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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1910
Page
6
A veteran relates a tale of a newly elected congressman who travels to Washington for inauguration. Despite pride in his title, he encounters rude treatment from a streetcar conductor and a hotel clerk, earns no respect from crowds, and ends up humbly learning his insignificance after a streetcar incident and a dog bite.
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as a cure for dyspepsia, claiming relief from heartburn, sour stomach, belching, and headaches within five minutes. It promotes 0-cent and 6-cent cases, urges readers to check the printed formula, and notes digestion aids without laxatives. The copy extols rapid stomach comfort for the whole family.
Baker City Oregon February 12 disputes between local sheepmen and forestry officials escalate over grazing limits in the Wallowa reserve. The Baker and Union counties woolgrowers seek restoration of prior caps allowing 126000 sheep from Wallowa and 160000 from Baker and Union, amid accusations against Wallowa reserve official H K O'Brien. A hearing was demanded and the case sent to Washington, with officials taking it under advisement.
The advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as harmless and effective against nagal catarrh and hay fever, backed by long use and thousands of testimonials. It asserts the product is safer than cocaine-based snuffs and powders, and notes it is sold by druggists and by mail from Ely Bros. in New York.
Whitman College in Walla Walla protests the Northwest intercollegiate rule change adopting the AAU style over the old system. Capt Belt and players Howard Shubert Ned Barnes and George McCoy criticize increased roughness, loss of open play, and emphasis on weight over skill in recent games against Oregon Agricultural College.
The Navy Surgeon General reports regional health quirks among applicants. Puget Sound and Northwest men show thyroid enlargement, while the South still harbors hookworm. In Oklahoma a snow season reveals widespread color blindness, with many unaware of it, especially where white winter reflects strongly.
Advertisement by A. Eklund offering sole stitching services using a new machine for 5 cents per pair. Claims improved appearance and durability.
Washington reports a bulletin from Ohio Ameri can Health League describing benzoate of soda’s use to stabilize rotten tomato canning waste. The document alleges filthy, fermenting scraps are treated with benzoate then sold as ketchup and tomato products, hiding inferior raw material and misrepresenting safety.
The Shipping Review shows United Kingdom yards produced far more tonnage in 1909 than all other nations combined, with a strong year over year rise from 1908. United States output declined, Germany slipped, while France and Holland posted modest gains. UK figures rose from 1,076,572 to 1,181,528 tons.
Washington reports Philadelphia residents complain about the statue of Benjamin Franklin before the post office falling into disrepute. The Treasury notes the statue was donated by Justis, Strawbridge and was set there in May 1899 with the department’s permission, but the city bears upkeep responsibility and no funds exist for restoration.
Three tramps sought shelter at the police station and were housed in a cell. A fourth inmate arrived next door as a door stood open. In the darkness a dispute erupted and a knife attack killed another tramp almost instantly. The fight occurred during the quiet hours of the night.
A roughly fifty year old crippled man was found dead with no immediate outcry. Prison officials do not know his identity. The alleged slayer is held in the same charitable cell and will be prosecuted for the crime.
An old advertisement touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a cure for hacking coughs and lung weariness. It promises quicker relief with bottles priced at 26 cents, 60 cents, and one dollar, from A C Koeppen & Bros.
Reviews from multiple papers hail Broadhurst's The American Lord as a breezy comedy with bright dialogue and a captivating story. Entertainments praise the descriptive and semi romantic elements and note a lively, enthusiastic audience response.
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent in the East Oregonian building with steam heat electric lights hot and cold water bath Inquire at East Oregonian office.
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