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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
KNOWLEDGE COMPETITION.

The East Oregonion today announc-
es n novel and interesting competition,
the basis of which Is familiarity with
Pendleton's commercial life and prac-
tical acquaintance with her various
firms and business houses.
A number OF questions are asked.
Who will answer them? As will be
noted, several attractive prizes are Of
fercd as stimulus to competition.
Answers, TO be correct, must have
firm names correctly spelled and In
the usual style of the firm by this
is meant that II will not be suffici-
ent to merely say "Smith's" or
"Smith's Grocery" when the firms
name and style Is "John ID. Smith &
Bro" Where the location or street
number is asked for 1t must not be
omitted.
The correct answers to the various
questions are already on file at this
office, and in each Instance have been
furnished by the firms themselves, SO
there may be no chance for dispute
Connection closes Saturday, April
s. Answers will be numbered cOnse-
cutivcly as they arrive and the pirs'
one received that is correct Will re-
ceiye the first prize, and SO on. Legi'
bility and neatness will also he figur'
ed In the contest.
This will be rcpublished next week
with the correct answers. together
with the list of prize winners. Ever,
man, woman and child who reads this
is welcome to enter the competition
except employees of the East Oregon
ian and their relatives. All answers
must he sealed and signed with full
name and address.
Address all answers TO
KNOWLEDGE CONTEST,
Care the East Orcgonian
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 3-Here we have a gro

NUMBER 3-Here we have a gro
rery store that has been going es-
1 lblishment for n half dozen years
J. is grocery where you find that ex-
cellent brand of coffee, the Freemon'
coast: II you have never tried 1t you
10 not know what you have missed
Is the best soc coffee sold In Ore
GOn. At this grocery will always be
found the very best brands OF canned
oods, fancy and staple groceries
, egetables, butter and eggs. fruits anc
Ioultry. You will see the name of thu
1 roprietor in bold letters across thu
Iuare front OF the building. You will
/ ,ok in vain for it down town. NJ
reed gravitating to the high rem
district to get your supplies at thu
west prices. The name of the stor'
I, lis what quarter Of the city 1t i
located in. Give the name of tn
~ore, name of proprietor and loca
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 21-what is the n;

NUMBER 21-What is the name
and location of the "sparker" who
sets things going in the electrical line
al around this country? He carries
every kind of electrical merchandise,
motors, sas and electric fixtures, an
nunciators, Tungsten lamps, electric
irons, etc Furnishes estimates on all
kinds of electrical work, takes con-
tracts in all parts of the county.
There are many new things coming
out in the electrical line all the time;
1t will pay you to drop into this store
occasionally just to see how far be-
hind the times you have lapsed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 40-It is on a corner. 1t
is a leading meat market. 1t has been
under present management 2 years.
The proprietors have been in and out
of the butcher business in this city
for IA years. They know the business
well. and they get large trade. Buy
and butcher their own stock, and bring
their meat to the block in as good con-
dition as it is possible to conceive.
They do both a wholesale and retail
business. They are full of accommo-
dation and enterprise and the people
Of this city love to patronize them.
What is the name of the market, its
location, and also the name Of the
firm?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 22-Woman's crov

NUMBER 22-Womans crowning
giory is ner hair. Its care and treat
ment are subjects upon which all wo-
men are critical. Nowhere in Ore
gon can they find such modern and
complete facilities for shampooing,
scientific facial and scalp treat
ments, hair dyeing and bleaching, and
all branches of toilet making, as at
this store which has recently been
opened IN this city. They manufac-
ture switches, curls and puffs to or
der, do hair dressing in the most skill
full manner, and carry a full line OF
toilet preparations. The parlors are
beautifully appointed, thoroughly san
itary. You are to give the name and
location of these toilet parlors and the
name of the lady in charge of them
Already there are fewer bald heads
in Pendleton, on account of the scalr
treatments they receive.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 29-Who is the Z

NUMBER 29-Who is the watch
maker and jeweler in Pendleton who
has been in the watch repairing bus
mess since 1876. He has been located
in this city 4 years. He carries a line
or watches clocks and jewelry and
makes a speciality of repair work.
Swiss Repeater watches and Chrono-
graphs, English levers and all kinds
oe complicated watches, none too diff
ficult for his skill. When you want
watch repairing, or repair work of
any sort in the jewelry line, you need
GO no further than this shop. He is
widely known in this capacity and
the people keep him busy. You are
to give his name and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 2-Where do you go In
this city for these implements: HouseI
Haines Combined harvesters, Deering
headers, binders and mowers, Hodges
headers. John Deere plows and har-
rows, Schuttler wagons, Velie wrought
IRON buggies and hacks. Velie auto
mobiles, (the latest and besD, thC
New Way Air-Cooiing gas engines
.nd many ether OF the latest and bes
roos for the farmer. This big imple
rnent store has been dealing with Tho
people OF Umatilla county for 3 years
they have made reputation for ran
dealing and low prices. They hav'
every kind of a tool for the farmer
furnish extras Of all kinds. II Is VI
you to give the name and Location
- this firm.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 7-Who are the pioneer
painters Of this city? Where Is their
place Of business? And 1t might be
added that they have the agency here
for the oldest manufactured brand of
paints in the u. s.. the Masury paints
They have stood the test for over 100
years. This firm, or the elder part
o. 1t, at least, began business In this
city moic than 80 years ago. They
are housa, sign and carriage painters,
paper hgngers and wall tinters. A
force of to 10 men are kept busy
by the fin all the time. They also
carry il!l stock Of paints, oils, glass,
building lper, wall paper and decor
ating 81 Jlies-goods that they can
0bsolutely guarantee. You will see
the nam Of this firm on the wagon
they driy- on the streets. They have
q separatt shop for automobile and
ca prriage work..
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 2S-From what lumber
company in Pendleton do you always
set the satisfactory price and prompt
delivery-and what is Of still more
importance, the very best quality Of
lumber? DO not get the idea that
lumber is just lumber" and that there
are no grades in it, Quality attaches
to lumber and building materials as
well as 20 shoes and clothing and
groceries. This yard has no near
ncighbors in the same business. It's
given name is composed of two words.
They have everything in building ma
terial. Also handle coal. Give the
name of this enterprising ompany
and the location of the yard.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 19-Who is the diamond
specialist of Pendleton? The choic-
est gems will always be found here,
including rich settings in all the preci-
Gus stones. This is beautiful jewelry
store, filled with rare creations In
jewelry, silverware, cut glass, umbrel-
las, clocks, etc. Carry the leading
makes of the world in high grade
watches. This store is the official
watch inspector for all O.-W. r. &c N
employees on this division. They are
experts here in repair work of al
kinds. French, English, Swiss and al
kinds of American time pieces are per-
fectly familiar in this repair shop
Many faulty Job have they correct
ed so far as 1t has lain within theil
power. You are always safe at this
establishment. Any design in jewel
ry, they will assist you to complete ant
manufacture same to order. Give tn,
name and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
! NUMBER f1-There is class to tn

Z NUMBER 11-There is class to this
bakery, you know; the place where
they peddle you dough for dough
Then why worry as to bread or cakes
you can get them here-the kind that
takes" This bakery only few days
ago passed into present hands. They
dc both n wholesale and retail bust.
ness. shipping out of town to various
towns. Their bread is the best ever
and their cakes and pastry can no
he beat. Their plant is one of thu
very best and the trade is growing t.
a point to test the full capacity. Th'
name of this bakery is kingly IL
sound, and the product of the baker.
ia to correspond. Give the name ant
| location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 13-You surely must
know of this excellent beer, brewed
in this city, marketed everywhere; the
best for the table, It's generally said,
for purity, age and very good head
The doctors say: For an appetizer
drink this beer, you can do no wiser
Therein the extract OF malt you will
find, which is food for the body and
good for the mind. OF alcohol there
is almost a dearth, which, as yor
know, further adds to Its worth
Therefore, my friends, T you suffer
with thirst, think Of this beer mad,
II Pendleton first. Give the name o
this beer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 31-You are to give the
name and location of the Pendleton
agent for the best combined harvester
manufactured. He has sold 943 of
these harvesters in this country and
not one rejected. Has already sold 10.
this season. While you are at it we
will ask you to give the name of this
combined harvester" The same
company are manufacturers of the
Caterpillar engines which have be-
come famous for the many uses to
which they are put. With one of these
engines you can plow 40 acres a day.
One engine does the work of 40 hors-
es. You can find out all about these
and other harvesting machinery by
counseling with this agent, who has
been doing business here IA years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 15-This is>a new an

NUMBER 15-This is>a new and
secondhand store-one of those plac-
es from which go out more real bar
gains than from any other class of
business institutions extant Many ar
ticles of furniture are just as good as
new, although they may have stood
IN somebody's parlor or bed chamber
few months. And so with stoves.
When they are brought in and over
hauled, all damaged parts giving way
to new repairs, they are practically as
good as new, although they sell at
half price. This dealer has been do
ing business here for Is years, all
this time on the same street, and near
the same spot. He carries a full line
Of household furnishings, including
the X. C. steel range. What is the
name and location?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 1-One of the large lum-
ber concerns of the city Is now be-
fore you for identification. They have
the largest lumber shed in the city.
practically all their stock under cover.
And this means much to those who
want good, clear, unwarped or wealth
e. beaten lumber. This lumber shed
f., 100 feet square, with two drive ways
in center Here will be found lumber
and building materials Of all kinds
including lime. cement, brick, sand
wood fiber plaster and posts. Their
prices will always be found right. The
name OF this lumber yard Is as broad
as the state. II has been located here
FOR years. You are to give the namt
and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER se-wln it be Difficult

NUMBER 36-Will it be difficult
for you 20 locate the leading picture
show? This institution can not
point with pride" to long history,
but its present standing with the peo-
pie as resort for amusement goers
fills the whole city with pride. Pic
lures are changed Sundays, Monday,
Wednesdays and Fridays, and they are
always new reels to Pendleton- never
shown here before. They get the very
highest class films, those which are
made by companies which employ the
best actors to be found. 1t is the
popular, modern play house of the
city. Give the name and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER s7-This number is t

NUMBER 37-This number is to
represent a prominent harness and
saddlery house. 1t is most interest
ing store to visit. for there are few
Establishments of its kind that offer
50 large a variety of leather goods,
and none that excel it in the quality of
home manufacture. Here will also be
found d big line of genuine Umatilla
Indian Bead and basket curios, gloves,
robes, whips etc. He is thorough
ly competent harness man in all de-
partments. The people know his skill,
and he is getting a very large trade.
Steady employment is given to nine
men in the manufacturing depart
ment. He is an extensive manufac-
turer and also does every kind of re-
pair work. Give the name of this
house and the location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 41-There are just tw

NUMBER 41-There are just two
classes of grocers-one wants to get
rich quick, deals in the cheap brands
of goods, the other builds for the fu-
ture, furnishes the best brands and
leaves the question of profits to the
volume Of business. This groceryman
belongs distinctly to the latter class
He carries the very best brands OF
everything he can get, and is salts
fled with small profits. In the aggre-
gate he thinks it pays best. He has
not been doing business here more
than a hundred years but he already
has a constituency that any grocery
man would be proud to possess. There
are letters in his name, beginning
with q letter away down in the alpha
bet. Give name and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUNBFR o3-One of n

NUMBER 23-One of the oldest
livery stables in the city is represent
ed in this number. 1t was built on
Main street in the early days and in
recent years moved across lots one
block. The present proprietor has
been in charge of the stable years
The stable still bears the same name
it had before it was moved off Main
street. They have first-class rigs
here, the very best of driving stock
And they make specially of boarding
They are close in to the business CEN
ter. The proprietor is a horsemar
who has learned his trade from youth
Give the name of the stables, name
OF proprietor and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER Sa-They have fashion

NUMBER 32-They have fashions
fancies realized, their stocks COM
plete, their not surprised the trade is
now we'll satisfied. In every way
they aim to please and make their
customers feel at ease. The cry for
green or Alice blue, they simply re-
commend to you, their hats. house
tc trade where people smile, and buy
a line that's worth while, they lead
the leaders by a mile. All this de-
scribes one of Pendleton's millinery
emporiums. They also carry a line
of hair goods and toilet preparations
that appeal to people who know. Give
the name and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER sO-This up-to-date m

NUMBER 30-This up-to-date meat
market is the pioneer in that line. 1t
is the market that does most of the
wholesaling (and retailing) of meats
of all kinds. 1t is the market with
the big cold storage plant, the market
that does its own butchering and is al
ways prepared to buy choice fat
stock at fair price. It is the market
that has a broad name and the wide
spreading trade. 1t is the market
that sets the pace for them ALL. It
is the market that makes those fine
sausages, the kind that has made this
market famous. 1t is the market
where they are also pork packers OF
great renown. 1t is the only mar
ket on the street. Give the name and
location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 1S-Here Is represented
a comparatively new firm in the hay,
grain and feed business. The busi-
ness was established years ago but the
new company succeeded the old firm
only last fall. They occupy a large
building on a corner near the busi-
ness center, and glance at the inter-
ior reveals the fact that they have
the goods" They do both a whole
sale and retail business-large and
small uantities-carload or wagon
load. They are the only house of this
character in the city which keeps a
full line of poultry supplies and stock
foods. They are headquarters for feed
of all kinds. You are to give the
name and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 18.-Wbat is tho ma

NUMBER 16.-What is the name
and location of the big steam laundry
the one which has been a fixed es-
Enlistment in this city for more than
an eighth Of a century-the one where
they run 2 wagons and give employ
ment to 25 or 80 people-the largest
and Oldest laundry in the city? My
linen badly soiled, my spirits low, re-
joice to know this laundry in my need
Just east a little way there is
one which may be known by the ex-
cellence of its tone. Many people
they employ, 2 wagons used to con-
voy the product to the multitude who
enjoy the smartest kind of manglet
| clothes. To win this contest would
kindly ask that you give the nam,
and conclude the task.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER S-Where do you find
the Rounl Oak stoves and ranges in
this city? Also the Cataraugus cut
lery, the Old Trusty Incubators, the
1900 washers, the Sampson windmill
American fences and many other lines
Of exclu we and superior merchan-
disc? is big harware store has
been ma ing history in this city for
10 yeara Anything that comes In
the line II hardware they generally
have it, They occupy a large room
50x100 d two warehouses. There
are two entrances, one leading into
the stov, md range department, and
all kitch = goods; the other leads In
to the .eral hardware lines. Thi:
house n kes a speciality of chair
betting, oils, etc, and carries a large
line OF harvesting supplies. And theii
prices in all lines will always be fount
| satisfactory. Give name and location
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 2O-'Tis here I'll string
my tuneful Tyre, and twang my merry
lutte; and draw sweet strains of VI
brant joys from violin and flute. This
is the store that hath the charms to
soothe the savage ear. You will find
here musical merchandise of all
kinds, the w. S. Miller, and other
good pianos, the American Player Pi-
ano, and organs and other musical
instruments. Any Of them on easy
terms. The wonderful Free sewing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 25-what is the name of

NUMBER 25-What is the name Of
the automobile company in this city
which is the distributor for the
Franklin cars? And where is their
headquarters? These cars are we'll
known to be representative of the best
features of automobile construction in
the United States. They possess fea-
lures that are superior to cars of their
class-speed, power, durability, and
reliability. There are two live men
at the head of this company, who
thoroughly understand every feature
| of the automobile business. and If you
are thinking of buying machine il
| will pay you to have talk with them
They will be happy to give their time
| and technical knowledge to demon
strate the superior points of these
cars. This garage is one of the most
modern in Oregon, and the service is
strictly up-to-date. Their stock OF
tires and auto supplies is complete
and of the best quality.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 43-If you have an old
piano that goes "Pinky- -pauky- pum,"
don't split it up for kindling wood
because it's on the bum; here we have
a music house which is paying or will
make exchange on Just such, and for
post card notice they will thank you
very much. This is the store that
makes homes happy and attractive.
They have all kinds OF musical mer-
chandise, including n big stock Of
sheet music, a great variety OF phono-
graphs and talking machines and rec
ords. They have the agency for the
( Kimball, Lester, Marshall & Wendell,
4 Chickering and other good pianos, the
/ Kimball and other organs. VIII sell
! you an instrument or phonograph and
/ let you pay for 1t in easy installments.
| Give the name and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

on inquiry we learned of several things
that were exclusive features of this
store. VIII just mention two or three
to give you a pointer: Nicelle olive
oil, imported direct from France, alb
sclutely pure; Gold Medal butter, none
sweeter manufactured; Umatilla cof-
fee, special roast, frosh every 10
days. With many people this will give
the identity away, with the others
they should know these things any
way. This store has been making
history here 6 years. Quality above
all things is their motto. Give its
name and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

mention of this institution would be
incomplete. 1t was established good
many years ago and Is now under the
management of two live ones. 1t
gives constant employment to fifteen
people. The "know how is every
thing in this business-as much or
more so than in any other line. All
you have to do is to put your duds
in our suds" and they come out white
and clean. Have your money ready
in about three days and the transac-
ton Is complete. They serve the
whole city and have agencies in the
surrounding towns, Give name and
location. The name is synonym of
good work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 1O-A certain soda wa

NUMBER 10-A certain soda wa
ter factory is producing such an ex-
cellent product that 1t is attracting
the universal attention of all lovers
OF soft drinks. They are better pre-
pared for this summers trade than
ever before. They are the sole agents
here for Hires Root Beer, ana their
wagons are constantly on the go de-
livering their products all over the
city. They also ship to points up and
down the railroads. They are young
men and live wires in the business
Their plant is new and modern. Theil
beverages when taken inwardly &c
right to the spot-if you know where
that is. There are none better Civ
the name and location.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04
NUMBER 5-This interesting fea

NUMBER 5-This interesting fea-
re OF the paper would not be COM
q te without reference to this indus
,ry. It has been a fixture In this city
+, over Is years. The present man.
cement dates back 9 months. All
IDS OF machinery comes within the
irupe Of their familiarity. They dc
uair work and manufacture to or
d.r; general jobbing structural cast
ing. and foundry work. Farm ma
e, merry and extra parts Of all kinds OF
+, chinery made to order. Also steam
- gasoline engine repairing, ant
list, but not least, automobile repair
io'. They have the equipment ant
ritc employment to or more mel
,,' the time. What is the name o
l'l.n institution?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-04

NUMBER 17-There is a man who
Is always dyeing, although he's living,
too; indeed it's true, he lives by dye
ing, he'll gladly dye for you. He'll call
and take your cleaning work, return
1t when complete; his name is easy
on Court street, you'll find his work
is neat. This institution wears a
name of one of the great Europeor
capitals. But it is better known by q
name that he guarantees never tc
come back In all other lines 1t Is
preferable to be able to come back
But in this one-never. He cleans
everything-by the dry, wet, chemica
and steam process. If you patronize
him once you will never forget him
Give the name by which he is knowr
everywhere, give the name of tn,
house, and the location.