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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1902
Page
3
C H Pigott argues in favor of repealing the coyote bounty in Umatilla County. He cites California's experience where bounty led to coyote near extinction and rabbit overabundance. He suggests lifting bounties so coyotes naturally control jackrabbits, reducing crop damage and fence costs.
Builders race ahead as Walla Walla shows strong spring momentum with plans for three or four large two story brick structures and numerous smaller buildings. Max Baumeister eyes First and Main for a brick block with lower apartments and upper offices. John McFeeley to erect a brick blacksmith shop at Fourth and Alder. Major Keeferbux plans a brick project.
A notice highlights James B. Welton as the man around town for the East Oregonian. He will visit every other day to collect advertising work, job printing, and subscriptions, ensuring patrons are served promptly and remembered for future orders in a town of about 6,500.
The notes describe upcoming projects: Dr Keylor to build on First and Alder, with a 120 percent structure. Jayces & Co to construct a two story brick rear addition to the Chicago store for a grocery department. additional brick expansion planned including an addition to Gilbert Hunt's machine shops. an etoration to the Martin area between First and Bee and on Matin.
The article explains ring worm and dandruff arise from parasites. It claims dandruff germs injure hair roots and cause hair loss, insisting only Newbro's Herplocide kills the germ, stops itching, and restores hair shine, with a warning to avoid substitutes.
A large barb wire telephone system connects Athena and Helix with G. W. Bradley handling the Athena end. The line now has about 100 phones in operation, serving farmers along the route who praise the connection as a great convenience.
Athena Feb ILe The gentle snow blanket has melted off the wheat fields raising concerns that the ongoing freeze and thaw may damage this season’s crop. Different theories circulate while local grocers Martin Family Grocery and Bakery announce a move to Lafontaine Groceries are advertised at reduced prices to clear stock for the relocation.
The Canastota Bee argues advertising is vital, comparing it to a river steamer’s searchlight that draws buyers to a distant cottage. A vivid, dramatic metaphor asserts that a bold, publicized image pulls customers toward a business, leaving rivals obscured in the gloom.
An article urges adoption of crude oil road treatment to improve drainage and durability. Cites California experiments and Spokane praise, noting cost savings over water sprinkling and year round benefits for motorists in Eastern Oregon Western Washington and Southern California.
Edmond Beaupre, a French half-treed giant of immense height and proportions, recently reached Great Palm from Willow ranch area in the Northwest Territory. At two years old by some odd counting, he stands over seven feet with a 22 inch hand span and 26 inch head circumference, eating a turkey feast upon arrival and drawing curious local attention.
At the request of Senator Mitch el and Representative Tongue the chief of engineers asks Captain Jengitt to inspect the Willamette River banks near Albany for urgent repairs.
Henry Steele, about 79, recently arrived from Pine Valley Union County, has been committed to the Galery Asylum by County Judge Hartman. A laborer, Steele is largely unknown here and claims enemies persecute him and prevent work after an old head injury. The attending physician diagnosed him as insane and unfit to stand trial for any enterprise.
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