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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
2
Catalog note offers bear skin cloth for jackets capes and caps in red reseda green and grey at 3.00 per yard. Also 27 inch heavy fleece double face outing flannel in assorted patterns in light medium and dark colors 12 1 2 cents and the values Friday only ten cents per yard discount.
Gifford Pinchot chair of the U S forest service outlines a national commission led program for river use control and coordination of rail and water transport. He defends legal authority of the forest service and urges public welfare above special interests amid ongoing water power debates. Read the East Oregonian.
The Industrial Welfare Committee of the National Civic Federation calls for garment firms to drop cloak models and replace them with lay figures after investigations across factories and showrooms. The campaign argues model work is demoralizing to girls employees customers and seeks to protect standards through reform led by prominent women including Mrs J Borden Harriman and others.
Portland youths and surrounding districts form the Portland Junior Poultry Association with about 1000 school children aged 12 to 18. Oregon Agricultural College and its poultry department back a $200 prizes contest opening November 1, awarding $100 for first place, $60 for second, and ten $5 awards.
Timothy hay and fine green pasture with good shelter and open water for stock. Elevation 3600 feet. Listing by Heyes and Van Deweer of Van, Oregon.
A Baker Democrat report describes a surreal cattlemen tale of a sheep mill driven stampede. Herders trapped by sheep at Little Lost Creek, one man buried to the neck, both rescued after hours of peril as 609 sheep perished. Mr Murray confirms details near the scene and at camp.
Mia A Coy Jr of San Antonio testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved her three year old Andrew from a severe croup attack. She says the remedy has long been trusted by thousands of mothers and never failed. Sold by all good dealers.
Chicago leaders launch day nurseries linked to public schools after Ella Flagg Young persuades the board to form a subcommittee. The aim is to care for children whose mothers work by day, addressing failure to engage underprivileged youngsters when they reach school age.
Portland reports United States Fish Commissioner George H. Bowers ordered 2,000,000 sockeye eggs shipped from Yes Bay Alaska to Bonneville hatchery. Fry will be released into the Columbia River to boost scarce sockeye stocks and aid fishermen.
Portland reports the Oregon Good Roads association formed with strong local backing. The group aims to push for state road reform, uniform improvement plans, and a $15000 fund over two years to hire a road engineer directing statewide projects.
The East Oregonian announces a request for first class job printing services. Vendors are invited to submit proposals detailing quality, turnaround, and pricing to support newspaper production and print operations. Proposals should emphasize reliability and adherence to deadlines.
A gypsy camp near St Louis witnesses a betrothal attempt between Spero Nicholas nine and Mary Aboniwich twelve. King Joe Adams from a Chicago camp seeks to marry the pair despite a seven year gypsy custom. Nicholas George pays $1500 to Mary’s father to secure the match, while rival King Alex and others intervene. The incident unfolds as families dispute the engagement and a train journey to Chicago is planned. Also included is an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming a constitutional treatment and a general testimonial offer.
Reverend J D Knapp of Miles Grove Pennsylvania endorses Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy based on years of use for diarrhoea. He recently bought a bottle from the local druggist R R Brooks and offers to speak in its praise whenever possible. Sold by good dealers.
Frank Brotherton of Helix Oregon offers a five dollar reward for a stray bay horse described as one blocky built with a large wart on the left hind foot, a mangled mane, harness marked, weight about 1169 pounds. Notify whereabouts to Helix, Oregon.
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