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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
6
An article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female dyspepsia blamed on female organ derangement. It cites Mrs Maggie Wright of Brooklyn who was reportedly cured after other treatments failed, claiming broad endorsements and many cures of female troubles.
Fred W. Hendley is a candidate for the Republican nomination for recorder of conveyances. He pledges accurate legible records prompt service and courteous treatment to the electorate.
Frank Saling announces Republican bid for Umatilla County clerk under direct primary and appeals to voters. GEO Buzan also declares Republican candidacy for county treasurer, subject to the primary election.
Labor shortages loom for spring and summer railroad construction in Oregon Washington and nearby states. Wages run 2.26 to 2.50 a day but men quit quickly and scarce laborers hinder planned mileage growth as open winter boosts outdoor work and carriers lure workers from rail jobs. Foremen report difficulty filling construction gangs and securing steady crews despite high pay.
The First Methodist church of New Rochelle hoped to fund a $1000 pipe organ after Andrew Carnegie suggested raising $600 first. Members pledged the amount, but Carnegie’s secretary investigated and he then wrote that the congregation was too small for a $1000 organ. He stated a $509 organ would be sufficient and noted they had already raised that amount.
Members of a church congregation, disappointed by Mr Carnegie's decision, appoint Henry Liebrecht to approach him and urge reconsideration. Liebrecht is a trusted member who knows Carnegie personally and will press the appeal on behalf of the church.
Washington February 18 Senator Du Bois with Indian Office cooperation seeks to move the Lemhi Indians to the Fort Hall reservation and close related transfers. An amendment to the Indian appropriation bill would schedule improved Lemhi lands with descriptions and occupant names, while sales would fund improvements and grant a 30 day entry preference to purchasers with 160 acre limits. Proceeds go to the improving Indian. missionaries may remove improvements after relocation. a 30 day preference for entry applies to sold lands. the city’s ad continues with a medical ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Care and a testimonial from Rev W E Hocutt.
Norfolk news reports the navy department selecting a convoy of six torpedo boats now at Norfolk navy yard for service on the Asiatic station. They are being fitted with modern torpedo gear, will travel by rail or tow to reduce bunker use, and may use the Sue Canal route en route to the far east. The article notes no current emergency relation to China tensions but outlines planned naval activity.
WTC Chicago Feb 28 reports a Vanderbilt Andrews syndicate formed last year is close to controlling multiple inkines to create a continuous electric run between Chicago and Boston. By spending 10 million dollars the group has seized the Mohawk Valley line from Albany to Niagara Falls and seeks control of the Niagara Falls to Chicago links via Cleveland and Toledo.
One registered short horn bull about 14 months old is for sale. Also a few good cows. A barnful is taken in the next two weeks. Jack McCarthy Pendleton Oregon.
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