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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
7
Portland Oregon listing announces daily rates from eight dollars and up at Hotel Portland. Mission to attract families and single men with special rates and inspection of rooms and prices. Describes a modern Turkish bath in the hotel and invites visitors to see rooms and rates.
A Pendleton reader testifies to relief from long standing kidney and back troubles after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The letter notes rapid improvement after purchasing at Pendleton Drug Co. and cites lasting benefit over nearly three years. Mentions Foster Milburn Co as United States agents and a related convention notice with travel details.
Washington May 13 Rear Admiral Willard H Brownson takes command of the Bureau of Navigation succeeding Rear Admiral George A Converse who retired for age Brownson renowned for efficiency and long naval career including hydrographic work and command of armored cruisers His early years include a pirate fight off Mazatlan where midshipman Brow nson helped capture raiders by burning their vessel and evacuating wounded earning a silver service from Mazatlan citizens for his courage
Washington Agricultural College experiments with alcohol potatoes from Russia to test denatured alcohol potential. Four varieties will be planted to compare growth and starch content versus domestic potatoes, aiming for higher yields in the Pacific Northwest. A rattlesnake exhibit story and a note on emotional training are also included in the clipping.
Anna Ellenberger and Katherine Goldman of Milwaukee admit killing Ellenberger’s legitimate child. The infant was frozen to death and cremated in a stove as part of the alleged crime. The report notes gruesome details and the suspects’ cooperation with investigators.
The Tieton irrigation project will irrigate 24000 acres near Yakima. Mrs J Blackter died after a wagon accident on the Lyle to Goldendale road. William Colling of Spray faces illegal fencing charges on government land. Washington authorities plan to restore the Olympia building that housed the first territorial legislature in 1854. A gang of 10 to 12 year olds is stealing bicycles in Yakima with a sophisticated parts-swapping scheme.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Alaska Pacific Railway and Terminal company plans a 500 mile line from Marten Islands area through Copper River country to the Yukon. The steamer Yucatan arrives with machinery for five sawmills and pile drivers for piers near Catalin to aid construction. Surveys started in 1908 show an all river grade under 1.12 percent with crossings authorized by war and congressional permission.
The Tacoma Ledger reports plans to end striped uniforms at Walla Walla state penitentiary for all but the gravest inmates. Convicts will be sorted into three grades with only the lowest required to wear stripes. James H. Davis of the board of control says changes include three uniform kinds and possible merit-based progression. The move does not relate to the criminally insane, though provisions for Chester Thompson and other insane inmates slated for June 12 are being considered.
The readable text mentions ointment advertisements for mercury and mucous remedies, plus a reference to F Jey and Hatta Bamtty. It shifts to a report about a new Washington state reformatory to be built at Monroe, Snohomish County, on 336 acres, with the state paying 25,000 and total two year maintenance and construction costs totaling 60,000.
The article argues osteopathy treats the body as a moral and physical whole. It emphasizes early care for children's spinal misalignments to prevent lifelong health issues and criticizes overreliance on doctors relying on adult illnesses. It frames proper early treatment as a mission to reduce later medical needs.
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