Government ownership is the only final solution
The text argues against private railroad ownership, accusing the Tribune of deflecting from the issue. It contends government ownership would end overcharges and ensure universal service, criticizing railroads receiving public subsidies and political influence. It highlights figures and names urging reform, calling for public ownership to curb monopoly power.
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Tribune
King
The
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Northern Pacific
United States
Ranroms
Llco Mills
Trick
Coon
Sinator
Aldrich
Depaw
Alheen
Gorman
Pratt
Bailey
Allroad Trust
Airtles
East Oregonian
Fashion and Society Parody Reflects Social Codes
A fragment charts evolving dress and dining rites critiquing elegance and social constraint. The verse satirizes the rigid mode and the pretense of refined living, hinting at the tension between personal style and communal codes.
No Conception of Progress in Oregonian Critique
The Sugene Guard attacks the East Oregonian for opposing spelling reform and clinging to old methods. It argues progress has moved beyond the century old print system, mocking reliance on Bryant era standards and comparing to outdated transport and printing tools. It asserts Bible and Shakespeare aided by centuries of change and questions any fixed authority for future language.
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Sugene Guard
East Oregonian
Cittard
New York Evening Post
William Cullen Bryant
Guard
New York
Isjot
Evening Post
Jonson
Chaucer
Shakespeare
Portland
The White Man's Sin and the Race Question
An editorial links slavery's legacy to ongoing racial strife. It argues white humanity bears historic guilt from slave trading, notes the growing negro population, and calls 20th century wisdom to craft practical answers to the race problem amid commercial forces shaping society.
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New World
Atlanta
South
County displays outshine rival fair says growers
Testimony from observers who viewed both exhibitions claims the vegetable display at the county fair surpasses that at the state fair. Officials urge immediate action by Umatilla and Morrow counties to plant and plan for next year and aim to excel in farm products.
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Umatilla
Morrow
Pleasant Pendleton Chorus Idea for County Fair
A plan proposes a 50 woman choir drawn from Pendleton singers to perform at the county fair. The feature would showcase local talent and lift event appeal, with organizers aiming to unite Pendleton’s vocal community for a memorable cultural highlight.
Chorus practice signals readiness for county fair
The article notes ongoing chorus practice and public interest in a county fair. It emphasizes talent, appreciation, and expected benefits of a trained chorus of voices ready for the event. The piece highlights community enthusiasm and preparation for a forthcoming performance.
River of Rest by Joaquin Miller poem excerpt
A poetic reflection on the River of Rest by Joaquin Miller. The verse describes a serene, mystical river with a guiding boatman and perennial escape from ills, portraying the shore as final, universal, and hopeful for travelers East or meeting.
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Jan
Doing the Best He Can Poem Excerpt by E. Kiser
A moral verse admonishes pity for the man who strives yet fails when effort and enterprise are lacking. It laments the hollow success of one who covets praise and honors without true merit, urging readers to judge by effort rather than outcome.
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S. E. Kiser
Light at Pocatello tale of a headlight trick
Daniel T. Frawley recalls a Pocatello Idaho tale of city and railroad factions darkened streets an outage and a colored doorkeeper who brings a railroad headlight to the theater. The improvised stage lighting changes the mood as a third company performs.
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Daniel T. Frawley
Ticar
Pocatello
Idaho
Twis
Bluejeans
Ciy
East Oregonian Commended for Spelling Reform Support
The East Oregonian stands in earnest support of simplified spelling reform, facing criticisms from some but praised by influential papers like the Hoize Statesman and London Truth. Bert Huffman and the East Oregonian back the reform, arguing the shift to phonetic spelling aids articulation and long-standing words will adapt over time as printing evolves.
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The
East Oregonian
Athena Press
Pendleton
Ite Action
Hoize Statesman
London Truth
Bert Huffman
Oklahoma delegates vow to throttle corporate power at constitutional convention
A Kansas City Journal excerpt notes that every nomination candidate and delegate to an Oklahoma constitutional convention has become an ardent opponent of corporate wealth. The piece suggests it would be hard to find a candidate ready to declare they will strike at the hydra-headed trust monster if empowered by voters.
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Oklahoma
Kansas City Journal
Salmon cannery fire at Blaine wipes out warehouse
The Wadhams and Curtis salmon cannery at Blaine Washington burned resulting in an estimated loss of about 40000 dollars. The fire destroyed a dwelling and 4090 cases of salmon, with indication the bill was filed last spring.
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Wadhams & Curtis
Blaine, Wash
Bill
Beecham's Pills Promote Health For Women
A promotional note extols Beecham's Pills for women addressing beauty and vitality. It claims bright eyes pink cheeks and red lips as natural advantages while arguing pills relieve debility nervousness headaches and low mood, helping sustain health and appearance.
The Smile of Satisfaction in Landry Service
Customers smile at Landry work delivered with a clean jot and reliable wash. Patrons trust careful handling of clothing, avoiding damage from acids and heat.
Pendleton Steam Laundry For Rent Rooms In East Oregon Building
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms available in a Pendleton building with hot and cold water and a bath on the same floor. Inquiries at the office.
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East Oregonian
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