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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
8
A customer recalls polite sales pitches pushing Mother’s Pride Coffee as “just as good” as rival brands. The tester notes repeated attempts to beguile customers into buying inferior impostors, ending with a firm trust in Mother’s Pride’s superior quality and value.
An advertisement extols a coffee named The 400 Blend, claiming it strengthens nerve and mind for enthusiasts who enter its class. The copy promises a strong, pungent, heavy-bodied brew priced at 40 cents per pound, no more than inferior varieties.
January 24 report from the Eagle of Meadows details eight days of heavy snowfall in the Idaho valley totaling about 28 inches on the ground with two and one third inches of precipitation. In the upper country the storm dumped eight feet of snow on the Littleslake to Resort trail, packing by rain, hindering mail delivery as Krigbaum and crew strive to clear routes and feed the stranded horses. Also noted is Shuguru found unconscious near Dixie over a week ago, transported to hospital, whose fevered agony and earlier freezing injuries threaten his sanity and health.
Ian Shuguru known as the swamper was sent from Pasco by gamblers to local parties. He became violent Tuesday night, was placed in a straight jacket, police drove him out of town, nearly frozen in the snow, and is now in serious condition at St Marys Hospital with a grim prognosis.
A local ad urges customers to call for telephone orders from a drug store. It promises quick response, constant reception of calls, and prompt delivery of any items requested. The message emphasizes convenience and home delivery by phone.
County Superintendent Frank K Welles fixed January 41 Wednesday January 31 as the hearing time for the Holdman directors appeal against deposed teacher I H Gobbell S A Newberry hired as their attorney The lengthy testimony is expected to occupy much time Letters from Mr and Mrs A Kunkel now in Boston report delightful New England weather Hoaton resembles spring as residents enjoy parks before their journey to New Orleans then Los Angeles and Pendleton
The story follows G. W. George, a Pyate One farmer, reported as seen in this city Wednesday night, but the piece deems the claim a plain hoax. George was known to many locals, especially in the county’s northern area, and if he hid in Cold Spring country would likely be recognized by acquaintances.
Dr. Lynn K Blakeslee treats the young son of Mr and Mrs J H Means of Echo with X rays to remove a large scar from a severe burn on the back. The procedure is described as promising to be highly successful.
Idaho residents Frank Richmond B H Richmond Charles McAlury and T Timmerman of the Helix neighborhood arrived by train from the east that night and have been in the Cambridge country in Idaho.
Rounds and Broil, arrested after roughing at the Columbia and Log Cabin saloons, pleaded not guilty as their cases were set for 3 PM. Peters accuses Broil of striking him with a poker. Broil says Peters struck first. The pipe weapon and brick attack details frame the disputed incident.
In Davie court proceedings the janitors dream, taken the day before the trial, is presented as prophetic. The trance shows a scene with Judge Fee, Funk alive, Joe Blakeley on a table, and Till Taylor falling from a window, while a goddess figure lacks her right arm, fueling speculation about its impact on justice.
Marschal Coffman orders a campaign to curb spitting on sidewalks and garbage throwing into streets. Notices warn for violations under ordinances with penalties from five to fifty dollars or imprisonment. A watch will be kept, and arrests may follow if warnings are ignored.
This afternoon the executive committee of the Umatilla County Sheepmen's Association met in the secretary Dad P. Smythe's office. The session discussed issues to be before the ascention tomorrow and a report on one item will be presented tomorrow. Members include President Perry Gould, Secretary Dan Smythe, Herbert Hoylen, John Rust, RK, and A. Kelsay.
Davis Hodden, aged 66, died about 10 20 p m at St Anthony Hospital from spinal meningitis. He had no local relatives. A brother lived in Clearfield Town, his former home. He came here three months ago and worked for the railroad. The funeral was at 3 30 p m with burial in Olney Cemetery.
W H Zehrung of the engineering department offices at the O R N in Portland is credited as the inventor of the typewriter tabulator, a device widely used in city offices and across the northwest. The tabulator is noted for its impact on productivity and document processing.
A simple aluminum attachment bearing several figures fits onto a typewriter scale bar. It is highly successful and more practical than costly tabulators sold by typewriter firms. Priced at 60 cents, it undercuts regular tabulatory costs ranging from 16 to 25 dollars.
Rev. David Leppert of Portland will preach morning and evening at the First Congregation church next Sunday. He is reputed a leading bass orator in the west and may accept the pastorate left by Rev. T. R. Egerton after his departure.
Found Od Schoolman J. Ho Young and O. Ro & N. store keeper in thin city received a letter from a schoolmate in England after 34 years. Mr Young had written hoping to hear he was dead and was surprised to learn his old companion still lives at his boyhood home in Lancashire England, native county.
Joe H Gill formerly of this city now works in Balfour Guthrie warehouses at Washtucna Washington arrives with his wife for a short visit to See his mother Mire William Gill and his uncle A G Buholtx near the city will stay a few days They were married to Ruth Mulkey of Corvallis at Corvallia on January 23 and will move to Washtucna after the visit
An B Thomson and Aen B Thomson have been recovering from a relapse of typhoid fever at St Anthony’s hospital. His condition remains critical but shows improvement as he battles a complication involving typhoid and gall bladder.
The French restaurant today purchased six dozen pigeons for Sunday dinner. The birds, a choice lot, were brought in from the country near town. They are all young birds and will be used in squabble.
Funeral services for Frank P. Light were held at 2 o clock this afternoon at the M B E Church. A large gathering of friends attended and the orders to which the deceased belonged were well represented.
Mrs Elmer Gibbs died at her home near Pilot Rock between midnight and 1 am due to blood poisoning. She was 25 years old. The funeral is planned for Pilot Rock tomorrow.
Word from The Dalles reports Mrs. Clarence Adams of this city is slightly improved today though her condition remains extremely critical.
Ralph A. Watson of Portland will take charge as editor replacing E. P. Dodd who led the paper for five years. Demonstrations at Peoples Warehouse feature Crescent Baking Powder with four ladies present this afternoon and again tomorrow.
The Thursday afternoon club of thin city plans its 12th annual banquet on Thursday evening February 8. A marriage license was issued today to Rodney Dupuis and Nora Noble, both of the city. G W Brown filed a nominating petition for sheriff with the county clerk. In executive session miners discussed the advisability of breaking relations with the operator in Indianapolis.
A historic advertisement touts Hostetter's as the safest and most valuable remedy for stomach, liver, and bowel ailments. It emphasizes a phenomenal record of cures and urges readers to always ask for this brand.
An advertisement declares Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters strengthens the entire system and cures indigestion dyspepsia costiveness heartburn female complaints colds and grippe with a call to try it.
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs offered by Rev J W Cornellson Pendleton Oregon box 374 phone Farmers 83 price listed as 600 per netting of 15 eggs for sale locally weathered ad style brief notice from a small rural publication.
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