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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
6
In Adams on June 12 farmers report wheat crop looking good despite light rust and cold spring. Warm spell boosts growth and expected average yield. Roy Virgil Perringer, Whitman College graduate and former Whitman varsity captain, praised as a great student. Local farmers buy winter wood as supply lines to Weston mountains begin.
Wester M Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life and remains a trusted remedy for coughs throat and lung issues. The 40 year old remedy is promoted as a preventive for pneumonia and healer of weak lungs sold at Tallman Co’s drug store with 60c and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.
Weston June 12 nearly all of the Normal students have left for their homes after graduation. The town praises the year's strong showing and anticipates a larger student body for the next term. Farmers report some rust in surrounding grain fields but expect an average crop across the area.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a severe fore pain on the instep found relief from Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He says less than half of a two cent box cured the ailment and Tallman & Co. drug store offers it under guarantee.
The Optimist endorses Judge George C. Blakeley of Wasco County for mayor of The Dalles. The paper states the suggestion comes from citizens and would make him an ideal official, though not made with his knowledge or approval. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised as strengthening kidneys. Bold by Tallman & Co.
A bluish gray mare about seven years old and weighing around 1199 pounds came to the claimant seven miles north of Helix around May 27 1908. Branded I B on right shoulder. owner may recover by proving property and paying charges to James P Navin.
DeWitts Little Early Risers known as Little Myer pills are advertised as sold by Tallman and Co. The notice highlights availability through the Tallman firm.
The Mint on J. P. Medermach, proprietor, announces a complete liquidation of all wines liquors and cigars. Everything to be sold at actual cost with no reservations by July 1. Secure pure goods cheap during the sale.
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve as especially good for piles and instructs readers to be sure to get DeWitt's, with Tallman & Co. as the sellers.
Classified note from East Oregonian office seeking used rags in market price terms. No further details given.
Milton notes growers report wheat on light lands will yield about half a crop due to rains and wind. Miss Lucile Bennett wed Frank M. McConnell at her mother's home with Rev. Sanderson officiating. The Idaho groom will reside in Emmett, and a reception honored the newlyweds. Strawberries are shipping and canning, Hood River berries at 32 per crate and Magoon berries at 1.50 per crate.
Dr James F Rymer, a British surgeon with experience in England, the United States and Canada, departs Edmonton for Fort Good Hope 1800 miles north on the Mackenzie river. He will be the first resident physician in the far north, serving Eskimo and Indian peoples and remains away at least three years.
A work train and a bridge building crew depart La Grande Monday to start the Elgin branch extension toward Joseph. Chief of Construction L C McCoy directs overall work with H A Brandon as chief engineer. The Grand Ronde bridge will be finished in about two weeks as material is on site and crews gather at Riparta.
Work trains will be added as soon as crossings are ready and track laying starts. Arrangements are under way to complete the Wallowa extension to Joseph as quickly as possible.
Northern Pacific trains pass through Butte with two to four mail cars jammed to the roof as the Oregon Short Line handles heavy extra trains and pe rishable goods. The route from Butte to Spokane is longer, yet Copper City business men buy tickets over the Short Line to reach Spokane amid flood disruption.
For sale saloon in railroad town Starbuck Washington serving 800 population. Monthly payroll about $1 600 with daily business around $15 000 and expenses about $12 000. Offers five year lease. Address Box 5 Starbuck Wash.
In Reno Nebraska a $100,000 Catholic church project stalls as Father Taubman rejects non union workers. The parish head insists only union labor will be employed, risking indefinite delays to the edifice’s progress.
F A Mauro, formerly of Denver, says Spokane will get an Italian weekly called La Patrie. He estimates about 2000 Italians in Spokane and 300 in business, with publication to begin soon at 211 Front Avenue on Fridays. Dr Da Rosa, ex Pueblo resident, named editor.
In North Yakima superior court on Monday L D J Ralyed a druggist of Wapato was convicted on two counts of selling liquor on Sunday and fined 250 dollars in each case plus costs totaling 360.
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