This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1907
Page
7
Local business listings include Peter West divorce lawyer R J Slater and M Court Phelps attorneys. Graham the Furniture Man offers cash or goods in exchange for old items. East Oregonian seeks classified ads with rate card and submission details.
A fragment of county jail lore describes Dirty Dora the mud eater, including a gender reveal and accusations of a fraudulent stand tied to the Dayton Lumber company. The piece blends local humor with unusual crime notes as readers are reminded of strange times. Also mentioned are flour mills shipping to Asiatic markets and comments on population growth and land availability in the area.
Three prisoners in a city jail in Idaho Falls attempted to burn a candy bucket and blankets to gain their liberty. Dense smoke filled the jail. bystanders alerted Officer Chane, who freed the inmates. The jail lost three blankets in the incident.
The Peacock mill of Milton and the Eagle mill of Freewater have been running hard for the past two weeks to keep up with a rapidly growing business. Local mills report heavy orders and extended shifts as production targets tighten.
The Beach Creek saw mill owned by V. S. Coffee was destroyed Sunday night with only part of the machinery surviving. Fire, possibly incendiary, started when a worker awoke to a glare of light near 1 am. Telephone service was down due to a storm, hindering reporting. The mill, not insured and not regularly in operation, had been for sale.
The Long Creek Ranger says a mild smallpox form has moved through the John Day valley and reached northern Grant. Reports claim two cases at Hamilton amid public worry, though details are unclear and authorities may be misinformed.
An excerpt notes that rising numbers of eastern settlers are moving onto vacant western lands, with the trend described as reaching unprecedented proportions. The passage characterizes these newcomers as generally good people, reflecting a cautious optimism about the settlement wave.
Astoria citizens sign a playful round robin to Governor Chamberlain of Oregon seeking a six month legal holiday due to continued rainfall and economic strains. The petition, signed by leading merchants, notes low salmon catch and population growth as causes, includes a portrait of the governor and ends with a postscript: We have changed our minds, Give us a year.
Bond Brow offers top quality clothing highlighting durable fabrics and craftsmanship. The firm promotes fit, value, and timeless styles for men and women, with curated collections and reliable service across its stores.
Delegates from nearly 24 colleges gather in Boston for the 25th annual Association of Collegiate Alumnae convention. About 1,000 attendees will discuss college life and civilization, with presidents and professors presenting, while highlighting social and economic progress of 26 years. Also noted is a medical ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming constitutional treatment and a $100 offering for any uncured case.
Dr J A Best has resumed practice with an office in the Savings Bank building. Contact at office Main 164 and residence Main 176.
Charles Lane and Son announce a new writer joined the staff to handle elens. The move aims to improve editorial output and service quality for customers seeking elens guidance.
Advertisement touts Sexine Pills as a universal tonic reversing weakness with claims of revived vitality and restful sleep. It promotes a $1 per box price and six boxes for $5 with a full guarantee, asserting non substitution by the Pendleton Drug Co.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.