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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1911
Page
4
John E. Dolsen argues in The Nautilus that humanity is cursed by an eternal unrest. This force, coeval with man, spurs progress as humans defy nature. It will push humanity toward understanding life’s mystery and its own divine potential.
Howard Evarts Weed spoke at the Christian church urging landscape based urban improvement for Fendleton. He urged hiding motely depots and shacks with greenery and installing cluster lights along Main and Court streets, plus removing poles or placing cables underground to boost the city’s appearance and economy. He backed cooperation from electric and telephone companies and cited paving work as a condition for progress. President Taft’s arbitration views were discussed in a broader mood of international peace tempered by realities of monarchies and power.
Pendleton faces a neglected landscape issue as residents consider landscape architecture. Civic club members hosted an expert lecture and urge cooperation from businessmen and property owners to beautify the city without huge expense. The effort aims to attract newcomers and boost local pride with a more inviting town.
Randall R. Howard, former tele gripic editor of the Enat Oregonian, won the first prize of $1000 at the Portland Commercial Club for a story by Gourd that appeared in the World’s Work. The tale, though industrial in subject, carried a romance amid the event train.
In Portland a contest rewarded a deserving young writer for his work on continental railroads to central Oregon. In his address last evening Mr Weed urged Pendleton establish a regular garbage transportation system. He argued a scavenger service would beautify the city and reduce doer’s bills.
President Taft shows preference for strengthening defenses and fortifications around the Panama Canal. The stance signals emphasis on strategic protection and security in the engineering corridor linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The move aligns with broader defense priorities amid regional tensions and U.S. global interests.
After securing the new water system it will be easier to maintain beautiful lawns in Pendleton. The town aims to improve curb appeal and present a well kept image as a top priority for residents and visitors.
A nine year old boy named Robert argues with his mother at the corner of Nineteenth and Trogy Streets after she accuses him of swearing. He insists he was not swearing, claiming his conversation was misunderstood.
A Philadelphia Times note recalls a remark about devils and swearing, where a mother explains that calling it light of sacred things crosses a line. The exchange highlights sensitivity to religious topics in conversation.
A distorted clipping describes car prices or products damaged by faulty packaging. It notes consumer dissatisfaction and refunds promised by manufacturers. The piece alleges lack of airtight seals causes spoilage and odors, with warnings about shelf life and fairness.
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