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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
10
An old home remedy for darkening gray hair is advertised as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound. The copy claims it restores natural color and removes gray hair with simple application, noting availability at drugstores and promising a dark glossy look after a couple of uses.
A collection of warranty deeds records transfers in Pendleton Hermiston and nearby areas. Transactions include Elien Livermore to J W Imxect for 206 dollars and property in Livermore's Addition Pendleton, G W Byers to W W Harrah for 14 thousand dollars, and multiple other lots and sections in Reservation Addition Pendleton Bec and McArthur additions. Additional transfers involve J D Casey to Nancy Harris, B Moore to W J Emery, A Lants to J T Tobin, Harry Furch to C Long, and John Grivett to John Weldert among others.
Backache and kidney misery are blamed on overeating meat. A supposed cure promotes Jad Baldr a grape acid lithia salt drink sold by pharmacists. The ad urges a tablespoon in water before breakfast for several days to “clean and stimulate” kidneys and ends with a queer claim about a life saver for meat eaters.
Market notes from North Portland show weaker tone in hogs and cattle with few sheep traded. High price levels pressured demand while some lots moved at guaranteed prices, including top hogs around 14.25 and rough heavy feeders near 7.00 to 9.50. cattle ranged from prime heavy beef to ordinary cows with activity muted.
April report from the Atlanta district board notes growing labor shortages across the South. Widespread exodus of workers, including a shift from farming to mining and other centers, signals tightening labor markets and rising costs in industrial cities.
A fragment describes a medicine, Dr James' Headache Powder, claimed to stop headache and neuralgia quickly. The text mentions sending someone to the drug store and refers to an old time relief act, with garbled phrases and references to pain and throbbing headaches.
Columbia Basin Wool Warehouses company in Portland urges Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Montana woolgrowers to hold their fleece off the market until the government decides wartime needs. The firm pledges to influence clients, many large Northwest growers, to cooperate and tender wool to the government if ordered.
Mr L Pefferle advance rep of the Quaker Comedy Co has signed a ten day lease with Kenny Wright theater manager for a show starting Wednesday April 11 The troupe of ten stars delivers a two and a half hour vaudeville program the best in its line The first night is free to prove confidence in the act The oldest audience members on opening night will each receive a warmable present.
Children wishing to take advantage of the free night must be accompanied by their parents in order to gain a denial.
A fragment describes a home remedy using a small package of fireast or German preparation from a pharmacy. It advises taking a tablespoonful, hot water infusion, then sipping teacupfuls to relieve congestion, open pores, and loosen bowels. The note claims effectiveness and safety as a plant-based cure.
Classified directory itemizes attorneys with multiple firms and offices in Despain Building Schmidt block American National Bank building and Smith Crawford Building. Also lists funeral director, Northern Pacific Railway lands, real estate firms Bentley Montgomery, and miscellaneous legal blanks and forms. Contact details include room numbers, street addresses, and telephone references.
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