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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
8
A jumble of shop signs and classified items lists wares from wallpaper and cigars to canned goods and tamales. It mentions Wade and Bryson profits, rent ads, furniture, laundry, and a piano showcase with various addresses and business names.
The ad promotes rings and wedding bands priced from $3.00 to $75.00. It emphasizes quality and urges readers to purchase at the local shop, mentioning a wide selection and value. The quirky phrasing suggests a promotional snippet from a small retailer.
Builders and lumber yards report a citywide upturn in construction with several new residences planned or nearing completion. J W Sullivan’s West Court home is finished, while Gray's Harbor and Oregon Lumber yards struggle to meet rising orders. Local contractors like Lee Cohen, Yoten, Mistrom, and Peter Hinnehow advance multiple houses, promising a substantial revival in Pendleton’s housing market.
Holwely and Hawles backed by union candidate for mayor, with a quiet race and few incidents. The council ballot produced 12 seats, eight won by the Republicans and four by others, including only Joe Volos in minority support. Voter turnout was light, reflecting limited municipal issue impact and a general law and order focus shaping the contest.
Olympia Wash July 11 Tomorow the government dredge will be here to begin improvements in the Olympia harbor. The appropriation totaled 26 000 with Captain Harry Taylor directing plans later passed to Major John Millis Seattle. The Puget Sound Credit Company holds the contract for roughly 17 00 leaving an unexpended balance likely to be used in Wyenrie miner.
Captain Harta paid a fine of $100 for bringing in dutiable goods and transport without declaring them. He faced customs action for evading duty on the shipment on July 15.
Oregon militia leaders in Portland debate moving regimental headquarters as voting strength hinges on Portland officers for the Third infantry. Half the regiment’s votes come from Portland companies, with guard units urging fair distribution of command across the state to avoid losing headquarters.
A terse, garbled line discusses members of a group and a relative to a determination that should be granted. It mentions an official body or officers and hints at a non hard matter, but the text is unclear and incomplete.
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