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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1904
Page
7
The era of peddlers near Inland Empire towns prompts scrutiny of wholesale groceries and price guarantees. Reports from Oregon counties note enforcement efforts, with traders like La and others adjusting marketing methods. Meanwhile, horse racing bouts and telegraph dreams surface as communities push for faster commerce and communication.
The report lists fruits vegetables and livestock prices, from apples to strawberries, with per unit and case costs. It also notes beef cattle, hay and feed prices, and freight rates from Pendleton to St Louis Chicago with sale dates and transit rules. A Red Cross meeting in Washington discusses harmonizing the society per Foster and Olney plans.
A long list of business cards and professional notices from Pendleton area firms including doctors dentists surgeons architects and lawyers. Entries note Judd Building offices First National Bank of Pendleton Farmers Bank of Weston and Pendleton Savings Bank affiliations with veterinarians contractors and merchants.
A fragment outlines arrive and depart times for the Walla Walla branch mixed trains No. 41 at 1:30 p.m. No. 42 mixed train connects with No. 2, with No. 7 linking to No. 2. The notes indicate inter-train connections and schedule details for the line.
Schedule outlines Pendleton arrivals on Monday to Friday with 1 45 p m departures, and 11 45 a m departures on Tuesday to Saturday. Daily eastbound service leaves Pendleton at 7 p m and Walla Walla westbound arrives 10 45 a m. For rates and accommodations contact W Adams or the address in Walla Walla Washington.
The European plan emphasizes fret class accommodations with steam heat throughout. Each room is ensuite with bath and large, new sample rooms. The Hotel St. George is described as one of Oregon’s most modern and model hotels with phone and fire alarm connections to the office in all rooms.
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