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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1917
Page
12
Burrow at base of hill uncovered by student in MADIRON on February 1 reveals several Indian lead diggings and related evidence suggesting ancient mining activity near Plauewilio.
An advertised drug named freenone promises relief from corns by applying a few drops to the affected area. The claim states the corn dries and is expelled without pain or irritation. A quarter ounce bottle, affordable at drugstores, is said to remove all corns or calluses, a boon to high heel wearers.
Charles Trown and Albert Barton of Madison report discoveries from Jn lan pomaing in Grant county in the latest quarterly bulletin of the Wisconsin Archaeological Society. They describe about fifteen village and camp sites and ten mound groups near Platteville Harrison Potosi and Paria townships with remains of old seag mines. An Indian smelting furnace near Platteville is described as a hopper shaped pit lined with stone crates where lead ore was heated and the melted lead collected in the hopper.
An ad touts drinking hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach kidneys and bowels, claim clearer skin and healthier appearance. It portrays internal cleansing as essential for those with pale complexions or digestive ills.
A scattered collection of old time kitchen instructions detailing Rainbow Salad Jamon and fruit gelatine, various meat dishes including steak with pork and cracker crumb topping, cottage pie with mashed potato crust, shrimp salad on lettuce, oat cake, tongue and tomato sauce, and other steps. The text mixes ingredient lists and vague directions with numerous typographical errors and unclear measurements.
Florence Stevens of Bloomfield New Jersey a Sunday school teacher sued Edgar J Loucks for breach of promise alleging he promised to marry her after a leap year proposal in a Bloomfield Baptist church. The jury awarded Miss Stevens eight thousand dollars despite Loucks denying engagement and claiming wedding plans with another woman.
A fragmented Pendleton newspaper snippet lists many local services and professionals. Names include BUNFLEY & MONTGOMERY INSURANCE. DHEALHR ROGLE second hand goods. JOAN W HUFF attorney. RALEY & RALEY attorneys. GEORGE W COUTTS attorney. FEE & FEE attorneys. CARTER & SMYTHE attorneys. JAMES B PERRY attorney. PETERSON & BISHOP attorneys. FREDERICK STEINER attorney. R KEATOR attorney. A LOWELL attorney. funeral directors J T BROWN and John & Baker. also NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY land sale details in eastern Montana with rates. The item reads like a directory and ad collage.
A local resident sends congratulatory message to Mrs Catt celebrating a victory for women’s suffrage. The note acknowledges the milestone and goodwill in the community.
Washington February 3 President Wilson made public a letter he had written to Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association while suffragists stood outside the White House grounds. The release stirs new debate over the suffrage issue as the nation watches.
Mothers are urged to use California Syrup of Figs to relieve constipation in children and adults. The copy claims gentle cleansing of the bowels within hours, warns against counterfeit fig syrups, and directs readers to purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Company with a 0 cent bottle offer.
A rival Woman Suffrage Association congratulates supporters on a decisive advance in North Dakota. The statement lauds the victory for suffrage efforts and signals continued campaign momentum across the region.
Purifying and enriching the blood is claimed to prevent disease and relieve ailments such as rheumatism and weakness. The ad urges taking Hood's to build up the whole system and to share with the family to avoid illness.
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