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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
4
An editorial reflecting on Decoration Day 1902 observes the Civil War as a pivotal moral and political test. It honors soldiers who fought for freedom, notes industrial slavery as a continuing burden, and urges renewed devotion to national ideals and disinterested patriotism.
A reflective essay arguing sorrow should be restrained rather than showy, noting outward mourning can be selfish. It contrasts cheerful devotion with public displays, praises quiet mercy like the Quaker grace, and urges living for the living. It warns excess mourning can imitate Pharisaic self adoration and high ideals remain in restraint.
A Max O'Rell reflection notes that grief is private before strangers and cheerful in public, urging that true virtue lies in self command. The essay argues sorrow offers a chance to display restraint, even amid loss.
Memorial Day remembrance verses honor soldiers and sailors who died for liberty and country. The poem calls on citizens to remember those in graves and the veterans who continue to serve, praying God bless them all.
A reflection on Tolstoi urging the Czar for a constitutional framework and land reform. He suggests government purchase of estates and rent to peasants at fair prices, aligning with Henry George's single tax concept. Tolstoi seeks political rights for all classes and peasant stake in Russia's future.
The notice argues for land use justice and labor rights and urges Pendleton district voters to support A. W. Ny for justice of the peace. The text reflects partisan persuasion in a local election context.
The store in Pendleton promotes money saving prices on MONITOR MASCOT and LAP LAND refrigerators and 100 iron beds in various colors and designs. A shipment of Lisk's warranted never just tinware has been received.
Statewide Republican ticket listings include Governor W Furnish of Umatilla and other top state offices F J Dunbar and J H Ackerman with local names. Umatilla County Republican ticket covers senate and representatives M J Carney Pendleton sheriff F O Rogers Athena and other Pendleton officials W H Folsom and E J Sommerville. Also includes Justice of the Peace Pendleton District Thomas Fitzgerald and Constable A J Gibson.
An advertorial style notice for JOSEPH ELL proclaims a full harness and saddlery stock including saddles bridles reins and related gear. It also mentions an initiative referendum noting amendment numbers 80 and 81 with a mark between them.
G W Rigby Pend Representative and L W Berry Freewater appear on the county ticket alongside Paris Athens Sheriff M B Scott Penillele Clerk G W Ingle Miltos. The fragment lists names and roles with unclear spellings for several offices.
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