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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1906
Page
7
In the Snake River a new Mish species was netted by A S Leachman, yielding 944 black rekouns and 50 rock bass plus German carp. The haul, taken near Lowlaton, may mark the first local sighting of this fish, with the run peaking this season.
The young son of Eli Robinson fell about forty feet into a southern town well on New Year’s morning. The father saw the plunge and descended a ladder to rescue the boy, bringing him safely to the surface. Remarkably, the splash left no serious injuries and no broken bones were found. The water level was shallow, aiding the recovery.
The article notes UNA Interest centers in retail markets as holiday shopping begins. It lists current prices for produce and groceries in Penielieton with items like apples, cranberries, oranges, bananas, potatoes, cabbage, celery, tomatoes, butter, eggs, and more. Also mentions catarrhal remedies and a Jacksonville building trades meeting with Florida State Builders Exchange.
Contractors' meeting opens with a varied program arranged by the local builder's exchange. The event includes a banquet reception and a smoker as part of entertainment for visiting delegates.
A fragmented selection includes a barroom meditation on integrity and customer trust, a nostalgiac advertisement for Kennedy's Lazative Honey and Tar, and a legal notice of separation declaring nonresponsibility for the wife Lilian J. Carnes’s future debts. Also listed is a furniture ad for Rader-Furniture dated December 28, 1906.
The Milwaukee Press Press explains nine eminent nautical stars used by navigators to fix ship position by their distance from the moon. Stars named include Alpha Ariets Pollux Regulus Alpha Aquilae Antares and Altair, each distinguished by magnitude and color, with practical method of calculating longitude from the moon’s distance and three hourly Greenwich measurements.
A vintage overview of artificial facial devices including papier mache noses, nose attachments to spectacles, and devices to shape mouths and dimples. It describes rubber mouth room, tongue cleaners with sponge brushes, and a night wire mask with blunt points to press to create dimples.
The historic act from George LT era granted exemptions to members of the tinery from various duties and ballots, but reforms repealed most privileges. As yeomen and militia roles changed, privileges dwindled in practice, though some remained on record in law.
A historical note on Humble Archbishop Willegla rising from poverty, the cart wheel emblem in Mentz, and the long association of covey with birds. followed by light, unrelated quotations about family and a Washington Star joke about a man pushing a baby carriage.
Dense historic ledger style page lists Dr CG Smith Henderson osteopaths Elks Pendleton Savings Bank First National Bank Hartman Co Inc other local offices and businesses. Mentions addresses phone numbers and regular lodge meetings amid ads for land commission and iron works tallying a busy business district snapshot.
A garbled fragment discusses a wife addressing her husband’s inability to face creditors. It mentions women’s roles in wealth and trade, a couple named Pluck and Push forming a team, and the idea of maintaining balance or “double-tree.” The text suggests domestic and economic themes without clear narrative.
Notice to all persons and entities with claims against Charles Cunningham, formerly dealer in blooded stock, that settlements will be made at Charis Hamilton office in Pendleton Oregon within sixty days from December 1906. Claims not presented by then will be deemed settled. Dated Pendleton Oregon December ith 1906.
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