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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
2
Baker Oregon February 4 Mayor Palmer told city commissioners a week long warning against dances he says harm public morals. He warned that if ignored an ordinance would regulate dancing and urged halls to bar ragging and similar practices following Elks Moose and Knights of Pythias standards.
Rome report says the United States topped the world in charitable contributions to the Vatican with the largest sums, reflecting broad financial support. The item notes February 4 and highlights U.S. leadership in international church aid.
In 1913 the United States contributed nearly $400,600 to Vatican missionary work, far higher than England's $20,000 and Austria's $12,666. Pope Pius had urged increased donations during the Vatican celebration year, and the United States was the only country to give more than in prior years.
An old advertisement promises quick relief from bowel irregularity with Herbine. It claims discomfort lessens the longer the condition lasts and instructs taking one dose at bedtime for a better next day. Price 50 cents. Sold by all dealers.
Salem report says the teachers' institute at Silverton was among the best ever held in the county educators present included Superintendent Coleman of Woodburn First Assistant State Superintendent Carleton of Salem Professor F L Griffin of Oregon Agricultural College and F L Stetson from the University of Oregon Educational Department all cited as principal speakers.
A household tip promotes keeping Ballard's Snow Liniment for scalds burns and severe cuts, noting it should be used promptly if neglected. Availability listed at 26c 50c and $1.00 per bottle with sale through all dealers.
In Marysville California February 4 charges were dropped against Alfred Nelson Earl Cokeley and Edward Malouf as well as against William Beck Richard Ford and Herman Suhr in the Wheatland riot case connected with the killing of Deputy Sheriff Reardan.
In Los Angeles on February 4 1912 divorce cases rise with 2785 suits filed this year versus 2005 in 1911. Of decrees 268 went to men and 654 to women amid causes including drink infidelity and mothers in law, per Judge Monrie.
Friday the thirteenth and Saturday the fourteenth are the days chosen for a bridge at home hosted by Mrs. William Temple Mrs. Horace Mann and Mrs. Lowell L. Rogers at 125 Lewis street the home of Mrs. Temple Cards are out The Thursday Afternoon Club meets tomorrow at Mrs. Frank E Boyden's Lewis street for a luncheon at 1 30 followed by a Burns program Mrs F Younger formerly of the city arrived from Denver visiting her daughter Mrs. Guy Wyrick and will soon return to Portland Mrs Sam R Thompson hosted four tables of auction bridge on East Court Street with Mrs Augustus E Tamblesie winning card honors Mrs James A Fee entertained the South Hill Bridge Club yesterday afternoon Mrs H M Cockburn of Milton arrived to visit friends. Rattlesnake is industrial hazard in Olympia ruling says snake bitten workers can claim compensation from state fund. The decision was entered in the case of a snake bitten workman.
Fashion notes urge a black and white chevolt or cotton chevolt skirt for easy summer wear. Vogue endorses Scotch plaid options while hairpins with tiny end balls promise secure placement. A housekeeping tip advises steaming potatoes with a cloth lid for fluffier results and warns against blackening range hearts to protect fabrics.
An advertisement fragment offers an IP laxative labeled Bromo Quinine with a 25 cent price and a box bearing the signature of E W Grove. The text questions the product’s purpose and presence of the bromine quinine combination.
New York reports Rock Island common and preferred shares and Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway collateral 4 percent bonds featured weakness in the market as Rock Island issues slid to new lows.
The commission stated that the man's presence on the road building site constituted one of the hazards of occupation and granted his claim for the injury benefit.
The first shipment of Australian beef reached Seattle and was offered in North Yakima on February 4. Eight quarters were imported as an experiment. The wholesale price was 12 cents per pound less than home beef, but no retail reduction was made. Buyers said the cuts were not as good as fresh home beef.
Washington February 4 The Interstate Commerce Court ordered reopening of the tap line cases for further hearing and argument on the fundamental questions involved The dispute centers on railroads and industrial firms maintaining tap lines to factories practices once used to grant rebates to shippers The court ruled the commission has power to regulate rebating practices
A lively exchange unfolds as a pushy agent vows to reveal all about a car, while the prospective purchaser, amused, urges him to proceed. The judge notes the conversation hints at a sales pitch that may seem unbelievable but remains engaging.
Levels in connection with readjustment of the Rock Island system show common stock slipping to 96-8 from 131-2 at Saturday's close while preferred falls 4-6 points to 141-2. The coal company bond yielded nearly three points as investors weigh ongoing reorganizational effects on Rock Island interests.
An advertisement urges readers to breathe Booths Hyomel to kill catarrh germs in nose throat and lungs. It claims quick relief from offensive breath sneezing husky voice and throat discharge with a money back guarantee. The complete outfit costs $1.00 with extra liquid bottles at 60 cents.
The report notes a plan to dissolve the Rock Island company of New Jersey and the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific company of Iowa. The proposed action indicates a corporate reorganization affecting two longstanding rail entities.
A vintage ad promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble. Henry D. Sanders of Cavendish, VI discusses its relief after pneumonia threats. The testimonial urges families to keep it, noting a money back guarantee and prices of 50c and 1.00. Hl. E. Bucklen & Co. distributes from Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Washington February 3 The nomination of P M Upton of Marshfield Oregon to be registrar of the land office at Roseburg was sent to the Senate.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York hails Dr King’s New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives. He says they are a blessing to his family and keeps a box at home. Price 25 cents. Available at druggists or by mail from Hr E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
A party from Eugene Oregon traveled by car to Blue River in the Cascade mountains, a 46 mile trip. They left Friday and completed the journey in four hours and 15 minutes. Heavy rain that night made roads muddy and the return, on Saturday, took most of the day. The travelers were H E Owen T C Locke Charles Hadley John Cooper and driver Lawrence Pennington.
If your child is pale and sickly and picks at the nose. It is a sign of worms. A remedy for these parasites will be found in White's Cream Vermifuge. It clears worms and restores health and cheerfulness. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by all dealers. Adyv.
Statistics dated February 4 report California spent 25,654,919 for educating 447,016 public school children in the state during the fiscal year ending June 39, 1913. The figure rises 1,576,298 from the previous year.
The fragmented chatter shows Flora joking about a thirty-second degree and a reference to freezing point in a court setting with Dora asking if someone is a Mason. Judge comments end the brief exchange.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a rapid remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and stiffness. It claims safe use with no skin burning or discoloration and asserts relief after one application with a long proven history of 60 years.
Fans in Baker show little enthusiasm for restoring professional baseball in 1914 as salary limits clash with larger cities. The Western Tri-state league previously drew crowds from Walla Walla North Yakima La Grand Pendleton and Baker. Officials consider a four team circuit with a 1200 dollar monthly cap and shorter season, hoping for self sustaining, higher quality play than last summer.
Vienna February 4 official data show the Austrian diplomatic service is virtually monopolized by the aristocracy. Ambassadors to foreign governments include one prince seven counts one baron one von and one commoner the Washington representative. Among twenty ministers seven are counts four von s and one commoner. Secretaries and attachés list four princes thirty one counts twenty three barons five knights eight von s and one commoner. Vienna foreign office contains thirteen counts twenty three barons ten knights twenty two von s and only eight commoners.
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