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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
2
A newborn daughter brought news of Brogan Oregon's first baby in a home of Mr and Mrs Tachir gi last week. The parents are wealthy and moved to Brogan from Elsworth Minnesota. Brogan plans a silver cup gift from Mr Brogan.
Condon man B. K. Searcy, held for the murder of Bert Wells in an August saloon brawl, was indicted for manslaughter by the grand jury and released on $10,000 bond furnished by BEB. 8, Brown, a prominent rancher, and EH. C. Rogers are named in the report.
Washington reports Commander Robt E Peary has secured a government patent for a combined arctic coat and hood. The garment is described as a non stretchable trunk and sleeve cover with a hood and fur sealing at openings to keep out cold air.
A Portland section notes export forecasts and tariff policy impacts with sugar shipments to the United States. It cites 96 000 tons monthly average and 264 000 000 cwt free entry projections, plus 300 000 tons expected. adjustments depend on Congress action and local conditions. Also reports Union school enrollment, new hires, and a Willamette river incident where a team of horses drowned after their wagon plunged from a bridge.
A list shows offers for the Jeperles Johnson boxing match from multiple cities. Notable bids include Bellingham 125000 by E & Williams, Spokane 875000 by local sporting men, and Nampa 210000 with 20100 down to Mehters, plus other bids across California Idaho and Utah.
Washington editorial laments Congress for not expanding free import quotas on cigars and sugar from the Philippines. It notes the War Department's Bureau of Insular Affairs reports 7,356,000 cigars shipped in September, suggesting potential gains from broader duty-free allowances.
Washington report on patent fights over wireless telegraphy and the Wright brothers aeroplane. General Allen criticizes inventors as hard-working yet often unpaid, while legal battles test patent value. The piece notes Langley and others and questions whether Wrights’ achievements will endure beyond glory.
A vintage ad warns against letting coughs or colds linger to avoid pneumonia or other lung trouble. It promotes Pallard's Horehound Syrup with a price of 25 cents and 1 dollar per bottle, from A. Koeppen & Bro.
In Wallington the long time masthead worker notes the navy's shift away from chewing tobacco. The traditional habit of keeping a quid in the cheek before going to action is no longer considered essential, reflecting broader changes in discipline and practice within the service.
The article notes a decline in chewing tobacco among sailors. Last year the Navy spent 226000 pounds on chewing tobaccos for fleet use. this year contracts drop by about one third. The modern sailor becomes daintier, preferring cigarettes to quid, and drinks less grog, becoming more orderly overall.
A cryptic fragment from a magazine mockingly references a German figure, a teacher, and quirky phrases about hot water springs. The text’s garbled lines hint at satire and playful wordplay rather than a clear news event.
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