Local seller touts lower prices than competitors
A local retailer says it offers better values by keeping prices lower than rivals and invites customers to compare. The claim emphasizes affordability and value over competing quotes.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
8
A local retailer says it offers better values by keeping prices lower than rivals and invites customers to compare. The claim emphasizes affordability and value over competing quotes.
Reeder & Boumagoux of Nye report hay and rain boosting range and stock condition. They own 150 head of beef cattle, with 20 still under feed for spring. mix Shorthorn and Hereford, favoring Shorthorn. Land values near Nye have risen, with range land now valued at about 12 per acre. They own registered Shorthorn and Hereford bulls and list 20 acres of wheat for grain, 60 for hay, yielding 41 bushels per acre and 14 bushels per milh. The firm plans a new blacksmith shop with modern equipment.
The article notes blacksmiths repairing and stringing two miles of wire fencing and two miles of wire netting along the highway. The work aims to protect sheep with netting at a notable cost per rod, reflecting rural property defenses.
Colonel George French of the Salvation Army Pacific province lectures in Hen Tricks hall on Friday night with a thousand feet of moving pictures showing the organization's work and scenes from the international congress. Major Robert Dubbin accompanies him as Northwest division commander.
P O'Brien Harriman lines general superintendent visited Pendleton and Huntington in Oregon for inspection. He may return to Portland or proceed to Walla Walla after reviewing the road. He said there are no planned changes or special improvement projects at present and the line is in excellent condition.
The Thorpeohlns Street Methodist church was crowded for an illustrated concert by Steel and Freelind. The show featured a set of pictures regarded as among the best seen in Pendleton, with about 290 attendees and every seat sold before 4 o'clock.
McKay creek farmer Tom Atkins reported his overcoat stolen from the Malice building shortly after leaving it. The coat valued at 29 yuan vanished three hours later. Baptist service invites attendees to a prayer meeting at 7 30 with the topic How Much Owest Thou Unte My Lord.
Is there anything better than trade between friends Schilling's Best makes friends and trade. Your grocer's money back.
The Commercial Association admitted 12 new members and reviewed the October treasurer’s report showing $204 on hand with $91 in bills. Letters seeking county literature were referred to the appropriate committees, while a plan to pay one delegate’s train fare to the El Paso Irrigation Congress was rejected. A public subscription was proposed to fund the trip.
Stockmen led by Fred Andrews Joe Coshu Tom Smith Ben McCulloch and J H Hickenbotham plan a new dipping plant near Keho with a modern boiler heated solution system. It will dip up to 100 head per hour and all cattle owned by association members will be treated. Hutchinson of Portland and Colonel Roe Judson of the Nu are expected to attend. Burns Brothers photographers will document the dipping.
In a night rodeo at Hotel Pendleton, Buf falo Wild Wat reputedly sent a strong bucking horse into town. Bubbhee stayed aboard briefly before losing the saddle as the horse slowed and trotted on, with spectators and riders alike relying on the steer to end the event.
Superintendent Joseph Mei reports a 40 by 68 barn built by Fred Bewert h for the county poor farm to shelter stock and tools. Ten inmates reside at the farm in fair health and contentment. The county herd grows with about 25 hogs seven cattle and six bore at the site.
Twelve pupils from St. Joseph's Academy escaped serious harm thanks to the quick thinking of Patrick Leheurte. The group rode on a bus along South Main street when the vehicle surged toward an incline behind the driverless horses, including a steep stretch that could have proved fatal.
J Culley of Weston is highlighted as a leading hay handler in Weston Mountain and Pendleton last night. He processes almost every bale of Umothy hay milled on Weston Mountain, exporting to the outside market. In summer he shipped several tratiloade of hay for government use, with Weston shipments competing with Athens for monthly trade.
Thomas Nye the bypratiat presents eight demonstrations of hypnotic powers at Fraxer tonight. Nye, known for clever performances, drew local audiences in Pendleton on several occasions and impressed by his blindfolded drive along Main and Court streets to retrieve a secret article from a committee. He recently visited his parents Thinelty for two months before resuming work in Greeny.
Show advance man i J Nixon, once manager of the Frater and later lessee of Wallan Walla, tours with Weldemann. He arrives in the city to handle advance work for a November 8 Frater engagement featuring five melodramas including Michael Stragott and The Silver King.
Real estate firm Wade & Son reports four dwelling houses and city lots sold, transfers completed, and numerous inquiries for homes and low-priced property. The note highlights strong demand from farmers moving to the city and praises public and private schools drawing new residents.
Wo HL George Jim files in the state circuit court for divorce from Aloe TL alleging a jealous disposition and claims of alleged misconduct with other women. Aloe TL resides in Albany, Oregon, and returned to live with him.
A colored defendant, Charlen Patrick, was found guilty in the county justice court of larceny. Patrick stole a silver watch from TS. Johnson, who testified that the watch disappeared after a bootblacking incident. The case details reference distress and procedural testimony.
An architect named Switglhe from Germany opens an office in the LaDow building, formerly the Modern School of Commerce. It notes Mr Wingo as a carpenter now involved in contracting there and mentions a Connecticut technical institute supplying trainees under T Tracy of New York City.
W. T. Boynton leaves previous position and takes charge of the Kh. Feed War yard. He plans improvements and expects to boost patronage with a focus on better service and operations.
W P Temple began seeding on his 2000 acre farm west of the city. The ground is very dry and wet at times but Temple believes the grain will be saved.
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