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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
2
A compilation of home tips on concealing a garbage can with dual stands and ventilation, usage of sturdy shelves, and lockable access. Also covered are making cloths from milk and hartshorn for silver care, preserving color with red ink in laundry, loosening knots by heating, satin blouse styling notes, and cake baking tests for doneness.
A Modern Priscilla contributor notes yolks from egg yolks used in custards sauces and cakes dry out if stored. She found that adding cold water to yolks and beating them well before storing keeps them as fresh as when first beaten, useful for later use in angel food cake and other recipes.
An old advertisement promotes HERBINE claiming it clears bowel accumulations and keeps the system healthy. It asserts constipation leads to serious diseases, promises prime condition, and lists a price of 60 cents available from dealers.
In Freewater Oregon near Toll Gate a man named Christian Rogers shot and killed a bear weighing over 400 pounds while out walking at a summer camp. Two days later Walla Walla resident W Russell killed another bear of similar size near the same camp.
Paris reports birth and death data that startled observers with high mortality. In Gers for every 100 births, 153 deaths occurred. Lot-et-Garonne shows 131 deaths per 100 births. In thirty departments deaths outnumber births, while only nine meet the German empire average.
War office dispatches from Aden confirm a British camel corps was destroyed near Gerbera in Somaliland. Two thousand Dervishes attacked reconnoitering troops, killing Captain Cornfield and injuring 50 native soldiers. Reinforcements were sent to the scene.
The Orpheum presents a Lubin two reel feature Home Sweet Home starring Harry Meyers and Ethel Clayton, plus The Taming of Betty with Clara K Young Maurice Costello, and Pathe shorts Barcelona Spain and The Friendless Indian.
Pastime presents The Ne'er to Return Road a two reel drama by Mrs Otis Skinner intensifying the mother’s love and revenge amid tragedy. The film follows a mother confronting her son’s killer with a loaded rifle, then choosing mercy. Also shown are A Chinese Puzzle and The Dream Fairy with light comedy The Sweat Box.
Cosy program for Wednesday and Thursday features The Smuggler's Daughter a two reel Pacific coast tale with strong man heroism and a revenue officer rescue. A Country Cousin offers light comedy from Gt Northern with a disguise gag and outdoor scenes. Poleon the Trapper from Nestor delivers an Arctic adventure of the great north woods.
In St Petersburg a 26 year old Groshev, son of a Moscow merchant, lured his wife to a private room at Hamida restaurant. After a lavish supper and champagne the husband toasted his wife, then suddenly struck with a long knife. The scene followed a romantic, fatal confrontation as the orchestra played and witnesses described a shocking act of betrayal.
The Spokane Park Board unveils a free over acre Pinay Grounds at the Spokane Fair week of Sept 15. Attractions include two glittering merry go rounds a Ferris Wheel animal circus Indian village and numerous contests with cash prizes for children including a $100 baby prize. A Free Nursery will care for infants while parents enjoy the fair.
A man named Greg hev killed his wife, showed no emotion, and waited for police. He declined to state a motive. Medical notes claim the killer is insane with a sallow complexion from bilious impurities, suggesting treatment with HER BINE, advertised as a liver stimulant and bowel regulator at 60 cents. Sold by dealers.
Two former Walla Walla players helped Seattle win a 10 inning game against Victoria 7 to 1. Kelly pitched 12 strikeouts, allowed four hits and one walk, and had two hits in four at bats with two assists and one putout. Martini added one hit in three appearances. Seattle scored in the ninth on Martini being hit and scoring on a center field drive, then in the tenth Kelly scored on a sequence including Shaw.
London society welcomed May Goelet of New York to a party hosted by the Duchess of Manchester at Grosvenor Square. Mrs. Wary Lehr, seldom seen in London, prefers Paris society, noting that Paris is more to her taste while the French capital is currently nearly deserted. A prominent peeress asked why she doesn’t reside in London, remarking on the popularity of her countrywomen here.
Mrs Lehr remarks that the dreadful fog plays havoc with one's complexion, noting that T should be delighted about something but the fog causes concern for appearance.
At the Salem meeting of the state printing board Harris announced plans to enter a written contract with the typographical union when the new printing plant opens. State Treasurer Kay objected citing discrimination against nonmembers. The Secretary of State urged delaying the matter.
The article asserts true beauty comes from good health. It links sallow skin and blemishes to impurities in the blood that cause headaches backaches languor nervousness and depression, urging use of a remedy when needed.
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