From Velvet Care to Kitchen Upgrades in The News
A collage of quick home tips from the era covers velvet cleaning by steam and brushing, packing advice for lunches with used greaseproof paper, linoleum polish from candle scraps and turpentine, tapping seams with a sewing hammer for easier stitching, a new style slipper with a rhinestone strap, and an aluminum kitchen outfit for weddings. Public notices appear to reflect practical domestic guidance from various papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Be on guard against biliousness with Cascarets
A vintage ad promotes Cascarets to relieve headache bad breath sour stomach and torpid liver by cleansing bowels overnight. It claims a 10 cent box keeps stomach and bowels regulated and urges care for children too, noting millions use Cascarets for months of relief.
Common sense care for babies and mothers urged
The piece extols simple, calm motherhood focusing on the baby’s needs. It stresses breastfeeding when possible, quiet rest, simple clothing, regular routines, fresh air, and gentle maternal care. It praises child study, but calls for wider understanding among all women and emphasizes selecting good books for very young children.
Right Reverend Paddock to Speak on Panama Visit
Right Reverend Robert L. Paddock bishop of the Oregon diocese of the Episcopal Church will give an informal talk on his Panama trip and impressions tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Lina H. Sturgis. The talk is at the request of friends and all interested are invited to attend. Bishop Paddock was in town last evening and is visiting nearby cities today. This evening in Eagle-Woodman hall the ladies of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company will also be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Paddock
Oregon
Episcopal Church
Panama
Canal Zone
Lina H. Sturgis
Bishop Paddock
Informal dancing party draws large expected attendance
Mrs. A H McIntyre of Athena passed through Pendleton yesterday en route to Hot Lake for a short so journ. Mrs. C B Rosenberg of this city is spending the weeks at Hot Lake in attendance upon her husband who is taking treatment at that sanatorium. Mrs. Wh Alexander left last evening for Baker to visit with her mother and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. McIntyre
Athena
Pendleton
Hot Lake
CB. Rosenberg
Wh Alexander
Baker
Two men arrested for concealed weapons in Walla Walla incident
In Walla Walla on February 5, deputies arrested Charles Fam after he entered a church service with four six shooter pistols. He faces assault with a deadly weapon charges and bonded out for $1,000. Also arrested at the Interurban station was Clarence Isley for carrying concealed weapons, released on $250 bonds. Isley and Sam Sams have prior similar charges amid family dispute tensions. Isley warned he would carry a gun for life, drawing caution from local officers about potential bloodshed had arrests not occurred. A church service on East Elder Street and later events at the Interurban station are noted. A separate brief mentions a Methodist minister endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Charles Fam
State Line
Tabernacle
East Elder Street
S. H Bryan
A. van Ausdle
Sam
Clarence Isley
Sams
Isley
Insley
Bryan
van Ausdle
Toner
Big gold strike reported at Canyon City mine
Reports from Baker Oregon say Jack Chambers mine at Canyon City has yielded a gold strike valued at about 4000 dollars per ton. Chambers has shipped several sacks to a San Francisco smelter. The mine has long promised, with Chambers confident of finding the mother lode behind the placer fame of Canyon City.
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Baker
Jack Chambers
Canyon City
Chambers
San Francisco
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure
Advert finds promise of dandruff removal and hair growth from Knowlton's Danderine. Claims show cleansed scalp, shinier hair, and new hair growth after weeks of use, urging purchase at druggists or toilet counters for 26 cents.
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Knowlton
Ely's Cream Balm for Cold or Catarrh Relief
Ancient newspaper ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief for stuffed nose head and throat from cold or catarrh. Claims immediate breathing improvement, dulled headaches vanish, and by morning symptoms disappear with a small bottle from any drug store. Fragrant balm, melts in nostrils, heals inflamed membranes, clears air passages, stops discharge. Do not miss a night’s breathless sleep.
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Ely
Hermiston Locals Report Visits Games and Events
Hermiston residents share visits to Pendleton Portland and Spokane. The Hermiston basketball team lost 30 to 27 to Pendleton Sophs while winning at Umatilla 18 to 17. A small fire at C M Jensen store was extinguished. Prof Bovard spoke on Oregon birds to a large school audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston
Ore
Lawrence Manerude
Eugene
Butter Crek
J. H Young
Portland
Walla Walla
H. R. Newport
Pendleton
W. T. Roberts, Sr
Spokane
E. W. Wareham
McNaught
H. G. Newport
E. E. Littler
J F. McNaught
Umatilla
Pilot Rock Locals Birthday Party Honoring Roland McHroom
A birthday party was hosted by Mrs. Gilliam for Roland McHroom turning twenty one. Local residents from Pilot Rock attended, with a luncheon served. Notes mention visits, a Sunshine club event, medical convention attendance, rehearsals of Oak Farm, and expected arrivals of Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Orange. Also a trivia line on lawyers in the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
Ore
Gilliam
Roland McHroom
Messrs. C. R. Whittenburger
Newt Roger
Ernest Fanning
Marion Hutchison
Herbert Foylen
Jack Hodges
Mr. Orange
Dr. Spalding
Lon Etter
Fred Moes
Jesse Jones
Marvin Hutchison
William Paker
Bert Hutchison
Grace Frost
McCoy
Esther Stutevant
Glara Beck
Georgia Jaques
Myrtle Westcate
Elsie McReynolds
Hazel Betts
Grace
Lanelle Rugg
Della Baker
Winifred Graham
Grace Gilliam
the Rock
Frank Marcum
Winnie Smith
Ponderous Typhoid Sickness Casts Shadow on Athena
Athena Man Iil Oregon February 4 J D Huggins proprietor of the Horse Shoe Parks dangerously ill at his home with typhoid fever. Several local residents and visitors named include Joe Hodgson from Weston born Earl Urquhart February 2, and numerous trips by Wm McKenzie Weston J E Smith Corvallis G W Hansell H I Watts Rev E M Achilles Spokane and others with updates on Mrs Hinkle Hermiston and Mrs Smery Gornall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Ore
J. D. Huggins
Joe Hodgson
Weston
Earl Urquhart
Wm. McKenzie
J. E. Smith
Corvallis
Wm. McBride
Portland
Bishop
Freewater
Do. G. Grant
Pendleton
R. E. Gornall
Spokane
G. W. Hansell
Walla Walla
H. I. Watts
E. M. Achilles
Smery
Geo. R. Gerking
W. B. Hinkle
Hermiston
Pendleton Social Strolls Highlight Weekend Visiters
E. E. Koontz conducted business in Pendleton yesterday. W. R. Taylor appeared as a Pendleton visitor. A guest stayed with Mrs. H. I. Watts on Saturday.
General strike planned in Russia
Reports from Russia indicate agitators aim to precipitate a general strike across the dominions. Propaganda centers on a broad civic uprising and appears to hold some promise of success, with organizers and supporters massing behind the movement.
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Russia
Lemburg
Austria
Roses for sale from Heppner with 170 varieties
Harry Cummings advertises 10 000 roses ready for immediate delivery grown in the open ground and on own roots in Heppner. The offer lists 170 varieties, guarantees true to label, exchange for unsatisfactory colors, and a forfeited gift of ten choice roses for order errors. Refers to J L Vaughan for merits of the roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heppner
J. L Vaughan
Mr. Vaughan
Harry Cummings
Government Arrests Fail to Curb Movement
Reports describe political and economic strain with widespread detentions that do little to hinder the movement. The government is seen as making many arrests, yet not achieving significant disruption or control.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Washington Herald
Chicago Post
Dallas Newa
Minneapolis
Cascarets
Mackintosh
Toffee
Halifax
England
Pierrot Toffee
Koeppen’s
Netherlands
American Mortgage Bank
E. C. Building
Propic
Soctecy
Eagle-Woodman
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Walla
Othe
Chamberlain
James A. Lewis
Milaca
Minn
Ady
Canyon
Torun Setter
Bradfielder Co
Lamar Bidg
Atlanta
Hermiston Locals
C. M Jensen
L J. Mead
Klamath Falls
Mr. Mead
United Kingdom
Shade Pongee
Alexander Department
S. & H. Green
Athena Man Iil
Arcknes
Totiaen
Wates
D. D. D. Vom
Tallman Drug Company
Heppner, Oregon
Jj. L. Vaughan
Main Street
Hohbach’s
Court Street
Tallman & Go
Leeding
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