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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1905
Page
4
Announcement lists subscription prices for Nancy Dally and others, including daily, weekly, and monthly options by mail. Rates show variations for 3, 6, and 12 month terms and note postal handling. Public notice indicates postal registration and second class matter status for Pendleton.
An essay argues Indians show more progress in 20 years than since Columbus, with data on population 370000 in the United States, 43000 in blanket tribal status, 29000 in schools, and agricultural and lumber outputs. It notes Roosevelt remarks to Sioux, evolving views of Indians as property holders with rights, and government policy shifting toward advancement and protection. Population figures for 30, 70, and 1890s discussed, plus farm adoption and suppression of progressive thought in Washington institutions.
Controversy erupts as critics attack Washington for suppressing independent thought at the University of Washington and Washington State University. The piece cites General Greely endorsing wireless telegraphy experiments in Alaska and Britain’s navy shifts, noting tensions in North American coastal defenses and potential implications for US sovereignty.
The piece argues for broader government control in utilities and transportation, urging careful moves to curb abuses while opposing blanket public ownership. It notes Canada and Toronto as examples and cites rising public sentiment toward municipal railways and potential oil prospects near Tampico.
The article reports on Newton a spiritualist presenting telepathy and spirit communication as established sciences at a Philadelphia audience. It covers claims like living spirits communicating with the living, mental clairvoyance, and the potential to reveal character and past events, with praise for spiritualist powers and criticism of conventional beliefs.
A garbled report recalls a Topeka lecture where the speaker laments partisan divides and recalls early ambitions from preaching to politics. It notes political shifts toward Republican alignment in county and city contexts, and mentions a strained view of war glory and a looming holy war threat in Morocco involving Rif rebels and France. Unknown narrator references General Noth and Japanese army commander, with wry allusions to religious conflicts and anti-democratic sentiment.
A damaged 19th century ad warns of a kidney disease sweeping the country and links kidney trouble to heart failure. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a cure and remedy for urinary issues, with claims of night awakenings and scalding pain. Sample bottle offer and address in Hinghamton, New York, are included.
A competent manicure from San Francisco is available at Mrs Cay Millinery Parlors located at 107 Court Street. The brief notice promotes personal grooming services and directs readers to the shop for nail care in a period voice.
An article promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a modern female tonic addressing nutrition and feminine health. It cites testimonials and urges purchase of Common Sense Medical Adviser and related remedies, touting long-standing sales and recommending Pleasant Pellets as a laxative adjunct.
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