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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
7
Wool prices rise as Yakima Valley plans a busy shearing season in March and April. Large plant near Huntington expected to process up to 40,000 head, with good pasture and mild winter supporting strong output. Quarantine measures in Wyoming affect interstate sheep movement from Oregon, Montana, and Utah.
Pendleton readers see a comprehensive price list for produce and groceries. Apples range from $1.00 to $2.00 per box, oranges 25 to 60 cents per dozen, lemons 80 cents per dozen, and various vegetables and staples priced per unit. The notice also lists eggs, butter, nuts, olives, and spices, followed by local business notices and advertisements for doctors, lawyers, livery stables, and services. The piece mentions weather, shipping service concerns, and regional delays impacting press and magazine business in Roosevelt, with several local ads and notices interspersed.
Yakima agricultural union reports shipping about 100 carloads of apples to eastern markets this season and loading remaining stock for shipment this week. Prices have been good in New York and other markets. Forecasters anticipate a large fruit crop in the Yakima valley, boosting shipments and market activity.
A 1906 notice touts Downs Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. W. E. Oliver of Pendleton Oregon endorses the remedy, citing family use and improved health after starting the pills. Also includes a train fare schedule and routes from Eastern points to the Pacific Coast with various city prices.
A $700,000 blaze in Rutland VI damaged the business district as election petitions for signatures for primary elections were sold at the East Oregonian office. Tenants escaped danger amid rapid waters with inadequate water service hindering firefighting efforts.
Bollons and Brown proprietors operate The Hotel Pendleton as headquarters for travelers with sample rooms and complimentary offerings.
Rates listed as 2.00 2.50 3. Special rates by week or month. Prompt dining room service bar and witand room in connection. Only the blocks from depots.
Pendleton daily train service excluding Sundays departs at 5 p.m. Information time cards naps and tickets available by writing W Adams Pendleton Oregon or A D Charlton Third and Morrison Streets Portland Oregon.
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