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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
2
The advertisement lists home made salad dressing powder and dressing options at 25 and 45 cents. It promotes California cantaloupes, fresh apricots, finest eating cherries, strawberries, and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables offered in quantities from a quart to a pound with low prices.
The Portland hog market posted the nation's top prices with two small lots selling at 7.75, others quick to move at prevailing figures. Packers direct purchases rise, cattle and sheep runs are light and prices largely hold steady as market observers discuss future shifts in buying methods. Wheat and oats prices and futures data follow, with general market activity mixed. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad ends the item.
Peter Crockett of Pendleton wins the debating O emblem at the University of Oregon after representing the varsity against the University of Utah. He was injured just before the bout, rested in bed, and still performed on stage before being sent home for medical care. Next year he plans to reenter college and continue in forensics. Also an unrelated ad promotes exclusive territory opportunities for moving picture operators with Laemmle Film Service Alliance.
In Portland on June 14 the National Livestock Exchange heard H H Fletcher warn that cattle herds are diminishing due to indiscriminate slaughter. He urged a federal law delaying slaughter of heifers until age three to conserve stock and lower future beef prices. Election of officers followed with A F Daily as president and Plummer as Portland vice president.
A quirky line from a Boxton Transcript transcript hints at themes of control and certainty, suggesting a playful debate about marriage and leadership roles within a local gathering. The remark sets a tone of humorous bargaining amid community chatter.
An advertisement argues deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It claims constitutional remedies cure nine of ten cases and offers $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Orpheum presents four full reels this Friday including The Spider's Web from Vitagraph warning about sharpers, A Personal Affair a lively Edison comedy with Mary Fuller, The Turning Point a Selig dramatic comedy about neglectful husband John Carewe, and Scenes in Cuba a travel piece. Also Justice of the Manitou from American Pathos shows an Indian incident with vengeance and sheriff.
The Pastime shows Friday and Saturday feature selections including Love in the Ghetto a ghetto life romance with matrimonial broker elements The Bank President's Son a drama with a heroine and a lawyer exonerating her lover Max is Convalescent a comedy with a clever dog and trick pony Harvest in Sicily a Western themed harvest feast Orphans of the Plains a genuine cowboy and Indian battle Two reels 101 Bison feature The Deserter depicts cavalry and pioneer frontier courage The Kissing Germ Shamrock a roaring comedy A Cold Reception Shamrock another side splitting short with laughter
An eminent skin specialist reveals a new double strength ethine treatment sold in Pendleton with a money back guarantee. The product claims rapid improvement after the first night, removing freckles and leaving a clear complexion while being harmless to tender skin.
Salem Oregon reports the state school superintendent will mail examination questions for state teachers certificates. Examinations will take place at each county seat across the state from June 19 through June 22.
James A. Costa a prominent private banker of San Jose was found dead by his wife hanging in the loft of a barn at his residence. The body was discovered on the morning of February 28 with a chair tied to the bank door open and papers scattered about.
He said two men robbed him of 4000 dollars and grew moody after. He recently shut down his banking business. No trace of the alleged robbers was found and the heavy burglary insurance he carried remained unpaid, raising suspicions.
Frederick C. Randall, a Newberg area farmer, died from powder fumes while working in a well. He descended to set a dynamite charge and was unable to be rescued in time. Randall, a Kansas native, had his family nearby in Newberg.
An advertisement promotes Zemo eczema treatment, claiming it stops itching and rash, cures bleeding eczema, and leaves no grease. The BE W. Rose Medicine Co. offers a 1 large bottle for $1 and a 25 cent trial bottle, with Pendleton Drug Store selling the item.
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