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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
6
International conference on the Moroccan question opens in Algeciras with France and Germany at odds. The gathering, urged by the Moroccan sultan, tests European peace as dispatches and counterclaims deepen friction between Paris and Berlin.
New York Jan 5 The Rev Dr EB Strong secretary of the American Board of Foreign Missions issues the annual report for 1806 showing 6003 men and 5124 women missionaries 65288 native laborers and 1925845 communicants at 20641 stations. Income of all societies in US Canada Great Britain and Continental Europe is 1515888. The Turkish government promise to grant equal privileges to American institutions has not been fulfilled and the Porte declines to comply.
An American tourist program may limit Vatican visits for U S citizens amid recent abuses of audience access. Reports note several Americans failed to kneel in ceremony, provoking offense and Vatican irritation.
Paris January 6 French automobilists urge the International Association of Automobile Clubs not to hold an International Cup race this year. Delegates from France Austria Germany Portugal Switzerland and Belgium would not participate if it were arranged this year. A postponement to next year is seen as desirable due to a crisis in automobile construction and the emergence of a possible new high speed branch.
Observers report proposals for the celebration of Henry Hudson’s river voyage 200th anniversary in New York. Francia Bannerman, of the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society, offers to fund a 70 foot statue on Proper’s Island in Newburg Bay and other ideas include widening Fifth Avenue to place a Hudson column akin to Vendome and Trafalgar. The organizing committee continues gathering plans for a dignified commemorative event.
Means Probably Condensil Pood Washington January 5 It has been decided by naval authorities to equip the navy with army emergency rations and in the near future a portion of these rations will be purchased for landing parties and extended field exercises President Roosevelt desires more work by landing parties over several days This requires special food provisions and officers realize emergency rations have stood the test of practical service.
Town Agricultural Union opened at the Town State Agricultural College with a large attendance including prominent alumni. Reports on experimental work will be submitted and several professors will speak at tonight's banquet.
A reader from Oakland ton, Ind reports his wife suffered consumption and doctors gave up. She recovered after using Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, now healthy and strong. Tallman Co. and Brock & McComns Co. druggists offer guaranteed remedies at 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free.
A historical overview explains how railroads once used secret watermarks and marks in letters of recommendation to blackball unreliable workers. It details the shift to a formal discipline book, monthly public bulletins of errors, and credit for meritorious acts, ending the old mark system as managers unified to weed out problem employees.
Washington report notes Representative Joseph A Goulden of New York's 18th district introduced a bill requesting a 25000 appropriation to install electrical equipment to illuminate the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe Island in New York Harbor. Since 1903 the annual lighting budget of 4500 has been deemed inadequate, with many calling for better illumination to outline the statue at night. Also appears a notice from George Be Carnes dated December 28 1905 stating his wife Lillian EF Carnes has left his home and he will not pay her debts contracted thereafter.
A large ocean liner arrived three days late due to barnacles on its hull. Local druggists Brock and McComas compare the situation to cod liver oil, noting Vi nol removes the greasy oil that hampers medicine. They urge run-down and sick Pendleton residents to try Vinol with a money-back guarantee.
A letter from W. B. Gr of Cay Center Nob announces relief from itchy scalp and hair loss after weekly Cuticura Soap use and twice weekly Ointment application. He describes hair growing to six inches below the waist in five years, with no dandruff, and offers to publish more if permitted. Date: Oct 28, 1905.
Mothers are urged to rely on Cuticura solutions for newborn skin care. The ad claims Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment preserve and purify the skin, scalp, hair, and hands of infants, treating eczema, itching, chafing, and other irritations. It touts worldwide distribution and the products as priceless and essential.
The petition of Judge Robert Eakin of La Grande to join the Republican ticket for Justice of the Supreme Court was first circulated in the city yesterday. E P Vorus, chairman of the Republican central committee, oversees it. It will need about 200 signers in Baker County.
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