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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
8
Endorsed by physicians, AERIAL TEA is prepared without copper or lead unlike rival blends. The description highlights its healthful properties and ties to the world’s finest tea estates, emphasizing a special processing that sets it apart from other varieties.
A Monday evening recital in the high school assembly room aims to raise funds to entertain visiting students during the field meet on Decoration Day. The program features the glee club boys and girls choruses and local young vocalists, plus instrumental selections. Admission is 10 cents for a reception after the contest.
A fine black driving horse belonging to Dr. D. J. McFau was badly lamed after a runaway last week. The animal fell while turning in the street, causing the injury.
Fragmentary health note claims blood described as weak or poisonous harms the body and skin. It mentions pimples, boils, eczema, tumors, abscesses and other skin diseases as outcomes, with references to giving principles and vital organs nourishment. The text reads as an old cautionary health statement.
An old advertisement promises to quickly remove impurities from the blood and make the body strong by enriching muscle bone and nerve strength. The product is offered for sale by a supplier.
Fifth Mile Track at Matlock Grounds in Pear Shape as seniors and sophomores clash with juniors and freshmen for gold and silver medals. Bottlenecks and strong performances noted in 100 yard dash high jump broad jump pole vault and hurdles with royal Sawtelle silver cup prize driving local rivalry and hopes to host Decoration Day inter high school contest. Northwest Gas and Electric visitors tour city as Spokane network interest boosts streetcar project progress and regional business prospects.
Eight delegates from Pendleton lodges head to Portland for the Oregon Grand Lodge sessions starting at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Integrity lodge members W H McCormmach Ed Morgan Cliff Bellinger Arthur Gibson and A M Erb join Eureka lodge delegates John H Lawrey John H Williams and Laula A Eddings. Rebekahs also send Mrs W H McCormmach Mrs W H Folcom and Miss Nina Coon who left Saturday for Portland.
Northwestern Gas and Electric stockholders in Walla Walla are described as the eastern investors viewing the Pendleton plant. The Walla Walla Bulletin notes the company supplies electric light to the city and hints at ongoing stockholder discussions.
An advertising claim argues hair color signals traits while baldness reflects character. It cites Prof Sabouraud of Paris linking a germ to baldness tested in rabbits, with Dandruff germ causing total baldness in five weeks. It promotes Newhro's Herpicide from Korppen Bros. Detroit as the cure.
At wool buyers request Condon sale likely cancelled and Heppner sale moved from June 22 to Elgin. Umatilla county brokers approved sending the request to the state association. H C Rooper handles the issue. Only a small wool lot remains at Condon and Elgin dates are advanced for the Grower’s section. If needed, Heppner’s third sale could be arranged at the second sale on June 7.
This morning a trainload of 16 cars carrying sheep was shipped from Pendleton via the Northern Pacific to Chicago for Pope & Howard. Two more shipments are scheduled within days for the same buyers, with subsequent consignments planned for William Foy of Wisconsin. Detailing a series of quick, staged shipments over the upcoming days.
Delegates including Superintendent Frank K. Welles and his father John Welles Rev. G. L. Hall Mrs. E Penland Miss Flora Quick Rev. Robert Wadsworth of Pasadena Cal left this morning for Athena to attend the Baptist county convention meeting today and tomorrow A large delegation from across the county is expected and Athena prepared to welcome visitors and accommodate them
Robbing houses in San Francisco prepare to resume activity after a fire. Pendleton merchants report letters confirming return of The Bros to their Market Street location. A verse proclaims the firm’s comeback and public confidence remains unshaken.
A serious accident was narrowly averted this forenoon when the glass bottom of the electric sign outside the Columbia saloon dropped to the sidewalk. A passerby woman would have been badly hurt had she not just passed beneath moments earlier. A workman was repairing the sign at the time.
Patrick Wright of Walla Walla son of Engineer Jack Wright of the Pendleton Spokane O R N died in Walla Walla hospital yesterday and was buried today in Walla Walla cemetery. Engineer Wright had been off his run for several days attending his son who has been ill for some time. Born to Mr and Mrs John Brigham of Mission a son.
A Portland letter from three rich society women argues against the equal suffrage amendment claiming it would deter rail construction. It contrasts with Idaho where women vote and rails expand. The writer, Bessie Be Pettinger, links corporate power to votes and urges support for the amendment.
Farmers complain as grain sacks open at ten cents a sack by the bale the highest price ever seen since the region began wheat production. Herrington wheat belt ranchers may need 30000 to 40000 sacks to handle their crop, raising serious costs. A crowd gathered at J A Owenhorne’s music store as multiple phonographs and pianolas played simultaneously creating a bizarre concert. Portland police arrest Nettie Davis, a woman implicated in four recent burglaries and tied to Seattle operations.
Openly listing ingredients and publishing details, Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is promoted as the sole medicine for women sold by druggists that uses native American roots and no narcotics or strong alcohol. Endorsed by medical writers, the ad claims open confidence and peer publications to support its safety and efficacy, offering a free book of extracts on request.
Union Pacific earnings show impact from San Francisco destruction and free Harriman liner transport. Freight traffic expected to rebound with building material shipments to San Francisco. Oakland Harriman docks report safe. Harriman aims to preserve Golden Gate trade. March gross over 5 million. nine months net up 3.4 million,% gains strongest in years.
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