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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
2
A broad sale offers clothing of all kinds, shoes, hats, gloves, furnishings, dry goods, and groceries. Everything to eat and wear is available, appealing to shoppers seeking a wide range of ready stock.
Embroidered fabrics in white for waists and dresses offered as crepe, pique, and EM B imported wash fabrics of finest quality. Described as soft and sheer resembling silk with elegant white embroidery. Yard prices range from 85 cents to 1.00.
Quality describes the materials used in these suits. All wool serge for men’s wear with an all silk lining and canvas and hair cloth between to ensure the suit holds its shape and lasts.
Hermiston Oregon April 4 Farmers Institute organized by the Farmers Union and Commercial Club drew wide attendance. Prof Larson and Prof Fits of Oregon Agricultural College lectured on dairying hogs and crops. A cooking demo by Mrs Robina entertained the women. High school was dismissed for the event and supper was served by local ladies as lectures began about 8 20.
Slender women are better risks than stout women. Singles live longer than married sisters, and businesswomen outlive their brothers, according to George M. Beaudry, San Francisco actuary. Mortality for women 20 pounds under normal weight is 94 percent, rising for those above normal.
The text notes that married women have limited chances with married men early in marriage, with percentages suggesting parity at first. The proportion among men rises with age, indicating higher infidelity odds as men grow older.
Professor Stanford of the University of Oregon lectured at Oregon Agricultural College on fixing nitrogen by artificial methods. He showed lantern views and a demonstration extracting nitrogen from air to form compounds of economic value. He stated there are 34,000 tons of nitrogen per acre of earth, noting much is washed away by rain into the ocean.
Geneva April 4 A large anti gambling crusade is sweeping Switzerland with mass meetings in many towns to protest roulette operations. Bureaus in Geneva Berne Thun Luzern and Montrenaux report protests against gambling venues nearby.
The Swiss Anti Gambling committee demands abolition of roulette within five years and expects to secure 50 000 signatures for a referendum. Meanwhile the government probes mail order bookmaking on English bookmakers in the city, at the British consul's request.
Paris reports a wave of ritual murder panic reaching Corsica after a Corsican boy, Dominique Fieschl, vanished from Seccla. locals blame Jewish pedlars for his disappearance, with authorities and crowds scouring the countryside amid rising anti Semitic fear.
Newark April 4 The country’s best bicycle riders began gathering for the Velodrome cycle racing season opener Sunday. Expected arrivals include Walter Rutt and champion sprinter Frank Kramer who will meet several times. It will be Butt’s first outdoor track appearance in America.
The Sigma Epsilon Omicron sorority plans their annual ball for Friday April seventeenth following Lent. Meanwhile the Alexander Department Store hosted a spring opening with pink rose arbors, white attire, models on a balcony showcase, punch, ice cream, solos by Edna Zimmerman and Mr. Jordan, and praise for Delmar Thompson as leading organizer.
Guidance on preparing a home first aid kit with sterile gauze bandages absorbent cotton and antiseptics. It stresses stopping bleeding by applying pressure and using clean materials to prevent infection.
The Washington Herald suggests repurposing an old mackintosh into practical items. Cut large pieces to form aprons for washing or gardening, and sew elastic for adjustable fits. Smaller fragments become children's hoods, and oversized rounds yield seaside garments for padding and storage.
Stains on table linen should not be boiled as heat sets the mark. Soak in cold water to remove stains before washing. A teaspoon turpentine in water brightens faded carpets more than ammonia. For milk griddle cakes use baking soda not baking powder. Molasses removes grass stains. Salt codfish soaked, served on toast with heated cream or milk, butter, pepper.
Dispatches say Anthony Fiala leading part of the Roosevelt expedition has arrived at Manaus Brazil. No word from Colonel Roosevelt who is exploring the Amazon river country has been received.
The ad urges readers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds, claiming its cures have earned worldwide reputation and high praise. It notes the product is sold by all dealers.
SHARON Pa April 4 The Seneca Kicker a new live weekly newspaper at Seneca Pa near here does not depend on more than to write its news wet its type and run its press The Kicker's issue of today like other days it has issued thus far had some kick to describe the sentiment of its force Anna C Kinney editor Anna C Hart and Effie L Hackathorne set the type and Lucy Williams runs the press The girls say they are making money.
The notice claims spring loss of appetite stems from impure blood. It warns vitality decline and urges asking a druggist for Hood's Sare saparilia to improve blood quality. It presents the product as the best spring medicine, addressing digestive function and overall health.
Edna Hamilton edits Hawthorne School notes detailing 8th A studying the Revolutionary War and B class on proportion. Students paint Easter scenes and flowers while Harold Butler brings Fuzx the rabbit for Sth grade art. Herman Hanson returns. Marjorie Ireland and Ruth Norman win spelling honors. Plans for posters for The House That Jack Built emerge as Parent-Teachers Association union meeting date remains undecided.
In Hodgdon Maine Mrs Har vard Sowers says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her severe pains back and nerves after a year of suffering and near operation. She urges others to seek help now and write for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
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