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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1907
Page
2
Portland amid Christmas bustle reports the Portland Commercial Club’s 3500 print contest and a pledge that the city was first among 100 leading U.S. cities to pay every demand in coin. Banks show $100,000 daily inflow since December 16 as shoppers flood stores and generosity grows.
A hodgepodge of items covers a St Joseph farmer confessing to murder, Senator Jeff Davis allegedly attacked in a streetcar incident, a Shanghai libel suit filed in Honolulu, a Chicago accident fatality involving a Santa Claus image, and a McKeesport man’s fatal self surgery attempt. A coyote chase in Griswold’s area draws crowds and police intervention. A misplaced political quote about minerals shows a job security theme and $1,000,000 earnings noted.
Four men were injured by an explosion at the Coeur d'Alene Iron Works in Wallace Idaho on Saturday. Q O B Edgett of the University of Idaho died at his Moscow home on Saturday. E H Herring of Ritzville Washington plans to retire from farming after wheat crop income of 18 079. The Washington General Land Office adjusts Oregon accounts with total receipts of 11 23 710 and Oregon pro rata share 74 011 while 1 519 909 is credited to the reclamation fund.
In Baker City a lively coyote chase drew a large crowd yesterday afternoon in the busy buatieas district. A boy released a wagon containing the animal near Geiser Urand corner, sparking speculation of a dog pack battle as the crowd urged action.
A promotional note offers coffee at ten cents per pound with three thousand miles of railroad freight from the roaster. The grocer refunds your money if you do not find satisfaction and hints at a Schilling's Best quality claim.
Six hundred boxes of Hood River apples depart Portland for Vladivostok Siberia, via Puget Sound Vancouver and Japan, packed and graded for perfect condition. Each box holds 54 to 125 apples and is packed by professionals to ensure traceability to the source. Also includes a testimonial ad for Hickory Bark Cough Remedy from Pendleton Drug Co.
San Francisco dispatch reports John H. Hammond will not quit his Guggenheim position, saying he does not need the money and may seek a raise later. Rumors of his resignation began in Santa Barbara and followed him to the West Coast.
Nez Perce leader Pee-pee-tah-likt announces a Christmas day celebration at Spalding with visits from Umatilla Coeur d Alenes and Yakimas and some Sioux guests. Afterward the Indians plan meetings at Kooskia and Kam ah. The ghost dance, linked to renegade elements, has diminished in prominence but still draws attention.
Weather throughout the fall has been ideal for hauling grain to market and crops were saved well. Farmers were busy with harvest and plowing lagged. Stockmen note ranges need moisture but no feeding has occurred yet this late in the season. C A Minor credits a favorable period with no feeding so far, unlike last year.
A Spokane paper reports revived plans to build a 15 mile rail cut off from Rockford Washington to Rockford landing on Lake Coeur d Alene. The line would ferry trains across the lake to Harrison shortening the Spokane Harrison stretch from 75 to about 46 miles and creating the shortest route via Harriman interests to Coeur d Alene towns.
The old Pennsylvania Dutch Dunkards recommend Hickory Bark Cough Remedy as a guaranteed cure for coughs and guaranteed pure. It is made from the bark of the shell bark or white hickory tree and sold by druggists and all dealers. Pendleton Drug Co.
Christmas gifts are in order and customers may shop with confidence. The store promotes a large holiday stock of gentlemen's clothes and furnishings and urges visitors to come in to view the selections.
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