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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
5
A young itinerant healer L. T. Cooper markets medicines he says prove a theory that health rests in the stomach. He has drawn large crowds nationwide with testimonials from patients praising relief from stomach pains, cramps, loss of appetite, and weakness after using his preparations sold widely through Pendleton Drug Co.
W D Shaughnessy transmits from the Mexican Herald of February 16, 1905 that a Mexican company, backed by government concession, runs the world’s largest pearl farm in the Gulf of Lower California employing over 1000 during harvest. It notes black pearls up to 300 per carat, white around 260, and yellowish pearls, with two years growth and meticulous cultivation methods.
A reader from Plgin Ore reports kidney discomfort including backache and urinary troubles improved after using Doane Kidney Pills. The testimonial praises early results and urges continued use, naming Foster Milburn Co. as U S agents and urging buyers to remember the Dean’s name.
Registration opens for primaries in January and closes for election on April 7. Primary election occurs April 17 with registration reopening April 1. The election closes May 16 followed by the general election on June 1. Registration reopens September 20 and closes October 20 for the presidential election on November 3.
Readers warned of a cure for catarrh from Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed as the only positive remedy known by the medical fraternity. It asserts internal use affects blood and body surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and strengthen the constitution. The ad offers $100 for any unfixed case and requests testimonials to be sent to FP J Chenet in Toledo Ohio claiming bold claims for constipation.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Heyburn abandoning his opposition to a bill granting Benton Power Co. rights to dam Snake River at Five Mile rapids. The measure passed 47 to 4 after debate over government charges for waters and dams. Also notes hotel staff changes and a probate notice from Stephen A. Lowell.
An early 20th century Washington editorial denounces race track betting and bucketshops, arguing federal law limits fail to curb betting. It warns workers and government salaries fuel losses to bookmakers and questions the city’s economic and moral cost.
Harper's Weekly reports on the United States army, detailing planned strength of about 76,008 men versus 67,000 existing, with cavalry, field artillery, coast artillery, infantry, engineers, and staff corps totaling near 76,000. It notes about 1,960 commissioned officers and mentions a medicinal ad for DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve sold by Tallman & Co.
A long list of individuals connected to Portland and surrounding areas appears, including Lieoyd A Cartwright from Michigan, Jake Meir from Washington, and Geor. H. Sutherland from Walla Walla, among others. The fragment reads like an index or roster with numerous Portlanders and several out-of-state entries, ending with J. Hogan of Portland.
An East Oregonian notice advertises affordable printing of candidates cards and circulars with prompt service. It includes a playful jab about DeWit's Liver Pile and a promotion for Tall man & Co as purveyors of a square deal, reflecting a humorous regional ad tone.
An inventory of the described property with its appraised value may be viewed by contacting the undersigned at his office in the store room of the Taylor Hardware company No 741 Main street Pendleton Umatilla county Oregon Dated March 21 1508.
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