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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
6
An old timey ad touts Crescent brand coffee and can foods at East End Grocery. It urges shoppers to seek Crescent products for energy and vitality, noting cheerful service and wide can selections. The piece plays on rhymes and playful misspellings to market groceries and build consumer trust.
Helix notes report 5000 sacks of wheat sold to Puget Sound Warehouse, 110000 gallons stored for summer water, and a 60% weed cutter contract. Hugh Walker was kicked by a horse and rendered unable to leave bed. Plans for a weekly Helix newspaper and active suffrage committee progress are outlined, with local civic and personal notices.
The Willamette meteorite, found near Oregon City years ago, sold to the Smithsonian Institute for 20000 pounds. Weighing about 16 tons, the stone sets what may be the highest price ever paid for iron ore, reflecting a value of 6423 cents per pound. The Oregon Daily Journal notes the sale as a historic cataloging of a rare natural relic.
Portland residents, led by Mary Douthit, raise a $6400 subscription to purchase BE Paxson’s Sacajawea portrait displayed at Tull and Gibb’s store. The painting of the Lewiston meeting of the three forks sits in a city hall destined room if funding completes by April, with President Goode and Mrs. Annabelle Parrish aiding. Also noted is Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup marketed by Tallman & Co.
Nomination tickets and petitions prepared for electors to secure signatures for the upcoming primary elections at the East Oregonian office. Includes forms and usage guidance for local voters and candidates.
Advert shows Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. Claims include improved mood, vigor, and appearance after treatment. Promotes sample bottle by mail and directs readers to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York with disclaimers about misdiagnosis and proper naming.
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