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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
2
Beautiful kimonas from 98¢ to 17.50 and up to date garments in many fabrics. Hosiery in cotton lisle cashmere wool silk and linen from 10¢ to 2.00 per pair. Be sure to view beaver poplins white coating and silk finished fabrics. Slippers handkerchiefs and novelties for men and women priced to suit every budget.
The notice promotes Pure Food Grocery with a focus on selling the best at the lowest price. It invites customers to shop in person or phone, listing cod fish stock, macaroni, cream cheese, cream brick cheese, raisins, and a boxed product with price points of 25 to 100 cents.
A historical piece highlights railroads enhancing female travel with refined waiting rooms, dress and grooming facilities, maids, dressing rooms, and on-site Travelers Aid. It notes Pennsylvania Railroad’s New York station as a model and cites grand plans at Grand Central. The article praises uniform, attentive service and states railroads exist to serve the public, especially women travelers.
Mary A. Pennoyer widow of Sylvester Pennoyer former Oregon governor 1886 to 1894 and Portland mayor 1896 to 1898 died in Paris after a long illness at age 75. Survived by one daughter with her in Paris and a son-in-law George T Russell. she was a pioneer who arrived in Oregon in 1854 with her parents and endured the loss of her first husband. Funeral arrangements not yet set. body likely to be returned to Portland. She leaves eight sisters and a brother, with a quiet life marked by liberal charities and Episcopal church membership.
The ad proclaims pneumonia as the winter and spring killer, with colds and grip as its agents. It urges immediate treatment using Dr King’s New Discovery, citing Mrs George W Place of Bensonville VI and her husband’s claimed protection from pneumonia. Bottles priced 60 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle at Koeppens.
The cadet military band of Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis opens its concert season on December 13 at the Opera House. Capt. H L Beard curates a program of Rossini and Wagner selections, plus a Carmen tenor solo by H L Rees. The show features the revived Anvil Chorus with real anvils and Pinto's Nightmare Stunt between halves, with a 28-piece lineup and an extensive list of soloists and band staff.
Promoter Dudley Evans announced the Gaffney Bennet boxing bout, originally set for Friday, is rescheduled for December 16 due to concurrent attractions. Evans hints at promising matchups including Zyscko the Polish champion heavyweight wrestling locally, possible bout with Parsons Meranic, and consideration of Ben Jackson for a heavyweight clash.
Lewiston Idaho December 4 Special The Fourth Annual Livestock Show will eclipse all records for similar events in the Pacific Northwest December 9 to 13 1912. The week promises major features with Portland Spokane and Idaho Washington participation and large parades and lectures.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepasin as a quick cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims the fifty cent package empties stomach trouble in about five minutes, aids digestion, and eliminates need for laxatives, urging readers to buy now and keep it on hand.
The week's events at the Lewiston skating rink showcase the Asotin County Pow wow with many unique features while noting a social critique urging men to stay home and let their wives lead.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others in Toledo. Cure taken internally, claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered and pills for constipation promoted.
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