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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1906
Page
8
An old ad fragment criticizes deceptive bargains and mislabeling in sales. It notes stock moves, a chalice trade concept, and a stated goal to “make it right.” It mentions breakage losses when moving china stock and announces a sale this week at $2.75.
County court approves building two steel bridges at Athena replacing washed out spans Keating and Frank Mansfield for 2500 each. Eberhart Co. Walla Walla to complete two 70 foot spans by Sept 1. Also let bid Monday for a steel bridge across Umatilla above Pendleton to replace a wooden span. Echo and private landowners to share nearby costs, temporary ford bridge planned to ease travel during construction.
A private message from Stockton reports Victoria Island, amid rising river waters, remains secure though flooding harms property along the river. Union Island and nearby lands have been inundated while the levee around Victoria Island is hoped to hold. The island hosts excellent crops and gardens and is a valuable tract in the region.
A detailed note imagines a meticulous druggist inspecting a store. It praises the quality of drugs the assortment stock care methods and facilities while implying readiness for commendation from a skilled observer.
Third week of the fommer normal school in Pendleton academy opens with 17 students and strong prospects for more. Four weeks remain as teachers from nearby districts join Pendleton instructors to prepare for examinations before the next school year. Current enrollees include Georgia Hansell Athena, Ellen Canfield Echo, Elizabeth McKensie Adams, Jessie A. Williams Milton, Frances M. Fitz Geral Pendleton, and others in Pendleton.
Old form of tree grafting interests forest owners in southern Mexico as they insert nuts into live walnut roots to alter grain and color. Southern Indians long used coloring tricks. Tabasco haciendas report encouraging results with coarser walnut varieties, inspiring more growers to test the technique.
Reports from the Helix and Athena districts indicate wheat on land plowed seven to eight inches deep endures hot weather better and suffers less loss than shallower plowing. Farmers increasingly favor deep plowing and continuous cultivation, keeping land pulverized to kill weeds and improve drought resistance.
Fred Walters and a crew are removing gravel that filled the mill race during high water. With new machinery installed, the Walters mill will resume operations at a capacity of 800 barrels per day after current work completes.
The Myrick post office will reopen after months of closure. W. E. Love was qualified for postmaster and Annie Love Taleo for assistant postmaster, with bonds sent to Washington. The previous closure stemmed from patron controversy and low business volume, not action by authorities. Mrs. Cora Cooper plans to resume charge of the St. George restaurant after recovery.
Limited hay supplies push prices up as farmers intensify wheat field fallow to control weeds and keep horses fed. Demand from livery businesses rises, with hay selling around 26 a ton and grain mixed hay 13 to 15 a ton. As cultivation increases, hay becomes scarcer, though a larger supply is expected soon.
The Portland Chamber of Commerce transportation committee reviews Ceulla ship canal work and Columbia River obstructions. Current funds total 495000 with 700000 to be provided. 14000 remains outstanding to complete contracts. Basin and lock work at Celtic end estimated to finish by Jan 1 1907, but will extend. Eight to ten years to complete with annual 500000, unless full cost is funded, then about three years. Public support for river and harbor improvements urged. The U S has jurisdiction over navigable waters and harbors and must improve them.
Citing heat, several noted local businessmen have shaved their moustaches to stay cool. Dr. C. J. Smith Dr. E. A. Vaughan Astegvor C. P. Strain and J. T. Lambirth are among those seen without facial hair with more expected if temperatures rise further.
Australian authorities pursue alleged bagging of flour branded as American in China. Melbourne merchants report Chinese authorities capturing several involved in rebagging, but the flour brands appear American and no link to Australian flour is proven. Merchants expect steps to prevent future frauds. Horace Stillman arrived from the Gold Coin mining at Durkee.
Superintendent Cook reports the Celilo portage railroad will handle the inland empire grain crop this fall with improved operations. The Open River Transportation Association plans to add steamer capacity below Celilo and rework assets for upper river service while noting salmon catches and a fatal fall over the breaks near June. The Oregon Trunk and new Des Chutes link surveys advance, and the steamer Mildred narrowly escaped disaster on the upper Columbia after being swept over the falls.
The Hermiston school district will be numbered 14, a name once used by a mountain district near Weeton. The district recently consolidated with an adjoining one, leaving the 14th district vacant. This is the filing day for annual reports to the county superintendent. Superintendent Welles expects reports have been mailed and will arrive soon.
Employers from the Spokane city sewer department filed a petition yesterday demanding a wage increase from 2.50 to 14 dollars per day. They argue the work is disagreeable and worth more than 2.60 dollars daily.
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