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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
10
A contentious meeting of the Lutheran Free Church of the Northwest discussed forming a union with a new Norwegian church and rejected merging with opposing factions due to differing theological views. Admiral Sims and General Pershing headed American forces abroad, with a pledge that traditions would be maintained.
Portland June 29 fair run of livestock with most offerings from Willamette Valley. Hog market steady with little change from previous day. prime hogs 15.25 to 15.40, heavy 14.40 to 16.50. Cattle: best beef cattle and vealers mixed. top steer prices around 10.59, cows 7.50 to 10.15, calves and heifers 4.00 to 7.00. Sheep market dull in North Portland, with valley lambs 12.00 to 13.60 and yearlings 7.75 to 8.75. Many loads listed from various creameries and farms.
The notice advertises a $100 reward and promotes a proprietary remedy claimed to cure nasal catarrh and other ailments. It names Cheney & Co of Toledo as distributors and asserts wide consumer benefit with testimonials and purchased sales points.
An advertisement-style text touts a home hair darkening mixture using sulfur and other chemicals available at drug stores. It claims to restore natural color, remove gray, and produce even, darker results after sequential applications.
Amid scarce shipping space American fighters face late injuries at home. The War Department will appoint Major Wright to oversee arrangements. The Post Office announces new methods to address and forward letters to U.S. soldiers in Europe, including placement of the sender’s name and address in the envelope’s upper left corner.
Fragmentary report notes a pattern where claims of submarine victories are followed by renewed losses. The text references Poe and a “Smy of the Perverse,” implying recurring destruction as submarine actions rise and assertions of success falter.
Meeting of the Tre President Assocation of 188 stings held in Saxohetah tv contiy discusses Bass and 3 percent eee.
Paris June 24. Major Mitchell, American army aviator in active service, has been flying over German lines at Verdun and elsewhere for the past week, the American headquarters announced. Mitchell was among the first regular army officers to reach France after the war declaration and two weeks ago began a tour of French flying squadrons. He is the first regular army officer in action on the western front in the air.
An old ad promotes Dr King's New Discovery with warnings about colds after exercise and drafts. It touts relief for inflammation and coughs and lists prices. A separate clippings mention a German spy possibly at work among miners in Trinidad Colorado and unrest over drafting.
An old time ad promises relief from headache neuralgia and pain with a dime package of James' Headache Powder. It claims magical speed after taking the powder and urges readers to stop suffering and hurry to the drug store.
Eyewitnesses describe a fracas on Patrick Street where several people faced a volley of blows while many others fled to nearby streets. Injured were quickly carried away by bearers to a hospital for treatment.
The City Recorder's Office in Pendleton Oregon will accept sealed proposals until 5 PM on July 1917 for purchase of twelve thousand six hundred sixty dollars or more of 20 to 30 year sewer bonds to fund sewer completion. Each bid must include a certified check of fifteen hundred sixty dollars payable to the Mayor guarantees and bids may be rejected by the Common Council. Dated June 24 1917 Thomas Fitzgerald Recorder.
Directors of School District No 29 Umatilla Oregon invite bids for erection of a Rieth school building. Bids due July 10 1917 at 10 am to the County School Superintendent. Architects Oster man Siebert. Deposit 10 to obtain drawings. Contractor must provide 1800 certified check and a full faithful performance bond. surety bond required. District reserves right to reject any bid. By order of the board Fr A MICHAEL chairman FON LURE clerk 7-3.
Readers are advised to reduce meat intake and use a saline mixture to ease kidney and bladder issues. A tonic made from grape and lemon acids, dissolved in water, is claimed to flush uric acid, relieve nerves, and prevent nightly urination, with many followers using it regularly.
Two 1917 bid notices invite bids for street improvements in Pendleton Oregon and Petcieten with plans by city purveyor Geary Kimberell. Proposals due July ? and July 8 2017, respectively, require certified checks and specify gravel pavement, bituminous foundation, excavation, and concrete curb work, with the city reserving right to reject all bids.
The City of Pendleton invites sealed bids for street improvement including Webb Street and surrounding curb work. Bids must include cement work, piping, trenches, inlets, and drainage per plan by Gere Kim Hel, with a 500 bid bond and certified check. Bids dated June 28, 1917, to be delivered to the Mayor. failure to meet terms results in forfeiture.
An old classified column lists multiple attorneys at law with office locations in chambers and bank buildings. It includes auctioneer notices for farm equipment and a job ad offering $100 monthly for newspaper correspondence and telegraphy work. Addresses sit in Miles City and Buffalo Bureau.
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