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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1913
Page
3
Hermiston Oregon reports welcome rain ending a long dust period and starting fall irrigation work. Survey crews extend the A line for widening and cementing, and the Feed Canal will be cemented along its length. The first annual stock show plans grow with out of town entries and potential cash premiums as outside subscriptions are expected.
PENDLETON, Ore Sept 23 W P Globes and family of Pendleton have moved onto a twenty acre tract bought from Charles Ward near the Stanfield schoolhouse They will reside in a tent until their new house is finished R N Adams shipped three carloads of fat cattle from Umatilla Ranch to the Portland market F P Riley of Echo visited Stanfield John F Pacan and family occupy the McWilliams house R S Perry of Pendleton spent several days in Stanfield last week
Jacob Proebster brother of G W Proebster of Weston and pioneer Weston miller died suddenly Sunday night at his daughter Mrs John W Rowland’s home in Portland. He was 67, born in Missouri, lived in Portland twenty years, and had earlier built a steam flour mill in Weston and worked in Tacoma and Vancouver before returning to Portland. He served as deputy U S marshal under Zoeth Houser and chief deputy sheriff under R L Stevens. He leaves a widow.
An advertising pitch promises dramatic hair improvement with Danderine. It claims hair becomes light, wavy, fluffy and abundant after a simple cloth application. The copy highlights dandruff removal, scalp purifying action, and new hair growth after weeks of use.
The obituary fragment names Mrs John W Roland Mrs E W Wright Mrs H Mitchell and Herbert Proebatel of Portland Mrs George Ayres of the Dallew and Jacob Proebatel Jr of New York. It notes a brother George W Proebatel of Weston A J WW and C B Proebstel of Vancouver and Mrs J B Dupuis of Weston and Mr Elizabeth Wright and Mrs Marfaret Wagenblast of Portland.
Judge Will King, one of five irrigation commissioners, held a special meeting with Hermiston Water Users Association directors. He stated water payments would be eased promptly to free funds for development. The report also includes a consumer testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Washington September 23 Senate managers refuse to seat burlaps on the dutiable list amid house insistence. Conference reports threaten rejection if the burlap clause stands. Bananas shifted to free list causing revenue loss. lemons debated. currants made dutiable. silk and cloth items see concessions. Java tapioca production noted for boardinghouse need.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy that cleanses the stomach and liver, relieves sour stomach and indigestion, and promotes bowel action during sleep. It claims no gripe for children and promises a clear head and pleasant digestion by morning.
Western forests report a notably mild fire season with far less damage than past years. Officials cite improved prevention, organization, and cooperation with settlers, plus favorable weather, as key factors. In the intermountain district only 956 acres burned from 43 fires, far below prior totals.
Madison Wis Sept 22 United States Senator La Follette, a lone Republican, stated reasons for voting for the tariff bill. In a leading editorial in La Follette's Weekly he argued the measure is vastly superior to the Payne Aldrich act and said no tariff with thousands of rates can reach perfection. The question at hand is contentious and unresolved.
Dr Charis L Leonard a noted X ray operator died at his summer home in Atlantic City from blood poisoning due to constant exposure to N ray. He was 64 years old and had practiced roenteentology since 1889. His arm and hand were amputated earlier in a bid to halt the Wiscars disease.
United States government agents seized 54 000 rifle cartridges said to be bound for use by federal garrison at Juarez as they were moved from a storehouse toward the International border, with authorities directing the actions near El Paso Texas.
The 1911 legislature created the State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners to boost fishing and hunting as state resources. Warden Finley advocates farmer involvement, propagation, and predator control, with funds from licenses and fines. The two departments manage fish propagation and game protection, jointly enforcing laws. Commercial fishing adds about 6 million yearly, supporting thousands of jobs. Game birds and animals provide recreation for nearly 100,000 annually, drawing tourists and boosting state wealth.
A Puris doctor has invented a device to deliver an anesthetic directly into a patient’s lungs ensuring administration of a definite dose. The invention aims to improve control over anesthesia delivery and patient safety during procedures.
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