Mother's Pride Coffee Hearts Critics in Ad Claim
A reader recalls a slick salesman and a tempting guarantee for Mother's Pride Coffee. The piece argues the product failed to meet promises, urging caution against similar pitches.
30 Jan 1906
Page 8
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
8
A reader recalls a slick salesman and a tempting guarantee for Mother's Pride Coffee. The piece argues the product failed to meet promises, urging caution against similar pitches.
A promotional note extols entering a class by drinking 400 Blend coffee described as strong with heavy body and fine aroma. It touts that drinkers are “in it” once they try the brew and pins the price at 40 cents per pound, saying it rivals inferior brands.
The Lewiston Tribune notes the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul survey camp on the Locksaw river sits 12 miles above the mouth with 25 men employed. Supplies move by boat seven miles, then by pack train five miles to the stream end. The crew faces cold weather, some quit, and a new move upstream is planned. A fire at J J Piper’s hotel and store causes losses in the thousands with no insurance. authorities guess arson though motive remains unknown. A domestic science course is planned by the Thursday Afternoon club with instructor Mrs FE R Miller from Portland at $1 per student.
A large blaze at 30 o'clock in Spalding destroyed the King and Cave general merchandise store and the adjacent McLean hotel. The Spalding correspondent of the Lewis ton Tribune reports both buildings are now smoldering ruins. The origin is a mystery as the stove building caught fire and could not be saved.
When you want anything from a drug store just phone to call us. We respond quickly and we are receiving telephone orders all the time. Anything you want will be delivered promptly.
An advertisement touts a fast order method for drug store goods claiming time saved and a long walk avoided. It states customers are not obliged to keep items and invites orders by phone for convenient shopping.
The Shakespeare class with Chas Hanford and his wife plans a public talk on Shakespeare. It will be conducted as last year through Mr Hanford's kindness with no admission charged.
The body of Marion R. Coppin was recovered on the third land at the mouth of Isthmus Inlet about a mile from Marshfield. Officials saw no foul play and suspected accidental drowning though the case remains mysterious. Coppin disappeared January 1.
A periodical note urges addressing root causes of plant and scalp problems. It compares plant disease to dandruff and baldness, arguing only eliminating the germ at the roots cures both. Herpicide is promoted as destroying the germ and restoring health, with samples available through local agents and druggists.
E. P. Marshall was appointed to fill the vacancy on the board of trustees of the old north side cemetery created by his father’s death. Messrs Livermore and Stewart, the surviving trustees, selected him per the original wartnty deed. A meeting with the Commercial association managers, Mayor Fee, and City Attorney Carter is planned to discuss the cemetery’s legal status and steps toward improving the property into a public park.
The Yakima Daily Republic reports the Wapatox ditch reconstruction up Naches valley will finish by mid March with over two thirds excavated. A 200 foot tunnel through solid basalt near the power plant site is nearly complete and the Northwest Light & Power Co plans a 5000 horsepower plant after canal work moves to the turbine intake.
F Lawrence Walker advance agent for the Charles B Hanford company stands out among theater men by living in Washington D C rather than Gotham or Chicago He often is mistaken for a department official when registering at Pendleton hotels as visitors from the capital draw mixed views from locals in eastern Oregon Readers note his unique residency contrasts with the common New York preference among actors and managers visiting the area
Sergeant Major Sehoof of Congrega mental Chore Tonlehe presents Gustav H. Sehoor lecture at Congregational church. He recounts early South Africa settlement by Moors, the Great Trek in 1845, and vivid scenes from the Zulu War. Exhibits include uniform demonstrations with boys impersonating races and lane-work demonstrations. Tonight he continues with Canada’s Northwest Territory policing years.
Several days ago eleven sacks of wheat belonging to G. W. Knight were stolen from the reservation. Local authorities and residents report ongoing efforts to recover the grain and identify suspects.
Local sheriff investigates a wheat theft on Red Hawk Place within the reservation. Wheat hauled away in a wagon. deputies trail the track but unmarked sticks hinder identification, delaying arrests as the search is suspended.
County Superintendent Frank K. Welles announces new examining boards for the year. The county teachers board includes W. H. Bleakney of Pendleton Academy and G. B. Marquis of Athena schools replacing Peebles and Salt. Superintendent Wellen remains the third member. Eighth grade board members named are F. Colenworthy, Frank K. Welles, Mrs. Max Buyer, and Mrs. John Hatley Jr.
Mabel Cain files suit for divorce from Lawrence O. Cain, married in 1895 with five children. She alleges cruelty and verbal abuse over the past year and seeks a decree. Also mentioned are James Nelson and long-standing East Oregonian subscriber detail from Butter Creek, noting his pioneer status and 320 year subscription claim.
Special meetings at Thompson Street Methodist Episcopal Church opened last night with good attendance and interest. Rev. I B Tallman preached and Rev. William N DeWeese, pastor at Echo, will lead services tonight and through the week at 7 20 p m. DeWeese is an able preacher who has assisted in several revivals.
In the police court Abraham Lyman an Indian was given the usual sentence of six dollars or three days for drunkenness. He was picked up last night by Officer Meeker and during a search a bottle of Castorin was found in a pocket.
Clarence Knight of Helix prepares to depart for Texas where he and his wife will serve on Friday. Knight has recently sold his drug business to Dre Griswold and Liu alien, planning to begin new duties in the Panhandle.
Sheephuyer Frog Montoya AW Whitney a sheephuyer of in Timber Mont arrived yesterday afternoon on the W. and Ry train and later left for Heppner In Chicago on January 21 John McBrierty was stabbed and killed by James Arvanitla during a fight on a balloon James Moore fifty was shot and fatally wounded by Benjamin F Moore twenty six.
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