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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
7
Market notes show alfalfa hay selling as low as 7 to 8 dollars a ton for cheap grades in Portland, with mid quality around 10 to 12 dollars and top varieties near 12. Buyers mostly seek immediate needs amid no current speculation. Wheat and oats prices hold steady, chicken demand rises, and cattle and potato markets show varied activity with regional price movements.
A sensational health claim promotes Cure Grains of Life as a cure for constipation weak stomach kidney liver and other ailments. It promises renewed energy via a free mail trial package if readers mail their name and address and cut out the coupon. The ad asserts dramatic bodily improvements and urges immediate action.
Readable coupon text invites readers to mail in name and address to L C Grains Co Chicago to receive a free trial package of Cure Grains postpaid. The ad notes Pendleton Drug Co sells the full size package for 60 cents in Pendleton.
Retailers receive country shipments and struggle to handle demand, sending eggs to the street. Prices stay at 20 to 21 cents as offerings rise and larger firms fail to manage supply.
Washington reports the great plague sweeping China and blamed on a fur bearing animal similar to the woolchuck. Surgeons say four thousand deaths in Harbin and Fuchillon. trade disrupted as Chinese merchants fear travel and brigands and disease impede freight and contracts with foreigners.
Notice to bidders from the Pendleton Common Council for the steel bridge across the Umatilla River on Main Street in Pendleton Oregon. Bids must be received at the City Recorder's office by April 12 1911 at 6 pm. Plans and specifications are on file for review.
A Tampa woman writes that Cardul eased her weakened condition from womanly troubles. She says the tonic rebuilt her nerves and strength from day one, restoring health and appearance. The letter cites fifty years of successful use and urges others to consult Cardul’s Ladies Advisory Dept for information.
The City Surveyor of Pendleton invites bids for a bridge across the Umatilla River. Each bidder must submit plans and a certified check equal to 6 percent of the bid, payable to the Mayor. The Common Council will determine the bridge’s location and may reject any or all bids. Dated March 23, 1911. Signed THOS. FITZGERALD, City Recorder.
The Pendleton city marshal announces a white mare about 16 years old, brand not visible, taken up for public sale if not claimed within ten days. If unclaimed by April 6, 1911, at 2 PM, the animal will be sold at public auction for cash at the Oregon Feed Yard, proceeds for costs. Dated March 24, 1911. THOS GARDANE, City Marshal.
Chicago March 28 market data lists hogs at 16 000 and cattle 4 000 with sheep 12 000. Hogs higher than last period with receipts 12 000 tied to mixed 8 80 to 7 15, heavy 6 65 to 6 80, light 6 70 to 7 25. Cattle strong and sheep steady.
Testimonials from users and a farmer advocate Foley's Kidney Remedy as a quick relief and lasting benefit for kidney and bladder ailments among the elderly. Tanac N Regan of Missouri reports a complete cure and urges others to try the remedy. A C Koeppen & Bro endorse the product.
South Omaha market shows cattle and sheep steady to strong. Cattle yard receipts about 6200 head with steers at 6.26, cows and heifers 4.75 to 6.76, hogs around 6.00 to 6.35, sheep 6800 head steady with yearlings 5.36 to 6.75, wethers 5.6 to 6.26, lambs 6.25 to 6.60, ewes 4.75 to 6.10.
Ladies hairdresser at 607 East Court offers all hair goods made to order and natural human hair wares with guaranteed quality. Also an ad for subscribing to magazines via the East Oregonian Pub. Co. Pendleton Oregon, with 10 percent discount for East Oregonian subscribers.
Garfield M D homeopathic physician Judd block office and residence listed. Blakeslee chronic nervous and women diseases X ray electrotherapy Judd building Court streets Main and residence numbers. Ferguson attorney Judd building. May contractor builder estimates Masonry cement walks. John Baker funeral director opposite post office two funeral cars. W Stroble dealer in new and second hand goods Court street price quotes phone numbers.
Washington reports Captain Washington J. Chambers will assume command of the battleship Louisiana late this spring. Aviation progress in the navy has suffered for over a year, prompting the search for a new aviation expert to oversee developments.
Ung D. Goey advertises a China restaurant offering noodle and chop suey at the old stand on Alta Street behind Tallman & Cr. in a brief business notice.
Miscellaneous rail timetable lines show westbound routes including Portland Local and Portland Limited with various departure times from Pendleton and connections to Oregon and Washington Express and Northern Pacific services. The text is fragmented with unclear codes and inconsistent times.
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