The Newest Fad Shoestring Belts Debut
Announce a trendy fashion item, shoelace belts and matching strings offered for sale. Promotes attractive belts and string samples for customers to view and purchase on a Friday in February 1902.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
8
Announce a trendy fashion item, shoelace belts and matching strings offered for sale. Promotes attractive belts and string samples for customers to view and purchase on a Friday in February 1902.
City ministers meet at Rev King’s home to arrange union Lent observances from Ash Wednesday February 26 through Good Friday April 10 with daily and night services rotating among Baptist Congregational M E and Presbyterian churches. First night at Church of the Redeemer with Rev Ridgeley, plan stems from regional church association.
In our prescription department we use Parke, Davis & Co.'s fluid extracts. They are absolutely pure.
Euthymol Tooth Paste is described as a scientific preparation that whitens teeth, hardens the gums, and destroys all germs to prevent tooth decay. The article presents the product as a preventive dental aid with germicidal properties.
Very prominent workers from New York City form an association with headquarters at 119 Fulton Street, indicating organized efforts to manage jobrelated activities and member coordination.
Completed program of Washington Guards to be presented at the High School gym tomorrow at 8 oclock. Cast includes Robert Cronin Chloe Stunted Albert Warner Florence Adame George Wilkinson Bessie Mars Willie Hoskins and many others with songs, declamations, and a cantata themed around Washington and Mount Vernon.
C D Hascall of Birch Creek speaks on livestock in the county. He predicts the coming horse will be a grade Shorthorn or better, weighing more beef for feed and care. He favors Shorthorn over Hereford for beef, while noting Hereford advantages. Disease is scarce and fences will be repaired this spring.
G M Morrison, a wealthy Adams county farmer visiting the city, notes wheat stocks of twenty bushels per acre remain fair amid favorable fall conditions. He expects wheat prices to rise next year and discusses orchard problems including scale and aphids. Early apples thrive while late apples struggle. pest issues and fruit failures are examined. Health officer reports typhoid fever cases in Wea Seneca New York with underreported incidents likely.
Ed Ridenour of Westort visits while Mrs Georgy Hall leaves for Pocatello. J M McCarty relocates to Payette Idaho. L E K Therkelecs travels to Athens. Weston residents Wilson and family pass through. James B Welch plans several days in Satem. B F Orte, retired Athena politician, in town. Char Haye arrives from Minnesota to visit sister. R K A Strahan and Monroe Hiche family visit with PG McBroom at 62 Web Webb. James Houston, Weston salesman, in Pendleton. James Muir and wife visit Muir’s mother Mrs Z J Muir. E E Clever, formerly of Pendleton, now Prairie City resident, tours city. J B Smith Livestock Co to fence several thousand acres next spring. Mrs G A Robbins returns from Portland after two weeks. Charles Porcet travels to Golden Fele after visiting Shelley Jones. Mrs Forest, skilled machinist, may relocate to Goldenfield or Pendleton. Mrs W G Wilson to return home tomorrow. A H Smith recovering at home plans to bring son Tone soon. William McDonald, former Alexander’s clerk, arrives from Portland for health trip to California.
A Pendleton reader argues against shielding well known individuals after a petty theft report. The writer says crime by prominent people deserves public exposure to instill a deterrent, warning that concealment breeds contempt for law and jeopardizes youth learning about accountability.
A. H. Todd shows a rare relic in Clay County Missouri, a land patent for 80 acres in township 51 range A, dated April 2 1825. The document bears John Quincy Adams’s counter signature and was printed on cheap paper with legible text, though worn by age from war-era storage.
General Electric supply houses are behind on orders delaying new telephone systems and switchboards. Electrical supplies and wiring equipment are scarce, with companies missing timely shipments. Once supplies arrive, new phones and reduced rates will be installed, but no immediate reductions for business lines. residence and party line reductions are detailed.
Rey Groat, a Prosser area farmer, aims to claim the state’s largest farm title by expanding to six sections north of Prosser. He ordered five 14-inch New Deal plows powered by a 75 horsepower Holt engine to cover about 28 feet per pass, with readers noting his seasoned expertise. Dale Donley is appointed deputy assessor for Prescott district following a petition from 107 citizens. he will begin duties after completing business college in Spokane.
In Police Court Judge Pitt Gerald found Pearson guilty of sting drunk and disorderly this morning. Sentence was set for two o'clock this afternoon leaving no chance to leave town.
The document outlines Alaska homestead provisions under section 2288 of the Revised Statutes, restricting transfers of settled land within the district. It details that five acres may be reserved for church, cemetery, or school use and a right of way of 100 feet for railroads across homesteads, with prior contracts to convey land held null and void once patent is issued. The text emphasizes preservation of certain rights and nullification of pre patent conveyance agreements.
The Oregon Historical Society in Portland houses rare materials from early Oregon days. Highlights include Captain Gray’s chest and a mirror from the Columbia, used during discovery and the river’s marining, a trunk belonging to Jason Lee, and other notable relics.
The new great seal is being crafted at a cost of $1,260 to replace the worn 1885 seal. It will be the fourth seal, after three predecessors served 120 years in total. The original seal dated to 1782 and was designed under Franklin Adams and Jefferson. Lieutenant General Miles returned to Washington Tuesday after a world tour.
A chaotic scene unfolded yesterday near the depot at Cate Main street as a runaway caused a stir at the First N Bank corner. A small boy reportedly injured, but rose quickly, while onlookers described chases and a burst of shouting as a crowd gathered near the Owl Tea House and nearby shops.
Land for sale includes 2 acres with bottom land, orchard land, and miles from town. several quarter sections with stock water and river bottom plots near Umatilla. Also listings for 400 acres stock ranch, 1000 acres canvas prairie stock land, and numerous river bottom and farm tracts. Also an ad seeking engraved wedding invitation cards and future ecard services.
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