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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1904
Page
2
An old time remedy advertisement discusses kidney and bladder troubles in women and men. It promotes Swamp-Root from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York, selling bottles in 50 cent and one dollar sizes. A free sample bottle and pamphlet are offered by mail with the paper’s notice.
In New York five cloakmakers employing 200 bands agreed to the workers demands, averting a potential strike. Headlines also note a Cheveland banker’s arrest for embezzlement, a fatality in Sharon Pennsylvania, and various other brief items including a murder trial in Idaho and a large gold deposit prospect in Arizona.
Norman Patterson Colfax pioneer dies at seven years old. A new high school building costing 335,000 dedicated in Eugene. Petitions for primary nominating amendment circulating in Willamette Valley towns. George Gamie of Portland takes charge of fine stock at Oregon experimental farm in Union. Grant's Pass passes ordinance banning Sunday saloons and gambling. Grand Ronde Lumber Company to ship 12,000,000 feet of lumber in the wagon's run. Three Greek laborers killed in rear end collision near Ogden between grave train and water train. B L Cappell a Nome miner commits suicide at Seattle. Engineer Ladner and Fireman Elmaley killed by runaway coal train in Canada Pacific Riverstock, B C. Belvie Elliott, Albany girl, heads to Portland vaudeville, intercepted at Lebanon and returns home. Indrasabma steamer arrives Portland from Manila with Philippine exhibit for fair on board. Timepieces noted for matting, tea and milk.
R C Judson reports on corn production in the Inland Empire highlighting 8000 acres in Umatilla county, largest field 226 acres yielding 29 bushels per acre, and Athena farmer Thomas Kirk’s 35 bushels per acre. The piece notes widespread planting near Athena, Weston, Wallula, Garfield, and across Walla Walla, Whitman, and Spokane counties, with emphasis on seed trials, summer-fallow improvements, and prospects for future acreage growth and regional prominence in corn and livestock.
A chopped OCR page lists drug ads and notices with garbled names and prices. It mentions Hulls Catarrh Cure by CHENEY & CO Toledo plus Walding Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists. Also references Knights of Pythias district convention fares, Olympia Beer at Anton Nolte, and Gray Horse Whiskey. the fragmentary text lacks coherent events or outcomes.
Eastern Oregon reports two active Grange branches in Umatilla County with about 100 members each, plus two other flourishing branches in the region. Additional formations are forecast as farmers inquire, while Western Oregon notes over 100 lodges with 1000 active members and cooperative ventures. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure touting fast relief claims.
County Clerk in January released a statement detailing county government expenses for the year totaling 55 140 dollars with an average monthly outlay of 4427 97 and a daily average near 148 dollars. Salaries for county officers total 17 571 08, with specific costs for judge and commissioners, militia, and other items. Roads and bridges cost 17 600 43, hospitals and poor relief 5 400 76, justice costs 1 058 46, and additional items include school expenses and elections.
An advertisement proclaims West Pocket Doctor as a guaranteed remedy against headache and liver issues caused by constipation. The copy credits Tajiman & Co as the sellers and touts the product’s strength for inner Gold and general wellbeing.
Milton notes report a marriage of Sophia Torgeson and Duke Matheison at Swan Torgeson’s home with Rev Cartwright officiating. The couple will farm in Franklin county and depart for their homestead. Inland Empire Retail Lumbermen meet in Spokane February 10 to 14 with one and one third fare round trip under certificte plan. details through E. E. Smith, agent.
Karl Simonton and George Cummings traveled to Miltone with Simon tons cattle and returned after hay and winter quarters arranged by Dan Jones who will tend the stock Jas Marcum moved cattle to the etraw velde Bert Simonton recovered from illness Pauline Peterson endured a severe grip but shows little improvement The area has seen changeable weather with intervals of clear cold and warmth and a forecast of snow.
A letter to the editor promotes Fulton Compounds claimed as cures for chronic Bright's Disease and diabetes. The publisher reports stock availability at F. Boehmidt's Pharmacy in San Francisco and promotes a free pamphlet, urging readers to seek more information and offering personal testimonials of recovery.
A locomotive fireman from Washington Iowa credits Electric Bitters with restoring his strength after a period of weakness and loss of appetite. He describes severe pain and fatigue then a recovery after using the remedy sold by Tallman & Co at 60 cents.
City Superintendent B B Conklin announces reopening guidance. All pupils over six years old who must enter the city school program should report Monday at First School on Alta Street in Truth Abbore Tricks.
Doan's Kidney Pills gain local endorsement from B Baldwin of Pendleton Oregon who praises their relief of longstanding kidney weakness after catching cold. He bought at Brock and McComas Co drug store and used seven boxes, noting improved kidney function. Master-Milburn Co Buffalo NY lists Doan's as sole agents in the United States.
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