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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement invites readers to send a two cent stamp to receive a copy of the Pure Food Cook Book edited by Mrs. Mary J. Lincoln. The volume promises nearly 300 recipes and postage paid mailing.
Indianapolis news reports Governor Hanley calls a special session to push county local option liquor laws amid a heated political clash. Republicans and temperance Democrats weigh caucus strategy as nationwide implications loom, with Moore remonstrance law shaping town by town outcomes and potential move toward statewide prohibition. The piece notes dry counties, liquor interests, and possible militia powers to guard night raids in southern Indiana. It ends with Catholic Review announcing Hanna placed under ban by Pope Pius.
New York report notes Carlisle Indians and Army teams kickoff 1968 season with strong Carlisle prospects. Several major programs Yale Harvard Princeton Cornell Penn West Point Annapolis and others slated for early games from late September to October, with Army Navy showdown shaping title hopes.
Sept 14 Washington notes report a notice banning a person identified as Chareh Pauper after a brief mention of articles by Rev Edward. No further details available in the fragment.
In Harrington Washington on September 18 excitement ran wild as news spread that the town had a passenger train arrival on time at 9 40 am causing shoppers to abandon purchases and people to rush outdoors While chaos and comical scenes followed from barber chairs flying hats to frightened chickens and pushing dogs and cars the town issued an extra edition announcing the No 1 westbound passenger.
Chicago reporters note a 25 mile marathon to be held tomorrow with John J. Hayes, Olympic marathon winner in London, among expected runners. Nearly a hundred contestants will compete for handsome trophies awarded to winners and finishers.
Charleston and nearby residents observed the fiftieth anniversary of the Lincoln Douglas debate of September 18, 1855 with a patriotic program of addresses and music. The notice urges joining the Fraternal Brotherhood and includes an insurance pitch advocating life and fire coverage.
An advertisement praises Nervita tablets as a quick remedy for nervous disease promising rapid health benefits. It targets men with claims of potency and prosperity, urging purchase via druggists with a five dollar six-box deal and a free booklet, listing Fisher Drug Co in Chicago and Pendleton Drug Co in Oregon.
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