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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1916
Page
6
A fragmentary verse reflection questions who will shout for virtue and duty. It notes the soul’s light, contrasts useful citizens with grouches, and mentions Elgar A Guest in the Detroit Free Press.
The piece traces how GOP arguments against Democratic rule on farm prices shifted from claiming low prices would hurt farmers to opposing high prices as a menace. It notes prior 30 cent wheat fears in the inland empire and how sustained higher prices under Democrats altered the Tory line of reasoning.
The text argues the Republicans blame rising wheat and flour prices on Wilson and the White House, accusing them of attacking farmers to reclaim power. It mocks GOP tactics, contrasts current rhetoric with 1908 and 1912 Democrat positions, and says Republicans would harm farmers to regain control.
A commentary decries the Oregon penitentiary’s shift to a harsh policy, arguing it breeds embittered inmates and turns prisoners toward violence. It contrasts this with Governor Oswald West’s era, where leniency and honor systems allegedly redeemed offenders, and warns that rigid methods revive a drive for escape.
From New England and the Gulf States come protests against urging sectionalism in politics. Harry A Garfield of Williams College denounces rekindling old North South hatreds, noting the South today is not 1861 and warning against further division.
Advice style notice praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female health ailments. Lists symptoms backache irregular periods displacements and nervous issues. Claims the remedy improves health, invites letters to Lynn Massachusetts for free confidential advice.
The piece discusses the issue of sectionalism versus nationalism in U S politics, arguing that blame for factionalism lies with both major parties. It notes Wilson Hughes and party dynamics, highlighting shifts in committee control, regional balance in leadership, and the South's limited influence on key posts, with quotes from Senator Williams and remarks on farm loans and supreme court vacancies.
Farmers in the west may benefit as money at four and a half to five percent on farm loans appears favorable. The U-53 caused disruption during a busy week, interrupting ongoing operations.
A fragmentary extract from the Daily East Oregonian recounts 28 years ago of Pendleton visitors, fairgoers at Walla Walla, and locals like Ben Mor, Nellie Matlock, and Judge Fee. It notes H Armstrong of Salem as an aged Odd Fellow and reports a locomotive explosion near Foster injuring engineer Hansen and others. Also mentions Petersen accused of cattle rustling in Stanfield and a Stanfield butcher case, with Stantonville activity.
Ukiah field notes report Camas Prairie blanketed by snow on Monday morning with cold conditions. Farmers move bands of sheep to winter ranges. Local residents and visitors from Pendleton to Portland are noted, with routine travel and daily life amid ongoing weather disruptions.
Bridge creek with her mother Mrs William Meangs visits from Lebanon Oregon. Clay Nichola with several fine young horses leaves for home. Arthur Footer from Alby visits Ukiah. Henry Nye and Henry Layman depart for deer hunting on high mountains. Mrs George Stuart from Hulton and granddaughter Janice Stuart visit Albeo and call on Ukiah friends Friday. Also includes an ad urging use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mention of emigration trends and Irish domestic servants avoidance of work in England. Boston news notes Provident Sabin of Guaranty Trust cites Germany seeking peace through Gerard and Wilson.
In PrarL City Illinois on October 7 an ex- Plowion rammed the telephone exchange upstairs triggering bells across town before fleeing in an automobile. Local post office workers reported the disturbance as the ex- Plowion fled promptly after causing the outage.
Long Branch New Jersey October 7 President Wilson returned from his Omaha trip at ten twenty this morning. This afternoon Wilson addressed the delegation of independent voters under the auspices of the Woodrow Wilson Independent League.
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