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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
9
An old paper ad urges that chronic sores stem from impure blood and claims S. S. S. purifies and invigorates the blood to heal the wound. It warns against strong medicines and offers free medical advice for those with persistent sores.
The First National Bank of Pendleton shows capital of 70000 and surplus of 60000. It transacts a general banking business with exchange and telegraphic transfers sold to San Francisco New York Chicago and other Northwest points. Drafts drawn on China Japan and Europe. Levanken y is president W F Matlock vice president Co B Wade cashier.
Eugene J. Gruettner of Salt Lake City reports from Corinto that General J. Extrada, Zelaya’s commander, was killed near Rivas on April 27. His forces were routed, rebels gained arms, and now hold San Carlos port and full control of Lake Nicaragua.
At a public meeting in Phy Hall Union Oregon on May 22 a city improvement club was formed. C. E. Cochran was elected president and L. J. Davis secretary. The group aims to attract new settlers, improve sanitation, and assist the city council in enforcing all laws.
New York May 22 Western Union Telegraph lines suffered immense destruction along the Pennsylvania railroad yesterday yet the company continues to accept messages to Pennsylvania points via long distance telephone. The company declines to discuss the case.
W T Stead cites Dr Gordon Sprigg on Dutch farm folk and politics in Cape Colony. He argues Dutch superiority in leadership and breeding, predicting a federation of self governing Dutch states in South Africa, possibly under the Union Jack depending on imperial authority.
The Washington Star reports Thomas A Edison will reach 791 patents by the 3rd of this month, a figure far surpassing any prior individual total. J B Babson of the patent office tabulated Edison’s inventions, detailing yearly counts from 1895 onward including 6 patents in 1908 so far.
A sharp editorial voices alarm at a plan to delay building a portage road and opening the Columbia River to navigation. It accuses factions of stirring sectional jealousy through petitions and referendums, alleging funds are misused by entrenched interests to derail progress for Inland Empire and Portland.
James Dorson administrator of Frederick Stevens deceased files final account and report in Umatilla County Oregon. The County Court will hold a hearing on the 14th day of July 1905 at Pendleton Court House to hear objections, appeals, or to inspect the final account and report. Attested by County Clerk Chamberlain.
Washington May 22. Unclear HOW Cecil Rhodes scholarships will be selected and added across states and territories. Trustees have received suggestions but no system has been agreed. The will specifies four criteria including scholastic record, outdoor sports, character and leadership, and moral force guiding future public duties.
In Portland last Monday C W Nibley said the S W Ry plans a 1 1 2 mile extension from Whitney toward Greenhorn. Grading will start at once as rails arrive. The line will boost a lumber area and act as an agricultural stimulus. The railroad bought 40000 dollars of rolling stock from the Short Line, including Garfield Beach equipment, to be placed on the line. Lumber growth is strong and demand is rising. The Sumpter smelter is set to start soon with bright business prospects for the year.
Readers are urged to authorize subscriptions by sending payment or postal notes to the East Oregonian at Pendleton Oregon. The notice warns that remittances should reduce the publisher price by 1 cent per word and promises no trouble or risk to subscribers.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims kidney weakness affects the whole body, touts daily use, and offers a free sample and pamphlet from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
Columbia Southern President Lytle reports irrigation work in Central Oregon has resumed after a pause due to a small pox outbreak near Prineville and Shantiro. The project expands through Sherman Wasco Crook and Gilliam counties and aims to accelerate progress until final plans for extending the Columbia Southern are set. The program also readies the area for the anticipated road and boosts regional productivity.
Record 2:7 details sire lines and dam lines for a foaled horse with lineage including Wim U Shy and Chariey 6. Includes pedigree notes, station origin at May station, weight and color traits, bred by Bailey bang in Oregon.
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