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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1901
Page
3
A local linen sale announces closing prices on table linen and napkins at below cost. The notice emphasizes heavy discounts and urges shoppers to visit the sale before supplies run out.
Cleaver Bros Dry Goods Co markets prices below wholesale to entice shoppers at the cash store in Hast. The notice highlights value pricing and urges customers to compare retail offers with wholesale figures.
The piece features Meson Lshman of Washington railing at reform agendas, blaming parties for past economic missteps and urging free trade resistance. It includes remarks on tariffs, imperialism, and political blame, followed by assorted drug advert copy and scatters of names and places.
A retail notice from a jeweler and optician describes fine silver plate kits and tea sets priced from 400 dollars and forks set of 12 pieces from 4.50 dollars. The language notes headquarters and a new deal for the goods. Alexander is listed as a contact.
An old medical ad claims deafness stems from a mucous tube issue and promises a cure with a Dr. Cheney product. It touts a Hay fever remedy and Catarh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases.
Notice announces bids to build a telephone line from Beira to a point on Butter Creek about 26 miles, to be received at Pendleton until November 25 1901. Further details on request. The right to reject all bids reserved. A B Thomson Pendleton Oregon.
Atlanta man G. F. Carter reports full cure from piles after using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Claims include treatment of cuts burns and bruises. Warns against counterfeit products from Tallman & Co and Brooks McComas.
General Manager Joseph McCabe of the W and C railroad says the council failed to follow through on promised macadamizing of Webb Street. He notes partial work by the railway on the west end, then cites unforeseen difficulties and the city’s finances for dropping the project. He cites ongoing ballast work toward Hunt's Junction and other funded projects, including bridges, while stressing strong rail traffic and grain and stock shipments increasing. He adds no alarm over potential consolidation of Northern Pacific and Great Northern, saying it should not affect his line.
Police have pursued an investigation after a Wohin War anonymous letter writer was linked to a case involving a husband and wife. The same writer allegedly sent six letters to the wife threatening to reveal alleged “last summer” actions and even used a post office box to reach her. Authorities say the motive appears to provoke trouble between spouses, and the writer will be dealt with to the full extent of the law.
In Walla Walla on Monday afternoon Mrs. Schumacher publicly admonished Walter Lingenfelder, editor of the Evening Statesman, after dispute over rent increases and housing. The confrontation led to heated words and implied accusations about coercion affecting local tenants.
Report describes a violent confrontation where Mr Schumacher struck editor Lingenfelder and used a whip. The editor required medical care and will miss days at work. Public sentiment backs Lingenfelder amid claims of personal vendetta and misrepresentation by Schumacher and the claimant’s wife.
A reader from Indiana Ave testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her irregularities and nervous symptoms after a year of trial. The ad asserts trustworthiness and urges avoiding substitutes while noting health improvements and appetite restoration.
An advertisement touts Nau's Dyspepsia Cure with testimonials from J M Church of LaGrande Oregon and Nathan Walk of Boise Idaho. It notes for sale by Tallman & Co and Frank Nau Portland Oregon Motel Pharmacy. Price is $1 per bottle or $5 for six express prepaid.
A transient rider entered the Mint Saloon and tried to take over a poker table. The hatter assisted staff in ejecting him to the sidewalk where police took him in. He was arraigned before Judge Fem and fined $7.00, which was paid.
A sale offer includes 360 acres of choice wheat land ten miles northeast of Pendleton, plus 160 acres south of Pendleton, 35 acres of choke fruit and garden land near Milton, and 120 acres on McKay Creek with irrigation. All properties are well improved, with school access and irrigation, offered cash or trade, various terms, and 4 miles from Pendleton for the large tract.
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