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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
5
A reflective verse asks whether life’s moments, even with soft light and gentle song, can mask the grim reality of existence. Clark McAdams ponders fate and endurance as the world grows quiet at dusk.
Captain Hood criticizes the navy as unfit and questions spending under the imperialist-party era. Data show the 1912 budget at 129 million and US rank third at sea behind Britain and Germany, with 91 battleships and 28 ships under construction. Supporters argue current administration plans would double naval strength if the Philippines remains under U S control.
The San Francisco Star notes the death of J. P. Morgan and the stock market's fear and alarm. It suggests bears may depress stocks and bonds while privilege and injustice threaten the economic edifice. The piece portrays Morgan as a Sampson figure, blind to human suffering he helped cause.
The text reflects on Morgan’s influence, praising a funeral as a resurrection of humanitarian values. It contrasts his life with ruthless power, noting how his message guides toward liberty, happiness, and the Brotherhood of Man, while warning of ill effects from greed and social inequities. It touches on independence movements, social reform, and public baths as signs of evolving society.
The New York City public baths were underutilized as many residents were unaware of their existence. A publicity drive was launched to inform the public and boost usage.
The New York Evening Post notes Whistler’s caustic wit in anecdotes. An English student smoking a pipe is cautioned by Whistler about letting his pipe go out, and a quiet student outs himself by praising a peasant woman sketch lit by a candle, remarking on the candle’s beauty.
A Christian Endeavor World piece argues daily papers are filled with spiritual lessons. It says the press teaches moral truths despite not preaching sermons, urging readers to heed biblical echoes in sensational headlines and tragic events.
A recent paper to the Royal Geographical Society notes Japan's restricted arable land at 14.87 percent of total area, with forests and barren zones limiting cultivation above 2200 feet. Rice thrives only near rivers as soil quality remains poor and stock raising is scarce.
A Poplar Mechanics note reports that a major American railway system loses over 18 tons of metal daily to rust. Prevention centers on keeping surfaces painted. the excerpt hints at further ideas to combat corrosion.
A vintage advertisement touts Ely Cream Balm to relieve nasal and head congestion from colds or catarrh. It claims instant opening of nasal passages, relief from headaches, and cures by morning, urging readers to buy the small bottle at any drug store.
A fragment notes the Brookly n Bridge requires about ten thousand dollars annually to repaint. Workers are constantly employed as weather demands repainting before finishing one end. It mentions experiments showing pure iron rusts only with oxygen and acids like carbonic acid, and the quest for rustless stermoid iron remains unsolved.
Mr Young notes his two year old daughter has not spoken yet. Mr Peck reassures that delayed speech can occur, citing his wife who spoke late after nearly three years. his sobs reveal the strain of parental worry.
A period promotional ad urges Cascarets to cleanse stomach and liver while you sleep. It claims to remove sour undigested food and toxins, regulate bowels, and relieve headache dizziness and nervous upset. The 11 cent box is pitched for adults and children alike.
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