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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims heart and bladder distress arise from kidney trouble, promises swift relief, and offers free sample bottles and a mail address for more information. The tone mimics a period health ad with urged purchase.
A report notes Archbishop Farley plans his return trip to America from Rome. The piece also mentions Chicago financier Josue Spaulding’s death in San Francisco from liver disease and Guam Governor William E. Bevel’s death March 17, along with various other World’s Fair and national notes.
William Jennings of Fremont Nebraska sought in Eugene for adult er y and to be returned to Oregon for trial. Hilda Willen, a servant girl in Astoria, was shot and killed by the 13 year old son of Police Commissioner William J. Cook. Tillamook connected via Sheridan as other roads blocked by snow. North Yakima cadet corps hazing led to disbandment by the school board. Fairmount post office in Eugene suburbs discontinued. rural delivery to serve patrons. David Ferguson, a pioneer miner of British Columbia, committed suicide at Saanich Vancouver Island by cutting his throat with a pen knife. Irwin Mahon, national Mining Congress secretary, relocates to Portland for the next congress in September. Sacramento contractors declare open shop, discharge union workers and hire freely thereafter.
E. T. Wade & Son invite inquiries about various real estate propositions. Office located in E. O. Building, phone Mack 111, P. O. Box 334.
A newly reorganized Wotder baseball team of Pendleton advertises strict amateur status and plans vigorous play. Ten players are named with positions, and management seeks games with Helix Walla Walla Athena and nearby teams as they prepare for a spring schedule after three weeks of practice.
Pendleton residents express gratitude to Dr. Holt and T. W. Holt for backing Pendleton Academy over years. He notes local enthusiasm helps the school train youths for Eastern or Western colleges without leaving home. Tuition alone cannot fund such education, and state aid or high rates would burden students. The academy aims for a first class, with directors grateful for community goodwill. Tragedy averted by timely medical care, Dr. King’s New Discovery praised for coughs and lung disease. Coal prices dip modestly, and local dentist Drs. L. I. White and T. H. White introduced by former owner BE. A. Mann.
A short 190% era ad from Walla Walla promotes TRIB as a liquor and tobacco remedy and cleanser for the entire system. It cites F.8. Lewis as an exchange champion and lists Tallman & Co. as local agents.
A long hotel arrivals page lists guests at Hotel Pendleton and related inns. Names span Pendleton Portland Seattle Spokane Starbuck Walla Walla Baker City Des Moines and other locations with several accompanying spouses and initials for many guests. Notable entries include J J Burns L E Blout and Mrs Philips among numerous travelers from across Oregon Washington and neighboring states.
PA Wanforth of La Grange Ga. suffered six months with a right running sore on his leg. Hucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For cuts wounds piles it's the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Tallman & Co. druggists. Now spring shirts. The Boston.
Great Northern interests reportedly secured an option on the Bellingham Bay and British Columbia rail, with a planned extension from New Whatcom to Spokane, signaling E H Harriman’s North Pacific route being supplanted. The move could realign connections to Puget Sound and Washington’s northern rail corridor.
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