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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary notes show Regoetan maintaining pace at a Portland area meet with scattered references to Fortland,Burean,Nesta,Bue ngton and several bunts. The garbled text suggests a midweek or semi weekly publication from Pep Mie Dally East.
An anonymous verse extols country life praising the useful plow. It contrasts honest labor in fields with courtier life, describing shepherds rising with the lark, long working days, and contented rest amid singing birds and green branches.
An opinion arguing private money dominates campaigns harms democracy. It contends that the current must flow freely yet is steered by interests willing to pay to influence outcomes. The piece urges Congress to fund presidential campaigns to present party merits publicly. It asserts public funding would empower citizen action and reduce private influence.
A vintage advertisement touts Perspi-NO powder as a solution to underarm perspiration, claiming it keeps the arm pits dry in any clothing and conditions. It promotes a pad-included box, price of 25 cents, and lists Chicago based Perspo Co along with several local druggists and distributors.
The text argues that banning private money from campaigns would create a fair race between nominees, allowing voters to judge candidates on merit and platforms. It contends a president would be freer from conflicting obligations, and envisions a future when the people fund their own elections, ending private interests' influence on government.
A World’s Work essay argues France is adopting American habits and spending on comforts. It notes middle class French rents are low, while Americans spend a larger share on housing and conveniences. Elevators, bathrooms, heating, and labor-saving devices appear in provincial French apartments renting $800 to $1,000 yearly, with demand outpacing supply.
The ladies elvic club urges residents to trim street grass ahead of Pendleton hosting the largest convention yet. With the Odd Fellows and Rebekah grand lodges bringing about 1000 visitors, the town should be spruced up now as grass nears seeding. The sprinkling committee should water thoroughfares for the delegates.
The passage notes Harry Thaw’s unremarkable bearing and criticizes his published KIT list. It argues that lethal intent might be excusable for extreme reasons, but Thaw’s three targets show a growing, troubling pattern.
While improvements proceed, calls are made to create distinct gates for vehicles and foot traffic. The current plan channels everyone through a single gate and is deemed unsafe and dangerous, with potential for serious harm.
Many states have chosen dual delegates to the Republican National Convention, making it increasingly likely that two separate conventions and two tickets will compete for the party’s nomination.
A 1912 Oregon letter urges voters to back the constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. It addresses mothers fathers and all citizens, linking suffrage to home life child welfare costs of living sanitation education and moral conditions. It argues suffrage protects daughters and expands good government.
Poem admonishes readers that bravado vanishes under trial, contrasts safety with fear, and urges action. It then shifts to a health ad urging relief of rheumatism with Chamberlain's Ointment, instructing liberal application and noting it is sold by all dealers.
A quirky note to Captain Garrett suggests boosting Pendleton center fielder with a long handled fish net guidance, framing the idea as a humorous prop or practical aid for catching stray items during game play.
railroad officials continue to assure Marshfield residents that a new rail line will be built quickly, amid optimism and doubt about schedules and costs, as local boosters press for timely completion and clearer timelines.
Readable text notes concern over affordable picnics for farmers in Umatilla County. Community members discuss costs and access to food supplies for rural households amid agricultural stresses. Local leaders urged support programs and cooperative efforts to ease hardship.
Hood's Sprenparina tones the digestive organs and builds strength. If you feel run down, start taking Hood's at once for nerve, mental and digestive support.
A fragment notes the saying that love of money is the root of all evil and comments that many are tireless rooters in Sala.
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