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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1906
Page
4
An unrestored OCR fragment lists subscription rates for various Oregon publications from EAST WRHGOSIAN PUBLISHING CO and MeRine News Bureau in Washington DC. It notes daily and weekly options, rates for Sally and weekly editions, and a notice to advertisers requiring copy by 4 45 p m the preceding day for Fast Oregonian and by 4 45 p m the preceding Saturday for Monday’s paper.
A historic prospect highlights Oregon’s potential to transform health and pleasure retreats. Advocates cite rich resources across the mountains, the Columbia River, and Cascade ranges, predicting resorts rivaling the nation’s best as the state’s days of growth approach. The climate and untapped sites promise global interest and lasting opportunity.
The piece argues Oregon has long been run by politicians chasing plum appointments. It predicts reform via initiative and direct primaries will end the old self-serving machine. It cites a Salem Journal critique of Port land customs collector selection, noting party workers favored over established candidates.
Report on the post office budget shows a 27.83 percent reduction in the year ended June 30, with total receipts rising and expenditures lower than previous years. The piece argues reform under President Roosevelt improves efficiency, curbs graft, and supports hiring honest managers to raise government standards. It notes the Great Northern iron range deal in Minnesota and price details tied to rail and land deals of the era.
A New Thought Magazine excerpt prescribes exposing a corn and gently rubbing the right hand over it while sending mental vibrations. It instructs different vibration rates for soft or hard corn and to recite a series of phrases culminating in a password, claiming the corn will wilt and fade from sight.
General Booth at seventy four offers seven rules for long life. Eat little, drink water, and exercise with the body and mind. Perform manual work or talk with your whole body. Have a system but not slavery to it. Avoid excess pleasures and indulgences. Seek a life with a clear benevolent purpose benefiting others beyond self. The note echoes Mark Twain on aging and contrasts with other views.
The government in India bans publication of a figure claiming 3,279,000 acres of jute under cultivation this year, a rise of 105,000 acres and the largest ever reported. Officials say the crop is being advanced under favorable conditions despite conflicting estimates of possible production and value.
The Jacksonville Times notes that Lane and Linn counties in Oregon became largely free of hoboes after counties went dry. Hoboes avoid dry towns, passing through quickly from Linn north to Lane south, with police hearing many saying they would not stop in Linn or Lane towns again regardless of hunger.
A compressed historical verse depicts Frisco's rebuilding surge with hammers, scrapers, and dirt, as ten thousand men and a thousand horses labor to lay foundations and erect a city. Despite losses, the crowd pushes on, creating a symphony of labor that defies future fury.
A historical note predicts typewriters evolving into piano players with growing skill. Experts claim machines will imitate piano performance with increasing accuracy, signaling a shift in mechanical music capabilities and human–machine collaboration.
The Pendletot Hotel shows renovations including updated rooms and new safety systems. Restoration notes mention improved fire alarms and telephone lines, with attention to room layouts and single-row configurations. Local officials reported ongoing work and safety checks.
A local listing notes a billiard room at Rarwind connected property located about three blocks from nearby depots. It highlights proximity to transportation hubs and emphasizes ease of access for travelers and residents alike.
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