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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
4
Notice lists subscription rates and distribution details for the periodical, with prices for daily weekly and annual mail delivery. The piece also notes the Portland distribution points and post office processing. It shifts to a dramatic report on a volcanic eruption affecting Oregon counties and a resilient observer at the crater keeping telegraph lines open and guiding Naples with updates.
A reflective verse questions how a day differs for a favored sinner compared with a tramp on the byway. It weighs devotion, emotion, hunger, clothing, and daily needs, urging self inquiry into worth and daily meaning. The archaic spelling and phrasing evoke a bygone era.
The article describes Mount Vesuvius near Naples as a looming eruption, detailing its height about 4600 feet, crater size around 800 feet, and proximity to Naples at 18 miles offshore. It notes a rope railway to the crater mouth and lush surroundings, with historical eruptions dating back to 79 A.D. and catastrophic events in 1631 and 1794, including lava flows and loss of life.
Oregon voters show 126 of 340 legislative candidates pledge to back the people’s choice for U S senator. Many have modified the pledge to back the Republican with the most votes, signaling machine influence. The piece urges unconditional pledge to the people’s will and calls rings in Oregon to be ousted.
Frederick Warde recounted President McKinley stating a Wolsey line was his creed of public life. The creed is Let all the ends thou aimst at be thy country’s, thy God’s and truth’s. The article questions whether today’s leaders live by a similar high standard amid wealth pursuit and misperception.
In the American Journal of Science a writer describes a prospector finding a water-worn pebble four or five inches across. He split a fragment with a pick and found an internal form resembling a fossil. The interior had transformed into a substance like asphalt, suggesting a notable geological occurrence.
The text argues bitumen derived from animal remains, describing an eel-like form and a goose or cor morant sized creature laying a fossil egg. It follows limestone formation, uplift by volcanic action, and eventual transport by frost, rain, and river flow, producing a water-worn pebble in a mountain stream.
A reflective verse by C. P. Cranch contemplates fate and the unknown beyond life. The speaker describes a misty, spectral gate that cannot reveal the shroud’s secrets. Hope flickers as thoughts whirl and faith seeks tangible sight, ending with the belief that whatever occurs will be best for all.
An oddly misspelled inspirational snippet from Success Magazine urges living with purpose and kindness. It promotes laughter, love, respect from intelligent men, affection from children, personal toil, and leaving the world improved through art, beauty, or acts that ennoble others.
The Somerville tea farm in Washington area plans to ship 2000 pounds of tea this year. With support from the movement in the United States the farm has shown it can compete with China India Formosa or Java grades. It demonstrates that fine tea can be grown in this country despite labor questions.
Indignation meeting held by Caldwell businessmen denounces outside pressure on state officers in the Stemenhere murder inquiry while editors accuse authorities of withholding Orchard's confession. Public sentiment splits as cries for justice mix with fear of press influence. Governor repeated denial of pretrial disclosure sparks controversy.
A sharp contrast in land sale methods across states is highlighted. The piece argues Idaho earns $20 to $40 per acre from school lands while Oregon underpays, noting Idaho timber sales near the Snake River could fund far larger sums for Idaho children. It asserts women vote in Idaho and condemns Oregon policies.
Miss Helen Kimber of the Kimber and Howard real estate firm in St. Joseph Missouri is noted as a rare woman in the field. She is one of the few agents, and the only woman apart from her partner who handles railroad lands. Born in Haeneas, she recently visited Oaxaca, Mexico, where she closed a deal valued at 12 000 votes, while pursuing other large tracts.
Captain H. Miller of Klickitat reports a strong fruit outlook for the year with all varieties expected to yield well. Only early Columbia crops suffered minor injury from last month's cold weather, and no lasting damage occurred in the valley per the Goldendale Sentinel.
A list of spring to autumn events in Oregon and nearby states includes the Pacific Coast Baptist conference in Portland April 16 to 21 and a state primary nominating election on April 24. Also noted are church gatherings in Pendleton and The Dalles area, regional reunions, and numerous conventions through September with wool sale dates set for Pendleton Heppner and Condon in late May and June.
The text lists several dates across towns including Ehaniko and Baker City with June 6 18 20 and July 10 11, and June 25 26 July 12 13 in Elgin and Baker City. This appears to be a schedule or notices for upcoming activities in multiple locations.
Governor Gooding spoke with a Tribune representative on the pro-Videal state condition and the Moyer-Haywood-Petti dome cases. He warned the public lacks awareness of the conspiracy magnitude and the daily machinations authorities face as the state protects life liberty and property under the law. The United Presbyterian of Albany reports ordering a $9000 pipe organ for their new church.
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