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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
4
The brief item notes a mailing designation for Pendleton Oregon with a United Press Association reference and Pelephone entry. It mentions a 1.50 rate and a 2.50 fee context, indicating a postal processing or service detail within the local post office.
The piece lauds Fremont Older and Francis Heney for exposing San Francisco corruption led by Ruef and Schmitz. It recounts years of struggle against the graft ring, threats to reformers, and kidnappings, asserting the prosecution will ultimately purify the city and benefit California.
A fragment quotes Kipling’s line East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet. It notes he intended a cultural divide despite cross continental visits and exchange. The excerpt hints at ongoing crossovers between Western and Eastern societies.
A harsh editorial argues that whites will never share equality with Orientals and cites the murder of Etele Sigel by a Chinese lover. It denounces miscegenation beliefs, laments missionary efforts, and urges focusing on "reclaiming white souls" rather than converting Mongolians.
The East Oregonian notes multiple railroad and electric line proposals to boost Holdman country and wheat belt regions. It urges building from Cold Springs to Pendleton and Thorn Hollow, an electric link west to Pendleton and Camas Prairie, and possibly north to Weston, signaling year round freight and passenger use while debating who should drive school efficiency in Pendleton.
A humorous overheard exchange shows a plain looking lady remarking on a friend's child as homely, prompting a polite rebuke about politeness. A Wallowa housewife’s squash pie praised by the Sun is noted as crisp and fresh from last summer.
The speaker invites a beloved to follow a idealized path into Arcady a meadow where dreams come true and sorrows fade. The verse promises shared dreams a garland of daffodils and a future joined in happiness with Blanche Allyn Bane as the author referenced.
A reflective verse by James Whitcomb Riley urges restraint after hardship. It speaks of storms and tears, finding solace in tempering mood with faith and hope. The poem encourages shedding fears and embracing gladness in the days to come.
A lyric excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution inviting readers to walk to the riverside in May. It evokes blossoms, daisied grass, gray doves, and reflections in a rippling mirror as life drifts into music and dreams.
An analysis laments New York Citys $50,000,000 annual waste including theft and graft the piece compares such losses to major national costs and urges efficiency to reduce disease and improve transit while noting some cities run well enough to avoid taxes. It is followed by humor about breaking bad news gently to a captain and a sailor dialogue remark.
Harriman confidant Colonel Halebird surveys Harney County lands, reviewing terrain and prospects for potential development or strategic use.
In the hours after becoming president Lincoln faced Fort Sumter. He overruled General Scott’s evacuation plan and ordered relief expeditions. Despite Scott’s advice on Pickens, Lincoln reinforced Sumter while keeping Pickens in U.S. possession.
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