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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1911
Page
7
East Side Improvement clubs push a measure to voters at the next election authorizing a bond issue of 1,000,000 to establish a municipal paving plant. Proponents argue cheaper paving and street improvements by a new system cutting profits paid to paving companies. Initiative petitions will be circulated to place the charter amendment on the ballot.
A vintage ad-style vignette promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a daily health aid. It claims sugar coated globules cure constipation headaches chilly dyspepsia malaria and boost energy and mental power. The pitch targets readers seeking quick vitality and strength with a low price of 25 cents at Kooppen's.
Transfer of property in Baltimore completes with Booth Fisheries Co acquiring Northwestern Fisheries Co. for 1,500,000 pounds. Nine Alaska canneries, fishing ships, tenders and boats form the assets. Northwestern remains a corporate entity but becomes a Booth subsidiary, with plans for extensive additions and improvements to the Alaska properties.
Advertisers claim Hood's Sarsaparilla gives appetite and strength to business people teachers students and housewives. They say it overcomes tiredness making work feel easy and supports a clear brain and healthy body for success.
Hearings opened before the Commerce court with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company case before the Interstate Commerce Commission, centered on lines from New Orleans to Memphis and other points. The report notes the no-treating ordinance in Tacoma and a question on splitting the price of two hard liquor drinks.
An advertisement touts Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roly as a pill form remedy for piles. It claims internal action eliminates the inside cause and promises thorough relief. Priced at 1 for a large box covering 24 days, available at Pendleton Drug Co and druggists, with a booklet upon request.
An advertisement claims powerful Chinese doctors offer free advice and a book, promising to diagnose cases and provide exact results for chronic diseases and blood disorders. It invites readers in Walla Walla to write for the free material and symptom blanks.
A large Stanfield gathering in the schoolroom discussed private ditch irrigation from the Umatilla river and nearby streams. J T Hinkle chaired with Pendleton speakers Col J H Raley and Judge A Lowell, plus Water Superintendent Cochran. Delegates, including representatives from Weston, spoke on organizing a forest conservation–driven water users association and promoting irrigation for farming growth. Mothers plan watermelons and strawberries for the county fair display. local officials noted promising orchard conditions and pruning demonstrations.
An old warning about mercury in catarrh remedies. Do not use preparations containing mercury. Reputable doctors should prescribe treatments. Halle's Catarrh Cure by J Cheney Co is warned against. Also notes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Notice invites all IT students to a smoker on Monday evening April 3 at 8 p.m. at Milarkey Hall. Special Representative E. H. Lewis urges attendance.
Dr Cyrus Northrop, after more than 25 years as University of Minnesota president, presided in chapel as his tenure ends. Tomorrow Dr George Edgar Vincent, formerly Chicago faculty dean, will assume duties, with formal inaugural planned for next fall. Vincent will deliver his first address as president tomorrow before the university’s faculty and officials.
City records describe steps for creating assessment districts for street improvements in Pendleton. It details council actions, publication, plans, and the surveyor's estimates, with deadlines for objections and bids, and council rights to reject bids or proceed under direct city supervision.
The Common Council shall apportion the cost of the improvement among lots within the district by special benefits. Hearing notices and objections follow a fixed timeline. The City Surveyor’s estimates may be adjusted by the Council in proportion to benefits. The Recorder records the final assessment as the Recorder's Estimate and Assessment. Publication begins April 1911 in Pendleton Oregon.
The Common Council of Pendleton Oregon invites proposals for furnishing City Hall including 150 yards Cork Carpet and 200 steel frame Opera Chairs or equivalents for the upstairs large room. Proposals due April 6 1911 at 6 pm at the City Recorder's office. The Council may reject any bid. Dated March 23 1911 THOS FITZ GERALD.
Notice announces bids for a steel bridge over the Umatilla river on Main Street Pendleton Oregon due April 12 1911 at 6 PM at the City Recorder's office. Each bid must include a 6 percent certified check payable to the Mayor. The council may reject any or all bids. Dated March 24 1911 Thos Fitzgerald.
In Pendleton the marshal lists two unclaimed animals a three year old mare with star on forehead and a yearling black mule with no brand. If not claimed within ten days, the animals will be sold at public auction for cash on April 12, 1911, at 2 p.m. at the Oregon Feed Yards to cover costs. Dated March 31, 1911. Tom Gurdane, City Marshal.
The city marshal of Pendleton has taken up a white mare about 16 years old with no visible brands. If not claimed within ten days, costs will be paid and the animal sold at public auction at 3 o clock on Sunday of April 1911 at the city pound Oregon Feed Yard. Proceeds fund sale costs.
Ladies visit Madame Kennedy's 607 East Court for hair goods and natural human hair items with guaranteed quality. Subscribers to magazines or newspapers can remit by postal note or check. East Oregonian Pub Co offers publisher prices with 10 percent deduction for current subscribers in Pendleton Oregon.
John 8 Bakwr funeral director and licensed embalmer operated from the opposite side of the post office with a funeral parlor, two funeral cars, and 24 hour response by calling main 75.
Bartman Abstract Co offers reliable abstracts of tithe to all lands in Umatilla county. They provide loans on city and farm property, buy and sell all kinds of real estate, and conduct general brokerage. They handle taxes and investments for non residents and offer fire life and accident insurance. References available at any Pendleton bank. James Johns, Pres. C Al Marsh, Sec.
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