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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
4
A period piece notes that Union Pacific placed an order for 5000 new freight cars, signaling confidence in a broader business revival. The piece highlights favorable currency reforms, rising steel and wool markets, and optimism about the Panama Canal opening and Northwest prospects under the Wilcon administration.
The piece critiques The Oregonian for opposing Governor West's Copperfield actions, accusing the paper of favoring “dirt” over lawful order and calling the governor's use of power tyrannical. It contrasts private and governmental projects aimed at diffuse prosperity with past “trust” era excess.
Columbia Ohio physician Dr Hartman argues climate, not germs, causes illness. He cites atmospheric changes and temperature swings driving colds to pneumonia and bronchitis. He prescribes Pe-ru-Na for prevention and relief, urging readers to ask pharmacists for the Free Peruna Lucky Day Almanac for 1914.
The Wall Street Journal criticizes Ford's profit sharing as improper biblic alism in business while a Swarthmore professor cites Wisconsin as embracing expert university input in public affairs. Letters discuss whether religion ethics should mix with business and whether educators should advise municipal officials amid public controversy. The debate reflects broader tension between progressives and critics in the era.
A editorial argues radium could treat cancer more effectively if government funds and access are used to expand production. It notes half the U S supply goes to a single case and urges empowering the president to oversee radium bearing ore on public lands for distribution at cost or free. It questions private limits and Colorado opposition.
Historical notes show beech trees reputedly less prone to lightning strikes across Britain and North America, with beech forests cited as safer during storms. Separately New York’s Waterside station tests a water-jet scrubber that removes soot and cinders from boiler exhaust, achieving about half the particles captured in recent trials.
Women with female illnesses are invited to write to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for confidential advice. Letters are read and answered by a woman, with no testimonials published without consent. The company claims extensive experience and offers a free 80 page Text Book by mail.
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