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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1910
Page
2
Reports warn of a looming wine famine as incessant rains and cold winds ruin vineyards across Bordeaux Burgundy and Germany. Supplies will be drastically cut with less than half the usual Bordeaux clarets and practically no Chablis or grand Burundies for the world, driving prices higher.
London reports that some educated women push for suffrage while others of high social standing enter the workforce. Lady Affleck, wife of the seventh baronet, organized aid for the Affleck wolfers, choosing to work quietly rather than rely on friends or risky schemes.
In Pendlecton and other towns many underfed people fail to assimilate food. Samose is promoted as a flesh forming aid taken with meals to improve assimilation, blood, and plumpness. A 50 cent deposit guarantees results or money back.
A titled woman, Lady Affleck, reviewed for business talent at a major London store employing 1090 assistants. She was given daily spending money, promoted to a key showroom role, and later entered a partnership under an assumed name. The piece notes other noblewomen turning to nursing and previews a grand Empire exhibition plan with a focus on women's work.
Plans for next year mark the Festival of Empire in London with Crystal Palace grounds hosting replicas two thirds size of dominion parliaments. Newfoundland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa to be represented, with crown colonies interspersed. An Indian section approved by Lord Morley will be set up by a representative committee. The displays will form an allied route with a railway line about a mile and a half long and 10 full-lead coaches for transport.
Forester Graven will seek a large congressional appropriation to battle forest fires, build roads and trails, and hire fire patrolmen in cooperation with northwestern lumbermen led by Victor Beckman of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturing Association.
Colombo reports a growing snail infestation along the coast of Ceylon. Millions of snails, some weighing up to a pound, feed on young coconut trees and threaten rubber plantings. Government measures are under way to curb damage.
Local post office records an extensive list of uncalled letters and names including Amosti, Anderson, Atherton, Adam, Bentley, Berry, Blak ewnay, Borland, Burton, Cargill, Chaniff, Cates, Collins, Conlan, Cryote, Conker, Davis, Dondauw, Dolin, Drew, Duke, Evans, Elfenberger, Ficherg, Francis, Fraker, Gilliam, Hodgson, Hutchinson, Hurley, Jakobson, Jones, King, Longo, Loner van, McClaren, Miller, Moeller, Morris, Neddie, Nelson, O’Connell, Odell, Olson, Oell, Peters, Sampson, Schaefer, Shank, Weldert, Stiles, Steach, Taylor, Wagner, Waldron, Ware, West, Weaver, White, Winston, Wynn and many others listed alphabetically by surname.
The statement emphasizes self-reliance and vigilance, urging individuals to prioritize their own awareness. It suggests that outside attention alone may not reveal all necessary insights. The message frames personal responsibility as key to noticing hidden or overlooked details.
News from Northwest reports O R N water supply to Umatilla doubling rates for all users drawing water from the company. The move draws disappointment as most users are O R N employees.
A new comprehensive body measurement program is being tested at the University of Oregon. Freshman and other students undergo over sixty measurements plus heart and respiration tests, with each student photographed against ruled backgrounds to track bodily changes over the year.
An advertisement asserts rheumatism stems from uric acid in blood and vows S S S as a vegetable blood purifier cures the disease. It touts relief via coating removal, builds blood, and claims a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
The ad urges immediate eye exams and proper glasses based on scientific determination, promising that good vision is a priceless possession and that neglect leads to trouble. It emphasizes prompt action at the first sign of trouble and the benefits of accurate prescriptions.
Optometrist A L Schafer and jeweler Pendleton Orc are named in a brief local notice. The item notes professional services or business listings and references the two individuals as principals in separate trades within the town. No further context or dates are provided.
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