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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
7
Limited run in Portland yards shows weak early demand with scattered cattle, calves, and sheep. Market observers report few buyers and cautious activity as yards open, with several loads moved slowly and prices irregular for stockers and feeders.
Classified lot shows varied local listings from furnishings and sewing machines to real estate and livestock. Names like A. Rigby, McClintock & Simpao, Estes & Friedly appear amid ads for rooms, rentals, sales, and services. Different towns and dates blur into a busy early 20th century style classified collage.
In the District Court of Oregon, In the Matter of Marry CC House wan Mankrupt, creditors of Harry Trever Man urged to attend a bankruptcy examination at Pendleton. The notice lists dates and the office of the referee, with details about proving claims and examining the bankrupt.
A garbled fragment discusses thrift silane noting it would influence value and detailed costs. It mentions Tabor aid expenses and the impact on public ability, suggesting more government expense and trouble than worth.
Tom Murphy writes from northeastern France near the front, describing daily life in a small town, wooden shoes, oxen plowing, a large barn dormitory, lice, and field hospital conditions. He mentions finding a hand grenade, a French helmet, and shells, and notes the proximity to front trenches with continuous cannon fire and aeroplanes overhead. He closes with Christmas wishes and a note about his unit, 167 Field Hospital, 117 Sailory Train.
Fragmentary medical text discusses kidney pain and salts as remedies, warning about overworked kidneys from meat and certain beverages. It mentions headaches, rheumatic pains, and advises water intake before meals, claiming acids in meat affect kidney function. The garbled prose blends old-time health lore with incorrect claims.
Weston residents enjoyed a festive holiday with visitors from Athena and Walla Walla. Allison Wood returned for Christmas, while Mrs Silvester Thompson visited from Reed and Hawley Mountain. A community Christmas tree and exercises at the Weston opera house drew strong praise and several locals spent Christmas Day with relatives. Charles Pinkerton suffered rheumatism at his south Weston home as the town hosted holiday guests and travels.
An old time remedy promises fast headache and neuralgia relief. The ad urges readers to buy a dime package at the drugstore and try the powder for near-immediate head pain easing.
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