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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
7
In Chicago George Palmer aged 45 was sentenced to life in prison for murder. He smiled and thanked Judge Kersten after the verdict, and said I thank you very much as the jurist concluded the hearing.
Palmer shot and killed Mrs Nellie Collier in their shared flat at 4250 St Laurence Avenue. He waived jury trial. Judge Kersten heard the evidence. Defense saw the case as fortunate to spare the prisoner from the gallows. A concluding line notes a woman’s pride in her virtuous practices.
North Portland cattle prices surge to $7 25 in yard sales while killers resist further gains. Hog prices hold steady with tops at 7.85 as demand shifts seen east of the Rockies and Oregon Idaho sheep seek coast markets amid freight discounts. Wheat and barley quotes list nominal producer prices and Chicago futures show modest gains.
An old remedy using Sage and Sulphur is advertised as restoring hair color and health. Wyeth’s Sara and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises dandruff relief, scalp improvement, and hair regrowth in days. Sold by druggists for fifty cents with guarantee and Pendleton Drug Co. as special agent.
A brief ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to ease tight New Shoes and soothe hot swollen feet. It notes rest and comfort, price 25c, and ubiquity of sale. Also promoted is Ballard's Snow Liniment for cuts wounds sprains burns and rheumatism praised for fast healing with penetrating power at prices 25c 60c and 1.00. Sold by A C Koeppen Bros.
Adams high school lost to Ferndale 16 to 9 in a Friday game. Pendleton visitors Mr. and Mrs. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. McCollem attended. Numerous local residents were noted visiting and socializing at the river and with families over the weekend. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kirby at Adams on Saturday night. Dr. Newsom of Athena served as attending physician.
Increasing sales and voluntary testimonials show broad approval for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The advertisement urges readers to try it for coughs and colds and notes it is sold by dealers.
Santa Rosa farmer George Sutherland was attacked by a large eagle in a pasture. He surprised the bird on his path, hurled a rock to stun it, and after a second attack he managed to seize the bird. The eagle measured 7 feet 2 inches tip to tip.
Ex-Commissioner of Health Dr Evans endorses the D.D.D eczema wash claiming skin cures come from the skin, not blood. Holmes the skin specialist supports its efficacy and Tallman & Company offer a $1 bottle on a guarantee, promising a zero cost if it fails.
The report lists 1910 1911 figures including 4.26 million spent on roads and public works in 1911, 14.399 million farm product value in 1910, 14.962 million imported livestock value in 1910, 35 million manufactures value in 1910, 26.183 million minerals output in 1910, 17.16 million timber value in 1906, 3 million fish catch value in 1910, and 536.56 million in ore returns for 1970. It notes BC farmland at an average value of 74 dollars, with less than one tenth of arable land occupied, and promotes North Coast Land Co. of Vancouver Island with capital listed at 1.6 million, highlighting mild climate and proximity to Portland and San Francisco.
Eastern Oregon newspaper advertises subscription options for magazines and newspapers with a 10 percent discount for subscribers. It promotes publisher direct savings and offers printing services for farmers, including sale bills and stallion announcements. Also lists a restaurant for sale in Echo Oregon and adds miscellaneous sentences.
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