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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
4
Public notice style fragment lists subscription rates for the East Oregonian and identifies the paper as an independent daily weekly and semiweekly publication. It notes locations in Pendleton and Portland, contact bureau addresses, and that it is a member of the United Press Association with a Pendleton post office entry.
The excerpt proclaims a shared inheritance of spiritual power guiding past, present, and future. It speaks of doors opened by inner consciousness and a divine destiny claimed by collective humanity through New Thought. The piece emphasizes silent spirit dwellings and a subtle, personal awakening.
The piece argues William H. Taft cannot succeed Theodore Roosevelt as president. It claims Taft lacks Roosevelt’s broad republicanism and fails to embody the same principles. La Follette or Hughes are seen as closer to Roosevelt’s ideals, while Roosevelt himself is suggested to win a third term.
The East Oregon notes a prospective purchase of Bingham Springs resort by J A Borle and associates. It praises local business energy and envisions a first class Blue Mountains resort with modern features, strong management, and aggressive advertising to attract regional and national patrons.
A playful petition from Willamette University students requests faculty approval for a leap year dance. The tone laments potential scandal to the Methodist missionary Jaso Lee whose grave supposedly rests uneasily as the request is considered, illustrating strict era norms and campus social tensions.
The piece argues that modern life can hold both religion and wholesome amusements. It suggests Jason Lee would endorse dance, and that true religion imposes no compulsion, allowing individuals to worship as they feel. The tone blends tolerance for faith and secular enjoyment.
Senator Bourne issues an open letter urging Oregon Republicans to back Statement No.1 for the legislature and vote for the State No.1 Republican candidate for the Senate. He argues not to fear party machines, says reform can coexist with strong parties, and urges voters to empower the people over machines.
The Walla Walla Union accuses Oregon of niggardly educational appropriations and urges a June vote to approve a $125,000 university grant. The East Oregonian supports liberal funding, noting Washington’s University of Seattle appropriation vastly exceeds Oregon’s and warns against defeating the measure that would sustain Oregon State University.
A Tribune discussion pivots on the republican label and its implications for the paper’s identity. The debate centers on how the designation reflects political alignment and influences readers' trust in reporting.
The East Oregonian has served as the county official paper of Umatilla since last September, while the Tribune has worn misleading labels. The writer condemns adulterations and deception in modern media and likens the Tribune's apparent Republican stance to Geer, accusing true merit of being diluted by false signals.
The poem portrays a modest woman with blue eyes facing questions of creed and ritual. She seeks to follow Him, despite a life of hardship and gaunt prayer. Her serene, seraphic look masks a steadfast faith, revealed through humble deeds.
A reflective passage on pity for others faults. The speaker emphasizes sorrow over others errors rather than anger. He invites understanding of a sinner’s struggles, temptations, and the fleeting joys and fears they endured.
The piece extols citizen discrimination and moral uplift as the nation’s best allies in governance and business. It argues progress comes from workers for honest politics, against dishonest practices, across national and local leadership and media.
A merchant weighs ad practice, arguing adequate advertising sustains growth and profitability. He warns reduced advertising slows business, noting ads yield long term store prosperity and savings on purchases. A humor note adds that Persian laughter is seen as feminine.
A new health theory by L. T. Cooper claims the human stomach is degenerate in civilized races and can be re-vitalized with his preparation. Indianapolis residents report immense interest and long lines to see him. One testimonial from B. F. Campbell describes five years of pain and relief after using Cooper’s New Discovery medicine, enhancing appetite and well being. Pendleton Drug Co. promotes the remedy.
The author argues that universal bank accounts would change country conditions by ensuring safety and convenience through the check system, reducing risks of error or loss from cash handling.
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