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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1911
Page
7
An elderly patient credits Cuticura Ointment with curing years of sore hands after failed treatments and doctors. The note also reports wool, hog, cattle, potato, egg, and poultry markets in North Portland, with shifts in prices and activity as shearing and shipping season unfolds.
Wool growers in eastern Oregon explore shipping wool to London for better prices amid tariff fears and stronger demand abroad. Dealers report alfalfa hay up about $1 per ton as interior supplies tighten, with prices seen at $13 to $14 a ton for some lots and brewing barley rising to $26.50 to $26.59.
An old advertisement touts a catarrh cure sold by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio claiming no mercury and internal action on mucous surfaces. It warns to buy genuine remedies and notes distribution by druggists with a price per bottle. Also mentions a laxative product for constipation.
Special correspondence reports a competitive examination in Eugene on April 6 and 7 under University of Oregon auspices for an appointment to the military academy at West Point. The test is at the request of Senator Chamberlain who will name the top scorer for the appointment. Also note Ely's Cream Balm ad claims relief from nasal catarrh hay fever and colds with no mercury and urges genuine product purchase.
At a meeting held last Saturday the Farmers' Union decided to pursue owning and operating a warehouse. A company will be formed immediately and members may buy stock. Alfred Hemphill notes general willingness to invest. negotiations may lead to purchasing one of the local warehouses.
An old advertisement promotes Batlard's Herbine as a cure for constipation dyspepsia indigestion sick headache biliousness and general stomach and bowel troubles. It claims a disordered liver causes bad vision and suggests using the product for a liver cleansing process. A. C. Koeppen & Bros are listed as sellers.
A rail line wreck near Bend Oreille river Idaho left two engineers dead as a Great Northern locomotive No 1012 sank. Deep sea divers Nicol Mumwalt and Ilroman Kols ter recovered the engine after days in 70 feet of water. Engineer F W Zumwai and Fireman Johan Keletér remained entangled in the cab as divers worked to free them.
An old advertisement promotes Medd’s Baby Elixir for digestion teething and fretfulness priced 25 cents. It also notes a smoker for 8th grade students on Monday evening April 3 at Milarkey Hall with H. Lewis as special representative.
The Pendleton city marshal announces unclaimed animals located at the Oregon Feed Yards will be sold at public auction at 2 p.m. on April 12, 1911, if not claimed within ten days. The sale funds cover costs, with proceeds going to expenses. description includes a three year old mare and a yearling black mule. Tom Gurdane, City Marshal, dated March 1, 1911.
The Pendleton Common Council invites separate proposals for furnishing City Hall including 150 yards Cork Carpet and 200 steel frame Opera Chairs similar to Casey Theatre chairs. Proposals due April 6 1911 at 6 p m at City Recorder's office. Council may reject any bid. Dated March 28 1911 THOS FITZ GERALD.
Notice is given that Pendleton will receive bids for the construction of a steel bridge across the Umatilla River on Main Street in Pendleton Oregon. Bids are due at the City Recorder's office by April 12 1911 at o'clock PM. The bridge will use specified materials and follow tentative plans.
Mrs J C Green of Meetze Virginia says she suffered with womanly troubles and lost hope after trying two doctors and various medicines. Cardus cured her, restored health and energy, with rosy cheeks. She urges sufferers to try Cardus and sends readers to Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a 64 page home treatment book.
Uve Plans and specifications on file with the City Surveyor of Pendleton. Bids require plans and a certified check equal to a percent of the bid. Payable to the Mayor of Pendleton. Bridge location to be set across the Umatilla River by the Common Council. Council may reject any bid. Dated March 23, 1911. THOS FITZ GERALD City Recorder.
Pendleton marshal reports a white mare about 16 years old with no visible brand taken up in the city pound. If unclaimed within ten days, the animal will be sold at public auction on the Sunday of April 1911 at 2 pm for cash at the Oregon Feed Yard, Pendleton. Proceeds cover costs and sale expenses. Dated March 24, 1911. THOS GURDANG.
Hair dresser at 607 Hast Court promises reliable service with all kinds of hair goods made to order and natural human hair products for sale. Everything guaranteed with contact via phone Red 3762.
A jumble of local business listings includes doctors, lawyers, a funeral director, a Chinese restaurant, an abstract company, and a contractor. The text also contains a partial Pendleton train schedule with arrival and departure times and station notes.
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