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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement extols Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder problems affecting both women and men. It claims widespread prevalence, symptoms in children, and urges readers to mail for a free sample bottle and pamphlet from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
In Freewater on December 6 the Hudson Bay W Co T U held a silver medal contest at Valley Presbyterian church won by Grace Dickerson judged by Reverend Washburn. Local sleighing interest grows as residents equip runners. New residents from Klickitat County lease a north of school fruit farm. Hudson Bay Odd Fellows elected officers for the upcoming year with C. E. Simmonds as Past Grand and W. W. Philippi as treasurer.
An old advertisement claims stopping a cough early prevents pneumonia or consumption. It touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as the quick remedy with a longer course if the cough has persisted, attributed to C. Koeppen & Bros.
Athena Oregon reports the coldest weather of the season with the thermometer at eight degrees below zero after a snowy day. Local notes mention Epworth League social at the parsonage, dentist arrivals, and a basketball game Friday at the opera house against Milton.
Special correspondence from Adams Oregon reports a 14 year old Otis Lieual len honored at a surprise party with friends including Peringer Lieuallen McIntyre and Bowling. Social gatherings continue with a toffy pulling night at Miss Bowling s and multiple visits to Pendleton Athena and Helix.
Seattle officials of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific took the first step to end the switchmen strike by posting notices that all possible freight will be received and calling back over a hundred handlers and clerks. Freight houses reopened for the first time since last Tuesday, and Northern Pacific officials say the strike is practically over.
An old advertorial notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a $100 reward for failed cures, claims to cure catarrh via blood action, and promises testimonials from J Cheney & Co. The piece ends with a sensational line about a woman needing to kill someone to get ahead.
Mrs M Maxfield of Avota New York reports severe nervous dyspepsia with four weeks of treatment failing until she used Mi o na from Tallman Co starting December 2, 1908. She credits complete relief from stomach pain and improved sleep and appetite. The ad asserts Mi o na relieves indigestion in five minutes and guarantees a permanent cure.
Spokane December 7 Orville D Jones and Wallace Idaho entrymen in Cunningham lands are cited as the most forgetful claimants examined by the government inquiry. Jones admitted forgetting sworn affidavits while claiming intentions to convey his claim to a holding company and noting that a majority endorsed the plan.
Palouse Washington reports allege Dee Otis Darling and Harry Stone, two local youths, conspired with girls in a criminal incident. Night police nabbed them at a house in the east part of town with evidence. Fathers of the girls offered statements as authorities moved to file charges and transfer custody.
An unclear notice from May Wang advertising a sale on Pine Street with scattered details about items and location. The text lists possible partners Hayen and Van Dewner from Oregon and mentions water and a wall opening but remains largely illegible.
Dallet men and guests attend a dance at Pendleton Camp No 1 O W on Monday December 6 with Johnson's orchestra. Gentlemen 50 cents, ladies free. a lively evening noted for good time and sociability.
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