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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
5
Work on the Taylor building at the corner of Main and Water streets progresses rapidly. The 60 foot steel girder arrives to unify the front walls, supported by four cast iron columns. A broad rear stair, an elevator, and modern features will mark the substantial new structure expected to be occupied by August 4.
A recently instituted Pendleton facility named Warnell Electric and Turkish bath parlors has renamed hours to allow both sexes to use the baths. The men’s time runs from one hour before noon until 1 pm, with a separate ladies’ period. Parlor fittings include electric light cabinets, mirrors, and showers. An Endeavor society social at the Presbyterian church will be held this evening in the church parlors, inviting members and city youth to attend.
New York announces a gift of 10 million dollars from John D Rockefeller to the General Education Board, with Robert Ogden as funds chairman. The principal will be held perpetually to support higher education, income used for colleges and universities statewide, and further gifts anticipated. The board was formed in 1992 and chartered by Congress. The Haitian tariff review commission recommends broad reductions.
Fred Lockley returns from Sainm and Portland. William Scott of Helix visits for business. Mrs. L. Culley visits from Adama. Bradbury departs for Spokane. Mrs. Menzies arrives from Walla Walla. W. Morton from Shedd, and DA Phelps heads to Weston. J. W. Smith and wife visit from Pilot Rock. Various locals travel for legal, business, or social reasons. Fifty Igorrotes arrive July 26 for Portland exposition.
Marshal Coffman warns that boys found swimming in the river within the thickly settled town area and Byers mill race will be arrested. He notes there are plenty of riverside bathing spots outside town limits and urges lads to use those.
Senator Dubois reports official communication that the Northern Pacific will build the Mi kioula cutoff from Missoula to Lewiston and extend to Grangeville. The Union Pacific and Northern Pacific lines may form a north south corridor in the state. He cites Northwest sources claiming a new line extends west from Casper to pass through Idaho with Boise as a likely junction.
A British freight steamer sailing from San Francisco on June 6 1904 bound for Liverpool via the Horn has not been seen since July 19 1904. Supposedly six have gone to the bottom from unknown dunes with all the crew. The text notes a rising demand for Oregon lumber growing rapidly along the Atlantic coast.
A Tennessee rail project era note extols 5 8 8 as a premier malaria and blood purifier. Testimonials from W I McGowan Evansville Indiana and C C Huwmorowat Arkansas City praise its ability to treat boils fevers and skin ailments after prolonged use.
A Pendleton resident credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing years of back pain and rheumatic arm pains. Mrs. J. Brynk says three boxes eliminated the backache and arm rheumatism after purchasing at Brock & McComas Co. Drug Store. Sold everywhere. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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