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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
6
An 1912 testimonial from R.F.D. No. 3 Clarkfield Minnesota describes severe daytime and nightly itching from a skin condition. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for six weeks the condition cleared, with the advertisement noting availability and free skin book samples.
A blaze at the Botiling works of the Jesse Moore Want company liquor dealers and other firms in the same building caused about 56000 in damage. The fire occurred in San Francisco on December 17 and affected multiple tenants.
An old time advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a cure for rheumatic pain. It claims rapid relief from pain soreness and stiffness in joints muscles and nerves. The copy urges readers to buy a small bottle at any drug store and be free from pains.
The U S circuit court of appeals ruled the government may enforce regulations requiring rights of way for electric power across national forest lands. Congress holds ultimate authority over public lands, nullifying private long term rights under 1866 provisions. Utah Power and Light must secure rights under the 1896 act, not the 1866 statute.
Catarrh makes head stuffy nose itchy and breath foul with hawking and sniffing. Germs irritate the nose and throat until one risks mental and physical decline. Hyomei guarantees to kill germs and stop catarrh or money back. Outfit with inhaler and bottle costs $1.00 and also helps bronchitis coughs colds and croup. Tallman & Co. sells Hyomel.
Mme. Bertha Kalich and F. C. Whitney believe romantic drama can come back. Kalich has long kept the costumed Rachel in her possession, about the French actress and adventuress of the terror era. She now produces Rachel, arguing cycles govern the stage and recent realism signals a new romance era.
The Utah Power and Light company had no rights under the 1866 act when the 1896 act for federal regulation of electric power on government lands was in place. Since the company did not obtain a permit under the later statute, its alleged rights are subordinate to those of the government.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for a blood disease, claiming overwhelming testimonial support and urging immediate use to end long delays in treatment.
Fulton Missouri December 4 7 The seasons first big sale of fat Callaway county mules was negotiated Charles Dunn and Frazier Robnett disposed of 390 head to a St Louis mule firm The mules brought better than 200 dollars a head making the sale about 60000 The mules made up a train load and will be sold to southern buyers at the St Louis market Callaway feeders still have many mules on hand and other sales are expected soon.
Chicago police use undercover detective in Christmas crowds to jab a needle into the leg of men who ogle girls. Captain Halpin calls the method effective, noting mashers howl and retreat without argument. The needle is not poisoned but serves as a deterrent.
A testimonial ad touts Dr King s New Discovery as the best remedy for croup coughs and colds in children. Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio reports severe attacks where fear of death faded after using the medicine. Available 60 cents and 1 bottle recommended for every home. Bucklen Co Philadelphia Louis-andy
In Chicago on December 17, Glasstone Dowie, son of the Rev. John Alexander Dowie known as Prophet Dowie, was ordained a minister in the Episcopal Church. The ceremony marks a notable moment in the Dowie family history within religious circles.
A vintage medicine ad states wheezing signals lung phlegm blockage and claims Ballard's Hore Hound Syrup loosens phlegm for coughing up. Pricing listed as 25c, 60 and 10 per bottle with sales through all dealers.
Hermiston hosts rabbit drives using shotguns to boost sport and reduce brutality. John W. Campbell reports about 25 men participated in two drives last Sundays, killing around a thousand jackrabbits. Drives scattered participants but kept a line to minimize danger, with execution nearly as great as the old method.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a kidney flush for meat eaters. It asserts meat causes uric acid buildup, clogging kidneys and provoking rheumatism headaches liver trouble and other ills. It urges four ounces of rad salts daily in water before breakfast to cleanse kidneys and improve urine.
Miss Helen Francis married Raymond Fowler of Indianapolis by Magistrate Hay. The bride admitted purchasing her husband from her bridesmaid for a gold bracelet in a swap arranged by the wedding party. After leaving Louisville the exchange concluded with the bracelet handed over by the intended bridesmaid Miss Francis. Rebel Victories Rumored. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised with claims of relief for swelling and pain from inflammation, cold, fractures, toothache, neuralgia or rheumatism, priced 25c to $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all dealers.
Pekin December 17. A remarkable premier statement outlines plans to avoid further administrative loans and to cut costs by making existing taxes more effective. The government may raise revenue through taxes on bills of exchange and tobacco, higher customs duties, and possibly another domestic loan until all expenditures and obligations are covered.
A period ad promotes Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as an easy, ready to use tonic costing about 50 cents a bottle. It claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly, stop dandruff and itching, and make hair glossy and luxuriant after one or two applications.
A local editorial notes China’s dependence on foreign loans and warns of potential instability. The piece references medical allegory about remedies and mentions Judge Basche’s health as family members are at his bedside, with a sudden collapse and loss of consciousness reported.
Baker Oregon December 17 Peter Fasche county judge died at St Elizabeths hospital after a two day illness during which he underwent an operation. His death came suddenly as the family anticipated its approach.
In 1915 a single admission costs 50 cents for those over 12, 20 cents for ages 6 to 13, and free for children under five when accompanied by an adult.
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