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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
3
A visiting American, Captain Robert Dollar of the Dollar Steamship Co, predicts China will implement compulsory education within three years, shift from silver to gold, and see major rail expansion. He notes China’s revival, growing rail networks from border to border, and increases in Pacific lumber demand for construction.
Spanish war veterans observed Santiago Day with patriotic programs and speeches commemorating the tenth anniversary of the American government assuming control of Santiago de Cuba on July 17 1899. The campaign culminated with U S forces occupying the province amid famine, poverty and widespread destruction in the occupied areas.
Portland. Tolle Spray of Spray Wheeler county yesterday pleaded guilty in federal court to setting fire to a national forest reserve to the Joho Day country, withdrawing the plea of not guilty to three charges. He will be sentenced Monday at 10 o clock. Spray says he has been scapegoated by homesteaders and ranchers, left Spray nine months ago to earn money, returned to find his homestead and stock damaged, and admits setting one fire to backfire on preceding flames. Attorney John J. Joffrey volunteered to represent him. Sentence was postponed due to a busy docket. maximum penalty is 5000 dollars or two years, minimum discretion left to the court. A plea for leniency is expected.
Dr Foxboro B O Connell of Seattle tells the Washington state dental society convention that candy stores surround every school and cause tooth decay among city children. He urges thorough education on tooth brushing and dental care, arguing prevention is better than treatment. The morning session involved addresses and discussions on dental profession matters, with clinics planned for the afternoon.
Eugene Oregon plans a big road meeting in the city on Wednesday July 21 to discuss improving roads including Eugene to Springfield, Eugene to Sluslaw country, and Eugene to upper McKenzie resorts. Speakers include University President P I Campbell county official W L Bailey and Mayor J D Matlock among others.
Kennewick and Pasco civic leaders prepare invitations to President Taft for a September visit. The appeal cites major Columbia River reclamation projects in the fruit belt as reasons he might come. The invitation, signed by local club presidents, will be sent tomorrow.
A Mrs Summers from Notre Dame Indiana offers a free ten day home treatment for women's diseases including leucorrhea discharges, uterine disorders, and related symptoms. The ad promises no cost to try and a small ongoing price, plus a free book "WOMAN'S OWN MEDICAL ADVISER" and local female contacts to guide sufferers.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports that over 2.6 million U S children have been taught about tuberculosis in schools and exhibits. Estimates show about 1,000,000 have received school or exhibit instruction nationwide, with Boston and New York showing thousands affected. Authorities urge broader hygienic teaching and parental education to prevent and curb the disease among youth.
P E Herrington of Mount Airy Ky endorses Chamberlains Colle Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy as the best and surest of good results in his family. The universal verdict from users praises prompt, effective cures and ready recommendations. Availability through all good dealers.
In Kansas City Missouri on July 16 James Sharp known as Adam God faced a twenty year prison term. The Adam Godt sect's followers, notorious for nude processions and riots last December, have disbanded after Sharp's conviction and a deadly clash with police in which Policeman Mullane was killed.
After twelve years of illness and five hundred dollars in medicines a man reports his wife improved greatly after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says they did more good than all previous remedies and notes the product is for sale by all good druggists with free samples.
Ed Livingston of the Arm of Livingston & Co has gone east on business. The firm remains active in Pendleton and is installing 10 000 feet of concrete sidewalks at Stanfield Oregon and is constructing two story and one story concrete block buildings there. The firm will pay all company bills and asks anyone with accounts to present them. NEVIL KELLER
The article promotes Chamberlain's Collec Choeria and Diarrhoe Remedy as a reliable treatment for dysentery and diarrhoea. It claims mortality stems from delayed care, asserts the remedy prevents dangerous outcomes if given promptly, and notes it has long been in use with consistent success, available from merchants.
Linthewood announces disposal of several cars in four foot lengths with a request for price in any quantity. Oregon Lumber Yard invites inquiries on available stock and pricing.
A Pastime shooting gallery offer runs to July 24 offering a $25.00 suit as a prize for the top high score.
Mrs Em na Kauffmann wife of a millionaire brewer was freed after paying a small fine in a sensational South Dakota case. She was alleged to have mistreated servant Agnes Poirets whose burns and bruises led to her death, with the body found in a local hospital.
A Belleville case reports Rev Willan Jacques, pastor of a small church, admitting guilt in an assault on 11 year old Pls Vietin near a railroad track. The court fined him $100 for the crime committed last November.
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