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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
4
A compact verse fragment by Robert Burs extols fearless pursuit of freedom and honor. It urges steadfast independence, disdain for fear, and disciplined restraint in the face of consequences. The piece blends moral resolve with personal pride, framed as a call to self-sovereignty.
Editorial asks if the Oregon referendum will secure Weston Normal School and end Salem’s influence over public institutions. It blasts eastern Oregon’s delays, laments Union farm abolishment, and urges establishing state schools outside Salem while condemning western Oregon politicians seen as blocking progress for personal gain.
George C. Brownell longtime state senator from Clackamas County is described as a dominant figure in state and Raleigh politics. After 12 years in office he steps back, leaving a history of influence and public service in the state.
The East Oregonian chronicles a long critique of George C. Brownell alleging he has wielded a corrupt influence in state politics for over 15 years. It accuses him of deceiving labor representatives, breaking promises, and serving corporate interests to maintain power, urging that retirement from public life be permanent.
The Post Office welcomes Jim Brown as the new postmaster succeeding Tivermore. Brown is praised as steady and capable after long service in the city whitewater department, with townsfolk assured of continued excellent standing in Pendleton's postal office. The Fast Otomanian also extends congratulations on the appointment.
White workers fault foreign labor entering the United States, noting corporations seek cheap labor but warn it won’t be permanent. The piece previews potential Japanese workers in railroad construction and other departments if permanent white labor cannot be found, with officials lamenting open shop tensions.
A fragmentary sermon critique attacks meat packing, government inspectors, and socialist influence. It questions church complicity in packing house issues, weighs vegetarianism as a social experiment, and cites moral decline, government labels, and prophetic warnings about society.
A May 5, 1886 message discusses a petition urging Congress to fund a wagon road from Mikemiri to the Pacific. It notes the need for stations along the route donated to contractors or settlers, and predicts settlers would rapidly populate and defend the line to ensure swift mail service to California and Washington and Oregon territories.
June 20-24 events include Northwest Sportsmen's tournament at Walla Walla. July 12-15 marks the Fifteenth annual convention of International Baptist Young People's Union in Omaha. July 19 features Elke's grand lodge at Denatio natural irrigation.
Advertisement for Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Co claims kidney and bladder troubles affect both sexes. Describes symptoms and promises mild to immediate relief, urges mail-order sample, notes paper mentions testimonials, and provides contact details in Binghamton New York.
The Hotel St. George offers a European plan with steam heat and modern conveniences. It boasts large new sample rooms, telephone and fire lane connections to the office, hot and cold running water, and electric sign, located near the depot.
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