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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
2
Pendleton market report lists prices paid by local businesses for poultry butter corn cattle hogs and sheep. Prices for eggs hens and spring chickens are given along with butter corn and grain trading notes and cattle and sheep market ranges.
The piece urges readers to use Hood’s Sarsaparilla to boost strength and endurance during hot weather. It claims the tonic aids refreshing nerves and overall vitality, noting improved energy and a lighter, steadier mood.
A short, stray ad line promotes Jelim ice cream bricks sold in card over cartons with a claim they will keep for a period.
In Denver on August 18 1895 Jennie Charvan bought poison and locked her door preparing to depart. Neighbors forced entry found her groaning on the bed with the bottle in hand though the bottle remained full and cork in place. Police took the bottle, she claimed she feared the poison would burn and was given an emetic as she was removed from the scene.
A woman admitted she intended to commit suicide by her own actions. The statement was given in connection with an ongoing case as authorities gathered further details and evaluated potential risk factors.
Charles Duke Behlesinger of San Francisco, head of the Hchiesinger Nealty company, sent his dress trousers to a hotel valet. A mix up with another guest Edwin Schlesinger of New York led to both men finding a rolled $1000 in the pocket. The mistaken payout caused a costly error for the valet.
Paris reports the peace conference approved continuing Romanian occupation of Budapest. Other Romanian proposals were not accepted and the armistice terms are deemed no longer binding. Romania states it did not receive Clemenceau's note and warns to halt advances until Budapest is secured.
Lewiston Aug 18 advice from Changeville states 700 sheep owned by Charles Hunham of Lewiston were found in the Adam Camp forest fire zone near the Nex Perce reserve. About 260 have been found alive, while 200 to 400 more are missing. Other bands of sheep reported missing.
A fragment from a wartime report recalls George Washington of Atlanta collapsing on a supply wagon trip. The account ends mid-sentence as the scene shifts from the wagon toward an uncertain fate and the war’s toll on lone messengers.
An American battery opened fire on the road as George leapt from a high seat to the ground. The officer in charge crossed to the road and asked if anyone was scared. George replied he was slightly agitated but urged continuing on as the only path to win the war.
The magistrate began a lively question session as the prisoner remained calm. “What’s your occupation my man?” asked the judge. “I am a buy driver,” replied the prisoner. “Do you mean you drive horses attached thereto?”
A partially readable court fragment shows a judge challenging a defendant about hitting a man in the face. A response mentions the attack not by the son and references striking the nasal area. Language is garbled and incomplete.
An edited fragment cites a defaulter’s method and a bank president commenting on misappropriated funds. The New Hampshire regent criticizes high living costs while questioning auditing of White House grocery bills. The text expresses suspicion and concern over financial conduct.
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