang Ironworks to supply 100000 tons of ore and 100000 tons of pig iron annually. The arrangement is key as Tokyo finds its government foundry reliant on Chinese raw materials.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a systemic blood disease affecting the entire circulation. It claims purification of the blood with S. S. S. is the cure, addressing head and throat symptoms and promising lasting relief. The notice invites readers to write for medical advice from E Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, Ga.
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