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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
4
A Pendleton Oregon column critiques government reclamation management and contrasts it with private projects. It cites critic James Hill and writer Eliot, arguing costliness may not guarantee permanence and urging scrutiny of public works. A matrimonial anecdote questions gender norms and marriage economics.
James J Hill criticizes government reclamation costs and Northern Pacific profits arguing private land sales in Canada show lower costs than U S projects. He contends government policy overvalued land to benefit big holders rather than settlers, urging cost comparisons and policy reform.
The navy weighs the cost of using the battleship Oregon as a target to sink noting its 3 600 000 price tag and the waste of funds if sunk. It argues a strong navy is needed but seeks cheaper methods to achieve similar insurance against war while acknowledging the old ship’s value as relic.
Under the commission charter Portland advertises qualifications and past tax payments but offers little on civic policy. The piece argues wealth should not dictate public service, noting integrity, backbone and civic views as true measures of good officials, and invites Portlanders to reflect on this stance.
The Minnesota prison, costing two million dollars, is described as among the best and most modern in architecture in the United States and possibly the world. Its plain but substantial buildings are fireproof, designed to meet all construction laws and rules.
The location lies two to three miles from Stillwater with access to a pure spring water source. The 169 acre prison farm and 22 acre inclosure sit beside the S J Croix valley. Daily capacity includes a 1,500,000 gallon spring supply and brick buildings shielded by a concrete stockade. Two cell blocks total 612 cells each. About one third of exterior walls are glass with skylights over halls.
An advertisement touts 25 cent Knowlton's Danderine claiming rapid dandruff removal and hair regrowth. It pledges removal of flaking scalp within ten minutes and notes hair becomes light, fluffy, and lustrous after use, urging readers to buy at drug stores and try tonight.
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