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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1900
Page
2
A fragmented column frets over a looming senatorial race and a wedding, then shifts to critique political meddling in Washington and Montana. It blames corrupt politicians for election interference, debates Cuba policy and annexation, and rails at municipal phone-subsidy spending while warning of looming national shortages and corporate dominance.
The article discusses the impact of steamship capacity and subsidies on passenger versus freight rates. It notes passenger travel comprises a small share of total shipping and that subsidies influence freight rates more than passenger fares. It also mentions the general trend toward higher per ton costs for ships with lighter carriage and the limited effect on overall voyage costs.
The text voices strong opinions on regional figures including McCamant and Corbett era topics, with references to gold standard views and national financial debates. It hints at unionist influence in Oregon and mentions local leaders and committees shaping political discourse.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin by Prof. B C Buffum discusses nine years of irrigation experiments at Laramie and shows that water scarcity now demands efficient use. It explains how much water is needed for best yields, when to apply it, and how timing and methods affect crop returns.
The article discusses how varying water quantities affect yields, noting that larger water use does not always proportionally increase production. It highlights irrigation practices in the arid West, with emphasis on the Laramie River as a key water source and the timing of water availability for crops, while calling for conservation and better storage to support steady farming.
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