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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
3
The text reflects uncertainty about upcoming May events and personal plans with many wondering what lies ahead. It captures a mood of doubt and anticipation among a group considering their paths and choices.
An old advertisement asserts catarrh as a blood disease on par with scrofula or rheumatism. It claims catarrh cannot be cured by local treatment and weakens lungs, leading to consumption. Teod's Sarsaparilla is marketed as a universal remedy promoted as the heat treatment for this disease.
The H. W. Collins wheat cleaning plant will operate until March 16 to finish this season. If extended, the city will take dust-control steps by that date following a petition from residents near the end of the city. Council members noted the plant is temporary and will move back to Portland after the war, urging minimal expenditures as season nears end. The petition, supported by residents including Phreiean Hattery, claims dust has damaged homes and washing out is impractical. The matter was referred to the Pendleton Roller and the new elevator for modern dust control methods.
Pendleton voters authorized sale of new bonds years ago to fund a city septic tank project. The council voted to seek tentative financing now noting the need for a system to handle sewage for the town. Costs are estimated around 10 000 dollars plus extension work on Lincoln Street. A report from the finance committee was requested. A testimonial ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a patient recounting rapid recovery after use.
An advertisement touts a book on motherhood titled Mother’s Friend. It claims to ease confinement, reduce pain, and support new mothers. It invites readers to write for a mailed copy sent free to all who respond.
University of Oregon requests slips of pink and white roses for educational installations. H M Fisher, superintendent of university grounds, will dispatch free plants on receipt of mail or express charges. Misleading claims about individual shipments are denied. Varieties available are Fray Karl Drusehich and Caroline Testout.
A coroner jury in KCHO Oregon finds no blame attached to the engineer or trainmen for the death of Mrs Anna Coburn struck by an O W R N engine near Friday dawn. The verdict absolves the crew in the No 19 accident. Mrs Coburn to be shipped to Robinson Kansas for burial, sister Ruth Coburn accompanying the body and sister Mrs Travin arriving from Portland with the measles.
A Waynesfield resident, Amanda Qierhart, touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted family remedy for twenty years. The testimonial claims the product reliably relieves coughs and colds, with ads noting its widespread availability.
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