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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1905
Page
4
Entered at Pendleton Post Office as second class matter. Notice to advertisers to submit copy by 4 45 p m for Monday's issue. Advertising matter to appear in stores by 5 p m.
A reflective line on character testing the heart in times of trouble. It notes the value of a smile that endures through tears, contrasting it with earthly princes and the strength of resilience. The verse emphasizes inner worth built by enduring hardship.
Joseph le Bristow, shipping commissioner, finds Pacific Mail Steamship Co controlled by transcontinental railroads and argues to keep and expand US government Panama railroads as a commercial link. He urges improved port facilities, double tracking, modern cargo handling, equal open ports, and potential government steamship service if private lines fail to provide regular Colon Colon and Gulf port connections.
Pendleton lacks a working population to sustain growth and manufacturing. Promising prospects exist for a small packing house, cereal or prepared food mills, and a larger foundry, which would create jobs for 24, 10, and 40 workers respectively. The city ships lard and bacon to Nebraska and wheat to Chicago, with the consumer bearing freight costs.
The article argues for bringing 600 working families and 500 county families to develop poultry hogs dairy and fruits, leveraging transportation access and local resources. It criticizes farmers for resisting manufacturing and urges commercial associations to attract industries and homeseekers to Umatilla.
The article notes many leaders have two names rather than three, citing cabinet changes like Paul Morton’s resignation and John Hay’s death, and observes presidents, chief justices, and secretaries of state often bear two names. It argues American parents should give easily remembered names.
A Mobile resident recounts a long standing charlatan who hauled ashes for four decades. When queried by the homeowner about his name the man jokes that he is George Washington, a name the host recognizes as familiar, remarking the operator has likely been fetching ashes from the same house for over 40 years.
Artemus Ward, a passenger on a southern railroad in poor condition, suggests a humorous plan to improve speed by detaching the gowratcher from the engine and hitching it to the rear. The conductor replies gruffly, and Ward quips that cows may wander into the car and bite a passenger unless reforms are made.
The New York World suggests pairing Chauncey M. Depew of New York and John F. Dryden of New Jersey with Joseph R. Burton of Kansas and John H. Mitchell of Oregon when the Senate convenes again following the Hendricks testimony in the Equitable Investigation. An auto collision in New York left Miss Cora Michaelis and Miss Helen Donnachauser fatally injured, while the chauffeur and two male companions survived. A pessimist fears loud joy.
A lengthy portrait discusses Joseph Smith as head of a reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Manchester New Hampshire. It covers beliefs, relations with Utah church leaders, polygamy opposition, and a new building nearing completion with about seventy five families joined.
An old letter touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for menstrual irregularities and female nervous disorders blamed on hurried living. The testimonial from Mrs Cheater Curry of Saratoga Street Boston claims relief from backache headaches and irritability after using the product.
L suffered eczema on the face for two months under physician care. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent, the condition improved dramatically within a day and cleared scales, restoring ability to go out within a month. Address provided as Thomas J. Soth, 317 Stagg St, Brooklyn, NY.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as a universal remedy for eczema scalled head pimples ringworm and infant skin afflictions. Claims purity speed relief and lasting care with a global standard of cures. Distributed by Puter Wrag & Chew Corp Sale Proprietors at 541 5 Hoe de te Fala Neston 127 Co Ave.
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