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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
2
Aged peeress Lady Cardigan publishes My Recollections revealing explicit royal and noble indiscretions. London battles libel suits as publishers and critics debate whether the dead can be libeled and the book’s political impact on a wary public ahead of elections.
An old advertisement extols Ivory Soap as a tool for annual housecleaning. It claims the soap can restore furniture, refresh rugs and curtains, brighten silver and brass, and soften blankets to near-new softness, urging readers to use 9430 per cent pure Ivory Soap.
Wilbur Wright declared he will not fly again for money and emphasized that they are not in the slideshow business but conducting strenuous study of air ships. He noted offers to perform flights but prefers the New York celebration honoring Fulton and then departed for Washington.
A historical baseball note argues the Cubs would have captured the pennant if batting averages, fielding, and base running had not declined from last year. It cites injuries to Chands and Brown, Reulbach regaining form, and slumps by Overall and Pfaister as crucial factors alongside New York’s superior hitting.
A fragmentary report notes Pittsburg failing to touch a second and Chicago Exchange notching a tighter win. the teams showed uneven play with limited cohesion on offense and defense.
In the Sacramento capital library Taft was received as an honorary member of the Society of California Pioneers which honors those who came to California in 1849. The society, once 700 strong, now has only seven original members remaining. Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt previously held honorary status. Automobiles for rent at the Pen dition Auto company.
In the Spokane rate case heard by five Interstate Commerce Commission members, railroad lawyers clash over whether to further cut east to Spokane rates or maintain present levels. Harriman lines argue against further cuts while Northern Pacific warns of losses. others press for geography based adjustments and ocean competition factors. Hearings conclude today with trips to Seattle for additional testimony on coast city rate relief and Alaska railroad jurisdiction.
A Texan disciple of Henry George seeks converts to single tax and funds to promote it in the West. The Fele fund Donated by a wealthy soap manufacturer totals 195,000 dollars in 25,000 dollar parcels to finance propaganda. Pastoriza aims to choose an estate with no constitutional provision to tax land openly. other states may follow. The text references various ads and medical cures and includes unrelated promotional content.
Dr. Rest announces return from summer vacation and resumes medical practice at office in American National Bank Building. Dr. Most wishes to announce his own return.
Henry Kopltthe is sought for Rock Springs coal details. Contact at Main 178.
Pendleton readers hear a testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for kidney disease symptoms including backache and urinary disorders. Mrs. Arthur Hammer of Pendleton Portland area testifies the pills helped for five years and were effective when first tried in 1903. Sold by Pendleton Drug Co for 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole agents.
Spokane Wash. Police Commissioner George Armstrong denounces current jail practices as disgraceful and vows reforms. He orders hot water, soap, towels, and soap for inmates and promises future releases will include a full stomach bath clean clothes and a shave to restore their dignity.
Alimm Edna Gates of Portland appears to provide an address at 224 Thompson Street and a phone reference. The fragment mentions a questionable listing and a contact detail, suggesting a personal notice or classified update despite its incomplete nature.
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