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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1903
Page
4
Fragmentary Scots verse lines echo “A man’s a man for a’ that” attributed to Robert Burns with archaic spellings about homely fare, repeaters, knaves and wine. The garbled text preserves a Burnsian sentiment on honesty despite poverty and social status.
A lengthy overview paints Manchuria as a rich, strategically valuable Chinese province with rivers, railways, and vast agricultural potential. It highlights Harbin and Nieuw Chwang as hubs, Russian mills, irrigation, and the need for American investment while criticizing urban elites for neglecting education and public libraries.
Canton South Dakota residents stage a mass meeting to market the town as a divorce destination for out‑of‑state clients. They boast lower publicity and relax pride in attracting Eastern seekers, while warning against overexposure that could derail the boom. The piece also notes military rifle developments and a Springfield design with technical details.
A fragment notes a 16 to 1 ominous ratio and bullets propelled by 34 grains of smoke leaf powder with an effective range of 200 yards. The remark is attributed to the New York World as part of an early firearm commentary.
A religious verse by Robert Whitaker premised on faith and service appears beside a local sale notice for 12 000 acres of gholee redwood timber land in Eureka California. The tract sold Saturday for 400 000 dollars, reported by the San Francisco Star.
A promotional note extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for stomach indigestion and related digestion and nutrition issues. It claims benefits include enriched blood, liver stimulation, nerve nourishment, and overall strength, citing a testimonial from Thomas A. Swarts of Columbus, Ohio, who recounts relief from headache cramps and digestive failure after using the product.
Advertises Cuticura products as cures for hair loss and scalp crusts dandruff. Claims shampoos cleanse scalp soothe irritation destroy hair parasites and promote growth while Cuticura Ointment purifies and beautifies skin. Promotes use for babies and general toilet needs worldwide sales.
A verbose advertisement promotes Professor Sheldon as a gifted seer who can read lives, settle love quarrels, locate hidden treasures, and cure chronic diseases with a “No cure no pay” motto. It promises help for business, home life, lovers, travelers, and the sick, inviting all to visit at 716 Gordon Street.
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