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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
2
Frederick McNally, for three years president of Rand McNally, died in Chicago on Tuesday after a three week illness. The report notes his leadership of the publishing house, with no further details on arrangements or survivors.
The Seattle Star reports the engineering department seeks 3,748,480 for 1908 with filed estimates to Comptroller Carroll. The total is 2,748,148.50, though only 843,000 was allowed in 1907. Engineer Thomson cites increased costs as the department plans for the new year.
A student’s 250 word essay submission titled My uncle bought an automobile ends with a note that the remaining 200 words recount events the author says are not fit for publication. The piece describes the uncle riding in the country when the automobile “busted” going up a hill and reflects on why those lines should be withheld.
The Lolo Trail near Kamiah is being widened and restored to its original 20 foot width at a cost of 62000. Forest Service crews finished 57 miles this summer and will resume in spring to complete the project by next fall, preserving a historic route used by miners and explorers.
A rich float was found on Trail Creek north of Granite years ago. W A Gillam Wm Glenn and H G Causteel of Pilot Rock located three claims named the Three Links group. They report rich ore with values up to 1300 per ton and typical daily values of 60 to 80 per ton. The base ore runs about 20 in gold per ton with lead and copper.
A boastful trade note promotes Bucklon s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns scalds cuts wounds and ulcers. It claims universal healing with old sores regardless of age and is guaranteed by Tallman Co druggists at 26 cents.
Stockholm Sept 16 King Oscar I celebrated the thirty fifth anniversary of his accession. Throughout Sweden the day was observed with official and popular expressions of loyalty. In Stockholm all stores and banks were closed while streets filled with flags and processions as citizens joined in the celebratory mood.
An optimistic note extols the republic with praise for its era of prosperity. It counters pessimism and discouragement, inviting readers to learn about quality men’s clothing and furnishings. The message promises encouragement and confidence in the future.
Bond Brothers Pendleton's leading clothiers hosted a formal reception for Europe’s rulers at the palace, with King Oncar succeeding Charles XV on September 18 1972 and crowned the next May. Born in Stockholm January 21 1829 he pursued the navy and earned a philosophy doctorate at Uprala University. The Swedes praise him as the most learned and best-traveled royal scion in Europe.
A Richmond citizen at 107 West Main Street endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for weak lungs and a range of throat and lung ailments. The ad claims the remedy stops hemorrhages, builds lung tissue, and cures asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough and phthisis. Tallman & Co’s drug store guarantees the product with trial bottles offered free.
A long hotel arrivals column lists guests visiting from multiple cities including Portland Cambridge Cincinnati San Francisco and Spokane. Notables include Kate Moore Echo James Peters Mrs E B Clare and several others from Denver Salt Lake City Seattle Walla Walla and Meacham area towns.
Help wanted at Robinsons Domestic Laundry seeking a woman for a trimming role. Experience preferred but not required. Apply in person at the shop to discuss duties and hours.
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