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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
4
The East Oregonian publisher lists daily and weekly subscription rates and availability. It notes offices in Portland and Pendleton and identifies the paper as a member of the United Press Association.
A somber lyric contemplates death and the fading color of life as earth covers a beloved's body. It imagines tears in the sky, birds singing of grief, and a grave marked by shadows where other silent dead fear disturbing sleep. The speaker vows to mourn alone through endless night.
Umatilla county sheepmen report 1 to 3 cents per pound more wool after forming their association and selling wool together. Walla Walla county farmers and Inland Empire Wheatgrowers cut grain sack prices by 2 to 3 cents and reduce freight on sacks from Portland to Seattle and Tacoma by 35 percent, saving farmers money. The text emphasizes tangible financial benefits and urges continued support for unions and annual conventions.
The article discusses methods to revive failing towns, urging tailored approaches to municipal decay. It cites Oregon and Pacific coast towns boosting growth via new capital and East Coast advertising, highlighting Independence as adopting a practical resuscitation strategy by releasing resources rather than spending large sums on ads.
A $5000 plan funds a cannery to use surplus local fruit, boost orchard planting, and provide a large town payroll. Advertising savings of about $2500 are redirected. The enterprise aims to attract workers, settle homes, raise taxable property, and revitalize town business in Independence.
The article outlines Theodore Roosevelt’s 1908 Republican platform as announced to Congress. It emphasizes child labor abolition tariff revision and financial law reform along with railroad regulation, forest protection, waterway improvements, and labor protections. It rebukes illegitimate trusts while endorsing legitimate capital and condemns Wall Street critics.
The Woman's Tribune of Portland condemns Oregon's ten hour workday for women as an unjust sex based protection law. It argues such laws harm all workers, deny equal justice, and create a two edged tool that disfavors women and society, urging impartial employment limits regardless of sex. It asserts women can perform home and work duties and challenges judiciary based on alleged gender based protections.
The text argues there is no scientific or economic basis for discrimination, only selfish effort to disadvantage women's labor. It calls for equal opportunities, rewards, and protection for both sexes, and suggests women should define any special legislation. It notes Oregon’s law sustained and Massachusetts adopting the first in 1874.
T. T. Geer, then governor, travels eastern Oregon this week to defend his decision to cut off the Union county pan handle. The piece notes Union countys strong affection for Geer, citing a gubernatorial primary two years earlier where he drew only five votes out of 180 in two Union precincts.
A Kansas City Journal discussed medical advice on cures and outdoor life. It cites a study of Arkansas rabbits from leper colonies showing over half infected with tuberculosis, challenging the idea that rabbit meat or outdoor time reliably cures human TB. The piece notes the adage what is meat for one may be poison for another.
A Michigan town reports at a recent prayer meeting an elderly illiterate man offered fervent words praising salvation. He noted that losing a horse, house, or wife can be replaced, but losing one's soul means goodbye. The remark was noted by the Knoxville Expositor.
Congressman French favors extending the 320 acre dry farm homestead provisions to Idaho while Senator Hayburn objects to Idaho’s inclusion. Public land in Idaho is limited and larger farm units aid dry farming, giving merit to both sides.
A modest stranger visits an ancient church and questions the preacher about the sacred edifice. The preacher lists its tablets and glories, noting many slumber within. The stranger asks why the sermon isn’t changed if so many sleep.
It claims to stop hair loss by destroying the dandruff germ at the root. The product promises thickening of growth after germ destruction and cites a sample offer. Sold by druggists with two sizes 60 cents and 1 dollar, via The Herpicide Co. Detroit Michigan.
The article outlines a proposed Oregon constitutional amendment to move the regular biennial elections from June to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. It explains the purpose, voting results, and the statutory consequences for office terms and candidate processes. The text also cites related commentary from the Oregon Sunday Journal and other marginal notes.
A fragment suggests the animal kingdom produces music beyond birds, implying broader natural sound phenomena. The snippet hints at broader animal music without detailing specific species or examples.
An article warns of widespread kidney disease and urges awareness. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney issues, rheumatism, bladder problems, and urinary discomfort. It notes available samples and a free book by mail from Kilmer & Co. Binghams ton NY.
Historical hotel listing in Portland Oregon advertising American plan from $3 per day. Describes headquarters for tourists and commercial travelers with special rates for families and single men. Mentions modern Turkish bath and invites requests to view rooms and prices. H. C. Bowers, Manager.
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