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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
2
Extravagant claims aside, Pendleton residents have bought over 100 pianos from Eilers Piano House in recent months. The store asserts it can beat San Francisco consignment and jobber prices, saving buyers 50 to 100 dollars each. It touts a large, up-to-date display of high-grade pianos and ongoing value.
Agnes Marguerite Myers faces execution for the murder of her husband Clarence Myers, with Governor Folk delaying the sentence and the US Supreme Court weighing a writ of error. Hortman’s confession linked Myers to the crime, but she maintains innocence as the case proceeds through appeals and a change of venue to Clay County.
The studies and text books committee of the New York Board of Education held a public hearing on introducing simplified spelling in schools. Attendees included prominent educators as they reviewed names of those wishing to argue pro or con. The committee will report to the state education board with expected immediate action.
In Madrid on October 25 the church state conflict grows tenser as five bishops who met at Burgos send a letter protesting the anti Christian movement. They plan to urge the king to persuade the populace not to obey laws infringing church rights.
An advertisement promotes Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup from Koeppen's drug store, priced at 50 cents, claiming it cures constipation and stomach troubles for the entire family and asserts health as the main happiness. The copy targets housewives with promises of universal cure and comfort through money purchases.
A long list of hotel arrivals includes George McMturay of Portland, Wm H Holloway of Portland, J R Barker of San Francisco, C T Bowyer of Walla Walla, and others from Spokane Tacoma and Seattle. An advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a guaranteed cough remedy, warning against fake brands.
An old advertisement touts Mi-o-na stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims the product strengthens digestion, nourishes the body, and boosts nerve and mental vigor with a white-guarantee refund if not effective.
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