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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows a daily and weekly publication rate list with subscription prices. Mentions Chicago Bureau at 10 Security Building and Washington Bureau at 601 Fourteenth Street, plus post office entry as second class matter.
A fragment of Joaquin Miller poetry praises celestial order and natural steadfastness. The lines celebrate God’s white fingers shaping stars and the calm dominion of the sky, while deeming no dew or spring drop will fail amid human bitterness.
A Spokane driven plan envisions a new state Or Wash i ho formed from northern Idaho eastern Oregon and eastern Washington with Spokane as capital and hub. Opponents cite selfish motives and river disputes while proponents argue better regional unity and aligned interests under a reorganized map.
A railing critique of interstate rail travel rules notes that passes may not cover trips entirely across states. The piece argues a Portland to Boise City journey would require a full through-ticket purchase, despite an Oregon pass. It questions the theater of compliance and mocks the law’s strict construction.
A local office supplier promotes blank pads folders clips and bank boxes for the new year. The firm claims a complete selection for the busy business person with reasonable prices and up to date stock.
A garbled OCR passage questions mounting ton choices and passenger rights to buy tickets, referencing Portland, Huntington, Hale, Frisco, and a leap between cities. It hints at a legislative law causing property duplicity over years and a resourceful small town population.
The piece argues Governor Chamberlain's program mirrors Roosevelt and La Follette policies, praising tax reform, regulated commerce, river and land development, and wider public schooling. It lauds honest public interest above machine politics and notes Pendleton benefits from Indiana County families migrating to educate their children, welcoming new residents to boost the town.
The 1910 law setting the proportion of statutes to each county's annual expenses will hit poorer counties hardest. Arre cream and long roads with sparse population mean unjust taxation for large counties, while small counties with short travel distances for officials and witnesses face debt burdens.
A garbled OCR passage hints that Balom Baker City Boise City Eugene and La Grande pattern after Pendleton in a matter of street pity ing. Pendleton will retain relative rank in the Northwest as a leading source of prop treame le.
A four dollar reward is offered for clear micrographic evidence in the Oregon territory showing that the jury will some enterprising action. The notice seeks verifiable proof of a stated claim and names the issuing authority.
The passage notes a total of 8200 dollars spent on advertising to draw manufacturing enterprises to Lewison Idaho and Clarkston Wirt. Most of the funds 2900 were sold on the Idaho side of the Line in Nox Peroe County.
Oliver J. Freemang operates a New York Sun noted drug store at 1227 Sheffield Avenue guided by the question What would Jesus Do. The store keeps Sabbath strict with no sales except prescriptions, no telephone on Sunday, and window signs urging the Holy Sabbath. The practice, though costly, yields strong business. Ten clerks work weekdays and the shop profits close to downtown rivals.
A fragment from Harper's Weekly notes beauty fills the world and inspires belief in God through a perfect flower. The second fragment offers motivational guidance urging readiness, clear purpose, and decisive action with lines about proceeding like an arrow from a bow.
A newly found plant in Madagascar's Inland rivers features floating massive leaves with intricate open-work lace patterns. The leaves exhibit color changes from bright green to dark olive and have inspired efforts to study and imitate their delicate designs for textile inspiration. The remarkable living lace work is drying and shipping to England for manufacturing hints.
An old advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female weakness. It promotes the tonic as aiding pregnancy recovery menopause and general vitality, citing letters from women praising results and inviting others to seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
The article argues that Konija Sima of Stockton, California, could dominate prices and profit $250,000, labeling him a menace in labor and monopoly terms. It also cites Alaska 1906 gold production near $21,253,000, with Alaska and Nevada leading gains, predicting Alaska and Nevada soon becoming the top gold producers.
Alaska is poised to lead the United States in gold production in 1907, per a director’s estimate associated with a committee of 300 members. The text discusses a complex election process and mentions high-ranking noble titles, taxation, and seven-year terms for officials chosen from the wealthiest taxpayers in cities and prefectures.
In The Delineator, observations rally around shifting ideas of aging as one grows older. A 46 year old feels nearly young while 22 is deemed ancient. At 35 people joke of aging yet still push forward. By 60, memories of great deeds loom, challenging the notion of inevitable decline.
A fragment lists calendar quirks: no month can start on Wednesday Friday or Saturday, January and October share a start day, July April and September December February March November begin the same weekday, while May June August differ. Leap year rules, repetition every 20 years, and a note on the Chinese letter T with varied pronunciations and meanings are mentioned.
The Hotel St. George run by George Danver offers European plan rooms with first class service. It features steam heat, baths, large new sample rooms, telephone and fire alarm connections, and hot and cold running water in all rooms.
An early 20th century hotel listing for Hotel Portland in Portland Oregon promotes American Iran rates at $3 per day and up. It highlights headquarters for tourists and commercial travelers with special rates for families and single gentlemen. The management pledges to be polite and show rooms with prices. It advertises a Turkish bath facility and lists the manager and address as 4 Worf rt ls.
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