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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
4
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A fragmentary verse expresses that there is no power but love and urges lifting beyond human aims into the unseen world. It depicts love as cleansing stress, quickening vision, and pointing the steadfast way toward higher beings.
A La Grande Observer editor vents fury over state tax increases for Union County, charging the West administration and Governor with failures while hinting at secession. The piece frames taxes at 76,000 dollars, notes governor vetoes, and laments commissions and officeholders amid regional political strife.
An ancient myth recounts Twashtri creating a woman from natural wonders after exhausting materials for man. The returned gifts provoke endless complaints from the man who cannot live with her, yet cannot live without her, as the god observes. The tale ends with the lament “Woe is unto me.”
A fragment describes Liester Neas Administration policy in Oregon, noting Pendleton project costs double expectations. It mentions ground needed for site work and science aims to retain air freshness through annual procedures before air enters tagging systems. The passage reflects long running state efforts over several years.
A comparative table argues western states have large unpopulated areas versus Europe's crowded nations. It says thousands have moved west but millions more could, and suggests Indians pursue their own remedies for their ailments rather than government measures.
The Chinook has come and with it emilet to the faces of all save the plumber and the fuel man. Winds bring disruption as crews repair lines and restore service while residents brace for changes in visibility and heat.
It is hoped the Equitable Life Insurance company struck by a fire yesterday carried fire insurance as well as life coverage. Without it the firm would face a substantial asset loss.
Joseph E. Widener, noted Philadelphia horseman, tells a grim dinner story about a grocer in Elkins Way whose careless driver caused a horse to fall ill and die. The grocer berates the boy, and the lad apologizes with the terse reply, Sorry be burned.
The New York Herald describes a curious custom called the duel of blankets. When a dispute cannot be settled peacefully a participant covers the foe and tears up a number of his own blankets. The opponent must tear up more to avenge the act. the contest ends when all blankets are destroyed. The larger total wins.
A man visits a desk clerk to discuss a $3 repayment that never arrived after two years. The clerk suspects the note was unregistered and may have been lost in transit. The borrower, frustrated, regrets the lack of action and vows to trace the missing funds from Cincinnati.
Martha overhears talk of her mother's arithmetic, sits beside her and quizzes her with subtraction problems. The mother corrects each step, saying ten from fourteen leaves ten, then five from eight leaves three, and one from five leaves one. The exchange ends with the elder sister impressed by her own calculation.
Waynesville North Carolina Mr F R Huffman reports severe indigestion and suspected heart trouble but after trying various remedies Thedford's Black-Draught restored his health. He credits the product with cleansing his digestive system and advises keeping Black-Draught in the house. The ad cites seventy years of use and a 25 cent price.
Martha Lipincott remarks with quiet relief and light condescension that the listener has learned much, signaling a small victory in a domestic moment and shaping the scene with a restrained, period voice.
Standings of each boy and girl in the contest are now displayed at our store. Readers can check names and ranks as listed, with emphasis on top performers and class standings.
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