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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
2
Advertises sets of 6 table spoons and 6 dessert spoons for 10 pages, table knives and forks in Windsor or La Wyence patterns across 14 pages, and varied teaspoons across 5 pages. Promotes T. P. W. trading stamps exchange, promising silverware by return express and free premiums, urging readers to begin collecting stamps now.
An old time basement grocery list advertises Fred Melons Berries Fruits and Vegetables with orders encouraged early. Items include Ox Tongue jars Boneless Chicken jars Afterdinner Mints Pineapple Juice stuffed olives salted peanuts and more with prices like 25 to 50 cents and notes of a crockery department in the basement.
A vintage domestic column advises cooling treats and lighter dining in heat. It shares a grape juice sherbert recipe using milk juice and lemon, plus guidance on hot weather menus, rest, and practical packing tips for trunks and wardrobe trunks for trips.
Freewater Oregon July 25 telephone rates to be set by the Freewater council under a franchise granted to the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. The council approved the franchise on first reading and will decide final passage next meeting. Rates in Freewater will match Milton's after the Public Service Commission approved a new schedule. The O W FR & N depot is noted as the center of Freewater population.
Bremen dispatch indicates Lt. Schroeder Strang, a German Arctic explorer, has been found alive. Wireless communication from the steamer Grosser Kurfurst says Dr. Robitasch of the Gross Bay observatory met the crew at Moeller Bay and relayed that help has arrived. A full report will follow from Tromsoe.
Four boys aged 14 to 17 came into Baker from Wingville and procured liquor, later claiming to have bought at the Crabil saloon near the depot and the Columbia saloon opposite the Crabil hotel, then from the Bar saloon run by Jack Woods. Woods was found guilty and fined $125 with a $75 bond on appeal. Hasler’s case pending. A notice seeks buyers for horses, mules, and harness in Stanfield.
A waterspout on Salt Creek near Medical Springs at 2 30 pm Wednesday caused heavy damage. It washed away bridges and ditches, flooded fields and crops owned by William Parke Jim Childers and others, with losses estimated around 7000 2000 for Wynne Duncan and tens of thousands for Miles brothers. Roadways were wrecked and impassable for days.
In Los Angeles the Bixby trial is moved to September 11 due to an operation on George H. Bixby. The case stems from a grand jury probe into Black Pearl style blackmail tied to Kitty Phillips and two rooming house keepers. Prosecutors include Oscar Lawler in defense of Bixby as charges of enticement and profit from scams surface.
Special Correspondence from Stanfield July 25 reports the electric light crew has finished digging poles and will start setting them immediately. Local attendees include WJ Furnish and son Eldon, H W Brooks of the Portland Journal, Misses Dorothy and Lena Percy, Mrs B E F Cotant, D Sullivan of Pendleton, John E Peters of The Dalles, HH V Conway of Portland, Harry Hughes of Spokane, Mrs B Lundwall with a new horse, Frank Nude returning from Pendleton, Frank Sloan and family with Miss Ida Bernhart to Basket Mountain, Miss Dathy Foster of Tacoma as guest of Mrs O B Hess, J P Towthian from Echo, John Towers of Hermiston, and C W Spencer returning from Ontario.
New York July 25 Trainmen press for rapid business mediation or arbitration with eastern railroads. Union reps threaten strike if terms are not promptly agreed. Delays reportedly cost trainmen about 8000 dollars daily.
Farmers across southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon took over three million feet of timber from the Wenaha National Forest for fuel and other uses in the year ending July 30, 1912. The reserve, the top source of timber for any national forest, shows minimal sale revenue and extensive improvements including miles of wagon roads and trails, springs, rangers cabins, and fenced pastures. The report notes 791,990 acres total with most land unsuitable for agriculture and outlines grazing and sheep permits, with cattle numbers near 9,250 head and substantial lambing prospects. The documentation will go to the Portland district forester.
An 19th century advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a pleasant candy that expels worms and restores health in children. It claims symptoms include teeth grinding, restlessness, thirst, stomach pains, feverishness, and bad breath. A testimonial from Mrs J A Brisbin of Elgin endorses the remedy as effective, with a 25 cent price and distribution by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co.
Weston Oregon July 26 John R English longtime surveyor and civil engineer returns home from three years in the Philippines Jerry Perrier moves to Walla Walla valley Perrier family to relocate Sam Caplinger leaves Weston mountain farm for Portland Robert McGrew of Portland visiting Weston for farming interests
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