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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
6
A reader shares relief after measles left bleeding sores on a child. Night nursing continued for three days and a Cuticura treatment claimed a complete cure. The note credits the remedy and cites dates June 25 and July 20, 1906, from Bakers Bad, RFD 3.
Mrs. Ivan O Hara, a veteran Weston resident and farmer’s wife, died of pneumonia. The town mourns her large family as the funeral is planned. Bessie Smith is ill with pneumonia. D B Jarman opens a Weston department store. The St Valentine masquerade at the opera house drew strong crowds and Keen's Orchestra from Walla Walla provided music. Miss Mabel Blomgreen returned from Walla Walla, Will Jamison sold 80 head of alfalfa fed beef to Seattle, A J Barnett traveled to Wasco for his father’s death, and Miss Stella La Lande visited D Gerberding.
In Hermiston on February 18, well known citizen Colonel J F McNaught shows continued improvement after a serious illness. Attorney Oliver P Morton spent Sunday at the county seat. The Water Users Association reports a certificate of increase of stock to 1 20000 from 840 000, enabling it to accept all water applications for the project. Use DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. pleasant easy to take pills sold by Tallman & Co.
Reports from Athena say Rev. Ellis suffers asthma at his son Baker City home while Tennessee Jubilee Singers are set to appear at the M E church tomorrow evening under the Ladies Aid society. Clarence La Branche’s Walla Walla operation recovery is described as good and the recent Valentine party at Masonic hall is noted as a success.
A newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney ailments and urinary issues. It claims many suffer kidney disease without realizing it and promotes sample bottle and free book by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
Milton community forms the Young Peoples Reading Union with officers including President T N Manela and Secretary Winnie Shields. Aim to start with about 500 books and organize a library plus other needs. Also notes Miss Ethel Martin ill with congestion of the lungs and a concert by Whitman College Mandolin and Glee Club on February 20.
Innovations planned for the Hamburg American liner Europa include a tailor's shop and modiste's parlor run by top London and Paris designers. American tailors will be aboard to suit English cloth with different cuts, and a jewelry store will let passengers choose diamonds and stones without leaving the ship.
Many veterinary practitioners in the city and county face fines from 25 to 160 dollars for failing to register at the county recorder’s office. Registration costs 10 dollars, yet only three vets are listed: Dra J N Sheppard Geo B Duncan and William Hall. The Yakima Republic notes the law’s recent effect and missing registrations. Grant County News adds a spring birds note about robins in orchards, joking about readers.
Registration opens for primaries on January 6 and closes for the election on April 2. The primary is held April 17 with registration reopening April 21. The election closes May 15. The general election occurs June 1 with registration reopening September 20 and the election closing November 3.
Tal & Co of Pendleton promotes Hyomei as a cure for catarrh with promises of quick relief and a money back guarantee. The ad claims Hyomei clears nasal stoppage, stops droppings, freshens breath, and destroys catarrhal germs. Complete Hyomei outfit available for $1 with refund if unsatisfied.
Washington reports the sale of two navy department relics, the Civil War monitor Canonicus at Norfolk and the Pinta at Mare Island. Canonicus was restored for $10,000 for Jamestown exhibition and drew notable attention. Pinta is appraised at $1,400. Bids will be opened for the auction.
Pendleton Drug Co states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
Missouri G O P conventions met February 17 in Sedalia and St Charles to choose delegates for the national convention. Secretary Taft emerged as a favorite in both districts amid reports from Sedalia and St Charles.
No one is immune from kidney trouble so remember that Fo ley s Kidney Cure will stop irregularities and cure any case of kidney and bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine Pendleton Drug Co.
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