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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1912
Page
7
The text extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier made from vegetable roots herbs and barks. It claims to cleanse and enrich the blood, heal sores and ulcers by stopping disease-laden discharge, and promises a permanent cure. Book on sores and ulcers and free medical advice offered by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
Special correspondence reports a memorial service at the Methodist Episcopal church in Beho Oregon with an orchestra, plus a social dance at Hugh Stanfield’s home on Butter Creek attended by Echo Stanfield Hermiston residents. Others from Echo and nearby towns are listed with visits, travel, and activities through Pendleton and Stanfield areas.
The article claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surfaces and argues only constitutional remedies can cure it. It asserts nine of ten cases are caused by catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A health note advises keeping Ballard's Snow Liniment for scalds burns and severe cuts, noting slow healing if neglected. The remedy is sold by A. C. Koeppen & Bros in 25c 50c and 1.00 dollar sizes.
Special Correspondence from Athena Oregon reports rainfall this season higher than any in six years, bringing broad smiles to farmers. Prospects for a bountiful harvest are strong and enthusiasm grows for a new schoolhouse as prospects appear very favorable.
A vintage ad promises instant relief from indigestion and bloating with Pape’s Diapepsin. It claims a single dose digesting any food type within five minutes, curing fermentation in the stomach and easing symptoms like heartburn belching and discomfort. A fifty cent pharmacy purchase is suggested.
Baroness de Meyer returns to Germany after losing to Yankee women. She declines a challenge from Miss Adelaide Fabian of Chicago, cites dissatisfaction with American fencing rules, and says she would not fence again without foreign judges. She blamed ignorance of U S regulations for the loss.
In Scranton Pennsylvania Micajah Wise aged 199 known as Wayne County's Grand Old Man toured newspaper offices demanding retractions of death notices he disputed. Editors faced his bold claim that the death report was exaggerated prompting tense exchanges and cautions about factual aging.
An old style advertisement touts Wryeths Sage and Syrup Hair Remedy to restore gray or faded hair to natural color and strengthen thinning or falling hair. It promotes daily use, claims dandruff removal, and urges readers to buy at fifty cents a bottle from Pendleton Drug Co with specialized agent endorsement.
The speaker asserts he is not dead and warns he will prove it, threatening to defend himself if others try to bury him before his time. The article notes that Mr. Wise is issuing a series of retractions.
In Chicago a 17 year old son shot and killed his father after a dispute over $2. The boy, Paul Garza Jr, drew a revolver in front of his mother and guests at the Garza home on Watt avenue Kensington. He demanded money, attacked his father, and fired twice. The father died.
W Evans of Danville Virginia says long lasting distress on his left side was mistaken for heart trouble. He credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with complete cure from indigestion easing stomach liver and kidney issues, constipation and debility. Available at Koep pens for 25 cents.
Pendleton Oregon resident IL Greenawald reports severe kidney pain and burning during urination, relieved after one box of Doan’s Kidney Pills. He notes no further complaints since. For sale by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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