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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
10
A garbled note suggests Congresswoman Rankin did not hear of anyone in the Howe district supporting the president's conscription policy. It implies Rankin might consult an inquiry or print an official statement, though the text is unclear about actions or dates.
The Pendleton Common Council approves paving Webb Street from College to Court Street with gravel to near the Court Street end. It sets assessments on benefited parcels and includes the project in Improvement District No. 62. The plan, specifications, and engineer’s estimates are filed, with the Recorder and City Engineer ordered to finalize details by April 25, 1917.
Portland May 4 The cattle shortage looms large across the Northwest with reports from Pacific Northwest indicating a very serious famine in supply. North Portland markets show scarce offerings yet prices remain high. Swine and sheep markets hold firm as shipper reports and price ranges reflect the tight supply and growing demand across the region.
In the District of Oregon Martha Childreth of Pendleton Umatilla is adjudicated bankrupt. Creditors may attend at the bankruptcy office in Pendleton Oregon on May 19 1997 at 10 am to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business. Dated Pendleton Oregon May 10 1917 THOS FITZGERALD Referees in Bankruptcy.
Baseball scores from both leagues are listed with team names and key players. Cincinnati lost to Chicago 10 to 3, Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 7 to 3, Brooklyn 4 to New York I, and Cleveland edged Chicago 3 to 1 in the American League.
An advertisement promotes a cheap, simple remedy using fruit acids to neutralize urine irritation. It claims to ease kidney and bladder trouble by consuming a small amount of the preparation in water before breakfast for two or three days, noting relief from nocturnal urination and bladder burning. The ad emphasizes safety and affordability and suggests the approach aids those with urinary disorders caused by uric acid irritation.
Armour, of the Armour Packing Company, has tendered the entire billion-dollar beef industry of Chicago to the United States government for the war. He acted for himself and for Swifts, Cudahy and other interests. It is unlikely the industry will be taken over by the government.
May 3 Pilot Rock notes cover visits from Portland relatives and Pendleton travelers. Mrs Johnston shows improvement after illness. families attend a funeral in Pilot Rock. Navy laminations trip planned by four youths. Bendicton business visitor. Kidwell returns from Mimo ur with spouse.
The sharp price rise for shoes boosts demand at shoe repair shops as wearers seek to extend the life of their footwear. Local shops report more work and hope to hire additional repairers, noting that high prices push customers to repair rather than replace.
In Baker, Oregon on May 2, T A Kirkpatrick reportedly lay at home after exposure to a yellow jacket sting. Within half an hour Mrs Kirkpatrick suffered severe pains, breathing trouble, fever and headache. Doctors believe recovery is possible but the case remains uncertain.
In the Chirke Geert of the United States for the District of Oregon a bankruptcy notice states H E Devche a bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held May 13 1837 at 10 oclock am at the office of the referee in Bankruptcy Pendleton Oregon. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and address related matters. Dated Pendleton Oregon May 2 1917. Referee in Bankruptcy.
Improvement of parts following named Street ielty Withee Street from Webb Street to Court Street under the city plan and specifications prepared by City Surveyor Geary Kleabrvil and filed with the Recorder. Each bid must include a certified 230 check payable to the Mayor. forfeiture if the bidder fails to enter into a contract per bid terms.
Acting recorder announces sealed bids for street improvement in Enid City Oklahoma. Bids due March 5 1917 in Pendleton city office with certified check to secure performance. Specifications prepared by City Surveyor Gene Kimble.
A scanned directory lists numerous attorneys with office locations in Smith Crawford Building and surrounding blocks, including D W Bailey, George W Coutts, Carter & Smythe, Fer & Pee, John W Huff, Keator, A Newberry, Peterson & Bishop, James & Perry, Raley & Raley, Frederick, Stetwer, Lowell, J T Browns Funeral Furnishings, John & Baker Funeral Directors, Northern Pacific Railway land listings, Ratmond Hatch, W Stroble, insurance and land lines, Montcomert Real Estate, Judd Building, and various cleaning and insect services. Also notes hardware over Taylor Hardware, and a Petaluma watch ad.
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