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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1907
Page
4
From Pendleton Oregon a report notes the vast arid wastes and the promise of dry farming. Experts discuss the potential to cultivate barren land without irrigation and the congressional Denver congress to examine the issue on January 24 and 25. The piece highlights water scarcity as a barrier and the hope of transforming dry regions through agricultural technology and planning.
Henry Van Dyke states that thinking about greatness leads to love and longing. It is only by trying to love, longing for, and seeking these things that they become ours and grant us intimate experience of their beauty and blessedness.
The report from the Washington school board notes the state owns school land valued at about 56 million dollars. It states that the minimum sale price is 10 dollars per acre and only a small portion has been sold. Much land is leased, with rents cited as a key issue for local school children.
In a fragmented editorial style the piece argues Jonathan Bourne is not the best choice for United States senator. It praises Senator Gearin for his proven record and criticizes Bourne’s reliance on a $120,000 publicity blitz rather than merit. The author asserts Gearin’s past two years outshine Bourne’s six years.
The reclamation department of the United States government sparked a national revival in homebuilding by transforming wasteland into productive land. Pioneers redirected streams turning deserts into gardens, revealing vast irrigation potential and fueling a major federal program.
An advertorial notice notes a range of office supplies including files, clips, pork boxes, pens, inks, and etiquettes. It promotes a specialty in office manuals and positions Busy Businessman as the target customer, claiming completeness and reasonable prices.
Severe and widespread traffic jams plague the United States amid a peak in railway construction. Between 1900 and 1908 the nation added thousands of miles of rail, while construction boomed and many lines were extended or new ones built into unsettled regions, straining existing streets and cities.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim feats surpassing any part of the Tamm machine previously dared to be, suggesting a bold historical achievement without specifics or corroborating details.
A scrambled OCR summary outlines President Roosevelt's debates over labeling public figures as falsifiers. It mentions Bellamy Storer and Judge Parker in a discussion about types of life or character. The Albany Argus notes the issue as it classifies these claims, with Mrs Bowen and Mr Storer cited among examples.
In this Collier’s Weekly excerpt the text critiques wage levels and immigration links to industrial delay. It argues that higher wages or foreign workers do not justify stopping progress or excavations. It warns against assuming immigrants’ involvement equates to support for government actions and discusses transport and mining implications tied to imported materials.
The piece laments strict temperance rules in Kentucky, noting many counties ban alcohol sales. It cites the Pure Food Commission on blended whisky, claiming large production versus exports, and alleges neutral spirits are imported and blended into Kentucky’s output. The text critiques the whisky trade and consumer safety amid prohibition pressure.
An elderly man about 75 years old suffered extensive burns when a five gallon can of Kern oil ignited while he poured some into a stove. Neighbors helped, a chemical engine arrived, and the blaze was extinguished. The victim’s face hands and legs were badly burned with skin peeling.
The Hotel Pendleton offers weekly and monthly rates with excellent dining room service. Nearby attractions include Bor and Billiaedt Teen in Connection, located three blocks from Deynts, providing convenient access to local sites.
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