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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1907
Page
7
Reports from the Yakima region warn hay prices may stay firm, with hayfields turning to orchards as land values rise for fruit production. Officials caution diversified farming, while a separate fire blazes through a coal pile, threatening an extensive fuel reserve stored for winter.
J H Reid sent jetters to farmers seeking wheat profits. W V Griswold lists retiring farmers and holdings including Chas McClary three quarters, Z Lockwood half, Frank Richmond six quarters, H B Richmond one, Benj Stanton half. McClary rose from a $1 a day worker ten years ago to over $15,000 this year with rented land.
A large pile of soft coal at Hillyard along the company's right of way ignited yesterday morning. The fire, burning in a subdued but stubborn manner, is expected to continue for days, with authorities reporting no immediate danger to nearby facilities.
W H Atchison, manager, says remodeling will be finished in days. The upgraded mill will feature an eight carload lumber flume costing 2100 feet long at 1900 feet with a penstock head of 26 feet and a new 17 inch water wheel delivering 81 horsepower. When complete, the plant will grind 160 barrels of flour per day and is already about 156000 dollars into the project.
The Columbia County poor farm showed only four inmates dependent on the county for support over the past two months. Additionally the county aided 13 others, with total aid for the month amounting to $27.80, about $2 per person.
A short ad states that people in pine forests do not suffer kidney diseases. It claims one dose of minules at night relieves backache with a 40 days’ treatment for $1. Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by A. C. Koeppens Bros.
Norfolk delegates prepare for the American Federation of Labor convention starting Monday with wide representation from Maine to California. Debates over Gompers reelection and executive council plans mix with discussions on black flag legality and federation involvement in next year’s campaign. Other items include Oklahoma statehood proclamation and upcoming conventions in Joplin and Columbus. A pile remedy ad appears at the end.
There is widespread catarrh in this region once deemed incurable. The cure claims to treat the disease constitutionally by acting on blood and mucous membranes. F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio market Hall's Catarrh Cure and back it with a $1000 guarantee for failed cases.
City gears up for the annual Philadelphia automobile show at the First Regiment Armory. The venue is filled with the latest motor vehicles, including many models also shown at last week’s New York exhibition.
Mothers and children no longer fear croup colds or whooping cough. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup tastes good and works off the cold through the bowels clearing the head. Guaranteed. Sold by A. C. Koeppens.
Washington reports the presidential race gains attention after elections. William J. Bryan will speak in Milwaukee Monday night with a possible major statement awaited until his eastward return later in the month. A key event this week is a conference of five Central American republics planning a peaceful accord.
For sale a five year note for 800 dollars at 8 percent interest paid annually. Secured by mortgage on real estate valued at 1600 dollars. Inquiries welcome at Wonder store.
Dyspepsia relief claims fast action for stomach trouble indigestion and bloating. Two days trial free, ask your druggist. Sold by A. C. Koeppens Bros.
Booth Kelley Lumber of Eugene shuts down and pays workers with clearing house certificates through the San Francisco clearing house system.
A vintage ad touts Sexine Pills as the greatest tonic for longevity, claiming they help men and women live longer. It promotes price 1 per box, six for 5, and directs readers to Pendleton Drug Co, asserting no substitutions.
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