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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
3
You are their employers, they're chosen to please you. Pendleton's Greatest Department Store invites customers to browse or use services and promises welcoming staff. Salespeople are chosen for experience and willingness to serve, ready to show goods and assist with any information or help.
Christmas shopping heats up with a dainty waist selection. Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine options in tailored and fancy styles come in white pink rose and more with lace beads embroidery and vivid colors. Prices range from 1.00 to 12.75 as shoppers are urged to buy early.
A sales note promotes silk kimona gifts highlighting comfort and a stylish line of patterns. The text mentions varieties and the price yardline around five cents, inviting purchase.
A large display of fine Silk Comforters shown in pink blue lemon and rose. They are presented as a desirable gift for her with attractive floral patterns in quality silk. Prices listed around nine dollars.
Gift certificates offer convenience by relieving the donor of selection duties while ensuring recipient satisfaction. Available for any amount at the cashier’s desk, they promise merchandise of high character from The Peoplea Warehouse.
The Church of the Epiphany did not officiate the marriage of Baron Von Scheer, secretary of the German embassy, and Mimi Catherine Hibrney of this city, because the German embassy declined to proceed.
A German minister faces contending views as an embassy backs a shift in ceremony plans. The sermon condemned Teutonic outrages and the deportation of Belgians, while Dr. McKim declined to officiate. Ambassadorial guidance led to Rev. C Ernest Smith taking over the wedding duties.
Los Angeles December 7 a Pacific Bond vows to foster friendly relations between the United States and Japan. The Trant Pacific Bondiety organized in Southern California includes educators and writers as charter members. Dr James A H Scherer of Throop College leads the effort, with experience in Japan and author on Japanese life. The piece notes a general hope for a national and international peace mission.
Ukiah reports a calm Thanksgiving with town and country dinners, many families gathering while neighbors recalled the holiday. Notables include J. R. Laurance returning from Portland with son Irwin in St. Anthony’s hospital for care and others visiting relatives, nursing care, and travel to Pendleton and Pilot Rock.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cure for persistent coughs related to colds or grip. A testimonial from Mrs. Thorman Beeching of Andrea Ind notes her husband easily catches cold and coughs, and Chamberlain's helps break up attacks. The ad urges obtaining it widely.
In Columbus Missouri a Private of the Seven Fourth United States Infantry, Harold R. Ward, was found dead in his tent with a head wound. He left a letter to his Newark merchant father asking intervention to secure his return from the army. Officers called the death a homicide. Private Everpit Fitzhugh of Company K New Mexico Infantry, from Clovis New Mexico, died from injuries after being thrown from a motor truck.
A short ad notes that nervousness can cause constipation and that Chamberlain's Tablets offer quick relief and aid digestion. Available everywhere.
More than a year of patrons poisoned at the Arcad e restaurant in Brooklyn. Several men and patrons fell ill from suspected poisonings. many were hospitalized. Police discovered chaos as officers investigated the aftermath and questioned Morria Oppenheim the restaurant manager about poisoned coffee.
A short wartime style ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve catarrh and nasal congestion. It claims the balm soothes inflamed membranes, clears the nose, relieves headache and dryness, and helps breathe freely after applying a thin layer inside the nostrils.
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