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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1913
Page
7
A London report portrays opium as a silent lure among fashionable West End women. It describes opium parlors in smart drawing rooms, the illusion of beauty, the grip of addiction, and the gradual ruin of victims, with no Chinese presence and a mystery surrounding why Britain’s elites partake.
A vintage advert cites thin brittle hair caused by dandruff and claims Knowlton's Danderine at 26 cents cures it. It promises immediate lustre and fullness, with new hair appearing after a few weeks of nightly use, asserting the scalp becomes healthier and hair grows all over.
A 25 cent package of Pape's Cold Compound is sold by druggists to end grippe and severe cold symptoms. It claims quick relief of headache feverishness sneezing sore throat nasal discharge and rheumatic pains when taken as directed every two hours for four doses until three consecutive doses are taken. No quinine and no substitute.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle effective laxative for infants and families. It claims rapid relief from constipation indigestion and headaches, praises mild taste and safety, cites a testimonial from Mrs Johnson of Kenosha Wisconsin, and offers free samples by mail from Monticello Illinois.
A stark temperance piece decries opium and alcohol, arguing opium seduces for inspiration yet destroys age and family life. It condemns women who use opium as a beauty aid, cites ethnic groups, and notes rising opium imports while pressing reform. It ends with a warning of temper and its social reach.
An advertisement touts Merital Tonie Digestive as a universal remedy for unsteady nerves tied to indigestion and related ailments. It claims instant relief and frames it as a world famous cure for stomach related illnesses.
A Liberal Offer. The undersigned druggist is authorized by the American Drug and Press Association to guarantee Merital Hair Tonic to give satisfaction or the purchase price will be refunded. This indicates the association's confidence in the preparation.
The ad claims uric acid causes most eczema and promotes Merito Rheumatism Powders to neutralize uric acid and Meritor Eczema Remedy for skin diseases. It urges readers with eczema to use the remedies and notes Tallman & Co as exclusive agents.
Cattle prices fluctuated as a liberal cattle run occurred in the North Portland yards with demand for good stock while poor quality was neglected. Daily shippers reported 1989 head versus 556 a week ago and 61 two years prior. Hog prices ranged with top around 7.50 for good weights and steady overall activity amid a busy trading day.
The United States Civil Service will require about 35,000 appointments next year with posts in the Post Office Service offering 660 to 1700 dollars yearly. R F D Service pays 1100 while Railway Mail Service ranges 900 to 1800. If you are over ten and literate you can enter by studying the Civil Service course and mailing the coupon for a booklet and names of current civil service holders. Pleasant work and good salaries await for life.
Notice from Pendleton Common Council dated January 22 1915 outlines resolutions to improve College Street from Webb Street north to Court Street with gravel bitulithic pavement, includ ing curbs and gutters. It creates Assessment District No. 23 to apportion costs to benefited lots and parcels and authorizes filing of surveyor estimates and notices.
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