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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
2
In Pembleton a farmers institute drew criticism of professors and newspapers for their dire forecasts about the Russian thistle in Umatilla County. Professor Chubtooth counters that the weed is a blessing, while local editors remain noncommittal on the issue.
Local complaints grow over the road from this city to Holdman as spring floods wash out canyon sections. Repairs from last year failed after the first rain, making travel nearly passable in places and risking the winter mail service. Citizens seek permanent fixes before winter and court action at the next meeting.
The Boive Capital News reports Senior Heyturn’s alarming health decline after the Maceena convention. Attendees observed harrowed features, vacant stare, and drastic weight loss of about six pounds. His attire hangs loose, and his step lacks former elasticity, with discussions noted as sensitive given his senatorial status.
The Alaska Steamship Company's steamer Dolphin departed Seattle Tuesday night bound for Skagway and Southeastern Alaska, carrying about 300 passengers, many headed for interior destinations.
Transfer offer lists a room house and one lot for 800 dollars or trade for horses, wig, poultry, or other value. It hints at real estate inquiry and potential assistance with the deal.
Aug 23 Briggson notes Miss Lillie Banister completes a four month school term with success. Mrs Navin visits from Hulix to manage wrecks and summer duties. George Waddingham plans to build on a homestead in Franklin county Wash. Farmers nearly finished hay harvest with wheat hay at 10 per ton. Frost damages pumpkin and squash vines. L J McAfee greets an eight pound baby boy. John Palk’s gin suffered a death after illness. Grace Ross dies after tumor removal. surgery failed due to weak condition.
A long list of hotel arrivals includes L R Russell from San Francisco and many guests from Portland Seattle Walla Walla and Spokane. Notables include J J Morrison George F Scott J M Bithbert Mrs A J McIntyre and A B Thomson with others from Chicago Kansas City Seattle and Spokane reflecting busy cross city traffic.
Newspaper notes a partially damaged bridge near Kidder’s place hindering traffic, crop damage from drought, straw covering a boulevard, and local residents like GO. W. Porbes and Ruth Kidder affected by wartime and inland travel. Hay prices range eight to ten dollars per ton delivered, while Baker County gardens endure moisture shortages.
President Zauth Hieuser of Standard Consolidated Golf Mining Company completed the final payment to W. H. Johan and Johnson Bros for the Clyde-Hand rode claim near Guerteburg in the Grant County News account. The company now holds several adjoining claims and touts one of the district’s best mines. An unrelated note praises Charles H. Hoyt for his successful Texas Steer show, while previewing Hoyt’s wit and theatrical style. The Frazer is listed as the venue.
Report notes 41 applicants. only 18 pass the county teachers examination. Arithmetic proved toughest, with some failing in orthography and other papers. Walla Walla Union adds context about a critic comment, while Cleveland Plain Dealer mentions a fashion editor and two big concerts alongside the opera.
The ad claims a “startling announcement” that a preventive for death by own action has been discovered. It warns despondency leads to self destruction and promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy to strengthen nerves and regulate stomach, liver and kidneys. At 50 cents, Tallman & Co. guarantees satisfaction.
A list of upcoming events across Oregon including medical association meetings in Pendleton Portland and Salem with dates in September and October 2021 plus the Oregon Irrigation Association in Ontario and the Spokane Interstate fair Inland Empire Teachers’ Association and National Irrigation Association in El Paso and November dates. Also an oblique suicide ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills by Tallman & Co. drug store claiming to end pain and distress.
Roscoe Bryson claims victory over Rev. J S S McCallum after today’s vote at the World's fair trip contest. Bryson leads with 23 110 to 25 126 for McCallum, asserting 60 000 coupons in the contract would not let McCallum overcome the lead. Provided by the Eugene Guard.
The ad touts Newbro's Herpicide as the only cure for the dandruff germ, promising a healthier scalp and glossy hair. It claims dandruff causes hair loss and credits thousands of women with gorgeous hair due to the product, sold by druggists and agents in Detroit and Chicago.
A fragmented advertisement lists deep discounts on corsets, waists, gloves, and shoes. Many items labeled with reduced prices, including silk waists, ladies gloves, and various men and boys shoes, plus implied limits and closing-out remarks as stock shifts. The copy reads like a period retail flyer with scattered numbers and product types.
The Breakers Hotel seeks top patronage as a premier summer resort on the Pacific Coast. Its ocean front covers 100 feet with a 76 foot width, rising four stories to a height of 74 feet from the ground to the top.
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