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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
7
An old ad from Whittemore Co Cambridge Mass promotes "Baby Elite" shoe polishes and a general line of shoe care products. It notes different polish colors including russet, tan, and black, with a pallet and brush or cloth priced around 26 cents. The copy urges dealers to send price lists if a desired kind is not stocked.
Levy Cook, claiming his father is Edison Cook, a US Army paymaster, was arrested in Venice on a worthless check charge. He admits passing the check but says it was to prevent his wife from starving. The notice includes an unrelated medical ad for Ballard's Snow Liniment.
Jan. 6 The Hamilton Brown Shoe Company locked out 1500 former employees who are members of the United Shoeworkers Union. The lockout marks a war development between the United Shoeworkers Union and the Boot and Shoeworkers Union affiliated with the AFL. Only members of the latter union were given employment when the factories opened.
Chicago Jan 1 Wheat market started with bullish support and higher May and July prices but soon turned weak with May closing 1-2 cents lower and July down about 3 cents. Reports blamed Armour selling May futures, while Canadian oats appeared on sample tables. Liverpool reports note speculative support and short covering. European demand firmer and Argentine offers scarce. Crop outlook remains favorable and foreign crop data tends bearish for prices. May open 91 7 8 to 92. July 88 to 87 1 4.
In Portland on Jan 7 hog prices showed a top around 8.15 with a later $5.10 morning price, reflecting a market buoyed by yesterday’s liberal hog run. Cattle demand remained steady with extra fancy grain-fed steers at 8.00 plus, while ordinary stock held. Sheep trade was firm with best spring lambs at 6.00 to 6.25, and mutton offerings modest. Grain and milling prices, including No 1 feed at 25 and flour ranges, were listed for producers and buyers.
Wonderful cough remedy Dr King's New Discovery is praised as a sure stop for coughs colds throat and lung issues. A testimonial from PD. P. Lawson of Edison Tenn extols its effectiveness and grocery stores stock the product at 60 cents or 1.00 with distribution via Buckley & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Residual legatee Cardinal Gibbons may obtain between 200000 and 300000 dollars from Miss Elizabeth Andrews will which probated. He plans to use the money for Catholic educational work. Andrews valued personal property at about 600000 dollars with real estate of similar worth. Specific legacies for religious and charitable causes amount to 21000 dollars.
An old box advertising Bromo Quinine claims to relieve colds and grip symptoms with a 25 cent price. The label bears the signature E W Grove, and the ad promotes a laxative as part of the remedy.
New York report says Lillian Sinnott, a Broadway actress, was found dead in her apartment with throat and wrists cut. Friends say she was despondent over the death of her fiance. The piece includes an unrelated medical ad disclaimer from Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Boston January report quotes Walter B. Cannon of Harvard Medical School noting fear and anger can raise blood sugar and trigger kidney disease. He cites disasters causing kidney outbreaks among survivors and adds a quip on imitation of wickedness.
Warning about mercury containing ointments for catarrh and their harm to senses and health. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and urges buying genuine Hall's product from druggists.
The marshal of Pendleton offers for public auction at 2 PM on January 18, 1914, three unclaimed animals: a bay gelding about 800 pounds, a black mare about 900 pounds, and a cream colored sucking calf. If not claimed by owners within ten days, costs paid, sale proceeds go to cover expenses. City Pound 400 West Webb Street. John Kearney, City Marshal.
Bids for concrete curb circular lines and vitrified sewer pipe per lineal foot, trench depth under four feet, manholes inlets and Bitulithic headers total bid to be filed with the City Recorder by January 14 1914 at 7 30 PM in Council Chambers. The city reserves the right to reject all bids and references the ordinance authorizing the improvements and Warren Brothers Co paying mixture on file in the Recorder's office. Dated Pendleton Oregon December 31 1912 Thomas Fitzgerald Recorder.
The Pendleton Common Council on December 10 1914 assessed Vincent Street improvement costs against benefiting properties. Affected owners may pay in ten annual installments under Lord's Oregon Laws Chapter 6 Title 26 by applying to the City Recorder within ten days. forms available there. City Recorder Thomas Fitzgerald signed December 29 191%.
Sealed proposals for purchase of six per cent Street Improvement Bonds of The City of Pendleton Oregon aggregating 6939.60 will be received by the Recorder until 5 p.m. January 14, 1914. Bids must include $100 certified checks payable to the Mayor. Bonds to take part in Water Street Vincent Street and Lewis Street improvements. The city may reject any bids. Dated January 2 1914. Thomas Fitzgerald Recorder.
A sorrel horse about 13 years old with a star on the forehead and a white left hind foot, weighing around 1000 pounds, has been taken up by Pendleton marshal. If unclaimed within ten days, the animal will be sold at public auction for cash at 2 PM on January 14, 1914, at the city pound, 400 West Webb Street, Pendleton. Proceeds go to the city.
The Recorder of Pendleton invites sealed bids until 1 PM January 14 1914 for Bush Street paving in Pendleton Oregon between Jackson and Raley streets. Work includes gravel bituminous pavement curbs gutters and drainage. Bid must include a $100 certified check and itemized unit prices for pavement excavation fill and concrete curb.
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