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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
4
In Pendleton and towns everywhere, pessimists spread doom while progress continues. The article defends the city, citing new woolen mill, depot, and other construction as signs of growth. It praises patriotic workers and asserts that towns are built by courageous, cheerful people, not by knockers.
The first tariff bill to reach the White House pits protectionist interests against the general public. Those who would suffer from protection stay quiet while supporters urge broadening the shield. Collier's summarises the scene with Senator Aldrich saying most who appear before the finance committee serve powerful interests.
The piece depicts lawmakers pressuring for higher tariffs as senators and representatives debate rate hikes. It notes public pressure, party tension, and Republican aims to "readjustment" upward, with President Taft likely to sign a bill exceeding the Dingley tariff.
Hermiston marks Strawberry Day praising a town once a sand and sage desert now a festive site for abundant strawberries. The piece credits water and a strong human effort by courageous locals, hopeful for future fruit and resilience against doubt.
The tariff bill bears the mark of veteran lawmakers led by Uncle Joe Cannon and Serena Payne. Ageing but active figures like Aldrich Hale Burrows and others push dense, lengthy debates, with Payne delivering a two day speech on his labors and senior senators guiding the process.
A humorous exchange centers on a dog praised by Robinson and offered for sale by Dumley. Dumley asserts the dog is intelligent, and Robinson questions the claim before offering a token half-dollar while Dumley quotes a firm asking price of 59 dollars.
Readable notes indicate Oliver tracts are described as highly improved and currently offered at prices comparable to raw land in other markets. The concise item frames the sale as a bargain in real estate listings without listing specific figures or dates.
A humorous poem about baseball's unpredictability. It notes how fans cheer, players stumble, and excuses like "it shouldn't have broken that way" abound. The speaker celebrates the sport's volatile nature and enduring appeal despite mistakes and uncertain outcomes.
The Wieliczka salt mines in Galicia boast elaborate salt architecture including St Anthony's chapel carved from rock salt and a great dancing hall with crystal salt chandeliers made in 1814 for the Russian czar. Other halls feature massive chandeliers and underground lakes with salt statues. Enormous cavities have formed beneath Wieliczka, prompting workers to live in built structures above ground to prevent surface collapse.
The piece notes a couple dining in a West End restaurant where a waiter asks about la carte or table d hote. The young man answers Both, joking about gravy. A second item states Canada laid 22.94 miles of electric railway track in 1908, down from 72.27 miles in 1907.
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