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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
6
Surveyors detailing preliminary work on a 20 mile flume up Lolo creek to boost Kamiah and eastern ridges. Project has yearlong effort, funds reportedly arranged, large costs expected, promising timber transport benefits once started. Officials to study machinery prices and report at next meeting.
Deputy Warden J D Smith of the Washington penitentiary traced and captured escaped convict John F Powell in San Francisco after contacting J Reardon, who was then arrested. Powell is held in San Jose as a requisition process is arranged for return to Washington.
Wallace council last night discussed buying a city owned paving plant to pave all streets. Some members favored the plan arguing it could lower costs compared to relying on private contractors. The plant would cost about $10,000 and curb expenses at 75 cents per square yard for bitulithic cement and expert services.
At a Commercial club meeting the board will consider securing direct train service from Seattle via the Northern Pacific once the river line opens. Seattle businessmen earlier assured action after new rail service begins from Lewiston down the Snake River. The plan hinges on linking the Paseo to Riparia route with the Lewiston Riparia line, cutting travel time to Puget Sound.
One of the oldest In- Jiang figures in the region, known for clashes with the Northern Pacific Railway over lands in Franklin county, visited the city on Saturday. He claims the railroad is attempting to rob him, though land office actions have eased the conflict for now. Old Bones, an early-day Indian figure, makes his periodic city visit yesterday.
Deputy State Game and Fish War den W. A. Hill reports 400000 eastern brook trout will be shipped to reach Lewiston in two weeks for stocking streams of central Idaho. Hill is selecting planting sites and will name superintendents in the coming days.
Ready to use ManZan Pile Remedy comes in a collapsible tube with a nozzle. One application soothes heavy inflammation reduces soreness and itching. Price 66c sold by A. C. Kosppen & Co.
De Volt of Corvallis won a five mile coast record during a special AAU governed meet at the state fair grounds. The race tested Chemawa runners led by Walter Haight, with Haight finishing about eight feet behind De Volt in 28 minutes 20 and a half seconds, slightly slower than the previous coast mark of 28 57 3 5 held by Fred Verner since August 1906.
The advertisement asserts the kidneys strain out impurities from constant blood flow and claims Foley Kidney Remedy cleanses waste matter. It urges immediate use and cites Pendleton Drug Co as the supplier.
In Roslyn many cases of scarlet fever and diphtheria are reported and the schools have been closed to aid in checking the epidemic. The action aims to limit spread as health authorities monitor the situation.
The hatching season is open and I am prepared to furnish settings of full blood single comb white leghorn eggs to the trade in any quantity. Price seven dollars per hundred. For further information call Malin 88. A Nolte
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