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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1904
Page
4
Walter Adams reports Joseph McCabe, VP, favors a passenger depot on the W. & Co. R. property at Webb and Garden Streets if city stays friendly. Possible brick business house planned to allow leasing if depot abandoned. McCabe will visit soon to arrange headquarters in Marseilles.
American Consul General RE. PD. Skinner in Marseilles reports on demand for Oregon pine and California redwood in France. The message notes both woods are more or less known and discusses potential markets and inquiries regarding their use and accessibility in the portion of France observed.
Seret C C Rummel of the 26th United States Coast Artillery writes from Fort Flagler Washington praising steam cure for liquor and tobacco habits. He reports twenty persons cured and commends the treatment, with Tallman & Co as local agents.
Mabel Nelson Chastain grand chief of the Rathbone Sisters of Oregon gave an address to the second Oregon district in Hillabora on the Orphans Home yesterday. She attended the meeting for three days and planned to visit western and southern Oregon judges before returning to Milton.
Athena headlines report a cashier position in Pendleton. Arnold Wood is recovering and has returned to Idaho. Mrs. Wm Reeder entertains young ladies. Work begins on the new Sank. Visitors at Walla Walla and other points noted. Mrs Claire Katen travels to Pendleton to be a cashier for her sister at St George restaurant. Mrs Janette Maniase visits Walla Walla. Sarah McDougal from Westen visits relatives in Wallaa Walla. Mrs William Reed hosts about 24 girls for Sunday school lunch and an evening gathering. Arnold Wood’s recovery described as improving after danger. A new bank building contract, Ed Banet, starts work.
Retailer touts big monthly business and asserts best prices on "honest goods" in Pendleton. Highlights small rent, in house work, new stock, low insurance, no debt, and light utilities. Day-sale prices run through May 18, urging customers to compare savings daily.
Sunday ad style list of discounted night robes and pajamas with prices and savings. Mentions 1 cent night robes, sateen options, blue pink white, variations from $0.50 to $6.00, and JAMOs suites with notable savings. Contains fragmented price figures and promotional phrasing.
We received another batch of suits from a leading Chicago tailor. Made to order in fine material with precise measurements, originally $20 to $25. Buyers who failed to pick up their orders left us with stock. Priced at $14.50 while stock lasts.
Wednesday specials offer hats at low prices including straws, Panamas, and capes. John B Stetson hats priced at 3.50 with big savings, Conqueror and others at 2.50, all $8 hats claimed to be best $3 hats in the city. Straw hats range 50 cents to 6.50 with 20 percent discount.
Cooper's advertises Thursday underwear specials with $2.60 and $2.00 suits, claiming savings over $3.00 rivals. It promotes 10 lines priced at $1.00 per suit and 40 cents per garment, boasting a “free a suit” offer and urging readers not to trust other prices.
Local sale lists Friday specials including four in hands at 25 cents, 60 cent packs, buy two get one free, and discounts on 60 cent and 85 cent handkerchiefs. Sweaters priced down to 3.0 and 2.60 with savings up to four dollars, plus 25 to 60 cent suspenders and various fabrics and colors.
Saturday specials advertise low prices on golf shirts in multiple colors and styles with discounts up to 90 cents. Also promoted are heavy denim coats and pure linen dusters offered at reduced weekend prices, highlighting substantial savings for shoppers.
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