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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
7
An old advertisement extols a household health product as a trusted remedy. It promotes Byrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a genuine, physician approved laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
Portland reports weak livestock activity in the stock yards with local buyers scarce and dressed beef imports from California filling demand. Sheep prices hold, run shows 742 head. Market notes detail prices for wool, hides, grain, flour, potatoes, and livestock categories, while New York events list major meetings and exhibitions for the coming week.
By John Inglis in Chicago on June 4 the reporter notes King’s summary predicting Ohio average 13.5 bushels per acre, totaling about 18 million bushels, far below last year’s 35 million. The final government report due in December is anticipated.
The report estimates area harvested around 25 million acres with optimistic crop yields of 15 bushels and a likely average of 18 bushels nationwide. If realized, winter wheat would total about 926 million bushels. All crops currently have sufficient moisture but would benefit from a pause in rain for three to four weeks. continued rains could hinder growth.
London crowds fill Olympia for the International Horse Show opening with King Edward watching from the royal box. The nine day event blends couture fashion with equine competition and attracts entries from the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Sixty thousand dollars in prizes plus cups and trophies accompany events including a Marathon four in hand coach race from Hampton Court to Olympia judged by ballot to avoid road obstruction.
In a Chicago News quote fellows nicknamed Fegeman Mr Automobile a playful jab hinting at him being slower. The dialogue contrasts calls and describes a joke about his pace within the club. Foley’s Urino Laxative is advertised as a cleaner, gentler laxative option.
The Pendleton City Marshal announces an unclaimed dark bay gelding, 6 years old, branded GC A, weight about 1100 pounds, broke to work. If not claimed within ten days, and costs paid, the animal will be sold at 2 pm on June 17, 1909, at the City Pound at Oregon Feed Yards. Proceeds cover costs. dated June 6, 1909, THOS. GURDANE, City Marshal.
A white gelding about 1200 pounds and 10 years old, branded XO on the right hip, HU on the right shoulder, with knots under each ear, unclaimed within 10 days. If not claimed, sale will occur at 2 pm June 7, 1909, at the city pound Oregon Feed Yard, Pendleton, for cash to cover costs. Proceeds directed as stated.
Sawdust and woe are offered in any quantity by Oregon Lumber Yard. The terse ad markets cheap supply of sawdust for buyers seeking bulk quantities, highlighting affordability from the local lumber dealer.
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