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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
2
An advertisement urges residents to keep funds in Oregon Life Insurance Company. It promotes life insurance and lists the Fifth Floor Macleay Building at 286 Washington Street Portland Oregon with L Samuel as manager.
A. C. Ruby importer expands to Ontario to meet rising Malheur county demand for fine horses. Frank Schmidt oversees the Ontario operation as five horses are shipped from the home stables this week, part of a recent ninehead transfer. The shipment includes French Percherons and Belgian stallions with more Kentucky jacks to arrive, amid a growing regional trade and pasture use.
An overview from the American Sheepbreeder on France’s sheep industry. Merino-type crossbreds recur due to feeding methods, with British breeds performing well in England but losing traits under harsher French conditions. Farmers rely on forage like clover and alfalfa, cabbage, roots, grain, and bran, with ewes bred in autumn using shed confinement and simple rations.
Irving's Buchy Wafers are pitched as a universal kidney remedy addressing back pain through Bright's Disease. The ad claims guaranteed cures based on observed cases, selling at 50 cents a box through Tailman & Co. of Pendleton Oregon.
A Klamath Falls Ex press reader recounts helping a weary traveler, sharing coffee and food from his cabin after noting the man’s cold night. The traveller drank, ate, and left the remains, prompting reflection on whether men would fear trusting strangers in such times.
Dr Blalock and Seattle Tacoma businessmen discuss preliminary organization of Langest Fruit Farm Company. The estate covers 410 acres on Blalock Island with 12 000 acres across the Columbia river bank near Ixilan, valued about 50 000 dollars. They expect to irrigate the entire 14 000 acres by Columbia river power and sell largely in Tacoma.
New Coast Steamlines announces a new steamship to be built for the Pacific Coast Gleamship company for service between this region and Puget Sound points. The Cranford, N. J. built ship is valued at over 700000 dollars, with comprehensive up to date features. Cabins will be large and luxurious resembling transatlantic liners, catering to substantial passenger comfort.
Announcement describes a 400 foot long, 40 foot beam vessel with 37 feet 2 inch depth, 6000 indicated horsepower triple expansion engine, tight Scotch boilers, and a top speed of 16 knots. Capacity listed as 100 first class and 150 goers, with service between here and northern points, resembling City of Puget Sound. News notes debate over Pacific Coast Steamship Company sale to Harriman and waterfront chatter continues.
Donal M. Rasmussen of Stavanger Norway reports the first direct shipment of cottonseed meal from Galveston Texas to Stavanger Norway. The cargo reflects persistent consulatt help and a direct route made possible by chartering a Norwegian fruit carrier, overcoming high freight costs and syndicate opposition.
The Lewiston Tribune notes 2,400,000 pounds of cement will be used for the Clearwater crossing piers, about 80 carloads. A shipment via the N P prevents delays while boats from Riparia bring cargoes daily. About 60 barrels ordered. Belgian ore cement is high grade. Concrete work runs about 100 yards daily and the pier measures 1,000 yards. work on the pier is well advanced and near completion this week.
A man registers in two parties switching allegiance to vote for a candidate, prompting officials to discuss upholding the direct primary rule. Investigators say such cross filings aim to bar the opposing party from primaries, affecting Democratic and Republican lines in Baker City.
Baltimore Trot company president Bernard N Parker disrupted in Col Manns Town New York as advertising for Hap goods faced reflection warnings. Captain Holder leads Salvation Army efforts assisted by Lieutenant Herman Steen in Kl enco relocating duties. many new recruits join winter drive, city corps strengthens with Steen’s multilingual work and leadership amid turnover.
Miss Guy Campbell sustained a slight knee fracture while playing a game described as up to the plate at a party hosted at the Berkeley home of McKay Crook. The incident occurred during an evening gathering. In a separate note, Alfred Griexener’s body was found in Green Lake near Beatte. he reportedly disappeared December 1 after drinking and is presumed drowned.
A collision on the Santa Fe near Glendora California injured nine people, with none fatally. Other notes report baseball's first Pacific Coast League women’s games set for April 7, plus fires, thefts, and mysterious disappearances. John Godfrey, renowned Holstein cattle breeder, saw his Pennellsville barns burn. several injuries and losses noted. Authorities probe a possible assassination plot targeting Governor Pennypacker amid a murder inquiry in Dunlevy. John Freestone, union delegate, missing with $700 on him after leaving Des Moines for Indianapolis. John Pillsbury, near Louisville Kentucky, blinded for years after optic nerve failure, fought a neighbor leaving his lip severely cut.
A. Larson, Danish vice consul at Portland, proposes a 25000 dollar shingle mill at Coquille Oregon with daily capacity of 100000 shingles if a site is provided. Moran Bros shipyard in Seattle reportedly valued for relocation. Victoria B C sees William Jameson, lasting insanity, firebrook attack. The Warner Valley stock suit in Oregon Supreme Court holds large tract implications. Captain Davidson blames charts for steamer King David loss. survivors blame drunkenness and incompetence.
Health officer Kellogg reports no contagious diseases remain in Baker City after last quarantine figures were removed. The scurtetina outbreak appears stamped out, ending a period of general concern in the city.
The excerpt warns of unseen pests in spice production, noting ginger worms and red pepper bugs that infest the process rather than the packaging. Eggs too small to grind survive, so careful inspection during creation is essential to prevent contamination.
Plymouth Rock eggs for sale at 60 cents per netting of 16. Address box 374 Pendleton Oregon. Rev J W Cornelison listed as contact with Farmers’ phone.
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