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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
6
Spooner Wisconsin buys 40 acres nine miles below the city on the Name kagen river to develop cheap electric energy for industry. City aims to supply energy at cost from a proposed plant to manufacturers locating in Spooner. The city already operates a municipal electric light plant on the Yellow river.
Chicago wheat prices show one of the narrowest spreads in years with December high and low at 1 1/2 cents and May at 1/2 to 1 cent. Closing gains ranged from modest to 3 8 per bushel after an up opening, while foreign demand and Indian crop reports influenced futures. Market notes include producer price bands for various grains and byproducts with regional price quotes and truck-basis values.
In Portland on October 22 the sheep division showed no offerings beyond direct shipments to killers. The cattle market for ordinary grades remained weaker with a 10 to 20 cent slide from four weeks earlier, while best quality steers still commanded strong demand around eight dollars per head.
The marshal of Pendleton offers a light colored horse about 12 years old with one blind eye and saddle sores for sale. If unclaimed within ten days, the animal will be sold at public auction on October 21, 1913 at 2 PM in the city pound 400 West Webb Street, Pendleton. Proceeds cover costs. sale to highest bidder for cash. Dated October 20, 1913, John Kearney, City Marshal.
The hog trade shows only fractional change with a slight weakening. Sales stay at old highs but demand is thinner, with larger markets noting concessions. Chicago leftovers rise as the top killers fetch around 8.70 to 8.75, while good, west, and heavy classes hold near 8.50 to 8.65 and roughs around 7.50 to 8.00.
Abraham Bracener an 18-year-old Jewish boy has slept for 12 days in the city hospital and is unresponsive to pain. Doctors deem hysterical influence from prearrival ill-treatment in Russia. He arrived under the care of the Independent Order of B Nui Brith. Ady
In Chehalis Washington on October 22 a rate war among three auto stage operators serving Mossayrook and Riffe in Eastern Lewis County ended. Riders could travel 42 miles for $1.50. Owners signed a truce pledge to maintain posted prices amid reports of secret rebates. The three lines have been loaded to the Board of...
A Dryden Oregon reader describes severe facial neck and chest rash from poison oak. After applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment relief came at the first use and full recovery within three weeks. The notice promotes Cuticura Soap priced 25 cents and Ointment at 50 cents with free samples and a Skin Book offer.
A child darted from behind a wagon and was struck on the head by a car tailing her. The girl sustained a gash requiring stitches. Mrs. Stewart was cleared of blame by Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Dr. Richardson says the child rests easily and eyes a speedy recovery.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh, asserts F J Cheney Co of Toledo reliability, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with statements about internal action and free testimonials.
Milton report says Lela Williams, six, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Williams, sustained serious injuries in an automobile accident near their Milton residence. She ran to meet her father’s approaching car and did not see Mrs Tasxy Stewart driving nearby.
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