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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
7
Recent figures from the assessor show Umatilla county wealth increasing by about one million dollars over the past year. The region marks a chapter of prosperity with higher prices for wheat and wool, rising bank deposits, and renewed optimism despite the era’s pessimistic mood.
The state meeting urged repeal of the widow s pension law and shifting cases to charity. Mothers with children would not seek county court aid unless compelled yet feel entitled to a pension like a soldier. The East Oregonian questions pension taxes causing no bankruptcies and suggests trimming expenses otherwise. Names cited aboard the wrecked submarine H 3 include guach Zemke Scott Schmidt baut Stuart Graffel Gonzel Tites Traino Walker Burns Agraz Rogers and Brown under the U S flag.
The British use of tanks spurred talk of a land battleship larger than a tank. In Popular Science Monthly, Frank Shuman discusses a colossal artillery concept he calls the Great Destroyer of the Future, outlining its potential features and impact.
An author describes a self propelled war machine with three wheels a heavy armored front and a central hub armor, a compact car housing a small crew of about thirty, and engines of vast power to reach speeds of 100 mph. He imagines massive wheel spokes and armor plates and ponders impact on future warfare and civil war ironclads.
From the Weekly East Oregonian Dec 16 1877 the public is told the Episcopal church young ladies will hold an auction fair at Mr Raley's new hall on Saturday Dec 22 1877 to sell lamp mats wall pockets wristlets and other items. Also notes include A P Craig's return J M Bentley seeks teamsters for lumber 10 per thousand and local moves and notices involving various residents and the Pendleton brass band receipt authority for subscriptions and moneys.
Real estate transfers listed include James A Fee et al to O C Van Radall for Lots 4 5 6 7 10 11 Block 187 A Reservation addition Pendleton. G H Upthegrove et al to W L Bwan for 338 360 acres in Township 3 north Range 34. Taylor to J A Lumaden 46 000 for 360 acres. G B H Sutherland et ux to George Dovers 200 8 Al 2 lots 9 10 11 and 18 Block 60 Freewater. William Shaffer et ux to Hazel Beller et vir 800 for Lots 3 4 Mock 6 Milton. HL Forsythe et vir to A Felnger 12 000 for NE 1 4 NE 1 4 section 34 Township north Range 35. Robert Cummins to Frank Robson 600 Lot 1 and 2 Block 3 Mil. F A Vollenweider et ux to J M Brown 1650 6 acres in section 26 Township north Range 25. Ann Matlock to Blewett Harvester Co 5000 for mere and bound description in section 10 Township 8 north Range 22. R T Brown administrator to Chris Roberts 400 115 acres in section 36 Township 3 north Range 29.
Echo announces a municipal Christmas tree in the new city hall auditorium with a program hosted by Mayor Hugh Smith and local organizations. Committees formed. dignitaries include M r George of the commercial club and church leaders. Also reports births, livestock purchases, and local visits, with city officials traveling to Pendleton.
In Bend Oregon on December 16 a peace effort between sheep and cattlemen east of Bend was started. A cattlemen committee was formed to take steps, possibly to rid the range of sheepmen, amid claims that 40,000 acres of grass are being ruined by the sheep.
The ad explains winter inactivity causes constipation and fatigue. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a mild laxative to clear congested intestines and ensure a full morning movement with a prior bedtime dose. Price is 25 cents. First ad insert.
Albert Bates and Thomas W. Hestler fought a revolver duel at Griffith's tower in Hammond after an argument over inviting friends in the Erie railroad tower. Hestler barricaded inside and fired as Bates shot from outside. both survived. The report denies any connection to a so called Chinese laundry group.
Grant County ranch known as one of the Wests most efficiently run cattle operations sold for 200000 cash. Purchaser C P Ragsdale of Joseph Oregon takes immediate possession. ranch spans John Day river near Dayville Bear valley, 659 acres alfalfa 2000 meadow 500 grazing. stock includes 10009 heifers 109 horses 100 cattle and extensive farm equipment. Mrs Lillian MacRae plans Portland move then France England trip.
Thousands suffer stomach upset and sluggish digestion. Olive Tablets gently stimulate the liver and bowels to restore natural function, easing tongue coating, poor appetite, fatigue, and undigested food. Purely vegetable and olive colored, they work without stirring, cramping, or harsh effects. Take one or two at bedtime for quicker comfort. Priced at 25¢ to 2s per box.
A 1658 Daily Em item highlights Meyer Matlock and J B Eddy in a mayorship contest with possible new candidates. Council hopefuls include M Sargent G Thorns B Wheeler and Lot Livermore. Reports mention T Beeney wounded, a bird catching feat, tax notices by Robert Houser, and Mayor Matlock briefed on a health issue at his home. The Cove incident and Moorhenty children recovery are noted in terse local briefs.
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