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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1909
Page
2
Athena residents fear the water supply will run dry. A city recorder report shows a nearly 1507 deficit over four months from December. Citizens demand action as the Water Commission has delayed, with a plan for an artesian well under consideration.
A short piece addresses fat folks and the anxieties they face about appearance and activity. It promotes a simple nightly remedy of Marmola Peppermint Water and other ingredients as a supposed safe cure that requires no exercise or diet. The author notes many seek to lose 20 to 50 pounds but offers a dubious, unverified treatment.
Citizens discuss water supply after springs fail with some favoring artesian water. A fund is started to cover drilling a well. An old testimonial praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung disease, noting a boy’s recovery after treatment.
The Union Pacific settlement in the Horse Thief Canyon case ends its defense, reconveys land, and pays trespass damages per ton of coal mined. The government regains lands valued over half a billion dollars and will open them to settlers under cost land laws, likely redistributing mineral wealth from a few corporations to smaller entities.
Antone Vey offers for sale his West Webb street Pendleton residence and the lower Butter creek Vey ranch with sheep cattle horses and machinery. Payment plans available. For further particulars address Antone Vey Echo Oregon.
A farming guidance piece on profitable pork production. It urges enlarging coastal facilities, keeping small well cared hog drives, and emphasizes vigorous stock, ample pasture, and balanced grain feeding. It advises selecting pure breeding sires, strong brood sows, and animals with depth, bone, and good meat coverage for pasture and field grazing.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features P F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and endorsements by Walding Kinnan Marvin. The note claims personal integrity and financial ability to honor obligations. It promotes internal use and general sale through druggists with testimonials and pricing per bottle.
A compact moral line urging genuine faith through action rather than mere talk. It emphasizes living with integrity rather than presenting a flawless appearance to others. The message cautions against hypocrisy and advocates sincere conduct aligned with spiritual aims.
Mr Aoki secures position as assistant manager of an Oriental trading company in Seattle. His bride, recently married, remains largely indoors at a Japanese lodging house in the oriental quarter. They planned a Hood Canal honeymoon but stayed close to home, drawing much curiosity from locals.
Adams Ore April 13. City council met last night about saloon licensing. They voted to impose a $300 yearly license and require clear windows and doors with no partitions so the public can see inside. Adams shows growing anti saloon sentiment. Investment ad follows.
Pendleton Drug Co promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone a catarrh remedy claiming 98 percent cures through a physician designed formula. The ad emphasizes a money back guarantee if it fails and urges readers to begin treatment immediately. Available in two sizes 60 cents and 1 dollar.
Pembletom readers learn how Doan’s Kidney Pills ease back pain and urinary disorders. Elgin Oregon resident T M Lacy testifies that the remedy restored ability to work after severe kidney and back pain. He credits Doan’s with regulating kidney secretions and improving his condition, noting it made daily tasks possible again. Sold by dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is US agent. Remember the name Doan’s.
A faded notice markets Cheap Lumber from Oregon Lumber Yard on Alta Street opposite your house. It mentions a warm theatre and new lively pictures at the Pastime as part of the offering.
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