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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
4
A controversial editorial condemns boomers who mislead eastern settlers about western wheat wealth. It argues exaggerated reports fuel false dreams, harms both regions, and suggests a Pacific coast board to suppress such boomers to protect growth and harmony.
Nelson A. Miles advocates reform of army control and a stronger military character. He argues for eliminating bureaucracy across government, citing the Schley case as evidence of prejudice in Washington. Public support may determine the success of his reform effort.
A stern political attack condemns Joseph Simon as a blight on Oregon, accusing him of debauching voters and prostituting suffrage to scheming interests. The speaker calls for his relegation to obscurity and criticizes perceived uncleanliness in politics.
A sharp critique denounces a political figure as a spreading disease within the body politic. The piece charges corruption, manipulation of voters, and degradation of promising men, claiming his power rested on unhealthy social spots. The verdict is that his influence is broken and he should be avoided by all citizens.
A harsh critique denounces the ship subsidy bill as class and ring legislation. It argues public money to private ship owners, via Hanna and allies, robs workers while claiming to build a merchant marine. It cites wage earner figures, taxes, and calls for public ownership instead. It rails against salary gaps for teachers and notes San Francisco pay contrasts. It closes with a Spokane tale of Harrison Selfridge amid a fortune mystery.
The piece questions teachers as the best educated and hardest working in city government while noting leisurely male appointees in various departments earning salaries from 126 to 200 dollars monthly. It contrasts teacher merit with political patronage and cushy posts amid city salaries.
Fragment from a 1900s era advertorial recounts Rev. H Steubenvoll of Eikhorn Wisconsin holding two bibles from Emperor Wilhelm II and endorsing Peruna catarrh remedy. It quotes testimonials praising Peruna as curing catarrh, improving strength and health, and offers free medical advice from Dr Hartman.
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