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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1907
Page
4
An old Venton Oregon publication lists subscription options for the East Oregonian Printing Company. Rates include daily and weekly mail plans with varying durations, and a security building address in Washington D.C. Also notes Pendleton post office second class entry and News Association membership.
The piece condemns manipulated government securities and bank funding practices, warning about dangerous tendencies in the market. It argues for a return to stable finances and criticizes Roosevelt era actions for refusing figures to railroad bondholders, calling it a landmark though contentious reform.
The editorial cites Theodore Roosevelt's phrase Give every man a square deal as timeless American virtue and says merchants who build a square deal reputation will secure full local trade. The comments reflect a commerce mindset praising fair dealing in retail across communities.
The Pendleton lecture bureau, organized last winter, should be made permanent with city support. Attractions included Jacob Rille and Maro, plus a closing lecture by Senator La Follette on April 14. Though not yet profitable, supporters urge expansion and self funding with community backing.
Francis J. Heney exposed the municipal graft in San Francisco. Schmitz and Rueft rose via labor unions to mayor and boss, fueling a historic era of corruption. The piece argues unions enabled thievery and demands morally and financially responsible leaders for the city.
A Roosevelt White House statement declares the federal government will nullify state railroad laws and dismantle gilt edged bonds held as public deposits. The press reads it as radical from a conservative view, arguing the government should not back watered bonds, warning against favoritism toward private corporations and stressing equal treatment of security assets.
East Oregonian reports Freewater Milton area sees over 100 acres of tomatoes contracted for a new cannery under construction. Industrial enterprises, such as the electric line and a major road, promise rapid growth and further cannery expansion in Umatilla County in coming years.
The piece rails at the 1907 session naming the governor as a central figure of blame for its extravagance and indecision. It cites Representative Sudomias criticizing lack of leadership and notes calls for railroad regulation and centralized government with railroads owned by the state. It suggests the governor could withstand investigation and emerge stronger.
Pneumonia is killing over 200 people weekly in Greater New York as hospitals overflow with patients. The harsh winter and damp, shifting weather are blamed for a surge in respiratory illness, averaging about 50 deaths per week. J Milton Sullens of Prairie City is named forest ranger and William A Cargiville of Wasco county is appointed forest supervisor.
William J Bryan plans stops in Michigan cities in late March while Arkansas shifts its election to the second Monday in September to avoid Labor Day clashes. The piece mentions Fairbanks addresses in Bay City, ex Governor Holbrook of Vermont, and Oklahoma and Maryland political shifts, with references to Foraker, O’Atlen and others shaping national discourse.
An entomologist M Dagan extols many caterpillar species tasting raw to fried and favors Sooke ranch as key in a soup made from crushed caterpillars. A Chinese proverb cautions delicate stomachs, while a prayerful closing urges valuing every life. East Oregonian notes provide All the news all the time.
A fragment from Bert Finck urges self reliance and fidelity to inner guiding stars over external titles. It quotes a Stuttgart mayoral address noting meat prices, higher city costs, and wage adjustments as Germany faces scarcity and inflation. Marreports Weekly compiles these sentiments from political and economic distress.
A brief note states the cost of living is rising in the United States and other countries, with many prices advancing accordingly. The fragment references widespread price increases and economic pressure across regions. The exact sources or dates are unclear from the readable text.
Poem fragment inviting a Lass to open the heart to lasting thoughts and noble ideals. It urges room for compassion, art, and shared humanity, citing Edward Everett Hale as the author in a reverent, period voice.
The Hotel St George advertises an European plan with modern conveniences. Steam heating throughout, en suite rooms with bath, a large new sample room, and telephone fire alarm connections to the office with hot and cold running water in all rooms.
The hotel has been refitted and refurnished throughout including telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms, with both en suite and single rooms available.
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