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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
2
A promotional note touts trading stamps that save 5 percent on all cash purchases. It claims premiums are desirable, prices reasonable, and adds that the store cannot be matched in value or service. The message urges customers to consider the liberal inducements and aims to win their trade.
A seller touts available stock by size, stating they offer mostly heavy weight, well made items with good patterns. The pitch emphasizes value and that the goods are serviceable for fans needing an extra pair.
Dr Harvey W Wiley urges state and national health control to prevent contagious diseases especially in infants under one year. He cites Panama Canal and army experiences showing improved health when sanitation is established. He predicts future gains in life expectancy and a focus on eradicating infant mortality due to malnutrition.
The Juvenile Protective League filed suits in the Court of Domestic Relations against three Chicago dance hall proprietors for selling liquor to minors. The move launches a broader campaign to improve conditions at public dances, including banning alcohol sales to youths, curbing bar license abuse, and relocating halls. Proclaimed defendants include Albert R. Freed and Solomon Age, Lesaing clubhouse at 1208 Viet Taylor Street, Joseph Sibdney of New Appello hall at 1221 Blue Island Avenue, and Charles Kaiser of Kaiser's hall at 2988 and 2985 Archer Avenue.
Amity Ore Mrs Bowen Rae received a threatening letter predicting a fire at her home and dated to occur anytime from six months to six years. The unsigned message was circulated by mail and a tablet matching the letter’s paper was found in G A Rae’s possession. Rae denies involvement and says the charge is trumped up as investigation continues.
Attorney General Crawford rules no more than ten delegates from any party may receive state traveling expenses, with a cap of two hundred dollars per candidate. The guidance, requested by Socialist leader R. R. Ryan of Salem, applies to party representation under 1911 laws and notes Oregon has three congressional districts but no representative at large.
Clarkston Washington 17 year old Guy Evans son of C M Evans received a wire message indicating a boat related message. The brief note suggests a family or local incident linked to a maritime event. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
A Wednesday night event on February 14 at Eagle-Woodman hall Pendleton features a grand masquerade with cash prizes for best sustained character and top ladies and agents costumes. Management promises a lively Saturday Night Dance following the ball.
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