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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1904
Page
2
The Lewis and Clark Centennial press bureau reports requests from business managers and editors for ideas on popular voting contests to award free trips to the exposition. A newspaper’s plan is described as a model for the event, with expenses paid by the organizer and a run for the party.
The Butte Inter-Mountain outlines a statewide contest selecting 30 Montana young women to join a special train to St Louis for the World’s Fair. Winners, chosen with county endorsements, receive two weeks in St Louis, transport to and from home, hotel stays, and fair viewing conveniences. A chaperone is elected, and the newspaper notes wide local interest and permissive reuse.
It is noted that Schilling's Bost on call is valued as a convenience for grocers but the text laments the impossibility of supplying all desired items. The fragment hints at availability and consumer appeal without full context or details.
Dr Henderson reports six diphtheria and two measles cases among Umatilla Indians. The reservation school will be closed and daily inspections begun. Anti toxin treatment is administered. officials warn Pendleton to take precautions to prevent spread. Historical note recalls Whitman era fears of measles among Indians.
Large gathering of railroad men Knights Templar Masons and Eastern Star attended the funeral of Charles F Brown. They returned to La Grande on a special car provided by the company. Several conductors and local figures led the procession with visitors from Portland and Bourne remaining a few days.
Pendleton residents can ride a world tour for $1 offered by the Parish Ald Society. An odd conveyance departs Hotel Bickers at 7:80 PM, reaching five countries in one and a half hours, with Cayuse station and Mrs Lae Moorhouse showcasing Indiana and Indian curios, followed by Sweden France and Japan stops.
Mr W Gates and wife left for Santa Ana California to join Gates' mother and establish permanent residence. Mr Galen led a steam shovel crew for the O R N in Coeur d Alene this summer and returned north to prepare for California departure. His mother has been in poor health.
A couple plans to dispose of their property in a Northern state and relocate to Southern California near Los Angeles. Mr Gates will manage the business in the new home, seeking a milder climate to ease rheumatic ailments.
Will F Landrum and Miss Lou Lee Norris were married by Rev W L An Nuye at the Christian Endeavor meeting in Union Oregon. Landrum, formerly of Union, now works for the U T R N at Umatilla, and the Norris family were delayed by Mrs Norris illness. The ceremony drew many Endeavor members and the couple left for Wasilla last night.
Howe company No 3 elected officers: President J T Brown Secretary John Rees Treasurer Fred Taylor Foreman C M Hogue First Assistant Dive Hogers Second Assistant Harry Cargill. They recommended central organization officers: Chief J T Brown First Assistant Ed Stansberry Second Assistant FP A Anderson.
The high school football team trains hard for Thanksgiving Day against Baker City. Pendleton and Baker boys have produced intense clashes in recent years. Local hopes for big turnout and guest stability hinge on hosting expenses and visitor entertainment.
The article explains branding methods for cattle including registration with the county clerk to prevent duplication. It describes branding on leather with the original mark and the new brand applied during the animal’s yearling stage to denote ownership.
Lee Kennard, acclaimed horseman, opens a school of horsemanship at the Dutch Henry Feed Yard. He will teach practical training methods learned from years breaking and training horses in Kentucky, noted for conquering even vicious animals with his approach.
A divorce suit was filed this morning in the state circuit court by the plaintiff against Neil McEachern. The complaint cites habitual drunkenness and non support. Attorney J T Hinkle represents the plaintiff.
Tired women, easily fatigued or sleepless, are urged that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters provides relief. Marketed as a mild tonic, it claims to strengthen the digestive organs and aid duties, while addressing indigestion dyspepsia poor appetite cramps and headaches.
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