Life is a Battlefield Coffee Claim Ad
An advertisement touts Mother's Pride coffee as the best and fittest, promising survival of the strongest in a bold claim. It asserts weak brands fail and urges readers to buy the coffee for 26 cents.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
8
An advertisement touts Mother's Pride coffee as the best and fittest, promising survival of the strongest in a bold claim. It asserts weak brands fail and urges readers to buy the coffee for 26 cents.
An advertisement invites readers to request a sample of Our Afternoon Tea. It claims five scientifically blended teas and notes a wine-like note that may tempt taste testers to want more.
The Knights of Pythias of Umatilla county held their sixth annual district convention in the Eagles hall with about 200 in attendance. Grand Lodge officers and prominent members from Union Portland The Dalles Salem and Heppner spoke during a program that included initiation of a class of 11 and conferring the grand lodge rank on past chancellors. Delegations came from Athena Milton Helix Weston Adams and other area communities.
Mt and N superintendent Buckley will review a petition to pave Main Street. The railroad company owns more property on Main Street than any other holder and its decision is awaited with interest. Agent E C Smith sent the petition to General Superintendent Buckley in Portland, and officials will act soon. The improvement could raise the value of the companys property more than that of any other taxpayer involved.
Tomorrow the great rabbit hunt is planned on Blalock Island in the Columbia with favorable weather likely drawing many sportsmen from the region. Pendleton travelers will depart tonight on No. 5 and arrive early tomorrow. likely participants include Tom Haker Lester Boy Will Ingram and Fat Turner. A crew is painting the O R N depot interior today.
A blaze swept a hotel on January 10 trapping guests on the sixth floor. Survivor Sidral Stairway told of flames roaring up the elevator shaft and choking smoke. Eleven people died, many on the sixth floor, while others escaped via stairs or windows. Dozens of names and room numbers are listed as victims and survivors in a grim inventory.
The county court at It recent session selected a long jury list for the coming year. Names span multiple towns including Adime Athena Cottonwood Freewater Meacham Mountain Juniper and McKay with numerous jurors named for each locale. The list accompanies session details and the draw procedure for session summons.
Mrs Clarence Adams died at six in the morning in The Dalles after weeks of illness. Her husband Mr Adams and her parents Mr and Mrs J M Ferguson traveled to The Dalles with the remains and are expected to bring them to Pendleton tomorrow. The funeral is likely Saturday. She was a Pendleton native graduate of the local high school two years ago and recently had a baby daughter in The Dalles who is reported healthy.
James Roberts died at the hospital of neuralgia this morning after months of suffering. He was well known locally and had resided in the city for some time. Funeral plans are not yet set as relatives in Ru rene are uncontacted. The Eagles will care for the body and any services here will be under their order.
The carnival vote to crown the queen proceeds Monday at 7:34 pm with ballots gathered at Heninenan's store and counted by carnival management. Nominees include Elizabeth Kingelia, Faye Corer, Pauline Miller, Mytilene Proker, Elele Matipek, Norma Alloway, Ruby Whittemore, Nellie McMullin, Effie Hults, and Bartha Grow.
A party consisting of Mr and Mrs W F Mustock and Mr and Mrs W H Bobb will depart by the 11 oclock train for a three months tour of Europe. They will travel east via California and reach England from New York, with plans to visit London and other European countries. The itinerary aims to see all places of interest during the voyage.
The excellent Mapes of recon, Washington and Thaho, just issued by the O R N company, are in great demand among country schools in Umatilla county. Several districts have requested them and most rural districts will likely be supplied. The maps are complete in detail and offer authentic information on the northwest, including rail and wagon roads, forest and irrigation reserves, distances between places, and other features.
The Had it not been for O K R and N brakeman Si Smith on train No 5 last Thursday morning the Bridal Well wreck would have been worse. He released the engine and opened the emergency brake, slowing No 6 before it struck No 9, a brave act commended by the company. Also notes the Witch Hagel Salve product and Tallman & Co sales mention.
The Etlere Plane House touts its large capital and proven reliability. It claims its pianos are tested for quality, not bank guarantees, and offers lower prices than small dealers on fully backed instruments. Customers are urged not to judge by price alone.
Eilers Piano House claims to be the largest piano dealer in the western states, offering a wide range of instruments from grand pianos to uprights and player systems. The firm emphasizes customer service, diverse brands, and in store demonstrations.
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