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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1904
Page
2
A damaged OCR passage discusses stability of dolns and hints at accurate, critical compounds. It mentions tested materials and preservation, referencing a client and doctor seeking perfection, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events.
Prophet Dowle rescues three drowning women near Grand Rapids Michigan after their yacht overturned. An earthquake shock rocks Vol, Chile causing destruction and loud noises. Denver and Rio Grande distances itself from Eden wreck incident. Two dozen Chinese bound for the St Louis fair leave San Francisco under guard and will depart after the fair. A factory commissioner in War France ends a heat related incident by removing his clothes and bathing during work. A political meeting in New Albany ends with a tense exchange after a Clark remark about Governor Goebel’s killers.
The John Day Coal Mining Company is organized in Portland with capital of 1000000. Incorporators are E House Otto Shilman and Herman K Biersdorf. A unknown man’s body was found in Dark Canyon Baker county near Pine Creek Sup tay. The Sumpter Valley railroad now reaches Tipton 26 miles from Prairie City. Three horses and two cattle were stolen from the Mitchell barn at Joseph, with Sheriff Blakley pursuing toward Anatone, Wash. Inheritance tax on Nancy Cowles estate in Yamhill county amounts to 672 on 70000, among the largest in state. James Dorsey, traveler from Kansas to Colfax, fell from his wagon in Summerville and died, leaving a 6 year old child. Fred Dee’s body, exhumed for suspected poisoning in Arlington, will be examined in Portland.
Prof Chubbock visited Pendleton and argued the Russian thistle should be spared as it protects soil from sun and moisture loss, reduces surface wash and erosion, and may lessen heavy rains washing ditches. Farmers initially alarmed but later noted potential soil benefits and possible yield impact in dry land farming.
Fragmented text from a historical newspaper describes a range of topics from a trade worker’s comment on block chopping costs to a medical pitch for a patent remedy, plus a note about the Japanese government securing space at the Lewis and Clark fair. The passage mentions New York Press references and a fairwarden exhibit.
A lengthy hotel arrivals column lists numerous guests and their origins including Portland San Francisco Chicago Helena Starbuck Meacham Walla Walla Athena Pilot Rock and other places. Names include J W Brady C L Downer Arthur T Belfast J P Garter W A Wilson and many more with spouses and accompanying guests.
A New York Weekly item touts a dealer only folding bed that hides a washstand, bath, dressing table, mirror, extension table, upright piano, and even a rosewood coffin. The piece highlights morning to death timer functions as a sensational multi purpose unit.
A couple on a bridge observes a tug Ike and a long line of barges on the river. The man reflects on life and work while the wife interrupts, acknowledging the tug bears burdens as the barges do. Their dialogue hints at toil and partnership.
Puck reports a betting scene where Topnotch wins a six furlong race at the OMer al Mine with Harold and Jerrold in dialogue. The clock striking two is humorously noted as the waking moment.
A self-styled young author contemplates adopting a pen name to enjoy his vocation more. A friend agrees the idea is good and suggests travel and anonymity as the remedy. The exchange reflects social bustle and literary vanity in Atchison Globe coverage.
The notice details special excursion rates from Portland and nearby lines to Westport Long Beach Clatsop Beach Tokeland Ilwaco Seaview Tioga Pacific Park Ocean Park Nahcotta Fisvel Gearhart and return for 10 dollars with half fare for children, valid through Sept 30 1904 and Oct 23 1904 final return. Also lists excursions to St Louis World’s Fair with varied paths via Denver Rio Grande Missouri Pacific and rates around 60 dollars, with multiple sale dates and stopovers. Includes bid deadlines for local property lumber sale and notices for other rail excursions.
Sealed proposals close at 2 p m on August 20 1904 at the office of architect T F Howard for a six room cottage for J A Binkley Excavating and stone foundation work to be bid separately Plans available at the architect office Right to reject any or all bids reserved August 10 1904 Attention Sheepmen Range to lease and water locations offered Box 44 La Grande Or death by own action Prevented The discovery of a preventive for self destruction touted to strengthen nerves and body via Electric Bitters 60 cents guaranteed by Tallman Co druggists Frank Davis hanged at Johnstown Pa August 17 1903 for murder of his paramour
The O. R. B. N. Company lists low fares from Pendleton to St. Louis and back, and to Chicago with various routings through St. Louis. Tickets go on sale on multiple dates from June through October, with travel validity up to 40 days from sale and 10 days for outbound travel. Stopovers allowed within the transit limit. For details contact E. C. Smith, Agent.
If you plan to visit the St Louis Exposition seek reliable information on railroad service lowest rates and best routes and local conditions in St Louis hotels etc Write the undersigned with your information needs and it will be promptly furnished If not on hand it will be sought at no charge Ad B H Trumbull Commercial Agent 142 Third Street Portland Ore
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