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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
4
The East Oregonian advocates firm enforcement of existing laws across Oregon. After two years of activism, the paper praises law enforcement gains, argues selective enforcement breeds violations, and calls for applying statutes uniformly while debating ethics in the legislature.
The fair commission aims to make the 1908 event the best ever in eastern Oregon. Officials praise War & Success and urge Umatilla and Morrow counties to cooperate, bring top products, invite friends, and showcase fruits grains and farm products, highlighting local agricultural leadership.
A Washington World correspondent explains the Standard Oil Trust plans a trans continental railroad system. The line would run from Newport News Virginia to Seattle and Portland via Chicago. The network would unify the Virginian railway the Detroit Toledo and Trenton and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul under one control.
The group consolidates routes from Chicago to the Pacific coast under Rockefeller influence. A minor line will bridge Toledo or Detroit to Chicago, with Standard Oil aiming to amass about 3700 miles of mileage. The system, once completed, will become the longest unified line under one management and handle all freight for partner interests.
The Oregonian weighed in on New Thought praising longevity and sensible living as key to health. It mocked prohibitionists by noting impure water and alcohol harm, defending temperance in a satirical tone and urging more papers like the Oregonian to promote public health wisdom.
Chicago lawyer Edward Menkin delivers a homily on human life, noting life is full of crosses and temptations. He argues people are judged by contradictory standards in wealth, charity, politics, religion, affection, and age, yet the road remains rocky and life’s journey continues.
A European paper notes a hair shortage as demand for switches and curls rises. Swiss German and Hungarian girls sold luxurious tresses for modest sums at fairs, with buyers bidding when locks were especially fine.
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt may be worn by extraordinary exertion and fatigue after a year of intense activity. It portrays him as a man built for endurance yet pressed by relentless pace and physical strain, suggesting sympathy for his overworked state.
A long testimonial-filled piece extols Peruna, noting rare endorsements from high officials and diplomats. It cites multiple individuals praising Peruna for catarrh relief, attributing public gratitude to genuine merit and effective cures after failed other remedies.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times notes that no president before has devoted such time and strength to delicate national problems of aocla industrial and political nature. If Theodore Roosevelt does not appear very weary, his constitution seems abnormally strong to withstand these tolls and demands.
The Portland Telegram denounces John D. Rockefeller as a sickly, greedy figure and a hypocrite. It attacks his wealth and moral character, claiming his wealth corrupts and distorts potential virtue. The piece laments his alleged evasion of legal information requests.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as an actual cure for all catarrh and bronchial troubles. It asserts a full refund if the remedy fails, offering a complete Hyomel outfit for about one dollar and claiming a simple, inexpensive treatment.
Hotel St. George, owned by George Darveau, offers European plan, steam heat, and en suite rooms with bath. A large new sample room and fire alarm connections to office are highlighted. Telephone service, hot and cold running water in all rooms mark this up-to-date Northwest hotel.
The Hotel Pendleton has been refurbished and refurnished throughout. Telephone and fire alarm connections with all rooms, en suite baths and single rooms. It serves as a headquarters for travelers with commodious sample rooms, free bus, bar and billiard room in connection, located three blocks from depots.
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