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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
3
Resolution adopted by Mendieta City Council outlines proposed improvements for Dukeon Street Monroe Street Jackman Washington Streets and others with gravel paving and assessments to be levied on properties. Engineer estimates approved. project to be financed by special assessment district with public notice and publication.
A fragmented report notes Steibking and Wildy in a dispute with campaign officials over a strike. No action taken yet as plans to test demands proceed without disorder.
An interstate commerce commission order directs Southwestern railroads to transport 2,500 carloads of tents and curved paths from Texas markets amid a broader push by Pan-Yandie and Southwestern Stekmene Assoginihin groups. Inflation fears prompt retail guilds to resist rapid clothing style changes and retain current city fashion standards, arguing stock stockpiles hinder adjustments.
North Portland livestock market showed a weak trend in hogs with a further decline in prices. Cattle trade remained dull early but steady later, with best steers and beef cows trading around typical levels, while sheep and lamb activity stayed extremely quiet.
Washington reports confusion over costs and procedures for government operations as a plan to certify and fund domes, with debate on the mechanism and timing ongoing. The document outlines estimated expenditures and procedural steps tied to a broader fiscal proposal.
A British envoy expresses confidence the conflict will endure for another year, arguing hunger and alliance pressure will sustain the fight. He predicts the United States will soon deliver crucial wartime supplies to Britain and its allies to press the fight.
Richmond Virginia September reports a death toll linked to a mosquito borne illness. Names such as John A Skinner and Frank Skinner appear in early accounts with theories about the disease origin. Authorities discuss possible connections to local gully conditions and regional fever variants. The piece notes conflicting theories and mentions a holed sample of medical reasoning.
An unclear report from Texas cites Governor James A. Persueon addressing the ending of a trial regarding 34 alleged imperfections. The text mentions the watchile of representaives and a possible Menduct in office, but the details are garbled.
An alarmingly garbled health prose argues that drinking hot water each morning before breakfast cleanses the body of waste and toxins, boosts nerves, mood, and vitality, and supposedly replaces a lifetime of poor living with radiant health, urging readers to bathe inside and out.
The city recorder of Penderton invites sealed proposals by September 8 to improve street surfaces on South Dale Street to Alta Street and related work. Proposals must include a $2510 certified check payable to the Mayor, with bid security forfeitable if the bidder fails to enter a contract. The town council reserves the right to reject any bid.
The city of London invites sealed bids on street widening and paving along Caller Street from Water Street to the north line of Court Brevet. Plans and specs by Henry Fisheralty Survey are on file. bidders must submit certified checks and comply with contract terms. The city reserves the right to reject any bid. bids due August. Mayor Thomas FitzGerald to oversee.
The City of Pendleton Oregon invites sealed bids for paving Cosby Street from Conert Street to Afm Street. Bids due September 12 at 7 p.m. in the city recorder office. Bid packets require a certified check for 5 percent, payable to the city. The city reserves the right to reject any bid.
The city surveyor reports on improvement of Mad Street from Wilson Street to Martin Street, with gravel pavement and drainage works. It includes plan estimates for all parcels in the district, details of assessment district No. 8, and public notice for bids and hearings to fund the work. City Recorder filings and publication timeline are set, with opposition rules and final approval by City Council.
A dense snippet lists numerous attorney names and offices in the Smith Crawford Building area and Despain building, plus two identical ads offering $100 monthly by correspondence for newspapers. Addresses include American National Bank Building and Smith Crawford Building. The page combines legal listings with recruitment text and a national press bureau solicitation.
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