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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1903
Page
7
The Coe Commission Co outlines margins and rates: a margin of one cent per 4 bushels on grain and $2 per share on stocks. An eighth cent per bushel on grain and four tenths of one percent on stocks are charged as commissions.
In Baker City lumber interests of Eastern Oregon formed the Eastern Oregon White Pine Shipping Association to promote general cooperation among mills. Officers were elected and a committee authorized to draft a price scale for selling pine products. Most mills in the Eastern Oregon pine belt are represented.
A young woman asks Mark Twain for his autograph after his first book. He signs the flyleaf with name and date and jokes that the volume may be worth a great deal later. She replies she knows the signature makes the book valuable. The anecdote is attributed to the New York Times.
The author aims at growing berries for the fancy trade rather than the general market. It costs little more to grow large berries than small, and they yield double the profit. On one acre in 181%, the yield reached about 1300 quarts, at an average price after costs, yielding a net of 1100 to 1200 dollars in the first season. The Parker Bailey variety and commercial fertilisers were used, with demand for the fruit far exceeding supply in America.
The Grant County News notes sheep losses were feared in late March and early April but actual results are favorable. Many flocks saved nearly all lambs, with increases near 100 percent in some areas, while worse localities see smaller gains. Also reported is Newburg Clean-Up Day with town bells and whistles signaling a full day of raking and scraping, ending with a church meeting on city interests.
G. W. Baker of Pendleton recalls a year ago when he fell twelve feet in Seattle and suffered kidney problems, headaches, and back pain. He claims Lawn Kidney Pills from Brock & McCombs Co helped him, and he urges others to try them.
A new harness for horses protects skin prevents rubbing and blistering and lightens the burden on animals. Call and see the great improvements.
Health advisory warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury. The misused ingredient risks severe harm to the nerves and kidneys and should be avoided. Public health officials urge readers to seek safer alternatives and verify ingredients before purchase.
Selling several nice lots by the river north slide. No grading needed. Asking price $200, then $100. Contact Conks for details.
A winter in Russia Hungary and Huseia saw massive wolf incursions. Eastern Russia districts report over 16000 cattle lost to wolf predation. Officials in Novgorod Tver Dolnetsk Archangel and Finland called out rounds to curb attacks.
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