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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
6
A mother details how her three sons suffered eczema on the head for months, misdiagnosed as ringworm by a doctor. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and baths, all sores cleared within weeks, and she reports full improvement. She signs from New York City, November 1906.
An old hotel advertisement details a Portland Oregon lodging house offering rooms at three dollars and up per day. It mentions rates for families and single gentlemen and notes a Turkish bath attachment. The text includes hesitant or garbled words but conveys occupancy and amenities.
Freewater notes report a busy period with a well attended Columbia college commencement at Freewater. Judge Stephen A. Lowell gave the literary address, and a fine musical program was presented. Trolley service to Freewater runs every two hours, with depot plans under way. A $10,000 Milton hotel seems likely, and bank reorganizations are hoped for before July Fourth. Wm. Anderson shows improvement, and preparations for a local Fourth celebration continue. A Badgero hall dance with La Brache orchestra is planned, strawberry picking expected around May 20, and spraying for crops is active with good prospects for all varieties. Catholics plan to build a church and school soon.
The Boise Statesman notes the Idaho insurance year begins May 1 with all companies renewing certificates to operate. There are 140 companies and over 2260 resident agents, 2000 nonresident agents with licenses of 40 dollars yearly, about 10 livestock agents at 3 dollars, and 200 life agents at 5 dollars. Fees paid by companies. renewals essential to legal business. Some firms show wide variance in applications, with several entering and others withdrawing from the state field.
J T Masse of Leanan Plain Iowa assisted by J C Martin of Richland Texas are in the city in a special car to inspect and improve a weak block signal system on the O R N They were sent by the signal company and have found few defects on the division The Huntington to Pendleton and La Grande to Huntington sections were reviewed casually Mountain signals between La Grande and Pendleton will be inspected this week The superintendent departs tomorrow with his assistant and crew for Bingham Springs for further work.
In Lahore in May reports say troops from all branches are rushed to the city amid fears of uprisings by natives. Officials warn the danger is graver than at any time since the 1840 mutiny. In Minnesota, May 9, snow delays seeding and may threaten the spring wheat crop. In Montevideo, May 6, seven drowned and six missing from the French steamer Poltow.
Weston May 9 The wheat growers around here look for good rains as crops appear fine and fruit damage from frost is light. Preparations for the Pioneer Picnic are underway and filling the dangerous Blue Mountain trestle near the Co R and N line is under way to boost safety. Miller McKengle reports wheat hay yields of 14 to 17 dollars per ton with 48 to 750 dollars per acre claimed as profit through government hay projects.
Augusta Maine May 10 Arbor Day observed today by schools and local societies. Governor Cobb urged greater attention to forests in his proclamation noting the future material prosperity of Maine depends on careful care and preservation of its forests. Public sentiment in favor of reasonable preservation will secure the same for future generations.
Rev Maurice J Bywater returned from Poland and says Yakima offers a magnificent field for a suburban system with three electric railroads in the capital. He notes Rolsee is larger than North Yakima but lacks business and patronage, suggesting one or more lines could thrive here. Public opinions on convict labor and state fair graft are also touched upon along with health ads and livestock notices.
O R and N Co offers one and one third fare round trips for the Sixteenth Baptist Young People’s Union convention in Spokane July 4 1907 and the Twenty Third International Christian Endeavor convention in Seattle July 10 to 15 Tickets on sale July 8 9 and final return July 18 For the Pioneers Annual Picnic at Weston June 7 1907 tickets on sale June 6 7 8 final return June 9 1907 Local agents or WM Murray G P A Portland Ore are points of contact.
A midweight promotional note extols Cottolene as a pure cotton seed oil frying medium avoiding hog fat. It argues lard harms digestion, touts Cottolene as nourishing, tasty, and healthier, and claims broad endorsement by cooks, household economists, and medical professionals.
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