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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1911
Page
4
The state moves toward state control as a railroad commission bill appears in the winter legislature. Boston and Maine president Mellin said the line would quit politics and run its business, reflecting a broader trend against corporate political influence and toward state oversight.
The text lists subscription rates for the Semi Weekly Oregonian and the Daily East Oregonian, including prices by mail and carrier, with varied term options and durations. It notes sales locations in Pendleton and Portland and mentions affiliations with United Press Association and security bureaus in Washington DC. It also identifies the publication as the official city and county paper and its post office designation.
The article critiques Jay Bowerman's proposal for a state board of control, arguing it would duplicate power and waste public funds. It defends the existing governor, secretary of state, treasurer, and superintendent as capable stewards of state institutions. The Journal and supporters warn against a two-board system and warn Bowerman seeks retaliation.
The La Grande population of 4 843 is mocked as a joke by local papers. The Observer says figures are too low, citing a 500 deficit versus the state census five years earlier. Rumors claim Pendleton could be 1 000 below the state count. officials doubt a full enumeration was conducted.
Governor West and party missed Pendleton's mild spring day by a day, despite the weather observer's three to four day forecast of snow and colder. Pendleton is described as having a winter resort climate in this report.
Governor Johnson of California campaigned on ending Southern Pacific political control and won the election. He now seeks to carry out his pledge, but faces a difficult path ahead as he implements his reform agenda.
A few English explorers express confidence in reaching the south pole around December 22, 1911. The tone echoes past polar feats with a note of risk and rivalries. The commentary likens their claim to a Swede who previously had a success but failed to deliver.
After the branch asylum was built, Pendleton should be able to obtain a traction line. The report discusses infrastructure planning and anticipated public works to support transportation expansion in the town.
Local rumor suggests a group of board members may have transported snow from the valley, stirring debate on weather manipulation and local impacts during a sudden cold spell. No official confirmation yet from authorities.
January 13 history items note King Ethelwulf death and reign events, Tartars’ sack of Belhil, Richard I murder, Henry III limits on alchemy, Galileo’s Jupiter moon discovery, George Fox’s death, Tavora execution, British thanksgiving for Napoleon’s defeat, Mexico abolishing slavery, Lexington voyage fire, Maroony Wireless Montreal company, Farman’s aviation prize, New York Clearing House trust membership vote, and Harvard presidency succession.
Quote on loyalty and human decency contrasts a starving dog’s gratitude with human behavior, noting that aiding a hungry animal fosters trust whereas people may not reciprocate. The remark frames a timeless view of character through a simple, provocative analogy.
A column argues dietary independence and personal stomach temperaments. It contrasts meat heavy diets with nuts and fruit, cites Tom Jones and historical hunter diets, and defends single meals or breakfast as preferences. The piece urges readers to trust their own digestion and resist universal dieting trends.
A booster testimonial from Mrs Gee of Buffalo touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure and tonic for coughs, colds, and baby care. The ad claims fifty years of success, health benefits, and urges readers to request the sealed bottle and an illustrated medical booklet from The Daily Malt Whiskey Co. in Rochester, N Y.
The late Julia Ward Howe distrusted New Year vows, urging year round resolutions. Holmes' tobacco resolution is cited with a quip about turning over a new leaf and smoking a cigar after each meal.
An old colored man answers that all breeds have merits. He says the black ones are the easiest to hide after you sit them, while the others are harder to conceal. The exchange is recounted as a joking wartime age reflection on poultry and social stereotypes.
An ad explains old sores stem from impure blood and resist healing by surgery. It touts S.S.S. as a blood purifier that cleanses circulation through the stomach and digestive membranes, claiming it promotes healing and rich blood. Free book and advice offered by The SwivS GFECITIO Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
Andrew Carnegie at a New York dinner discussed the Scotch tale and dialect humor about a Highland inn maid named Kathleen and her cousin Janet. The piece closes with a quip on truth’s value and the call to economize it.
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