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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
3
A catalog notes a complete apron stock including Billie Burke and midline models in stout percals and ginghams priced from 50¢ to $1.75. Also advertised is a large batch of wash skirting in stripes and squares, plus silk crepe de chine for waists and dresses at 81.50 to 32.50 per yard.
Brand new cross grain ribbons in assorted colors with figures, about 1 1 2 inches wide priced by the yard at 35 cents. The largest assortment of high grade women’s handkerchiefs at 35 cents each, including silk and linen, plain white and colored with embroidery and borders.
Regular handkerchiefs for children with animal embroidery priced at 15 and 20 cents. An extra quality ladies vest in several styles made of best yarns, elastic and well fitting, priced at 5 cents per item.
Telegraphed report from Stockholm describes a dramatic demonstration before an audience in London. Food shortages prompt tensions as government authorities plan measures for May 1 and potential military service reforms surface amid the unrest.
An advertisement proposes selling a lot and building a home with terms to share the homeownership, offering new buyers a turnkey option. The note mentions an H. Con as the advertiser and invites interested parties to respond to secure property and place.
Moses hall hosts the regular Saturday night event featuring the Denver Orchestra. Admission is 44 cents in advance.
Cato Sells announces a sweeping policy to reduce guardianship of competent Indians and transfer control of lands and funds to individuals. The declaration outlines patents in fee, looser land sales for productive use, and stricter school funding rules, signaling a move toward independence and reduced government funding while urging support from friends of the Indian cause.
Local notices list multiple rental offers including furnished rooms and apartments on Railroad and Willow, a three bedroom keeper unit, and rooms on North Side. Also included are for sale items like a light saute truck, second hand pianos, and a cream separator. Trades offered include carpentry, upholstery, sewing, and tailoring, plus paving and moving services.
Paris datelined note reports Pichard Blount Je, son of a wealthy Louis patent medicine maker, being the first American to enter the French army's Forotan Le tion after the U S entry. His father ran a Francela factory and the youth once served as chauffeur for US Minister Rand Whitiock, with the Wats family car. The elder Blount reportedly told Way he hoped his son would kill Germans.
Mrs Fred J Weekley of Bagdad Fin reports a local druggist will supply a set of medicines claimed to relieve nervous spells and general ailments. The note mentions a combination of seven troubles and favorable results after careful treatment, urging patients to seek the pharmacist for the remedies.
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