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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
4
The essay lauds Bible literature as surpassing modern prose in diction and optimism. It extols the 23rd Psalm as a pinnacle of literary beauty, arguing that stripping it of sacred belief leaves a unrivaled work of language and thought, unmatched by 20th century scholars. It concludes that biblical eloquence outshines contemporary writing even amid progress.
Oregon's land sales for the year ending June 30, 1907, total 1,429,740 and exceed all other states, with North Dakota next highest by over 500,000. The funds go into the reclamation fund, while future appropriations for Oregon irrigation appear unlikely. Potential projects like John Day, Malheur, and the Silvies River may someday be funded by the government.
A fragment notes Oregon’s quiet yet significant contribution, claiming the state supports a larger project while others delay. The piece praises Oregon as a strong, enduring region amid broader discussions of land and progress, but the text is garbled and uncertain about specifics.
A fragment argues for large scale orchard development in Unatiia county inspired by irrigation success in Weritohie Washington. It cites Sprimenbergy apples yielding 600 dollars per acre annually and compares a Spokane immigrant prospering on irrigated land with the potential in Unatiia, praising climate water transport and abundant opportunities.
A critique argues Secretary Taft misuses his public office by campaigning while serving as a top official and touring the country for a presidential run. The writer says such displays are in poor taste, unhelpful to unified governance, and unlikely to win votes before the campaign season formally opens.
The East Oregonian welcomes teachers back to Pendleton for 1907 and urges strong parent cooperation. The piece expresses high hopes for the year, urging better facilities and joint effort by teachers, parents, and business interests to make it the biggest opening day in school history.
Pendleton begins fall with a building surge as developers plan numerous new homes. Local schools are expected to attract about 160 new families to the city this season.
Robert C Clowry born September 8 1838 in Will County Illinois rose from messenger boy to civil war telegrapher under General Anson Stager. Brevetted lieutenant colonel in 1865 he led Western Union as president and guided early commercial telegraph growth while supporting affiliated cable and telegraph services. One half of the world sleeps better because it does not care how the other half lies.
Letters from readers in New York Oregon and Tennessee praise Peruna. Mrs M M McGough Mrs Wilda Meowers and Mrs Tressie Nelson describe long lasting relief from low spirits backache headaches and digestive troubles after using Peruna for months.
A string of testimonials tout Peruna as a reliable remedy for nervousness backache dyspepsia headache melancholy and bearing down pains. Women from Arkansas New Hampshire and Ohio claim lasting relief after trying doctors and other remedies, with notes of rapid improvement and renewed vitality.
Asmond S. Meserve, warden of the Newcastle county workhouse near Wilmington, resigns amid rising condemnation of the Delaware whipping post. He says the practice is harmful and calls for abolition, noting his unbiased study shows it fosters revenge and defiance of law. He will supervise prison construction in Burlington Vermont and Winnipeg Manitoba.
A green wood cord weighs 60 percent more than dry wood. A cord of well dried wood holds 400 pounds of water. Evaporation losses account for about half the heat in burning green wood. Fresh sap-filled pine is half water and drying lumber saves freight costs. Pine weight for weight is stronger than iron of equal length. In Money, Mississippi, two relatives of Senator Money died in a feud. James Money Jr. was killed and his father wounded by Dr. Grover Kirby.
The Hotel St George features European plan, flat class rooms with steam heat and en suite baths. It offers modern conveniences including telephone fire alarm connections and hot and cold running water. A large new sample room and comprehensive office connections position it as a premier Northwest hotel option.
Rooms available for rent near the depot at one dollar and one fifty per block and a half away. A large electric sign marks the location for easy finding.
The Hotel Pendleton has been refitted and refurnished with telephone and fire alarm connections in all rooms. Special rates by the week or month. Excellent cuisine and prompt dining room service.
An old hotel advertisement for the Portland hotel in Oregon promotes American plan at $3 per day and up, friendly for tourists and commercial travelers with special rates for families and single gentlemen. Manager H C Rowers invites visitors to view rooms and prices and mentions a modern Turkish bath in the hotel.
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