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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1912
Page
2
A severe Chicago electrical storm caused about 200000 in damage as twelve houses were struck by lightning and 42 fire alarms sounded. The storm flooded basements, required fire pumps, dropped five inches of rain in two hours, and cooled temperatures by ten degrees.
E F Burchard notes in an advance chapter on Gypsum from Mineral Resources for 1911 published by the United States Geological Survey that the 1911 gypsum output totaled 2 222 970 short tons valued at 6 462 035 dollars. This was a
A geological survey report notes a slight 1.05 percent drop in production and 0.94 percent in value for 1910 as older mills are replaced by fewer larger plants and mixing facilities open in commercial centers. Gypsum was produced in 17 states and Alaska from 78 mills. 1911 imports were lower. A free copy is available from the director, Geological Survey, Washington, D. C.
The Seattle convention marks the annual gathering of State and Nations Food and Dairy associations. A three day event features the largest foodstuffs display in the west with the Pennsylvania exhibit drawing particular notice as the convention's highlight.
The gathering of pure food experts in the country will take up the question of national legislation. The meeting aims to shape policy and set standards for food safety and labeling.
The Hartford City Indiana Municipal League annual meeting program is elaborate. Fort Wayne city attorney Harry G Hogan will be the principal speaker addressing Track Elevation and Grade Crossing for All Cities.
Orators from across the country gather in Atlantic City for the Intercollegiate Oratorical Association contest. Districts spanning several states vie for cash prizes, gold and silver medals as competitors showcase lengthy eloquence.
A Washington Metropolitan club anecdote recounts a newly married friend's household dynamic. A visiting old friend recalls the husband answering the mail with a question to his wife about opening a letter. The light hearted scene hints at marital negotiations and good humor in newlyweds.
London reports Lord Mersey leading the board of trades inquiry into the Titanic sinking has drafted proposed findings to be public in about ten days. He is expected to exonerate J Bruce Ismay from navigation responsibility and omit references to Sir Cosmo and Lady Duff-Gordon.
A concise saying noted that shared living costs remain high, indicating that pairing up does not necessarily halve expenses. The remark points to steady or near equal financial demands for households whether single or partnered.
A three reel Vitagraph drama retells Sir Walter Scott with Ellen and Rhoderick Dhu in a tale of love and forgiveness. The program also includes Lubin’s Dreams of a Moving Picture Director and previews of a Palestine irrigation study linked to regional fruit and dairying industries.
The program includes Tomboy Bessie a mischievous tale with a sympathetic father and a sister rival tied to a courting young man. The Lure of the Footlights a dramatic theater fire tale where a husband sacrifices comforts to educate his wife only to be forgotten in success. On El Monte Ranch Essanay features plains drama with Anderson and star cast. The Mystery of Room 29 a Selig detective story filled with dramatic incidents and fine acting. From Hawkins Lost Forest ley the Watchman a Biograph comedy with lively players.
A lively 2 reel feature depicts fierce mountain Indians with Apaches and Yumas in a peace struggle intertwined with a love story. Apache heroine betrays friends, meets a perilous fate, and is saved amid battle smoke. Also shows "Animated Weekly" and a side of comedies with a party mishap and a silver plate making lesson.
The Grand Theater shifts from vaudeville to musical comedy for the summer. Beeson Allen Musical Comedy company of 12 performs the opening bill Girls in Politics, praised for its up to date and clean humor. The act, previously at Keylor Grand Theater in Walla Walla, will now open here and change twice weekly.
R. Bril, manager of a 60,000 acre Rothschild purchased farm near Jaffa, Palestine, visits Porterville to study California fruit farming. He notes climate here closely resembles conditions in central California as he investigates irrigation and farming practices.
A contractor's mule escaped during a grounds drive at the Oregon City courthouse and charged a planted courthouse yard tree, uprooting it. Officials debated the omen as Assessor Jack praised the safe mule while County Clerk Mulvey predicted Republican gains, calling the Democrats noisy before elections.
Louis Rainville aged 21 and Myrtle Taylor aged 18, both of Pueblo Colorado, fulfilled a five year pact to marry once they came of age. Rainville, a local pharmacist, wed Myrtle last evening in Tulare and they plan to reside in town.
The article traces irrigation's history in the arid West from ancient Pueblo canals to Mormon adaptations at Salt Lake City. It notes early uses by indigenous peoples, cliff dwellings, and the later development of large scale irrigation driven by dams, canals, and electric pumps to reclaim hundreds of thousands of acres for agriculture.
Heat weakens women reducing exercise and increasing desire for light foods that may worsen digestion. A mild bowel stimulant and digestant such as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended for reliable relief from headaches and indigestion. Sold in drug stores, 50 cents a bottle, larger family bottle 1 dollar. Free trial bottle offered by writing Dr W B Caldwell 406 Washington Street Monticello Illinois.
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