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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
7
A July incident in Halsey left the local telephone bridge out of commission as a steer escaped from a stockyard and toppled the main pole near the telephony building. Townsfolk scrambled to restore service while workers untangled tangled wires felled by the panic.
The famous cruiser Olympia, Admiral Dewey’s guano flagship in the Battle of Manila Bay, is described as running aground years earlier and became a notable fleeting unit within the United Navy.
In Portland the livestock market shows hogs steady with cattle dragging. Reports note buyers and sellers active, with feeders and sows trading before the close. Prices and specific lots are listed by sellers including local firms.
A large touring spectacle arrives Saturday July 9 featuring a monster street parade, exotic costumes, trained ponies, and novelty acts. The show promises new routines, dazzling tableaux, and a focus on clean wholesome entertainment for all ages, with acts including Madame Homers and Prof. Barry, drawing crowds with European novelty stunts and daring performances.
Warthington Senator Ledee, Mingasieht ella, assails a dry amendment to the Poodotra bill, arguing it could aid the war effort. Senate finance committee member Levine warns halting Leone Seal wine Cote Tie could spark wide dissent in Gotha and imperil revenue.
Historical OCR text claims Dr James Headache Powders relieve pain and offers a dime package. Mentions Send for a sample, references Sedmag state town. Contains garbled spellings but centers on a patent remedy promising headache relief.
July 6 St Louis reports Edward A Faunt of Portland Place buys a Missouri River farm, near Clayton, for 20 000 to be used by his son Busch Paust 18, who plans a chicken ranch and farming. The purchase from Jackson & negrees funds the boy’s venture before Harvard next fall. A grandson of Adolphue Ruergh is linked to chicken farming interests. The site lies about half a mile from the river, near Gov Hates street. Phone Gid Go Whore.
Supreme Court Justice Ridge Manner issues opinion in a case reducing a certification fee from 17000 to 4826 for services as part of a district court decision in Miner How county. The matter involves M. J. McConnel company and references medical remedies and notary attestations surrounding a civil dispute.
An old time remedy claims Fane Tea and Sulphur mix darkens gray hair. Ready made by drug stores as Weeths Sage and Sulphur Compound selling for about five cents per bottle. Apply with comb or brush to strands to cover gray. beard darkening and youthful look noted. Not a medical cure.
A satirical ad-like block promotes Jad Salts as a cure for kidney aches and bladder issues. It touts four pieces of Jad Salts dissolved in water for several days, claiming it cleans kidneys, relieves backache, and neutralizes urine acids, offered by a well known local druggist.
Public notice states bids will be received by the City Recorder in Pembleton on or before July 11 at 28 o clock for a 600 foot andrd fire stone delivery. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated June 21.
Notice from Pendleton Oregon calls for proposals to purchase 6600 or more of 039 per cent sewer bonds for the city sewer system. Each bid must include a 5650 certified check payable to the Mayor of Pendleton and be valid if the bidder enters a contract. the council may reject any or all bids. Dated the 24th day of tene 190.
City of Pendleton invites sealed bids by July 1 1917 for laying gravel bitulithic pavement on Webb Street from College to Court with curb pipes trenches and manholes per designs by City Surveyor Geary Kimbrell and City Recorder office requirements. Bid must include certified check of 1000 payable to mayor. bid security forfeited if contract not entered.
A jumble of attorney names and offices listed in a classified style. Eee D. W Bailey and Carter & Smythe advertise law offices in Despain and American National Bank buildings. Ver & Fee and A Lowell each announce their legal services. Massee expert piano toning with Warren Music Hours and phone 574.
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