Meridian cyclone death toll rises to twenty eight
The Meridian Mississippi cyclone left 28 dead and 48 injured with widespread property destruction. Suffering mounts among the poor as relief efforts begin amid the wreckage of the storm’s aftermath.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
2
The Meridian Mississippi cyclone left 28 dead and 48 injured with widespread property destruction. Suffering mounts among the poor as relief efforts begin amid the wreckage of the storm’s aftermath.
Southwest News reports Grant's Pass will erect a $10,000 school building this spring to relieve congestion as 1215 children attend the district. J G Edwards of Crook county plans importing thoroughbred Shire stallions from England to central Oregon. The Dalles voters face a $25009 bond proposal for a new city hall and fire department headquarters this spring. Sixteen Spaniards arrived in Boise with guaranteed employment for sheep work. Springfield voters rejected a $16000 school bond by 72 to 16, citing insufficient town size. A rare hotel fire at Anacortes, Washington left several inmates scorched and rescued, including F A Bullock carried from a window.
A roster of visitors checked into Hotel Pendbleton includes F. Hayden and G. W. Whitson from Portland, Walla Walla figures like KR. W. Burns and J. D. Laidlaw, Chicago names N. BD. Hopkinson and D. W. King, Spokane listings for Cameron and M. HB Spike, plus others from San Francisco Portland Seattle Denver and more. The list features numerous individuals and towns, highlighting a busy multicity guest flow.
Kenneth Molver of Vanceboro Maine credits Dr King s New Discovery for saving his life after severe throat inflammation and lung congestion. The remedy cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and la grippe. Guaranteed at Tallmain Cos and Brock McComas drug stores with trial bottle free.
Sealed proposals will be received for the erection and completion of a two story frame hotel until Saturday 2 pm March 10. Plans specifications and bid conditions may be seen at the Maxwell Land and Irrigation Company office in Hermiston or at the architect room 12 Judd Building. Rights reserved to reject any and all bids. Maxwell Lands and Irrigation Co Troutman architect.
W S Bowman opens his photo gallery at the old stand by Malin street bridge. He recently returned from Portland where he spent six months at Anne's gallery with the official photography firm of the Lewis and Clark fair. He brings new ideas used in Portland and eastern cities. Best work and satisfaction guaranteed.
The cures Bucklen's Arnica Salve delivers are legendary, having treated B R Mulford in Waynesboro PA and a severe pillar disfigurement. It heals worst burns, sores, boils, ulcers, cuts, wounds, chilblains and bar rheum. Only 25 cents at Tallman & Co and Brock & McComas drug stores.
Pen dleton changes hands as Gray's Harbor Lumber Co announces sale of its lumber business and asks debtors to settle promptly. An unrelated ad promotes DeWitt's Little Liver Pills and Tallman & Co sells the product.
EE H Libby urges three northwest states to unite for Columbia and Snake river open navigation from Lewiston Clarkston to the sea. He cites past congress talks and calls for strong regional action, ending federal bets on river work until widespread local support proves transportation use. A Portland Lewiston effort seeks a cooperative river fleet from Lewiston Clarkston to Portland via the Celilo Dalles portage line.
J Frank Adams sold 10 horses to Charles Stuart of San Francisco at 100 to 154 dollars each. Some will go to Honolulu for U S Army service, with about a hundred head averaging 1200 pounds and many halter broken. The text notes strong prices and potential profits in unbroken stock. Also an advertisement for Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar.
One registered short horn bull about 16 months old and good milch cows are offered at a bargain in the next two weeks by Jack McCarthy of Pendleton Oregon. Also Kedol digestives praised for indigestion relief with testimonials. Sold by Tallman & Co.
A historical note criticizes Collier's Weekly for promoting cigarette use in a March issue, questioning morality and health impact. The piece denounces ads claiming cigarettes aid mental rest and mentions Witch Hazel Salve products and a fire near Fushima causing horse deaths.
The statement notes that money goes further in Schilling's Left, offering significant purchasing power and the comfort of safety. It emphasizes being safe as an additional benefit.
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