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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
10
MGHT HOUR DAT Givmx EASTERN SHOE WORKERS BINGHAMTON N Y Oct 1 Wollegt Johnson owner of the factory faces disruption as night shift changes strain labor relations.
The World firm will implement an eight-hour workday across all factories starting November 1, offering ten hours of pay for the shift. The change affects production lines nationwide and signals a new standard for labor practices in the industry.
For Assessor, 63 J. A. Yeager. For School Superintendent, 65 I. E. Young. For Surveyor, 66 Willard Bradley. For Coroner, 67 J. T. Brown. For County Commissioner, 70 William M. Slusher.
A gathering of men attempts a high stakes gamble, dropping a lot of money in hopes of increasing their haul. The scene centers on the swift, anxious bidding and tense bets as players push for larger returns.
Theodore Roberts of Lasky Paramount is hailed as today’s premier character actor. He has portrayed diverse roles from a drunken father to grand opera impresario and a political power figure, proving versatility across many vivid personas in recent seasons.
A Lark train running from Los Angeles to San Francisco derailed this morning near Watsonville California. The engine and several cars left the rails. Two women passengers and a small clerk were injured. Cause cited as a broken track tailing access.
Pendleton was chosen as the 1915 meeting place and Dr G L Boyden of Pendleton was elected president at the tenth annual Eastern Oregon Medical Society convention. Representatives from eastern Oregon counties attended with about 40 participants. The program featured surgical clinics by Baker doctors and officers elected include T J Higgins Baker secretary treasurer Holt La Grande first VP Myers Union second VP and several Pendleton Hood River Spokane Helix and Baker physicians. A banquet at the Geyser Grand was part of the convention events.
County Superintendent Notson of Morrow County advocates for a normal school in eastern Oregon. He argues trained teachers are essential, comparing education to needing trained physicians or engineers. He warns untrained instructors waste money and miseducate children, stressing proper teacher training as crucial for youths.
North Portland cattle market very quiet with few lots traded at around 9.25 per hundred pounds. Buyers doubtful of rising prices as reports show limited demand while some confidence persists for marginal gains on select lots. Lamb and mutton markets stay firm with steady open-market availability and farmers supplying from own feedlots. Shippers list includes Gore, Large, Yeakes, Trout, Palmer and others delivering multiple loads by boat and rail.
A letter signed GO NOTEON Co Sit advocates for a normal school at Pendleton, arguing it serves the best interests of Eastern Oregon children and supports teacher training. The missive emphasizes education needs and local benefit.
Ot 19 The long black cigars used by Uncle Joe Cannon, his notoriety mocked by cartoonists, are claimed to deter moths in Mrs Knox’s fur trunk. James Knox of Danville asserts they cost 54 canto apiice and recounts a tale of a cigar kept in a fur trunk to prove the point. No moths disturbed the contents.
Berlin reports a German submarine severely damaged the Italian protected cruiser Libia in the Mediterranean on September 7. The incident underscores wartime naval tensions as both sides push for control of sea routes and supply lines.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can treat catarrhal deafness by cleansing the mucous surfaces and restoring motion in the eustachian tube. It offers $1000 for proof of a cure and prints testimonials and directions from J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A historical note suggests good teeth begin in childhood. It argues mothers influence future soldiers by teaching dental hygiene and ensuring proper care as children grow. The piece frames maternal responsibility as a patriotic duty to keep children’s teeth in good condition.
A public health notice extols daily hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse stomach liver and bowels. It claims improved digestion appetite and overall health, urging readers to start mornings with a glass of hot water and a teaspoon of limestone phosphate.
An advertisement claims back pain from blocked kidneys can be eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs. F. P. R. Hadley of Pendleton endorsing the medicine, praising its effect and recommending its use in households nationwide. The pills are manufactured by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y and sold at dealers.
Notice states City of Pendleton Improvement Bonds Now 10 Series D EL 6 Series M and 4 Series U will be paid on presentation at American National Bank Pendleton Umatilla County Oregon Interest ceases November 1 1914 Dated October 12 1916 Lee Moorhouse Treasurer by Wr Mickelzen Deputy
Notice published by the Pendleton City Recorder inviting salem bids for one carload of coal delivered FOB City Hall Pendleton Oregon until October 11 1918 at 8 pm bids may be rejected by the Common Council Dated Pendleton Oregon October 11 1916 THOS FITZGERALD City Recorder ADEa
City Recorder Thomas FitzGerald invites sealed bids until October 12 1916 6 o'clock p m for one motor truck 22 horsepower standard make body to carry 606 feet sand standard fire hose complete and delivered to the Pendleton fire station Oregon The Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids Dated Pendleton Oregon October 12 1916 City Recorder Thomas FitzGerald
A collage of Pendleton service ads including Bentley and Montgomery Insurance at 16 Main Street and farm machinery specialists. V Stroble dealer in new and second hand goods at 219 Court Street. architect Raymond Whatch in Despain building. law firms Carter & Smythe, James B Perry, Douglas W Bailey, Frederick Stedwer with offices in Despain and Smith Crawford buildings and near American National Bank.
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