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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1910
Page
2
N McArthur secretary to Governor Benson and Acting Governor Bowermen has been confined at home with acute indigestion and typhoid symptoms. He sat up Tuesday and officials think typhus danger has passed.
In Medford Oregon a grand depot dedication took place Tuesday afternoon with 2599 attendees. J P O'Brien Herriman lines general manager presented the building to the city, Mayor W H Canon replied, and nearly every Harriman official in the state attended.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company line from Pendleton to Yoakum is nearing completion. Though only 12.5 miles, the project costs about 1.205 million dollars, roughly 106 thousand per mile. Heavy grades have been removed and curves straightened, shortening the route by 1.7 miles and finishing within two months.
Tacoma resident Fred Flannigan was arrested on a warrant from Eva Culbertson who runs a St Helens avenue restaurant. She says Flannigan warned he would blow her head off if she continued getting her father’s attention. He claims she is alienating his affections. Flannigan, who posted bond, was released on cash.
University of Washington Seattle considers canceling the football game against Idaho. Graduate Manager Zednick states the decision may be necessary to avoid risks or conflicts with the program's schedule.
A vintage patent medicine pitch touts Samose as a flesh forming tablet. It claims healthy weight gain by proper digestion and assimilation of fat building elements. Koeppen Bros markets it with a personal guarantee refund if unsatisfied and reports few refunds.
The story notes a planned meeting between Institution and University of Idaho on November 12 to resolve gate receipt division. Idaho manager Gwin seeks a per person guarantee of 50 cents for all students, but most Washington students hold season tickets paid at 5 dollars, a condition not agreed last year. Final word awaited from Idaho.
The University of Idaho withdraws from the five year old triangular debating league with Oregon and Washington. Oregon won the title twice, Idaho twice, and Washington once. Idaho will pursue debates with Pacific University and Whitman College next year, with two teams per institution. Debates with Pacific University will be in January at Moscow and Pacific University. Whitman College debates occur in May, and the law schools may seek matches with Willamette University and the University of Oregon in Salem and Eugene.
Two fullblood Nez Perce girls Amelia Johns aged 17 and Martha Nesbit aged 15 began apprenticeships at the Stites Sentinel under editor F M Roberts. They recently set up over three columns of type and are praised for accuracy. Guardians arranged the training after schooling at the Lapwal school near Lewiston.
Baker on October 18 reports a field of 15 candidates for three city offices under the commission form. Four seek mayor, including W. H. Shoemaker, Thomas Co. Burke, R. D. Carter, and Charles L. Palmer. Six run for street department commissioner: Grabner, Finley, Wright, Dan Kelly, Don Shepherdson and J. J. Dooley. Three compete for department No. 2 water system post: Bennett, Smith, Stuller, Henry, and Tunneliffe.
Spokane council considers a municipal Water Light and Power plant designed to produce between 20000 and 30000 horsepower. George W Armstrong says the project will cut annual power costs, save the Spokane River water right, and curb dependence on private providers. A larger plant is urged as the city grows toward 126000 residents.
A program listing several films including An Indian Girl's Awakening Gambler's Wife A Dog on Business and others with varied drama comedies and a martial kite flying segment Also a note inviting mining men and enthusiasts to an upcoming convention for mining topics and education.
Sumpter Oregon October 13 1921 renewal of mining activity in eastern Oregon prompts the plan for a mining congress to be held October 20 and 21 with attendees from distant places. The event backs by local mining and business leaders aims to discuss advancing ore treatment and district potential to boost future operations.
A Pittsburg Post item quotes a speaker promising to join a crusade urging people to chew food fifty times daily. The remark notes a commitment to this KIN fifty miles daily movement, reflecting a humorous or satirical take on wellness fads.
Corwin Chamberlain eighty acre tract sold to C P Strain of Pendleton who plans improvements soon on the fruit land north of the reservoir. Hermiston Gun club pursued trespassers before Justice of the Peace McKenzie. charges dropped with costs paid. Democratic politicians arrived for a rally with Oswald West and other candidates. Dr Byron Monkman nominated for county coroner. Phillip A Stover returns from Alaska with topographical engineers ambitions. Local business figures P C Holland and J P McNaught active in land company dealings and Pendleton transits.
Ad copy urges treating a cough at first sign with Ballard's Horehound Syrup to stop coughing and restore lungs and throat to health. Promoter A C Koeppen and Brothers.
Notice refutes circulating claim that if elected sheriff the office would be immediately resigned for other work. States there is no truth or foundation to the assertion. Signed T. D. Taylor. Paid advertisement.
A patient testimonial based advertorial touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the standard ills remedy for women. It cites multiple testimonials from residents of Camden New Jersey Buffalo New York and Ossow for relief from back pain headaches and general weakness claiming the medicine has helped them regain health over decades.
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