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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1909
Page
5
An Independent Newsday weekly and semiweekly issue from Pendleton Oregon via East Oregonian Publishing Co. The paper is available at the Oregon Novato print shop and multiple addresses in Portland and nearby cities, with standard mailing routines noted for subscribers.
The lines hint at a poem or verse noting a journey past gloom and thorns turned red with answers. The readable segment evokes imagery of a weary road and sweet responses awaiting beyond hardship. Further context remains unreadable.
A Seattle promoted company plans to reclaim 60000 acres in the county west end, with large tracts still open for irrigation and water available through reservoirs. Caution is raised that water could be diverted by outside interests from the Umatilla and McKay Creek to the west end, starving central county lands. Local business leaders in Pendleton, Athena, and Pilot Rock are urged to organize reclamation of the county center now before it’s too late.
The piece argues schools deserve strong support, noting many misunderstand education’s purpose. It cites Thomas Huxley calling liberal education vital, defining it as broad learning that shapes thoughtful individuals and public virtue.
A 19th century view argues education trains well balanced youths to be mentally morally and physically fit for their roles. It asserts ignorance as evil and education as the universal remedy, praising calm logic and disciplined will as foundations of character and service.
The East Oregonian urges earnest countywide cooperation for development and reclamation of vacant lands. It condemns wildcat propositions while promoting productive agriculture and improved towns to compete in the regional growth race.
A Unitarian pastor from Pinetown North Carolina writes that his wife recovered health after using Peruna for a month noting color in her face and strength. He adds their ten year old son also improved after starting Peruna. Another reader from Pryor Creek Iron Territory reports relief from stomach trouble and catarrhal ailments after using Peruna and claims stronger health and freedom to eat what she wants.
A park commission may be created by the ladies of the library and civic association to oversee the development and management of parks across the city. The article argues a public park system is overdue and notes that past efforts failed through neglect as “everybody's business.” It urges organized action to establish several small parks and to administer them once built.
The city plans a first class theater at the start of the theatrics season. With summer parks pleasant, residents will seek indoor entertainment next winter, making now the time to begin construction of the new playhouse.
A brief note highlights the high school team as having a creditable performance and strong hand skills. It contrasts this with the lesser showcase of the opposing local hand group, leaving the final judgment to observers.
The umpire sits unhappy as Abdul Hamid stands firm in a tense moment at the event. The scene centers on a disputed call and the two figures anchored in the spotlight.
An anonymous verse argues there is no trust in laughter and merriment. It mocks monopolies on joy and love, asserting the price of mirth is paid by all. The piece ends with a note that the combine in laughter collapses.
A May article in Technical World Magazine discusses typhoid vaccination progress. It explains how vaccines create lasting immunity using related diseases, notes military uses at the Army Medical Museum in Washington, and highlights the goal of protecting troops from what has killed more soldiers than combat.
In a lively Cincinnati Times-Star note Willie Collier described a surprising scene where Lillian Russell and De Wolf Hopper appeared reconciled. Collier claimed their long feud had ended though the source offered no corroboration and highlighted the odd measure of their animosity.
Alabama farmers rush preparations for planting as mild weather allows field work and fertilizer tag sales point to a potential 13,000,000 bale crop. Weather in the coming months will largely decide the outcome, with many farmers optimistic about a large harvest.
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