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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
4
The piece discusses revival methods used by Billy Sunday, praising his emotional approach and predicting conversions in Spokane. It notes a five week revival at Decatur, Illinois, with 842 conversions and over 210,000 raised for Sunday’s expenses and staff.
A reflective verse piece questions a bitter world and anxious men who give up the struggle. It contrasts life’s coldness with rivers that sparkle and quenchless resolve, urging courage and determination despite hardship.
A 2000 acre Umatilla irrigation project reservoir could become a major pleasure ground with a three mile by one mile lake. Water depths of 20 to 60 feet year round would support gasoline launches sailing and row boats an amusement pavilion parks and electric lighting from canal drops. Automobile access from Pendleton and electric lines through the belt could attract crowds to this recreational water site.
Advertisement warns Oregon merchants to beware old bank bills from prewar defunct southern banks. It notes no state law punishes passing such currency, stresses they are not counterfeit yet can defraud. Readers urged to inspect paper money carefully and avoid accepting bills from defunct banks.
A discussion of religious revivals as emotional waves sweeping the nation led by Billy Sunday. It notes questions about lasting effects as individuals join the church on emotion and later may revert to former beliefs.
Hermiston seeks manure from Pendleton and other towns to fuel its irrigation boom. A central dump near the O R and N tracks would collect city manure for shipment to Hermiston. The plan hinges on securing rates and preventing a bargain that undercuts the town’s interests.
The Commoner argues no new path to success exists. True progress requires a balanced body and mind, a lasting purpose, and service to a great cause for the common good, not mere strength or intellect alone. Success brings social approval and inner happiness through conscience.
Mr Geer faces criticism for not supplying a reason to voters as to why he should be nominated in Unis district, with Bilis already in office. The piece argues Geer is an interloper in eastern Oregon having moved residence briefly to run, despite long involvement in western Oregon politics.
A brief note surveys bold headlines from Walla Walla papers, noting intense warmth in morning editions. It highlights local impact, city issues, and community reactions as readers react to hot topics.
Amid rising tensions in the city, both Ankeny supporters and anti-Ankeny factions hold conventions and ratifications. The atmosphere is charged with fireworks as the conflict over politics intensifies.
The poem describes awakening love with dawnlike praise and fiery ardor, then shifts to a pair of anecdotes about truth speaking to an enemy and a friend. Bert Huffman of Pendleton recalls a March 1908 moment, while Eleanor Donnelly writes of candor that alters relationships and reveals unresolved strife.
Retail meat costs climb in Chicago and eastern cities amid packs claims of a major shortage of hogs and cattle. Packings firms point to reduced supplies driving higher prices across markets and retailers.
In Colon and Wallowa counties all candidates for the United States Senate have pledged to vote for the people's choice. The Elgin Recorder notes the boast that these counties will send legislators who recognize public will, amid party politics and statewide attention.
A Boston eastern city interview outlines L. T. Cooper’s theory that the stomach drives health and disease. He claims most illnesses stem from stomach dysfunction and his remedy fully digests and transfers nutrients to the bowels. A Boston chef testimonials praise the medicine’s dramatic improvements and urges belief in Cooper’s preparation.
Prominent listing offering telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms. Headquarters for Travelling Moon with sample rooms in Bree us Spectrates by week or month. Excellent cuisine and prompt dining room service. Bar and Hall room in connection. Only three blocks from depots.
Portland hotel advertisement describes American plan at $3 per day and up, with special rates for families and single gentlemen. It promotes headquarters for tourists and business travelers and notes staff will show rooms and provide prices. Manager H. Q. Bowers.
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