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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
4
The East Oregonian argues Pendleton needs reforms in street names and house numbers to aid visitors and deliveries. It notes that incorrect maps and dense crowds from roundups worsen confusion and urges clearer street naming, numbering, and better insurance maps for navigation.
The bull moose angel skipped Umatilla county in campaign fund distribution but Roosevelt backers still turned in a solid showing, reflecting regional support for the candidacy.
In a November 21 1912 note the editor of the East Oregonian is urged to publish full discussion of initiative power abuse in elections. The writer states no pride in his proposals and calls for widespread press debate on reform measures and reducing overly numerous laws.
The piece argues that enemies of the system are not complaining but supporters of the initiative and referendum fear continued abuses. It calls for legislative amendment and outlines two proposed remedies including pre submission to the legislature and banning paid signature solicitation. It suggests petitions be filed with county clerks and signed only in their presence.
Frank Rack corrects an 1871 1872 wheat origin claim for Umatilla County noting he delivered wheat to Walla Walla and to the Umatilla Indian Reservation mill in 1871 72. He states settlers fed the old government mill for five years and cites J H McCoy and J H Raley as related suppliers from that era.
The account recalls Franklin Fylen’s early London visit when he told a companion he would be away much of the day to see a doctor and a lawyer, hinting at the urgent affairs awaiting him.
A guest explains he has several introductions and awaits writers in town. He plans to visit Goldsmiths grave in Temple Gardens, preferring it to any other English sight. Moments later Mr. Fyles arrives and reports only Oliver is at home as others are away.
A household quarrel about hippo phagists in France is tangled with puns on autophagist and hippoephagist. A daughter explains a hippo phagist eats horse meat, prompting the father to rail against rising costs and a threatened autophagist fate. A closing line notes nerve can help one pull through despite poor credit.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional cure for rheumatism, claiming local applications fail and the remedy purifies the blood and strengthens the body. It urges readers to obtain the medicine today, noting its tonic properties and traditional sale.
Doctors tout D D D Prescription for eczema claiming skin cures from outside the skin and washing out germs. Ex health commissioner Dr Evans and skin specialist Dr Holmes endorse it, promising instant relief and a $1 bottle on guarantee if it fails to close the work, Tallman & Company.
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