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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
2
Washington reports a push for 4000 government bookkeeping posts as the postal savings banks prepare to handle up to 14 000 000 depositors. Applicants flood the Postmaster General with requests, inquiries, and exam offers while awaiting the subcommittee’s future projections and guidance from Mr Hitchcock.
A terse aphorism attributed to George Sand about women who cling to hidden secrets and the nature of propriety. The remark casts skepticism on prudishness and moral posture.
Hermiston boosters form a committee with Rh R Lewis as chair and H Ed gar Loudengslager as secretary to organize an exhibit of Umatilla project products for the Pendleton district fair in late September. They will collect samples, maintain offices, raise funds by subscription, and avoid sweepstakes. The effort highlights progress since 1908 water turned in by the US reclamation service. On the same issue, locals prepare for duck season as sportsmen lease nearby lakes and plan gates, fences, and opening shoots.
Chicago schools will add a two year course in household economics titled division of income. Superintendent Ella Flagg Young says girls will learn to split checks, estimate daily living costs, and decide if purchases are affordable, with husbands handling insurance and other essentials.
Chehalis experiences unprecedented labor demand as Warren Construction of Portland starts contracts near $100 000. Gas water and traction firms hire many workers with more to come. Local labor needs 160 more men plus hop picking season to soon begin at wages from 2.25 to 3 dollars per day.
The East Oregonian is described as Eastern Oregon's representative paper prized by readers for its leadership and as the advertising medium of the section, reflecting strong local patronage.
Len Laibu dore sold his wheat to Interior Warehouse in Adams for 75 cents a bushel, 540 sacks in the lot. Fred Brown sold 86500 sacks to Kerr-Gifford Co. of Pendleton at 80 cents a bushel. Various residents traveled, hosted visitors, and arranged hotel duties as Adams and nearby Pendleton and Moscow, Idaho, activity filled the week.
Life in Panama faces malaria with chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters are claimed to destroy the germs and cure malaria according to Wm A. Fretwell of Louisville North Carolina who says three bottles cured a severe attack and provided ongoing health. The medicine also aids stomach liver and kidney troubles and typhoid prevention. Koeppen Bros guarantees 60 cents.
London reports swimming surges in popularity across Britain this season due to foreign competitors and royal endorsement. King George intends to accept the late King Edward’s role as royal honorary president of the Royal Life-Saving Society, boosting support for aquatic sports and English swimmers.
The notice states a monthly subscription rate of 65 cents for carriers delivering the Daily East Oregonian. It outlines payment terms and may indicate changes or responsibilities for delivery personnel.
Miss Lilian and Marjorie Miller arrive from Baker City for extended visit. Edna Bannister of Weston visits Milton. Frank Melrose from Bureka Flat visits. Flossie Williams failed teacher certificate in Pendleton. Peach day at Freewater described as a hummer. Child of Wm Clemens of Freewater ill with typhoid fever sent to Walla Walla. B I Archer and family visit from Walla Walla. Ebor Luna C D Putnam and John Ross go two weeks hunting and fishing. A 24 carload fruit train leaves Milton for export by Fruit Growers union and Shields company.
Vienna reports an Austrian military balloon Hungaria, traveling from Vienna arsenal, exploded near Neutra, injuring an army officer Lieutenant Hoftenetter and several peasants. The craft, emptied of gas during a crowd handling, was consumed by flames. a peasant smoking a pipe is blamed for the blast.
Canby Oregon reports a lighter than normal hop crop due to hot weather and scarce rain though quality is expected to be good. Vines started strong but growth slowed. foliage light except on bottom lands. vermin largely absent. Acreage slightly down with some new yards set to come in next year. farmers expect good prices and an early harvest.
New York report states Russell Hopkins, a young Atlanta millionaire, has secured a $5000 assassination policy. Two thousand goes to the first informant and the remaining marks, including $1000 to each of three others who supply information. His country place adjoins Helen Gould's residence and features a public menagerie.
A patent style appeal touts a mild liquid remedy labeled D. D. pD Prescription that stops itching with first drops. It promises immediate relief and sound sleep, urging readers to obtain a trial bottle at 2 cents and affirming the product's proven value by the Tallman Drug Co.
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