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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1909
Page
6
An agent promotes the EREE sewing machine offering a five year free protection plan. If home damage destroys the machine or injuries render it unusable, or parts wear out or break, replacements are provided at no cost. The ad asserts constant availability of a working machine and invites readers to visit to see it work.
A Pendleton based plea urges readers to use Dean's Kidney Pills to cure kidney ailments. An Elgin Oregon customer testimonial claims rapid backache relief and normal kidney function after starting the pills, advertised as 50 cents with Feeter Milturn Co. Buffalo as sole agents.
Dean J H Shepperd of the North Dakota Experiment Station reports that dry land farming methods are lifting per acre yields 10 to 100 percent across the state. Dickinson Sub Station oats yield and potato output, Hench Farm results, and steam threshing at Medora illustrate growing success. Rail line expansion and townsite growth foretell continued development in North Dakota.
New York reports Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley spoke on Our Navy in the Hermit Empire recounting a 19th century Korea expedition. He described May 16 1871 actions with seven American ships to investigate the loss of the steamship General Sherman, the assault on Seoul’s citadel, and devastating casualties among Koreans before a treaty negotiations 18 months later.
Philip Hamilton son of South Portland mayor interrupted quiet Friday drills at Portland High School with a dramatic recitation of the Charge of the Light Brigade. He pulled revolvers from his pants legs and fired, creating panic as students near-misses occurred before authorities halted the incident.
William F. Britt known as Willus, promoter of fighters including Stanley Ketchel and Battling Nelson, died in San Francisco at St. Joseph's hospital after a stomach hemorrhage. He fell ill the day before and was sent to the hospital. he died at 2 pm after the hemorrhage began at 1:30.
An advertisement touts a patent medicine from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia that allegedly cures catarrh by purifying the blood. It asserts local treatments fail and promotes the product S.S.S. as reaching the bloodstream to remove infection and relieve symptoms such as nasal discharge headaches and throat irritation. It promises a free book on catarrh.
Spokane mayor bans street speaking for Industrial Workers of the World on November 2 designating Free Speech Day. City ordinance forbids non religious street speeches. Pratt vows enforcement with possible troops from Fort George Wright. Police ordered to arrest violators. convicted prisoners face rock pile, two daily baths during confinement.
London reports the Spiritualistic Bureau of William T Stead claims to publish interviews with four late English statesmen William Gladstone Lord Salisbury Lord Beaconsfield and John Bright through Julia Juliaan mediums The Chronicle notes these views on taxation and politics while warning the accounts may be withheld for publication The piece also mentions Ely Cream Balm advertising and a New York address for Ely Bros
Guaranteed to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Claims refund if ineffective. Uses bold guarantee to attract readers.
Timothy hay and fine green pasture with good shelter and open water. Elevation 3600 feet. Heyes and Van Deweer, Van, Oregon.
The advertisement extols Ivory Soap as a bath and toilet soap and a fine laundry soap. It claims it keeps the Head of the House, the Youngster, and the Wife and Mother clean and valuable for preserving household items like linen, lace, curtains, cut glass, and many other prized articles.
Athena Oregon October reports city council to repair city hall and extend sidewalks to City Park. Workmen overhaul interior and exterior then paint. Evangelist Rev A A Doak to start meetings November 16 at Christian church, after success at Colfax. Beeson Bros theatre company of 25 performed Uncle Tom's Cabin at the opera house. Patrons Day drew large crowd and featured talks by Rev Harris Ryder Mr Beverly and Prof Case. Members showcased lab viridus instruments and gymnasium while a practice game between first and second teams occurred.
Two men allegedly damaged a school at Juntura Oregon by shooting windows downing the flag and tearing the rope. John Mellin was arrested at Westfall and jailed on suspicion while Sheriff Odell searches for a second suspect named Tice.
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