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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1913
Page
6
A fragmented advert list shows multiple merchants and shops including Alexanders, The Pastime Theater, hardware, lumber, auto services, meat markets, bakeries, wood and coal suppliers, a cigar factory, and a grocer cluster. It reads like a local business directory page from Pendleton area.
Spokane capitalists led by L. M. Davenport plan a 25 thousand dollar ice water system for a 2 million dollar hotel. Drilling 326 feet so far taps underground river water. 150 gpm pump, 40 degree cooling, 10 000 feet of insulated pipe, and 400 plus rooms served by a unified cold water system. The project aims to end separate ice-water trips by bellboys and ensure steady supply to every faucet.
Edmonton, Sept 1. J A Carson of Great Northern and J S Willagmon of Denver visited Edmonton on a tour to gauge traffic prospects in the Peace River region. They noted plans to develop coal fields in southern Alberta and said a railway into the area could become profitable in a few years as several lines push into the north, with provincial backing of up to 30,000 per mile.
Special Correspondence from Weston Oregon reports Mrs Lon Van Winkle and children have returned from visiting friends near Freewater after a few days away. The Miss Annies and Doris Barnes who had been spending the greater part of time there were noted in the brief update.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney weakness and general ailments. It cites a San Francisco testimonial by Mr John Dowling claiming Cratinide and Electric Bitters healed his wife and improved liver and digestion, with a price listed at Koepgens-Adv.
Calgary apprise reports a monumental railroad village on stilts to house workers building a giant tunnel through the Selkirks of the Rocky Mountains at Glacier British Columbia. The plan, drawn by a Montreal architect, envisions eight foot above ground streets and substantial homes to combat winter snow drift. The project highlights engineering ambition amid harsh terrain and dates from Sept. 1 dispatch.
New York August entry reports the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting with nearly all members attending. The convention covers recent veterinary surgery advances and epidemic prevention for cattle and horses. Proceedings continue through Friday.
A new Florsheim line offers a combination of qualities for the professional man. It features modern caps, popular leathers, and guaranteed fit aimed at satisfying customers.
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