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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
4
A compact profile of a life woven through acts, connections, and choices. It traces the person at center, the networks they built, and the impact of those ties on their path, reflecting the era and community they lived in.
An irrigation expert notes flood and winter irrigation on the Umatilla reservation can boost annual crops. With river flows high and May 30, 1906, record water levels cited, flood irrigation ditches could diversify crops and aid the government wards, the Indians.
A grand parade drew participants from every city in Oregon showing the strength of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. The event praised manhood and womanhood, with many ready to aid the sick, widows, and children, highlighting community betterment.
The article notes Mrs Pankhurst and several suffragettes being jailed for nine months for seeking votes for women. It questions the value of window smashing while contrasting British and American rights and mentions the use of dramatic protest to provoke thought, recalling past acts like tea dumping in Boston Bay.
The piece argues Roosevelt trails Taft in the president's state, aided by big business, notably the steel trust. It claims Taft is weakened by a clash with powerful interests and political pressures, suggesting the administration risks being toppled at Chicago if not guarded.
The piece argues private campaign funding should end and government financing adopted. It notes Roosevelt’s idea of capping private contributions, backs state and national reform, and endorses a nonpartisan six year single term for the presidency as efficient and prudent.
The distinctive magnate personally oversees excavations in Egypt’s pyramids while agents at home probe American developments. He recently secured a large loan from the new Oriental Republic, signaling deep involvement in China’s future as well.
In a December 3 1907 message to Congress ex President Roosevelt proposed a government appropriation to fund campaign expenses for major parties. He argued for a fixed cap on individual donations and full publicity of receipts and expenditures. W J Bryan later echoed that Roosevelt supported public funding for presidential campaigns after nominations.
Scientific American describes a grand Notre Dame cathedral clock crafted by James Calway of Skowhegan Maine. The 20 000 minute wood pieces form a three story display with moving figures Lazarus Peter and others coordinated to ten minute intervals through a music box and clock mechanism.
Mogadore Ohio resident Mrs Lee Manges describes severe female troubles during two years of marriage. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health, avoiding surgery, and enabling her to bear two healthy children. She urges others to seek advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential help.
A New York World poll shows most House members favor a six year presidential term. Senate judiciary backs a favorable resolution. Presidents like Jackson and Taft reportedly endorsed the idea, arguing the temptations of politics corrupt governance and patronage undermines business.
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