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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims kidneys weaken with overwork, that remedy strengthens them and improves overall health, offers samples and a pamphlet, and directs readers to buy from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
General news notes heavy wheat prospects in Argentina, Southern Chile, and other wheat regions of South America. Mentions railway and labor details related to a Baltimore fire debris clearance and a dynamite explosion near Ansonia Connecticut. Also references a German-born witness from Dagowerg traveling to test in San Francisco, a murder charge against Leon Soeder, and shifts in silk and cigarette trade and health notes about smoke exposure.
Portland forecaster Beals warns of rising Willamette River levels while Bowed timber output 1903 totals 4 223 608 dollars and could stretch 7 014 miles if joined. Bakers district Knights of Pythias hold convention in Sumpter February 26. Reynolds death sentence commuted to life imprisonment. Albert Beckman confesses to killing his sweetheart Helen Kelly of Butte. Thirteen year old Tiane Garver under arrest in Butte for burglaries. Citizens of Corvallis shutter electric seance prank and flee town. Governor McBride commutes Reynolds sentence after lengthy supreme court case.
Governor Pardee urged Governor McBride to consider sending California cattle to the Northwest to avert starvation amid a drought. Washington officials weighed transport to northern ranges, while protests could arise from Washington stock growers over moving herds. Governor McBride indicated an investigation would be needed before any action.
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Fragmented text describes an official payment claim by Alana P Torser of Halley Idaho through Senator Dubois for services as a salutor during an Indian outbreak in Oregon in May and June. Amounts cited include 46.35 with 5 pay, 40 cents for a horse, and 6.40 clothing, plus interest notes and total sums referenced.
Eliza Romagoux widow of Francis Romagoux who died February 4 filed in probate court yesterday to be appointed administratrix of his estate. No will found. she seeks to divide estate among seven surviving children. Petition granted and papers to be issued on her filing bond.
F J Green of Lancaster reports chronic indigestion and nervous debility for years. Electric Bitters cured him and also kept his wife in excellent health. The remedy is praised as a grand tonic for weak women and a superior medicine for female troubles. Tallman & Co guarantee satisfaction.
The Sumpter Miner reports a rise in Sumpter Valley freight receipts and passenger traffic over a few days, signaling improving business conditions. Officials say post holiday dullness typical, with revival expected early February, presaging spring activity.
W Kehl manager of Payette Lumber company arrived in Boise late after a month at his old home in Wheconsin. He cut his trip short due to business matters needing his personal attention. He expressed relief to be back in Boise where the weather is milder than in the Hadger state. Mercury ranged from 35 to 46 degrees below zero daily during his stay.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to W. T. Boynton will kindly call and settle at once, as I need the money. W. T. Boynton. D. A. Galbraith, a maverate justice of the supreme court of Hawaii, has resigned to take effect in June, and will return to Oklahoma, his former home.
An article warns against the belief that washing the scalp cures dandruff. It states dandruff is caused by a germ and only Newbro's Herpicide can kill it, allowing hair to grow. The ad promotes sending 101 in stamps to The Herpicide Co. Detroit for agent F. W. Schmidt to obtain it.
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