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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1906
Page
8
A cheeky sales pitch taunts buyers who felt misled by a previous purchase. The writer defends Mother's Pride coffee as the best on earth and rejects repeat pressure tactics from a polite but beguiling salesman.
An advertising blurb extols a coffee labeled 400 Blend, claiming strong body and fine aroma. It emphasizes the high effort of competing to reach the class and notes a price of 40 cents per pound, claimed equal to inferior brands.
A large Athena teachers institute guided by Superintendent Frank K. Welles featured an all day program with readings, discussions, quartets, and a keynote address on teacher recruitment. Local and Pendleton educators attended from Weston Adam Helix and nearby districts as the session stressed prudent school hiring, contract timing, and meaningful recommendations.
A flurry of society events unfolds in Pendleton with Mrs. C Fraser hosting an afternoon at her Jackson Street home, Mrs. Catlin's two week visit endpoints, and numerous gatherings at hotels and private residences. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth, Mrs. Phelps, Mrs. Taylor, and many local residents, with card games like Five hundred and Progressive Forty Five enjoyed across multiple clubs and evenings. The season features dances, bridge and 600 clubs, and plans for upcoming hostess led parties before returning visitors depart for Portland and Heppner.
Last night Officer Jeff Stevens fought off a drunken Indian gang behind the Bowman hotel. The sergeant used his club and detained two Columbia River Indians, who appeared in police court this morning with injuries. Each was fined five dollars or three days in jail. The Indians said whiskey came from white transient men after yesterday’s W. W. and C. R. train.
Helix farmers who journeyed to northern Texas two weeks ago have returned and report satisfaction with land purchases. McAlvoy acquired 1929 acres, Timmerman 1600, F. H. Richmond 649, Elmer Richmond 646, at six dollars per acre and up. They see no boom yet but expect one this summer as land values rise.
Jack Morton of Nolin died January 26 in Ritaville Washington from pneumonia while visiting his daughter. He will be buried in Nolin tomorrow. He is survived by his children Dan Kim Fred Morton and Mia. John Dozier of Nolin is noted as a respected pioneer. Remains to arrive tonight from Ritzville.
The O K and N grants a one and one third fare for the Woodmen excursion to Echo on February 30. Regular fare is 80 cents, making the round trip total $1.06. A large Woodmen turnout from the city is expected.
Presbyterians in High Valley Washington have organized a church group to build a new church and support a pastor. The effort follows discussions among local residents and church members seeking a formal congregation in the area.
A local drugstore urges customers to use phone orders for any item. The service promises prompt response and speedy delivery, noting that telephone orders are accepted constantly and arrivals will be delivered promptly.
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