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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
3
The New York Sun notes Switzerland has vast untapped water powers and plans to electrify all state railways using this energy. It highlights that numerous funiculars already run on electricity and questions whether Stella lives hand to mouth.
Washington coverage notes sharp views on tolls in the Panama canal bill with a majority favoring free tolls for American ships. Senator Fletcher argues for unrestricted competition, U.S. sovereignty limits deemed quibbling, and predicts a near term solution benefiting national trade and inland waterways.
One hundred twenty pounds of bone and muscle don’t make a woman. Electric Bitters give health and strength to rule a kingdom. They dispel fainting spells, weakness, nervousness, backache, and weariness. Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma reports great help and gratitude. Only 50c, guaranteed by Koeppens.
Bangor resident Trustani H. Brown the mediator claims spirits directed him to a rich California gold deposit. The 86 year old recounts locating the mine during a Boston visit and says the spirits shared its precise site, promising wealth for others while he seeks no personal riches.
George M. Dickson of Indianapolis, a noted automobile manufacturer, asserts the auto industry faces no fear of a bad year from the presidential campaign. He cites record crops and argues prosperity is traveling on high gear, dismissing rumors of gloom spread by opponents.
Industry optimism rises with bumper harvests across Kansas Missouri and Nebraska boosting wheat and corn output. Dealers order more cars for next year and competition drives value while Penwell notes farmers will enter a Northwest Products exposition wheat judging contest to prize uniform kernels and clean samples.
The Pendleton Common Council on July 24 1912 assessed costs for Court street improvements from Main to Ash in Pendleton Oregon. Affected property owners may apply within ten days to pay the assessment in ten annual installments under Lord's Oregon Laws Chapter 6 Title 26. Blank forms available at the City Recorder's office. Dated Pendleton July 26 1912. John Hailey Jr. Clerk.
Four hundred farmers in the American northwest have signified intent to enter the North West Development league contest for the best five bushels of wheat grown in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, Idaho, Washington or Oregon. Lewis Penwell, league president, is in Minneapolis finalizing details for the world's greatest wheat prize.
The notice claims loss of vitality marks early trouble with appetite and strength. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal vitalizer that acts on all organs and functions to build up the entire system.
Charles Richardson of Adams County Indiana found his mother's grave in Ebenezer cemetery after thirty one years. Flooding erased markers and a leaning sycamore stump drew him to the spot. With Mrs John Feldman they dug and uncovered the grave marking it with stones. Richardson was 12 when his mother died and he later lived with relatives in Indiana.
A market-style ad claims that a torpid liver causes daytime fatigue and impurity buildup. It asserts Herbine strengthens the liver, cleanses the bowels, and restores health. The price is 50 cents. Sold by A. Koepj 1 & Bros.
A Bear Creek farmhouse belonging to Thomas Armstrong three miles east of Anderson burned, with an estimated loss of 3000 dollars. Occupied by Arthur McMurry of Anderson, the home suffered about 1250 dollars in damage while the family was away.
Hard labor in a bent posture causes back stitches and muscle strain. The advertisement promotes BALLARDSS SNOW LINIMENT as the remedy with penetrating power, claimed to help at such times. It lists prices of 2c, 50c, and $1.00 per bottle and notes sales by A. C. Koeppen & Bro.
A Hurley South Dakota reunion of the Invincibles club recalls a past group of fifteen women who declared invincibility to Cupid’s darts. Eight still in Hurley are married except one who reveals her engagement as the lone nonmarried member. Former members now scattered across the Pacific Coast state mostly remain married.
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years ago. To avert such calamities from stings and bites use Bucklen's Army. Heals burns, boils, ulcers, and prevents inflammation. Salve kills poison, relieves pimples and eczema, cuts, bruises. Only 25 cents at Koeppens.
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