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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
3
A Salem introduced bill by Senator Carson of Marion by request would create a state sanitary inspector post in Portland with a $3000 yearly salary and traveling expenses. The measure, favored by John C. McCue of Portland, carries an appropriation of $10,000 and may include deputies as needed.
A Napa County California veteran describes two large neck carbuncles and severe pain, saying Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured them within a week after initial relief. He also reports scalp eczema and dandruff improved by Cuticura wash and ointment, with a global promotional note and free sample offer.
In Salem Oregon the legislature hosts attentions around stenographers employed at $6 a day and $5 attachés, drawing debate over costs and efficiency. Lawmakers debate attorney fees and a bill capping fees while noting budget pressures on education and upcoming veto risks amid economy efforts.
Salem Ore senators debated Smith of Coos bill to fix lawyers fees in personal injury damage cases. The measure failed 15 to 14 as legislators considered who should fix fees in injury settlements.
Salem Oregon Senator Joseph of Multnomah introduces a bill to empower counties or cities to buy voting machines. The measure specifies required functions and makes purchase optional. Joseph argues the system would cut election costs and yield immediate results with fewer ballot errors.
Salem Oregon reports a lean year as the house wars and means committee plans to prune appropriations across the board. With many expected cuts, disappointed appropriation hunters may endure a tight session, even affecting state institutions and the penitentiary.
At the Orpheum a fresh Sunday bill offers Freckles with John Bunny and Flora Finch, The Running Away of Doris Edison with Mabel Trunnella, A Business Buccaneer featuring Alice Joyce and Tom Moore, and A Rough Ride With Nitroglycerine about explosives.
Salem Oregon Senator Stewart of Grant County introduces a bill to fine merchants 25 to 100 dollars for selling clothing labeled as wool that contains cotton shoddy or mango. A companion bill makes it a misdemeanor to label goods as imported if they are actually domestically produced, with fines from 50 to 300 dollars.
In Salem Oregon Speaker MacArthur’s bill on the electric chair drew scrutiny in the senate. A re refer motion was made and data promised on replacing rope with the chair. Costs cited range from 2500 for the chair to estimates up to 20000 including installation. Superintendent Lawson predicts at least 10000. Opposition grows amid abolition talk. Senate bill 82 on wage reserves was reported unfavorably and postponed.
Salem Oregon senate passes Senate Bill 147 after noon session. Thompson introduces a measure requiring notice to those involved in water litigation as in other actions, approving the bill.
A program for Sundays includes The Flag of Freedom a Kalem love story with George Washington and Betsy Ross depicting her flag making with Alice Joyce as Betsy Ross. Neason as a Tory’s son, Tom Moore as colonial captain, and Dore Lubin with Edna Payne in The Bravery of Dore. Also shown are The Curious Family and Steak and Onions from Selig and The Doctor’s Blind Child from Pathe with two bachelor girls in a comedy setting.
Friday and Saturday present a two reel Western feature The Genius of Fort Lapawal 101 Bison with action battles and a large cast aided by state militia and U S cavalry The New Fire Chief an Im Comedy of a small town and its fire department Also listed The Enchanted Umbrella Milano Boniface Is Flashful Milano The Adda River Rapids Milano
Dr Hartman replies to reader questions about Peruna testimonials and fake letters. He urges contacting Mrs Bogle to verify claims, notes she is a typical housewife, and offers to share results if readers try Peruna for catarrh. The notice promotes Peruna available in drug stores and advertises KA TAR NO as a related formula with a free Peruna Almanac for 1915.
Philadelphia and Ephrata women describe relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. Mary Johnston of Philadelphia credits rapid improvement in mood, sleep, and energy, while Mrs. J W Hornberger of Ephrata notes restored strength and weight. The ad invites letters for confidential guidance from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Mrs. C. J. Martin of Boone Mill Virginia mother of eighteen children writes of relief from stomach trouble and constipation after five years using Chamberlains Tablets. She now recommends the tablets to the public. Sold by all dealers.
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