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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
4
A historic Pendleton editorial urges Baker City to embrace fearless journalism to curb vice. It argues a bold newspaper campaign can deter gambling and indecency more effectively than police, claiming a single striking front page can deter crime and moral decay.
A speaker notes that one seldom complains, instead facing fate with a cheerful countenance. When plans fail, the response remains positive, suggesting resilience and grace in adversity.
A broad shift in public stance on prohibition is traced from cautious leaders who faced censure to bold advocates fueling a nationwide wave. A lone Union county voter once mocked for backing reform sparked a momentum that becomes a river of change, elevating the courage of early pioneers who rarely see their rewards.
A harsh rebuke targets Baker City officials and the community for alleged tolerance of gambling. The letter claims the city hosts seduced outsiders and labels the town a last refuge for "Unter and blackleg" types, urging reform to attract homeseekers and restore Northwest town merit.
The East Oregonian weighs Astoria’s bid to become Pacific export hub once the Portland and Seattle railroad completes. It argues Astoria may not surpass Portland, Seattle, and Tacoma, noting nature will create a seacoast rival and urging Portland to bind inland trade to itself beyond mere necessity.
Hal D. Patton of Marion County announces his candidacy for the Oregon legislature on a straight No. 1 platform. Patton, Salem’s Young Men’s Republican club president, urges supporters to back the pledge and ignore machine politicians, asserting the people’s rights and will guide state politics.
Congressman Ellis stands as a vigilant advocate for the second district with a record of active measures this session. He argues that keeping him in Congress ensures eastern Oregon gains needed legislation in coming years, while replacing him would waste time training a new member and hinder progress.
The East Oregonian supports trusting the people advocating statement No 1 and a pop ular election of United States senators. It argues that the people are entitled to their choice and to decide their own fate in the ballot.
The East Oregonian urges C. A. Barrett of Athena for re election to the Oregon legislature. It calls for a unanimous endorsement and action by readers to support his candidacy.
Announcement urges residents to prepare for the annual spring cleaning up day. Organizers call for participation across neighborhoods, with details on collection sites and volunteer roles to improve local streets and parks.
A Pendleton event aims to continue a past success and grow bigger this year. Baker City rejects James A. Fee for two more years as mayor. He is credited with curing the gambling evil in Pendleton.
A king sits crowned in the Mind of Man until Passion begs for the crown for a day. One by one vassals List Hatred Self Envy Fear plead for power and topple the king. He now sits bereft as weak vassals wear the crown he once held.
A composite poem-like passage portrays the loom of life as a daily wheel turning to weave each person’s fate. It contrasts love and sin within a life’s web and ponders the timing of its completion, ending with a quoted exchange about love and alimony from the Chicago Record-Herald.
A San Francisco item reports the U S Department of Agriculture bulletin titled The Tuna as Food for Man accuses Luther Burbank of fakery. It criticizes his spineless cactus claims, cites editors David Griffiths and R F Hare, and argues the plant cannot be grown in deserts. The piece notes opposition from supporters and references political and railroad stock issues affecting funding and progress.
A fragment notes the claim that railroads pretend to bring great progress yet conceal flaws and biases in their expansion. The line suggests skepticism about corporate claims and public benefit, implying underlying motives and consequences for society.
An old advertisement touts Newbro's Herpleide as the sole remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims a germ causes baldness and promises a luxurious hair growth with a stylish dressing. Sold by leading druggists with samples available by mail order in Detroit Michigan.
Charles J. Webber of Chicago asserts he has solved the perpetual motion problem and has perfected a working model that demonstrates his claim. He describes a device he believes will produce endless motion and energy, inviting scrutiny from peers and potential investors.
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