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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
2
The Kansas City Star recounts Missouri’s 1821 admission under Monroe and the Missouri Compromise dispute. It lists governors from Alexander McNair to J W Folk, notes early boundaries, and describes 19th century political deals shaping statehood.
Fred Lockley details a lengthy journey from Portland to Seurmus and Calgary. He notes cultural quirks, currency surprises with gold and Canadian stamps, and witty encounters in shops and dining, comparing American and Canadian manners while riding trains toward Calgary and the Selkirks.
Twenty four teamsters hauling dirt filler for the Northern Pacific warehouse quit after refusing the old scale of 40 cents per hour and demanding 60 cents. Contractor H D Stewart refused to raise pay. a meeting of all teamsters was planned at Gatchell's hall. Stewart argued workers were not earning 60 cents and the wagons held little gravel. The supervisor stated the strike did not worry him as the build is in a stage where teams are not essential for some time. In other news Peter Ronquet, from Enterprise, reports the new Wallowa county court home is complete at a cost of 38000, built in two weeks by Mr Bowquet.
Notice to bidders invites proposals for building an earth and gravel fill and rip rap approach to the south end of the county bridge over the Umatilla River at Echo Oregon. Bids include earth and gravel per cable yard and rip rap per yard with a certified check of a percentage. Bids open August 22 1908 in Pendleton. Right to reject bids reserved.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana writes about a decade of kidney disease that left him bedridden. After exhausting medical care, Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and brought relief, praised as a Godsend. Koeppen Drug Store is referenced as the retailer.
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of Howard and Swingle architects for erection and completion of the Sturgis residence. Stone brick and basement concrete work reserved. Bid on fireplaces chimneys and all mason work above foundation. August 10 1906. Rights to reject any or all bids reserved. Also irrelevant ad text about Ely's Cream Balm included but not part of primary notice.
Baker and Folsom suggest practical ideas for upgrading living spaces. They highlight durable materials, energy efficiency, and budget friendly renovations to boost comfort and value in a home.
A cheerful prompt urges shoppers to take advantage of Baker and Folsom's during an away-from-home period to purchase new carpet and furniture, signaling a timely in-store sale.
We offer timely delivery of lumber lath shingles sash doors cement brick lime and tanks in any quantity. Our office uses the best machinery and competent staff to fulfill orders as promised. We are sole agents for Krisolite Wood Fibre Paster and Oleo White Crystal Lime from Blue Rapids Kansas.
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