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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
2
Simple way for the thin and pale to gain weight rapidly. Samose is promoted as a flesh forming food that aids digestion and assimilation to create rich blood and plumpness. Customers report visible weight gain after a week or ten days with a guarantee from Koeppen Bros. to refund if it fails to meet claims.
A busy sports note lists twelve inning action with batteries Crandall Myers Kling and Moren Dooin Suggs Benton McLean across games in Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis. It also notes the National automobile road racing meet starting at Elgin Illinois and the Chestnut Hill Kennel Club dog show opening at White City Park Philadelphia.
Carlye Ellis, Alaska Yukon Magazine, declares lode mining the backbone of permanent progress in Alaska. He notes widespread lode deposits from Ketchikan to Nome, predicts lode output will surpass placer mining, and says transportation from tidewater is rapidly opening new sections. Some remark on knowledge and ignorance.
A tongue in cheek tale from The Dalles Optimist about Congressman Ellis and his legendary facial hair. The account claims the whiskers influenced access to the House door, with Uncle Joe vouching for Ellis at key moments. The piece admits the story may be exaggerated or false.
A Haddon Heights burglary netted jewelry and silverware valued over 2000 dollars from Police officer Peter Messig’s home at 203 North Ninth Avenue. Messig slept through the morning theft. attackers searched every room while his parents were away.
New Orleans report states Mrs. Mary Greenleaf residuary legatee of property. The funds are to erect drinking fountains for smaller animals in out-of-the-way places and to support the protection and relief of dumb animals as a substantial portion of her estate.
A postcard from Salem Mayor George Rodgers now in Paris notes Oregon’s full representation at the Brussels Road congress. Delegates Gov Benson appointed were Rodgers and H L Pittock of Portland. Indian girl Heelen Paynes and Japan’s U Kggomi are also mentioned in the dispatch.
Apple buyers in the Walla Walla valley sign many orchard contracts on the going prices basis as the vast crop nears harvest. J A Lawrence of William H Woods & Company visits Pomona orchards, marking Walla Walla’s rise as a fruit country alongside wheat.
Five Newport fishermen led by Crosby Matthews Robert Ingalls Silas Malley and Flynt Baker were rescued after their boat tied to a former lifeboat in the J Marhoffer wreck drifted eight miles against strong northwest wind off Beaver Creek. Captain Saltus of the Blue Bell towed them to the Yaquina Bay buoy before the lifeboat crew completed the rescue. Matthews, on day leave, is part of the Yaquina Bay Lifesaving crew.
An inquest in Harrison, Idaho reports Willie Campbell, four, died instantly from a single bullet wound to the chest after a revolver was fired by Dewey Bishop, aged 11, during a gathering at Dan Bishop’s home. Dewey admitted shooting and dragging the body to a woodshed, while Bishop and Beasley children claimed no involvement. three Bishop boys were present, and parents were away. The jury verdict states the weapon was in the hands of Dewey Bishop.
New York story reports Livingston Loraine of Tourlet Magazine demanding Hampton's Magazine provide Peary pole proofs. He lists missing data and proposes four experts inspect the materials. The Pourist plans to publish affidavits from those who joined Peary and Cook on their poles trips.
An ad claims McGee's Baby Mitzir contains no narcotics and promises a safe cure for disordered stomachs bowels and fretfulness ideal for teething infants. Koeppen & Bros distribute the soothing syrup for babies.
An 1910 advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney drain, uric poisoning, and related pains. Customer testimonial from C. S. Howard of Pendleton Oregon claims long relief after trying other remedies, with price, seller Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York. Also a credit notice from Ella Anibal restricting credit sales dated August 24 1910 signed B. Anibal.
A new student asks to view his father's records, mentioning the class of 77 and a fatherly instruction not to disgrace him. The exchange appears in the Buffalo Express as a brief vignette reflecting student ambition and respect for parental guidance.
An advertisement touts TIZ as a fast acting foot remedy for tired aching and swollen feet with claims of relief from corns calluses bunions and odor It features a testimonial from A F Creutz Chicago praising its efficacy and notes prices and direct mail options from Walter Luther Dodge Co Chicago.
Notice from W. P. York of Galena Oregon seeking pasture for 160 gentile horses with straw and water on site. Requests offers by mail to Galena P. O. in Grant County Oregon.
Canadian Northern Land Company of Portland Oregon promotes Fraser River district holdings in British Columbia. Listings claim 40 acre farms near Wort St James townsite with $60 cash and $10 monthly payments, and rich farm lands at $5.60 per acre with $3 cash and $1 per acre yearly balance. No Canadian citizen requirement to hold. Rail access via Grand Trunk Pacific Alaska Yukon and Canadian Northern lines. Apply at Lewis Building, Portland.
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