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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
8
Pendleton merchants report thriving holiday sales despite muddy streets and poor roads. Shoppers favor useful books novelties and Indian made items such as robes baskets bead work and photographs, a custom that has shaped local trade and distinguishing Pendleton from other Oregon cities.
Pendleton hosts over ninety Chinese residents now, with more than one hundred a year ago. Most work as family cooks or hot cooks, while others labor in gardens, saloons, offices, laundries, stores, bakeries, and general labor. No Chinese women or families currently live in the city. the population resides across nine Chinese settlements.
A 19th century notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness and general system troubles. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and clarify the blood with a 60 cent guarantee from Tollman & Co druggists.
An ad asserts Herpicide defeats hair loss by targeting the root cause and killing the germ causing the problem. It claims the product cleanses scalp while being free of grease and promotes confident hair growth. The copy cites widespread testimonials and offers samples via mail from The Herpicide Co. Detroit and agent F W Schmidt.
Dickens lovers heard of a Southport event honoring Mrs Cooper on her ninetieth birthday, said to be the original of Little Dorrit. The elderly lady was present and participated in a tableau vivant recalling childhood memories of young Charles and a future life.
Grangeville Idaho December 22 state school land sale completed with all tracts sold except where improvements value could not be agreed. Fifty quarter sections bought by owner buyers, some at higher figures than prior Idaho county records. Prices ranged 10 to 46 dollars per acre, average 22 dollars. All land on Camas prairie. buyers also paid improvement costs on many tracts.
The Rev. W R. Tell Baxter of the Presbyterian church in Baker City praises TRIM as a permanent cure for liquor and tobacco habits. He notes the remedy has produced good results and urges those in need to use it.
In a clash described as severe palre heavy, two drivers collide with grade Hackney and Colt City grappled at Cat Wade station amid chaotic scene marked by injuries and swift response from onlookers and emergency crews.
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