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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
8
A 1902 discussion explains how atmospheric electrical disturbances during storms may cause milk to sour beer to harden and meat to taint. It argues the effect is from electrical imbalance rather than direct chemical changes, with ozone and nitric acid unlikely factors, and notes mood effects linked to atmospheric potential shifts.
For Summer F. and S. Bitters the greatest of all system tonics. The correct tonic for all stomach disorders. F. and S. Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla combined with burdock mandrake prickly ash dandelion stillingia iodide of potassium and iron. A powerful alterative tonic invigorator and blood purifier sold only by merchants.
A Carrollton observer insists chickens are more vain than other fowl and notes chicks display grooming instincts within hours of hatching. He contends the vanity mirrors peafowl behavior and describes early, playful dust baths and feather maintenance. The piece concludes noting Columbia county Washington faces trouble hiring teachers as twenty rural districts lack staff this fall.
Dick Smith from Helix and Price Todd from Meacham are in town along with several merchants and families visiting for business and leisure. J D Laidlaw and G W Loundagin visit Hatel Pendleton. Mrs W J Patterson and daughter come from Baker City. Fred Rees begins at P M Febmidt Co.. many others travel from Walla Walla Athena Portland and Spokane for work, visits, or school plans.
County Court convened this morning with Judge Hartman and Commissioners Gilliland and Walder presiding. The day passed with routine bill approvals and no notable matters before the court.
The session will focus on standard duties such as viewing and approving bills. A few disputes over road matters may be presented for settlement between citizens, but no cases of significant moment are currently anticipated.
George Hollig a colored man was taken to the county hospital in very serious condition after falling from the top of a westbound passenger train near Umatilla last night. He attempted to steal a ride on the car and lost his balance. the car ran over his heel mangling it and injuring his spine. County Physician MecFaull believes he may recover.
The Richarde and Pringle troupe opens the Frazier program on Wednesday September 10 featuring Ed Tolliver James Moore Kid Limeford Dick Thomas and a 10 performer act plus end-men. Alabama quartet In their latest song alccesser Christian world champion cycle skater The Black Watch Drill and the Housley Brothers provide top acts with Arabian acrobats led by Simon Bonamorts. A magnificent parade at 2 40 p m marks the special feature.
W Fitzgerald has purchased the stock of Pendleton Shoe Co to extend to the public an invitation to visit the new shoe department. The stock is new and includes leading makes for women men and children with up to date styles and best values promised. The department occupies half the clothing room and is neatly arranged for inspection. Accounts against the Pendleton Shoe Company are payable to W Fitzgerald who will collect all outstanding bills in favor of the company.
Warning to all persons to extend credit to no one other than John Caplinger. He disclaims responsibility for any debts contracted by others. Dated at Helix in Umatilla County Oregon on September 1, 1902.
The La Grande sugar beet factory has been overhauled and in a few days a force of 30 men will begin to work up the syrups left over from last year. This will take about two weeks. By then 1000 tons of beets will be in the sheds and the regular run will start.
Chicago News reports a tonic claimed to cure King Edward will shortly be sold in the American market at one dollar per bottle. The item’s origin and efficacy remain unverified as it awaits distribution.
Baker Boyer Bank sues E H Clark for two notes totaling 50 dollars with 55 dollars claimed as attorney fees in district court. J T Hinkle represents the bank. In the second suit A B Chapman challenges Charles and Laura Kidwell over lots 1 to 14 in block 47 Reservation addition, seeking a judicial declaration of rights while Chapman claims ownership in fee simple.
In Lake County a playful calf trained by Fred Ahlstrom Jr makes his mother laugh with clumsy antics, repeatedly knocking over a clothes line prop and darting for clothes-pins. The calf’s vigor ends with a surprising, occurred blow that sent Fred over the fence, a humorous local anecdote from the Lakeview Examiner.
Ten thousand spectators jammed the Denver Seating stands to view the broncho hosting contest as the Denver Horse Show Association opened. The crush collapsed stands and several people were injured.
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