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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
2
A government statistics bureau report shows United States horses and mules on January 1 totaling 25,860,000 with horses up 245,000 and mules up 62,000 from 1907, valued at about $2.254 billion. Hog numbers top livestock at 66,054,000, with $259 million value.
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text about money and a person named Shela Bed. Readers cannot confirm full details or context from the legible fragments. The item appears as a brief cryptic note or damaged notice without complete facts.
The total value of all animals enumerated above on January 1 1908 was 4 351 236 000 dollars, compared with 4 423 006 000 dollars on January 1 1907, a decrease of 95 465 000 dollars or 2.1 percent.
An ad touts La Grippe and Pneumonia cures by Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming to cure la Grippe coughs and prevent pneumonia. The promotion directs readers to the genuine product in a yellow package sold by Pendleton Drug Co.
Philadelphia February 11 Plans to convert the world to Christianity will be considered at the three day Men's Foreign Missionary convention opening today. It aims to raise 250000 for Korea and send 25 workers there. Notable speakers include James A. Beaver John R. Mott Ira Landrith A L Philips J H Odell and W Henry Grant. A promotion for Foley’s Honey and Tar appears in the same item.
Albany Feb 11 government suit against Standard Oil resumed before a notary. Evidence focused on alleged unfair competition and railroad discrimination in favor of Standard Oil. Government representation: Charles J. Morrison and J H Graves. Standard Oil: John G Milburn. Hearing in Albany to probe New York and New England territories with Washington hearing set for Feb 24.
Easy to take remedies sold by Tallman & Co. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are presented as pleasant, travel friendly pills offered through the Tallman company channel.
A local hotel arrivals list shows numerous guests from Portland, La Grande, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Baker City, Spokane, New York, and other cities. The notice also promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs and colds, with mothers urged to keep it on hand for children. It claims immediate relief for croup and is gentle as a laxative, with a guarantee and sale through A. C. Koeppen & Broa.
No usual meeting in union evangelistic drive by Mr Hadudensehfeld. Attendance exceeded expectations after Sunday program and the sermon remained vigorous and original. Afternoon sessions shift this week with no meetings tomorrow or Thursday. Evening services at 7:30 with topic Popular Amusements. Local institutions Pendleton academy and Business college invited to reserve seats.
An advertisement urges readers to try Pineules for back stiffness joint pain and kidney trouble with a 30 days treatment for one dollar. A. C. Koep pen & Bros. sell the medicine and claim it proves its merit with a nightly dose.
Pendleton Oregon February 11 1908 Citizens of Umatilla County are told by C P Strain that his second assessor term ends soon and taxes rose 1902 to 1907 while he claims responsibility shared and pledges to stay if voters want. He weighs congressional or railroad commissioner bids but cites his Democratic beliefs and desire for fair law administration. He asks residents to discuss before primaries and to decide if a third term should be granted.
The advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick cure for burns sores wounds and other injuries. It claims lasting relief after trying to hunt for trouble in California and mentions Tallman & Co.’s drug store selling it for 25 cents.
Registration opens for primaries January 6. Closes for election April 7. Primary election April 17. Registration reopens April 21. Close for election May 16. General election June 1. Registration reopens September 20. Close for election October. Presidential election November 3.
Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Indiana recalls a severe cough that left her bedridden. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery after four one dollar bottles cured her cough and restored health. Tallman Co druggists guarantees trial bottle free and full size bottles priced at 0c and one dollar.
Governor Chamberlain informs Baker City that George Schumacher of Company A has been nominated for a July examination for second lieutenant in the regular army. President Roosevelt will appoint one man per state from governor recommendations. The exam is noncompetitive, requiring a set grade, and Schumacher’s supporters expect him to pass and honor his company.
DeWitt's carbolized witch hazel salve praised for plies and sold by Tallman & Co. The note highlights its effectiveness and distribution through the Tallman firm.
The collapse of the north wing of the east pier on the new railroad bridge over the White Salmon river on Sunday will cost the railroad company several thousand dollars and delay completion of the permanent bridge for weeks. Trains ran over the temporary structure and repairs will take several weeks.
Petition blanks titled Petition of Candidate and Elector's Nominating Petition are now printed and sold at the East Oregonian office for use by parties? candidates. The notice emphasizes availability and location for interested readers.
Tallman and Co advertise Hyomel as a cure for catarrh with a money back guarantee. They claim rapid relief from nasal blockage and throat symptoms, and destruction of catarrhal germs. A complete Hyomel outfit sells for $1 with refund if not satisfied.
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