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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1904
Page
4
An early 20th century newspaper notice outlines subscription rates for one year and semi weekly editions. It mentions the News Association, W. D. C. Nurean, and provides a contact telephone, with official entry as a second class matter.
A lyrical plea by George F. Hoar contrasts wealth and power with virtue. It laments material prosperity corrupting the republic and calls for a return to the old ideals of public service. The speaker urges statesmen to value character over riches and to leave a lasting good name for children and nation.
In a lengthy critique the Irrican Irrigator argues the Lewis and Clark fair exploited newspaper trust power, charging country papers high ad costs and withholding local printing work. It alleges the Oregonian and Telegram used an official envelope graft and exclusive rights to arm insignia to siphon business from distant papers, harming small towns and post office revenue.
A long critique of city comptroller Grout of New York arguing against cuts to public school funding and teacher salaries. The piece defends expansive education for all children, condemns the view that ordinary education should be cheaper, and condemns officials private schooling while limiting public funds. It also references broader themes from newspapers and labor disputes, including wages for common labor and regional harvest prospects.
In a May 19 notice from Columbus Ohio a local resident extols a blood purifier and tonic, claiming it cured impurity and restored health. The endorsement mentions the address Cor Barthman and Washington Avenues and urges others in need of such medicine to try it.
A testimonial advert claims a bottle cure for aches and pains and purifies blood. It states health improves after use and offers a free book on blood and skin diseases. Contact Jams C Stam in Atlanta Ga and Spany Wheeling W V for advice and products. Possibly Swift Specific Co.
Large bundles of newspapers, each bundle containing over 100 big papers, offered for two cents per bundle at the East Oregonian office.
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