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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
5
A front-page note explains a Massachusetts inventor George H Cove has devised a solar electric generator. A three inch metal rod absorbs sunlight and temp differences drive charge into a storage battery. Multiple rods linked together could amplify output, with a thousand rods fit into a five foot square window to generate usable electricity.
The brief note praises efforts by both sides as their tasks finished successfully and to a high standard, remarking on the quality and unity of completion. It highlights shared achievement and mutual satisfaction with the outcome.
The Weston note recalls Umatilla pioneers gathering to recount hardships crossing the plains and early life in the West, while the Old soldiers honor fallen comrades on Memorial Day. It argues that present responsibilities rival past heroism, urging perseverance, courage, and effort in modern irrigation projects and national duties. The essay credits American freedom, warns against complacency, and envisions future calls to service if needed.
A brief note on modern science attempting to store sunlight for later use, describing it as a remarkable but near-impossible goal, with early efforts to capture solar energy and retain it for future use.
Pendleton plans a Fourth of July celebration aimed at pleasing residents and visitors from surrounding areas. Local merchants see economic benefit and community value, hoping to provide entertaining events that attract people to the town center and showcase Pendleton as a regional hub. Remember this and be on hand.
Erection of a building at the Main and Water streets corner by the Elks and Knights of Pythias is seen as a needed improvement. The writer urges someone to also build a new theatre to complete Pendleton's building list.
The local post office will remain open on Sundays from 9 30 to 10 30 to accommodate late risers.
Pendleton hosts a notable event as the local team The Eagle aims for high performance this season. Community observers expect spirited regional interest and potential standout moments at the Pendleton venue.
The Judeans, a new Zionist group in Greater New York, calls for immediate Jewish land purchase in Palestine rather than Turkish-charter land. A mass meeting aims to boost propaganda and spread the movement to America and Europe. Dr. Jacob Gershberg will lead and promote efforts, planning talks in London with Mr. Zangwill.
Mrs. W. W. Lamaster of Louisville Kentucky reports relief after forty nine years of bladder and kidney issues and eight bottles of Peruna plus three bottles of Manalin. She praises the remedy as healing and rational for catarrh in the kidneys and bladder. Also Mrs. J J Wross of San Antonio Texas endorses Peruna after bowel inflammation.
A united effort seeks $54,000 for land purchase in Palestine under Zionist groups. The plan contrasts with using the fund for European colonization. A speaker outlines travel from London to Vienna and Berlin to attend the International Congress of Zionists in Hamburg on August 15 while expanding Judenne branches to influence the congress.
President Eliot of Harvard extols a keen sense of honor as the finest result of college life. He warns that great education brings great responsibilities and that educated men should aspire, not grovel, and be known as real men who stand above mean practices.
In a rustic exchange Mrs Dennis frets over a Christmas gift for Pat during a regular wash day visit. Forestalled asks what she plans to give. she jokes about buying pants, then notes Pat already arrived home wearing a pair. The scene, styled for Sucetes Magazine, captures holiday domestic humor.
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