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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1917
Page
7
On Aug 4 county officers halted Great Northern steamer Hill diner Great Northern at the Columbia River bar for liquor upon arrival. After a 12 hour wait, 39 deputies boarded but paused search to avoid passenger disruption. crew then packed and left quarters, though officers found a whipke barrel stash and withdrew.
The notice urges readers to avoid damp, stay dry, drink water, and take a spoonful of a remedy made with soda and water each morning to flush uric acid from the blood and kidneys. It promotes a fizzing in-water medicine claimed to ease rheumatism by eliminating uric acid and aiding kidney function.
Veteran star Ty Cobb headlines the two major leagues with a high batting average of .247 for the season, while Walter Crab, a busher and catcher, also figures among top hitters as records rise. The chaotic week saw hits slip in one game, but Cobb remains a leading figure in the National and American circuits.
Portland officials including United States District Attorney Teames and state and city attorneys met to decide prosecutions under the Espionage Act. They agreed to apply the federal law against interference with military forces, with penalties up to death or 20 years, and to cooperate fully in pursuing I W W disturbances. The approach will hinge on evidence to choose federal, state, or city charges.
Survivor accounts from a British vessel reached British shores describing a German submarine sinking the Belgian Prince after torpedoing it. The chief engineer recalled events near the sea surface as the crew was forced to abandon ship and lifeboats were neglected, with men murdered by axes and the submarine leaving the scene after sinking.
Government fadplovers must obtain permits to train at camps under War Department order. The document requires written approval from the head of the executive department and the Secretary of War for any entry or reinstatement into service. It outlines conditions for admission to reserve corps training and reinstatement after release from military duties.
The article discusses catarrh and deafness, claiming a cure by a named medicine with testimonials. It notes prevalence of catarrh and references a specific company and product, with warnings and general public interest in remedies.
The text notes the rescission of a May 14 1017 War Department instruction, altering policy on how employee training in fighter training camps should be handled. It states allowances for compensation and reemployment for those who served, with emphasis on proper treatment and rights under the law.
Mrs F P Scott of Scottsville New York reports extensive use of Chamberlains Colic Diarrhoea Remedy during summer illness. She notes a severe attack of summer complaint and strong relief from pain and distress after taking the medicine, claiming it benefited other family members as well.
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Oregon Governor Withycombe remains sole supervisor of the state penitentiary per an Attorney General opinion, with conflicting views among Secretary Oscott and Treasurer Kayox on board of control authority over purchases. The 1917 law makes the governor the top authority, but purchasing decisions for the penitentiary may still fall to the board as purchasing agent, outlining a division of duties and interpretations.
A vintage ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for restoring faded gray hair to natural darkness. It claims easy at home use with a damp sponge, promising darker, glossy results after one or two applications.
A lengthy column lists multiple attorneys with offices in various buildings including Despain Building, American National Bank building, and Dosnain building, along withBentley Montgomery insurance and real estate services. An unrelated classified-style line offers earnings for intelligent persons to work from home, listing National Newspaper as the sender and Row 4285 in Buffalo.
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