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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
2
A damaged text fragment discusses rare chemical aids and their purity for action against potential errors. It mentions an accurate amiahility compound and prevention measures tied to a female client or project context. The passage reads as a high priority report on quality and safety procedures.
Reports from Statesboro Georgia say deputy sheriffs surrendered without resistance amid a mob incident. General Stakeberg is relieved of command after a Japanese fleet maneuver near Port Arthur. Clarence De Ryder dies in a Salt Lake wheel accident. Askold sailors nearly starved until meals arrived. Uranium ore pilehblende located in Cripple Creek district, Colorado. Skeletons of horse and mule found near Divide suggesting a cliff fall of two prospectors Jackson Wilson and Frederick Smith four years ago.
In Northwest News Mrs Hachwel Miller Northup of Forest Grove dies at 74 and Cyrenius Condit of Marion county also passes away. Oregon immigration notes recount 1848 arrival with an ox team. Olympia mills to stop hiring Japanese as white labor is deemed adequate. A smooth forger defrauds Albany men of 150 with alternating checks. Three girls abducted from Seattle for Irvington Park are arrested in Portland for vagrancy and to be sent home. Tom Turney from Arlington vanished after moving 4000 to a Seattle bank. A found body in Seattle bay will be exhumed for examination by Turney’s friends. The 100000 Lewis and Clark gold dollars will be minted once Oregon gold is on hand. only 16000 worth is in Philadelphia. Michael Pletcher, charged with abducting Mary Robinson of St Helens, remains free on bond as she testifies of voluntary three-week stay. King County Washington voids eight-hour law, reverting to ten hours for legal pay if work is eight hours, paid at four hours.
Chas McAllister, veteran sheep raiser from Glennwood Washington, is negotiating to purchase thousands of ewes as he expands into three counties north of Hood River. He reports higher wool and mutton yields, with the average weight of Welsh cross sheep rising to about ten pounds. McAllister argues a stable, diminishing-range area can yield sustained profits through improved breeding and range management, positioning him for a lasting presence in a mutton-dominant region.
In a reflective feature local wives describe how they recognize their husbands engines by distinctive whistles. Some railroad workers tweak tones to signal arrival, letting wives know a homecoming supper is ready. The piece notes subtle variances in tone amid common whistle patterns and the intimate signals connected to the RB and N lines.
George Hassett of Wealthy, W is in the city en route to Spokane. He says the wheat market is booming at Washington, with shipments from that point likely to exceed any year. Estimates vary from 800000 to 1000000 bushels, and the district may average 25 bushels per acre with much land in first time crops.
Walla Walla August 17 The city assessor completes appraisal of land in the paving district for Main and Alder streets. Property valued at 625000. No cable billing at trust plants in New York City as all plants’ workers join the strike.
The St George and The Hotel Bickers host a long roster of visitors from Portland Spokane Seattle and California among others. Notables include J Wottherser J A Allison W A Mikesell and J S Worthington plus families and assorted travelers from Denver Chicago Santa Rosa and Los Angeles.
Oregon Branch of Commercial Travelers association established a library at Hotel Pendleton to serve traveling members. It holds more than 1200 volumes by leading authors, loaned via hotel clerk cards for short periods. The library aims to provide reading material for travelers with little local recreation. Also includes an inserted medical ad for catarrh cures and family pills.
Sealed proposals are invited at the office of T F Howard architect until 2 p m on Saturday August 20 1904 for a six room cottage for J A Blakley Excavating and stone foundation to be let under a separate contract Plans are at the architect office The right to reject any or all bids is reserved August 10 1904.
Bob Moore of Lafayette Ind touts DeWitts Little Barly Risers as an effective perfect pill that cleanses the system clears the complexion and ends headaches while other pills gripe and weaken. Sold by Taliman Company.
Markets at Dayton show fat hogs bringing up to 7.26 per 100 pounds two days ago with 6.26 offered currently. Steers at 2.85 and cows at 2. Growers refuse per 100 for brewing barley while dealers hold firm. Wheat quoted at ef for Unestem and G4c for club per bushel. Also note a Paraguay capital alert with combined land and naval attack prep at Asmn elon.
A fragment from the Pittsburgh Dispatch recounts Whistler reading proof sheets to a servant while a chilly scene unfolds. It describes a busy city street, a famed character Shorty Long, and a curious incident on Fifth Avenue with a wooden chief figure and a sudden pursuit ending as the crowd disperses.
A mix of folk wisdom on envy virtue and self control contrasts with field notes on training beagles and beagle instinct. Also includes remembered quotes about a young couple and early voting from Cleveland Plain Dealer.
An advertisement touts Professor Wellington a healer with cryptic readings in English French and German. It claims he reveals life details and fate, settles love quarrels, reunites couples, and promises truth without mysticism. Office hours 10 am to 8 pm, private parlors listed. Also notes a garden property sale at 716 Garden Street.
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