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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
7
Pendleton lodge updates note meetings on the first and third of each month. Worshipful Master T J Tweedy and Secretary Joe A Parkes are listed, with other officers named. A. F. and A. M. Pendleton Lodge No. 52 and Damon Lodge No. 4 are referenced with meeting spots in Pendleton Oregon.
Washington reports Consul Bray states Australian drought reduces this season's wool supply by over 200000 bales for 1902-03. Merino and crossbred wool prices rose 20 to 40 percent at recent sales. Estimated Victoria clip down to 1,607,000 bales, but exports to the U.S. remain near last season's level. Local Pendleton market sees hens up to 34 per dozen, spring chickens to 2.50, veal price up, beef hides steady, sheep pelts rising as previous minimums fade.
Professor Wallace attracts large crowds to his parlors at 34 Main Street offering palm readings and a life story told by the language of the hand. He extends hours to accommodate seekers with readings planned Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm and a tentative stay beyond today.
A price list shows various goods with per unit costs such as potatoes at 650 to the ton, garlic at 1S¢ per pound, and butter at 40c to 45c per roll, plus eggs at 20c and assorted meats. It also includes hides valuations and detailed wholesale to retail price ranges for beef, hogs, and poultry, followed by a lengthy Portland February wheat market note describing weak export demand, surplus holdings, and forecasts for No 1 shipping prices and global buying patterns.
Notice from Pendleton marshal listing two unclaimed horses and cattle with descriptions and marks. If owners do not claim within ten days, and after February 14 1908, the animals will be sold at public auction at Cottonwood and Gobb streets, city funds used to cover costs.
A Nebraska farmer reported his cow killed by a railway train and sought $30 in damages. The railroad’s claim agent sent a $100 check and a note praising the farmer’s honesty, requesting a photo for display in the office.
An Iowa tale reports a man selling his wife for 75 dollars. The wife rationalizes and jokes about marriage as the exchange figure prompts debate on moral cost. The dialogue shows a satirical exchange highlighting marital tensions and social norms.
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