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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1910
Page
2
Delton TL and P goods show per package prices for Artie Wafers I P Wheat Meal Arrow Root and Dinners and Breakfast items with a 35 cent per package or per pound rate noted. However the OCR yields limited context and may omit full product names and quantities.
Los Angeles Angels defeated San Francisco 2 to 1 in the opening game. Tozer and Sutor pitched well, but San Francisco backed by weak fielding allowed the visitors to score in the third and ninth innings. Bernard and Melchoir contributed as Tozer drove in the decisive run.
London Princess Louise Duchess of Argyle, Edward VII’s sister, leads the Pageant of London for the Festival of Empire at Crystal Palace. The event, postponed after King Edward's death, aims to be the largest British pageant yet, with about 15,000 amateur performers and a broad all-British exhibition.
Uhcopat2 backs a grand show layout with overseas representation in model government buildings two thirds the real size. Exhibits linked by rails will portray colonies as the Crystal Palace hosts British arts, industry, and a coronation crowd. Royal hospitality rests with the Duke of Norfolk while American teams may join sports and aviation events. The fate of the Crystal Palace grounds remains uncertain as developers press.
London report notes a comeback for hansom cabs as American visitors observe that women shoppers prefer the economical hansom over taxis. The hall porter at a major hotel highlights charging pace, noting taxis add top charges while a hansom’s hourly rate remains predictable, aiding timed shopping.
London report notes a curious clash emerges between Mitcham authorities and local residents over a planned village run project amid opposition and regulatory scrutiny. Authorities press ahead while residents voice concerns about safety and impact on the neighborhood.
London suburb Mitcham faces another long running dispute as the Mitcham fair, founded by royal charter during Elizabeth I's reign, clashes with common conservators who post notices to bar itinerant shows and gypsies. Showmen claim legal rights and defy police enforcements.
London fashion notes dull pastel effects dominate autumn gloves with ash, mouse, mole and fawn tones. Soft leathers like antelope and real fawn pair with short afternoon frocks and the musketeer style returns, while the Saxe glove offers easy slip-on wear secured by an elastic. A white glace kid glove features a colored cuff turned down over the wrist.
Boston is the scene as W D Quimby, president of the Fat Men's club of New England, extols fat as happiness. He jokes fat men are rarely criminals or drunk and links weight ranges to crime and vice, presenting controversial generalizations on health and behavior.
A study notes the fat man digests about 90 percent of his food while the thin man digests only around 30 percent. It implies metabolic differences and potential health implications between body types.
Underwriters note a surge in gun and ammunition shipments from Europe and the United States to the near east. Newcastle confirms Tyne to Piraeus traffic from Armstrong Whitworth works for the Turkish government. Large consignments of rifles and munitions have been supplied to Turkey, signaling expanding wartime supply chains.
Matthias Smolowitz, son of Smoor Smil, failed to obtain judicial sanction to adopt the name Seeman in New York City Court. Judge Finellie denied the petition, stating Smolowitz gave no good reason and that Smolowicz is an honorable, easy to pronounce name.
At the Orpheum moving pictures present White Man's Money the Indian's Curse shown with genuine Indians in a white versus aborigine tale. Also Scenes In Norway and 8 Troubles of a Policeman feature steady action. The Valet's Vindication offers wholesome comedy. plus a song Wont You Ever Say Hello.
Kalem presents a drama about a country girl who leaves love and family for a city literary career. She rises quickly, becomes betrothed to a worldly man, and gains status for her work rather than her character.
Local shoe dealer HK Alexander, sole agent, promotes Florsheim shoes claiming improper shoes harm chiropodists. Advertises a complete showing at $6 with styles priced at $6 and asserts all models are built from natural foot measurements and fit by trained fitters.
An urging health note promotes eye examinations and the use of glasses prescribed by scientific examination. It emphasizes vision as precious and urges prompt treatment at first signs of trouble to preserve sight.
John McCaffrey of Oak Street faced non support charges in Bloomfield, choosing a life pledge over a year and day in Essex county penitentiary. He swore to abstain from alcohol for life, acknowledging the long penalty even after death.
London reports that following the French example parliament will consider a bill obliging school children to wash their hands at the start and end of the school day in schoolhouses.
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