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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
2
Andrew Carnegie, celebrating his 78th birthday at his Fifth Avenue home, said he would buy an option on a man’s life if offered, adding he never wishes to leave Earth. He received many visitors and greetings by mail and wire.
A compact idea for a low cost Christmas present emerges as a near fit for last minute buyers. The note hints at a simple gift that costs little yet offers thoughtful value in time for the holiday.
A young man and a bright girl share twelve promissory notes dated December 11 covering one to twelve months, each paired with gifts or verses. A friend complains of infrequent letters as plans unfold. An amendment seeks higher teacher salaries and funds for a new high school, with Ludford's annual report estimating near $200,000 needed next year.
In Eugene Oregon taxpaying residents of School District No 4 approved a 7 mill levy for the upcoming year. The school board proposed a 4 mill levy but the measure passed despite the lower recommendation, shaping school funding for the year ahead.
Seattle police report Thom as Brown a merchant's patrolman shot and killed on West Forty seventh street near Seventeenth Avenue Northwest by two masked highwaymen who had robbed three men shortly before. Brown died unable to name his attackers. The second item notes rising US imports from Asia and Oceania by 75 percent and exports by 100 percent over ten years.
One Idaho county reports over 350 boys and girls organized in sewing, cooking, potato, and corn club work, reflecting active youth engagement in 4 H style programs. The effort highlights club participation across education and community skills.
A velvet gown features a mustard color with black satin accents. The bodice includes a narrow ecru lace vest, fine lace ruffle, and horizontal tack bands. A drop shoulder line and long lace cuff complete the blouse, while the skirt shows a diagonal triple bow under a purple wing.
Tips on opening stubborn jars with sandpaper for grip and boning ham for easy slicing. Also notes on roasting peanuts at home, grinding them, mixing with batter and salt, then packing in small jars. Claims homemade version rivals market products in quality and cost.
A collection of home tips on snacks cleaning and sewing includes buttered saltines with cheese and cayenne, rolling pie pastry with an ice water bottle, varnish removal with baking soda, reusing baby socks as gloves, turning glove parts into lightweight socking, making table silencers from blotting paper, cleaning kid gloves with skim milk, and Hood's Sursuparilia claim for dyspepsia relief.
In a surprising turn the town of Klingenberg Germany absolved its 2000 residents of all taxes for the year and gave each citizen a cash sum drawn from the municipal surplus of $100,000. An unprecedented move in local governance drew comment from observers and residents alike.
A parish aid social at Mrs. Wilson E Brock's north hill residence attracted many attendees and boosted the Episco pal church wood fund. Guests and workers included Mrs Brock and other ladies, with piano and vocal numbers. fire victims Mr and Mrs Thomas R Hampton will winter on Mark street while rebuilding plans proceed. The Young Ladies Bridge club hosts later today with Mrs Westbrooke Dickson and Mrs George Strand.
Athena Ore November 26 Special Correspondence fire of unknown origin destroyed a house belonging to W H Keen at 2 am The blaze was spotted by mill workers but had gained headway before alarms. the house occupied by Chas Kidder was empty since evening The Kidder family had $300 in household goods while Keen faced total loss.
Postmaster Richardson of Adaina attended an Athena visit on Thursday. G. H. Bishop traveled from Freewater on legal business. Clande Still of Milton attended the J. F. F. club dance in Athena Friday night. W. 5S. Payne of Weston was in Athena Monday. Ruth Dickinson and Irene Sherrod visited Milton on Saturday. G. De Graw of Weston visited Athena yesterday. Jos. SN. Scott is in Seattle this week on business. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Swaggart and daughter left Friday for Portland for the winter. L. L. Rogers of Pendleton transacted business in Athena yesterday. F. G. Lucis came from Weston Friday. Mrs. Wm. Tomptins spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs. J. B. Woodruff of Two Rivers. Mrs. H. A. Barrett were in Walla Walla Wednesday. Mrs. M. L. Watts visited Pendleton Wednesday. Mrs. Carly Christian and her daughter are visiting relatives in Spokane.
The Oregon crew members who sailed around Cape Horn and fought at Santiago petition Secretary Daniels to enlist for a fifty or sixty day coast and canal tour. The piece recalls the ship’s dramatic role in the Spanish American War and its symbolic link to national resolve during a pivotal moment in U.S. history.
A cheerful forecast notes sunshine will steadily pierce thick clouds, bringing renewed optimism. Forecasters expect gradual clearing with improving moods and warmer temperatures as the day progresses.
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