Daily East Oregonian Rate Card Fragment
A fragmented rate card lists daily and weekly newspaper prices by mail and carrier for several durations. It notes sales points in Pendleton and Portland with bureau addresses in Chicago and Washington. The text includes postal classifications and a postal matter statement.
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Pendleton
Rete East Oregonian Salishing Co
E.ees
Toll
Arall
Vial
East Oregonian la
The
Oregon News Co
6Th Street
Portland
Oregon
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Teenth Street
N. W
Across the Great Divide A Meditation on Life and Wealth
A reflective poem contrasts those chasing gold and worldly wealth with those who yearn for open skies fields and birds. It notes the folly of pride and material gain while celebrating simple natural beauty and the solace found in nature and music.
Tariff Debate Split Among Washington Legislators
Washington reports show both parties split over the Aldrich tariff with liberal Republicans like Dolliver and La Follette leading the opposition. The piece argues tariffs reflect state interests, favors a tariff commission, and notes sporadic consumer activism versus organized producers. It suggests a commission could draft fair tariffs better than Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Jdolliver
la Follette
What Williamsport Did in 1908 Publicity Pamphlet
A Pennsylvania board of trade publishes a pamphlet titled What Williamsport Did in 1908 to attract new residents, highlighting local progress and growth as part of a regional publicity push. It notes eastern towns using campaigns to draw population and prosperity.
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Williamsport
Board of Trade
Pennsylvania
Publicty drive in Williams boosts county promotion funds
The small city of Williams in a 42 000 population town and 86 000 county area began a publicity drive in December 1900. It raised 215 000 for five years and, after successful results, signed a six year contract in December 1905 for 3461 000 over five years. This example contrasts with Uma tita County's 7900 request, deemed extravagant by some for its 3000 square mile territory and undeveloped resources.
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Pears
Williams
Pennsylvania
Uma- Tita
Pendleton colonization plan urged for closer settlement
An editorial advocates selling large ranches to small farmers via stock companies to finance realty deals. It cites Athena as a model where locals organized to relocate families from one ranch to many households. The piece argues big tracts must be broken up and sold on favorable terms to attract local capitalists and boost Pendleton and the county.
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Athena
Pendleton
Oregonian
Time for Action on City Park Development
The East Oregonian urges prompt city action to create a park commission and develop public tracts into outdoor resting places. It argues funds exist for parks and criticizes delays, noting previous reliance on subscriptions by ladies' clubs and calling for council funding and leadership.
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East Oregonian
Old North Side
Academy
East Webb Street
City Builds Water System After Irrigation Season Ends
Last fall the city established a water system after the irrigation season closed. Possible measures to improve the parks may be taken after the cold weather sets in next winter.
Men mull congressional bid despite no vacancy in district
Reports indicate several men are considering runs for Congress in the district though no seat is currently open. The note suggests interest without an immediate vacancy.
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Congress
Roosevelt Policies Sustained In First Round Fight
In the initial clash between Secretaries Wilson and Ballinger the Roosevelt policies were upheld. The dispute centers on how Roosevelt era reforms should be interpreted and enforced within the administration.
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Wilson
Ballinger
Roosevelt
Local ranch tracts broken up to boost near market produce
Broken up into smaller tracts, the Bottom Ranch plan aims to help local households access more produce at lower prices. The reorganization encourages wider farming, potentially increasing output and affordability for residents nearby.
County Area Emerges With Springtime Vigor
A district of the county shows signs of renewed activity as warm weather and local initiatives spark events, business openings, and community programs. Residents report increased movement, with parks and markets hosting weekend gatherings and volunteers coordinating projects.
Turning the Tables in a Job Interview Scene
A short man questions a candidacy for confidential clerk and typist, probing slang usage spelling skills and knowledge of accounts. The applicant replies with pointed, humorous queries about dictation, punctuation, and the value of time before the boss ends the interview to begin typing letters.
Thank you in England and America travel note
A Travel Magazine observation on the word thank you. It notes the English use as a courteous apology and its rising intonation. It contrasts with American usage where the phrase ends with a falling inflection. It cites everyday contexts like shop salesmen and street vendors.
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England
America
Odd Prayer Moments From Early Sermons
A writer recalls in a curious excerpt a layman’s petition in prayer asking for God to be with us in upsittings and downrisings, a variant of Thou knowest my down sitting and mine uprising. A minister would translate a tin sentence, another struggled with a long prayer before the sermon, common in nonconformist churches. One preacher, nearing the end, told the audience he would relate a little anecdote.
Postoffice Proves Prosperity in March Receipts Rise
Washington reports a broad rise in postal business as March receipts for fifty large cities jump 14.5 percent year over year by 1,178,921 dollars. January and February also show gains, but Postmaster General Hitchcock cautions the overall fiscal deficit may not shrink significantly.
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Washington
United States
Hitchcock
Large Profits in Cotton Washington
Members of the senate heard avdit ling facts about cotton schedules. Brokers’ statements show East coast fine cotton manufacturers paid dividends of 30 to 60 percent in 1907 and an average about 20 percent over the last decade. The claim is this profits exceed those of cheap cotton goods makers.
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Washington
Senate
East
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Oliver Place
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U. 8
W. L. Thompson
Cashier
A. B. Lambert
Orpheum Theatre
Moving Pictures Show
J. P. Medernach
Prop
Mgr
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. S. Byers
Frank B. Clopton & CO
E. Court, St., Pendleton, Ore
Hunziker Jewelry Store
Main Street
Cass Matlock
Cor. Webb and Garden Sts
Empire Meat CO
Phone Main
Dalles
Bailey Gatzert
Dalles City
W. L. Crichton
the Dalles
F. McDonald
Gentral
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