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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
7
Experiments in Prussia compare western Pennsylvania coal with German coals under expert supervision. Results claim Pennsylvanian coal is superior for cooking, with significant savings in coke making if by products are utilized. Potential shift toward near furnace coke production and renewed by product revenues.
Federal nine hour limit for railroad employees becomes effective today as several lines already adopt the system. The measure affects locomotive engineers firemen train dispatchers telegraphers tower men and signal operators amid objections and warnings of wage cuts by railway officials. The ignition of three 8 or 9 hour shifts raises coverage and pay concerns with skilled labor shortages noted and AFL opposition anticipated.
Arthur Chapman notes in the Review of Reviews March issue that sheep herds have displaced cattle barons in the West. He recalls John Chisum and Pecos country battles, then describes vast sheep flocks in New Mexico and other western states replacing long cattle trails with sheep dominates and Mexican herders in muted outlooks.
Washington March 3. Efforts to interest school boys in rifle practice grow nationwide though funds depend on war department support. General Robert S Oliver urges $100000 in army appropriation for promotion in schools colleges universities and civilian clubs with indoor and outdoor competitions. National Rifle association and National Guard association endorse. National Guard endorses training for national guard recruits.
Pendleton residents testify to permanent cures from Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney trouble. Mrs. C Oliver recalls a five year remission after using the product bought at Pendleton Drug Co. She notes relief from bearing down pains and frequent secretions. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by dealers nationwide at 59 cents, Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
Walla Walla Bulletin notes deputy prosecuting attorney John H. McDonald is 82 today, born February 29, 1876. He has celebrated seven February 29ths due to leap year rules, missing eight leap anniversaries between 1896 and 1904 when centennial years were not leap years.
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy from the Hickory Bark Cough Remedy company in Salem Oregon guarantees to cure your cough or a refund. It also pledges to make a friend of you and is sold by all druggists and first class dealers everywhere, including Pendleton Drug Co.
Petition of Candidate and Elec tors Nominating Petition blanks for either party are printed and for sale at the East Oregonian office. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently yet promptly on the bowels and allays inflammation at the same time. It is pleasant to take, sold by Tallman & Co.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Sexine Pills as a tonic for weakness in men and women. It promises guaranteed results at $1 per box or six boxes for $5, and notes Pendleton Drug Co offers the product and substitutes-free service.
Berkshire ple s offered at ten to fifteen dollars each. D Ross at Echo Oregon handles engraved cards invitations and latest styles. Legal blanks of every description for county circuit justice real estate for sale at East Oregonian office. Fine store and office room for rent. Corner East Oregonian building. Enquire this office. Unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent. Enquire at Oregonian office.
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