Recognition for President Taft in Western Editorial Stance
The article reports Governor Woodrow Wilson praising President Taft during a political address and argues Taft’s integrity and statesmanship are increasingly recognized. It notes primary results, party tensions, and calls for continued efficiency, economy, and a modern business approach in government.
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Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Kansas
California
Congress
Wilson Counters Democratic Platform On Tariff Reform
The Democratic nominee repudiates his party line on a tariff commission calling it slow and outdated. He has shifted from cautious revision to rapid reform, criticizing expert plans and showing inconsistent views across his campaign.
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Wilson
Baltimore
Grown in Yakima Valley Featured At State Fair
The Yakima Valley grown products take prominent placard display among horticultural and agricultural exhibits at the state fair grounds this week. The fair aims to draw hundreds of visitors who will be impressed by tangible farm returns rather than promotional literature.
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Yakima Valley
Roosevelt and the primaries a tale of incomplete support
The piece argues Roosevelt overstates his primary gains by citing 2 to 1 and 15 to 1 margins, noting these totals often cover less than ten percent of the Republican vote. It cites state primaries showing broad Republican disapproval of Roosevelt and critiques the growing cost of living focus on Middlemen profits. It highlights a Chicago stockyards anecdote about a packer heir embracing labor over privilege.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Sumer
Chicago
Roosevelt split prompts new push for reformers club
The Wilson National Republican League led by Rudolph Spreckles aims to expand the Colonel's "undesirable citizens" group to boost reform motive. A New York judge orders separated status for a divorce case to test if old sentiment returns, signaling broader use of trial separations alongside trial marriages in pursuing happiness within marriage.
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Wilson National Republican League
Rudolph Spreckles
Roosevelt
New York
Republican candidate stirs talk of speakership in Clarke County
A Clarke county Republican nominee for the legislature launches a speakership push as allies dismiss post card ballots showing a GOP landslide in November.
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Clarke County
Megaphone announce plays for world series across nation
A Megaphone system will broadcast each play of the world series in hundreds of cities, letting thousands of fans hear the game described as it unfolds. The article praises baseball as the national game and notes the demand for new devices to serve fans.
Government Eyes Standard Oil Round Table Meetings
The government questions the frequent Standard Oil round table gatherings as possible price fixing. A suggested plan would let authorities set up and maintain a digtograph to hear what is discussed over tea cups.
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Standard Oil “Round Table
Great Trust
Railroads expect record traffic amid harvest shipments
Harvest shipments are breaking rail records according to railroad statistics and officials predict one of the largest traffic years in railroad history. Despite the strain, human welfare remains steady under the Republican administration.
Farm training seen as key to rural uplift says judge
The market report argues improving rural conditions depends on training farmers to increase output per acre. With competence, farmers can solve social problems without extra congressional sessions.
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Congress
Wisdom and Politics in the Age of Rhetoric
A Boston Herald commentary warns that ferocity and invective dominate campaigns. It argues accusatory tactics and unproved charges reset public discourse, while deadlines and alibis shape reputations and партий platforms.
Roosevelt and Taft Ties Push for Four More Years
Jefferson County man Jake Sykes argues Roosevelt chose Taft to fix messes in the Philippines Cuba and Panama. He claims Roosevelt’s aim was to keep Taft in the presidency for eight years to complete the repair work and urges voters to stand by Roosevelt and elect Taft for four more years.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Jake Sykes
Jefferson County
Pennsylvania
Jake
Philippines
William
Cuba
Teddy
T. R
Panama
Republican Party
New Castle Courier
Progress in Corporate Control and Public Utilities Regulation
The piece discusses how nations states and cities must address control of large corporations especially those running public utilities. It notes that proponents of competition face the argument that double capitalization wastes investment and shifts costs to the public, presenting a challenging question about regulation and policy.
Progressive regulation of corporations challenged in Oregon history
The Portland Telegram argues that true public control over corporations requires more than nominal supervision. It recalls the Interstate Commerce Commission debate, denounces anti-regulation rhetoric, and asserts that public oversight, including commissions and publicity, is essential to ensure fair returns on capital and proper corporate-public relations.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Portland Telegram
Farm Loans and Banking Ferment Among Farmers
Portland Telegram notes debate on a farmers banking system to ease loan access. Yoakum of the Frisco line urges practical fixes so farmers can borrow at fairer rates, arguing warehouses should not penalize crop security and urging nationwide attention to the farm credit issue.
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Yoakum
Frisco
Jim Hill
Portland
The School Childs Sleep Habits
A mother can boost a school child’s health and behavior by ensuring enough sleep. Physicians note sleep affects nerves, digestion, temperament, and morals. adjust routines with an early supper at 5:30 and a strict eight oclock bedtime. If needed, offer hot milk and sit with the child until drowsy. Sleep is a habit that forms in a few evenings.
Fordney Opens State Republican Campaign in Aberdeen
Congressman Fordney of Michigan opened the State Republican campaign in Aberdeen before a large audience including many women. Albert Johnson and J. W. Frost spoke for Congress and at large. Fordney urged maintaining tariff protection and attacked Roosevelt as a false prophet and egotist. The speech critiqued Democrats for not fulfilling tariff reduction promises.
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Aberdeen
Fordney
Michigan
Albert Johnson
Congress
J. W. Frost
Roosevelt
Apple Drying Methods at Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon agricultural college officials provide detailed guidance on drying apples using prune and kiln evaporators. The article covers peeling, sulphuring, slicing, drying times, testing for doneness, sweating, packing options, and varieties suited for drying, with references to Farmers' Bulletin 291 for further details.
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Corvallis
Ore
Oregon Agricultural College Division of Horticulture
F. C. Bradford
Research Laboratories
Oregon
New York State
Saxo Salve Heals Ebbed Eczema Says Indiana Mother
Mrs M Stephenson of Lebanon Indiana praises Saxo Salve after severe baby eczema improved from bandaged hands to smooth skin following one and a half tubes. Druggist Fred L Janeck in North Yakima Washington offers the product with money back guarantee.
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M. Stephenson
Lebanon
Ind
Fred L. Janeck
North Yakima
Wash
Millionaire Manufacturer Declares Self-Mmade Wealth
A wealthy industrialist asserts all his fortune came from his own labor and dedication. A listener questions how many hands he employs, implying others work for him.
Park plans win approval at Yakima council meeting
The Yakima city council endorsed a park project, noting its future value and affordable terms. A petition from about 200 taxpayers requested opening Yakima Avenue Chestnut and A streets through depot property, with condemnation steps authorized for the railroad right of way.
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Yakima Avenue
Chestnut
Northern Pacific
George Turner
Rail contract awarded for three miles into Cowiche canyon
The Valley Construction Co won the bid for a three mile railway section into Cowiche canyon for the North Yakima & Valley system. Chief engineer O L Hanson will lead crews, work to start immediately and finish within 90 days, expanding tracks from Painted Rocks to Webster grade and aiding local ranchers by enabling loading at the grade. The Cowiche project marks the start of a new branch toward the Nachas Moxee Selah areas and the Yakima reserva tion.
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Cowiche Canyon
North Yakima& Valley Railway Company
Valley Construction Company
O. L. Hanson
Ride
Tacoma
Reid
Roth
Presnt
Painted Rocks
Webster
Treton
Hanson
Eight Hour Day Debate Shapes Farm Labor Outlook
The Intensive Farm Labor group and large employers align on eight hours as a work day with sleep and play. The piece argues for shortened farm work amid peak seasons, advocates poultry integration to boost yields, and notes an English breeder’s movable hen houses producing high egg and manure returns.
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New York
Wallace Harmen
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Secretary of Agriculture
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