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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
5
An independent weekly newspaper from Pendleton Oregon lists subscription prices. Rates include monthly and yearly options by mail or carrier with various terms and prices such as yearly and half year terms.
A festive verse describes a warm home scene with frost outside and a fire burning. The cricket on the hearth sings cheer as Christmas bells and kettle join the seasonal mood, echoing hearts kept merry by warmth and song.
The article praises Pendleton ladies for raising funds to establish a new library and argues feminine influence shapes the town’s growth beyond business. It credits women with improving social tone, schooling, and culture, and urges continued civic projects like park conversion and theater development.
Eastern papers from both parties express surprise at efforts to defeat Governor Chamberlain after his voters endorsement. A Roch Gerster paper cites the long standing rule that there is no appeal from the poll verdict and finds it surprising that anyone questions a popular decision recorded at the polls.
The piece argues Oregon voters endorsed Chamberlain under a new direct primary, but a Republican legislature must elect the senator. It contends legislators should ratify the people's choice rather than override it, dismissing criticisms of the primary law.
Artwork pairs Alexander the Great, Caesar, Hannibal, Charlemagne, Napoleon with portraits of their glory. The essay frames history under force and conquest while noting modern warfare and the rise of commercialism and industrialism. It argues human nature and the core struggle endure, shifting tactics but not aims.
Pendleton gains national attention as a wheat center, wool leader, and lively town. The county produced 6,000,000 bushels of wheat worth about 4 million dollars, while Pendleton hosts key wool industry offices and buyers. The high school teams recently won state and district titles, boosting local pride and education prominence.
If the current weather pattern holds, eastern Oregon could see greater rainfall than the western part in both winter and summer, signaling a shift in regional precipitation. The forecast suggests persistent moisture favors eastern basins, impacting planning for agriculture and water resources.
The notice marks Library Day and urges patrons to buy a badge, noting delays and encouraging enthusiasts to purchase a dozen or more. It emphasizes timely action and community support for library services.
A brief, enigmatic line appears to reflect on learning and emotion in relation to a figure or place named Uma. The statement hints at doubt about acquiring wisdom from sighing or emotional restraint connected to Uma, inviting interpretation of mood and learning.
A Washington Star poem recalls a Brooklyn woman celebrated for her odd fame born from raising six unusual rubber plants. The verse humorously contrasts animals near the White House and a rabbit that proves the final challenge, noting a shotgun or stick as the remedy.
A Louisville Courier Journal reflection notes that beauty alone rarely wins a wife, but the clever tongue can secure a spouse even without charms. The piece treats marriage as a social performance where charm and rhetoric shape outcomes.
A reader quotes a writer claiming to have produced the novel of the future while a fan ponders the mystery of a lone airship appearing on the horizon in a distant tale. The exchange hints at speculative themes and unknown details surrounding the pilot and plot.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a nickel passed between relatives with a hint of injury from being rail-rattled. The exchange notes a father-in-law once holding the coin in Libis hand, suggesting a momentary vanity or mischief amid family chatter.
A dialogue reveals strain between a father and his daughter as he questions her pursuit of a dangerous career. She retorts that his efforts to curb her ambition are insufficient, underscoring a clash over autonomy and parental control.
Opinion piece by Eugene Wood from December issue of Everybodys contrasts Real estate vs literature. It mocks romantic writing and imagines a realist sales pitch with practical details like cement floor and ventilation. It notes buyers respond to practical touches and that a real estate agent would emphasize layout and amenities to appeal to women.
George M. Kober of Georgetown Medical College warns dust as the universal carrier of disease. He cites fatal dust statistics, likening it to other threats and condemning sweeping during service as dangerous. He notes opposition from health advocates and stubborn resistance to dust control efforts.
A shopper notes a sale pitch for Schilling's Best products with a promise of money-back returns if payment issues occur. The fragment suggests grocery pricing and a discount offer, prompting readers to verify terms.
A historical report details how dust exposure harms workers in grinding polishing cutting and related trades. It cites Northampton Maas grinders and Solingen metal workers with high tuberculosis and lung disease rates. Glass cutting mica dust and bronze powder also pose health risks, with widespread coal miners and chimney sweeps facing chronic respiratory illness.
A poemish fragment paints a coastal nightmare with tidal terror and a siren call. Dark imagery describes a great black heart of terror beneath waves, a drowned chorus, and a lingering dread as the sea lures with cruel beauty.
In a Maine wilderness tale a pair of guides, famed for economy of speech, rarely spoke beyond brief exchanges. They were hired for a summer trip and conversed with each other only twice daily, showing a strong preference for silence over extended dialogue.
Evanston resident Misa Sophia Krittlesen reports twenty five year chronic catarrh relief after using Peruna. She credits throat and breathing improvement to the remedy and urges others troubled by similar symptoms to try Peruna tablets as an alternative format. A free Peruna Almanac for 1909 is offered.
In a remote morning exchange two men, Sam and Bill, mistook a cryptic remark for a fatal warning. After days of misinterpretation and no response from Bill, Sam decides to leave the camp saying the dispute and discussion have gone too far to stay.
The New York fishing industries will seek only a few legal changes from the legislature this winter. Fish Commissioner Riseland of Washington says conditions are favorable and all classes of fishermen are in harmony on the sound, an unusual situation.
A stark aphorism appears as a reflection on the cost of unwavering duty and conscience. The phrase underscores a tension between personal happiness and steadfast allegiance to one’s obligations, suggesting moral restraint or sacrifice amid professional or civic duty.
An ad promises a siseling white heat with minimal consumption and a happy winter. Customers who place coal orders will receive clean fuel, prompt courteous service, and the lowest market prices.
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