East Oregonian Publishing Co. weekly and semi weekly paper
Pendleton Oregon independent newspaper outlines subscription options for daily and weekly editions by mail and carrier, plus advertising and bureau locations in Portland and Chicago. It notes United Press Association membership and post office mailing details.
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Pendleton
Oregon
East Oregonian Publishing CO
Fir
Dally
Mall
Dulivy East Oregonian
Rroron News Co
Oth Street
Portland
Chicago
Security
Washington
Db. C
Fourteenth Street
N. W
A Compromise Between Optimist and Pessimist
A fragmentary verse by John Kenrick Bangs contrasts optimism and pessimism. The speaker leans toward pessimism as he reflects on his life, crops, and blessings, suggesting neither view fully fits.
Pendleton Woolen Mill To Grow Into Coast Big Industry
Pendleton should retain and expand its woolen mill to transform the town from a country hub into a thriving small city. Emphasizing local industries will create payrolls, attract population, and raise Pendleton’s profile as a major woolen producer on the coast.
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Pendleton
Smatl
Pendicton
Pressure on Oregon lawmakers over Chamberlain election
A Portland paper reports that No. 2 legislators face severe pressure to break pledges. The effort is framed as Republican opposition to Chamberlain’s election and to popular vote for senators, led by those fearing loss of influence. The piece predicts the promoters will fail as Oregon advances toward widescale reform.
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Portland
Chamberlain
Chamberllain
Republican Party
Chamberlay
Oregon
Ackerman Proposes Central Rural School Board Plan
At Baker City educational convention State Superintendent J H Ackerman advances a plan to unite county schools under one central board with elected county superintendents and a unified rural school administration. He argues the reform could improve direction for rural schools though risks exist if evils arise offsetting gains.
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Baker City
J. H. Ackerman
Ackerman
Proposal to reform rural school superintendence in county
The author argues for replacing local non educator directors with direct accountability to a county chosen superintendent controller. Advocates that rural teachers would report to county officials while county superintendents be qualified educators. Gains seen as beneficial for taxpayers and students in Umatina County which spends thousands on country schools.
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Mr. Ackerman
Phan
Huard
Umatina County
Community support and balance in school activities
The piece urges ongoing public backing for the local library while stressing that after football season colleges and high schools should refocus on academics. It notes athletic sports are a vital part of school life when well managed and should not overshadow scholarly work.
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Bert
Misdemeanor Idea On Hauling to Ball Grounds
A reader argues it would be a misdemeanor for a drayman to haul a load of people to the ball grounds. The lack of street cars and inability of ends to suspend business make walking far worse.
PIRATICAL Englasiy Visit and the Ground Forbidden Gate
A town tale describes an entry through a guarded gate by a daring figure calling himself Den ny. He demands entry with wild words, then recites a gang name amid defiance as the scene shifts to a blighted outlet and a blamed rack of booty in Appleten’s.
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Iywek
Pendleton Library Project Moves to City Hall
Pendleton plans a modern free public library in a city hall room. The city provides room, heat, light, and janitor service while library staff, periodical subscriptions, and furnishings are paid from fundraising. Ladies of the city lead efforts to raise the remaining funds for full setup.
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Pendleton
Sturgis
The Magician's Vase and the Overflow of Life
A Toledo News-Herald column urges that life acts as a magic vase. What you drop in love and charity overflows to others, while envy and hate spill back into the self. Love brings happiness and success. hate corrodes the heart and dulls energy.
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Toledo
Christmas Boy Wy feller prize winner of sweet smiles
The Atlanta Constitution poem-style item praises a child as the winner of a sweet prize, mentioning Christmas eyes and bright skies. It frames the boy as a hopeful bystander in a festive scene with lilting, playful language. The final line asks what trade should be recommended to a short person, suggesting a riddle or playful prompt about a grocer trade.
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Chris
Sweetes
Dust of the Earth and a Sunday School Visitor
An enterprising teacher planned to ask pupils in her class who rode them and who made them to a visiting superintendent. The first pupil would answer God and the second dust of the earth, but the first pupil left ill and went home before questions could be settled.
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Tieuredt
Two Sad Cases at Tanitic Asylum Visit
An attendant guides a visitor through two inmates in a padded cell at the Tanitic asylum. The first man mourns a lost love after his beloved wed another, while the second man stares blankly as the attendant identifies him.
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Tanitic Asylum
Whd
Rene
Chlette Ponks and the Town for Sale
Fragmentary verse describes a quirky tale of a town up for sale and the playful longing of the speaker. The text hints at whimsy and dreamlike abundance as the narrator imagines ownership and joy in a fantastical setting.
Peruna credited with saving boy’s life in letter
Des Moines resident RS Earnest Hochmuth recounts scarlet fever illness of son Herman. After ineffective treatments, a Peruna tonic is claimed to have halted coughing and cured him. Ad copy promotes Peruna and Manalin laxative, offering a free almanac for 1909.
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Earnest Hochmuth
Maple St
Des Moines
Towa
Herman
Peru Almarac
Peruana
Bigan
Perona
Tie
Hotel Advertisement Describes Center Biatriet Rooms
Situated in the center of the shopping biatriet one block from clanging street cars. Not very expensive on some other hotel. The rooms are furnished in solid mahogany.
An Ideal School for Boys and Girls
Under the direction of the Sisters of St Francis of Philadelphia the school offers resident and day pupils with focus on music and elocution. Students prepared for teachers' exams for county and state certificates. For particulars address.
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Sisters of St. Francis
Philadelphia
Local Wagon Repair Shop Promises Skilled Service
Our Winona Wagons and Hacka, and Rex Huggies are built to stand service. Let us show you our Faiirbanks- Morse Engines and Scales-the best. We sollclt your wagon repairing, machine work and carriage painting. Charges are moderate and only skill ed workmen are employed.
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Dave
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Penidleton
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Denny
Appleten's
Library
Atlanta Constitution
Peruna
Man-a-lin
Drugelst
Herman Hochmutit
National Bank Security
Pendleton Savings Bank
U. S
American National Bank
Charles W. Edmunds, M. D
AEG Uf
Tallman & CO
BLUE BELL MEDICINE _CO., Incorporated
Watertown
South Dakota
Fr. Colesworthy
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
Pendleton, Ore
Bixty Rooma
Cornelius
Park and Alder Streets
Sollceito
Cornelius Free
N. K. Clarke, Mgr
C. W. Cornelius
St. Joseph’s Academy
Pendleton, Oregon
Neagle Bros
Henry
Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage Company
Empire Meat CO
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