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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1904
Page
4
The text appears to be an old masthead for an independent newspaper based in Wendleton Oregon named the East Oregonian Publishing Company. Subscription rates and addresses are outlined with daily, semi weekly, and weekly options, including mail and carrier delivery, plus a San Francisco bureau address and contact details.
A pointed editorial rails at luxury and idle wealth fueling crime while praising Democratic candidates led by Dr. W. G. Cole in Umatilla county. It cites county spending cuts, Hartman’s public record, and broad newspaper support, arguing for prudent governance, school bonds, and municipal efficiency amid looming elections.
A poetic lament by Bert Hulfiman extols a mighty ruler who wields creative power to stir life and longing across Earth. The verses frame Tyre and Sidon as ruined visions while honoring the king whose influence endures beyond empire and time.
A rustic poem recalls old Kentucky scenes with moonshine flowing near a cottage by a brook. The speaker notes a shooting event and a perforated carcass amid lament, contrasting rural life with harsh fate. The piece culminates with a boast of Kentucky and the home’s enduring spirit.
The article argues the British colonial service favors administrators over polls, citing Sydney Olivier in Jamaica as a powerful colonial secretary. It portrays Jamaica as autocratically governed beneath representative institutions, with Olivier wielding control well beyond the governor. It notes Olivier’s Fabian ties and links to other socialist figures, implying covert influence in governance.
Notice from School District No. 16 Umatilla county Oregon states a bond election on May 17 1904 at the county courthouse. Voters will decide on a 60000 debt to purchase grounds and erect three new school buildings with ballots reading Bond Yes and Bond No. Polls open 1 pm to 4 pm. By order District Clerk J Halley Jr and Chairman Lee Teutsch.
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