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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1905
Page
4
The piece calls for state funded free school books as the only solution to persistent book monopolies and unjust price shifts. It argues that price gouging and constant changes in dictionaries burden families, and suggests reforms tied to broader suffrage advances in Oregon.
A California educational display at the Lewis and Clark fair showcases state libraries circulating 126 books focused on California history and biography. The exhibit emphasizes public access, arguing libraries should profitably entertain and educate, noting Oregon lacks a similar collection and urging public libraries to serve the masses.
A fragmented reflection on California pride, describing how state loyalty is instilled from childhood through schooling and civic training. The piece argues that early lessons in California history and heroism create adults who stand up for the state in any venue, national gatherings, fairs, and conventions.
The piece argues Walla Walla spends on paving main street and city improvements, while Pendleton could profit from the model. It questions council activity over two years, noting lack of major public works beyond a rock crusher and urging action on streets and parks to influence public morals and business sentiment.
An 1890 to 1904 cost bulletin asserts average family living expenses rose sharply while wages lagged. It argues market controllers push prices for essentials up, with detailed percentage increases for beef, pork, corn, butter, and other items. The piece cites Bureau of Labor data and criticizes perceived manipulation, noting specific price jumps and the strain on households. William Matlock reports cattle purchases in Heppner, signaling local market activity.
A Seattle News clipping notes gambling has deep roots in Mexico since Santa Ana era with licensed rooms and everyday bets including lotteries. It reports high government costs and a shift toward banks as a safe use of workers’ money, while lotteries expand despite abolition efforts.
A Daily Journal report quotes General Alexander Mackenzie praising the deepening of the Columbia bar channel to 40 feet and predicts that building a north jetty, along with the south jetty extension, will yield a permanent 46 foot channel at low tides. The piece notes prior work, acknowledges government consideration, and urges support for the project and for good men in Congress.
Miss Nellie Vander Wiele of Lakeside writes from April 18 claiming a severe skin illness covered ears neck and cheeks with itching swelling and oozing. She says after trying various remedies Cuticura Remedies provided first relief and after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent she was completely cured.
An OCR fragment extols Cutiura Sou Ointment and Pills as a universal remedy for skin ailments including eczema psoriasis scald head milk crust tetter and salt rheum. The piece claims worldwide testimony and asserts dramatic cures for infants and distressed parents.
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