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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
8
Resinol ointment has long been advertised for skin relief and soothing effects. Physicians have endorsed its use for over twenty years, and it is sold by all druggists as a regular remedy for various skin conditions without hesitation.
An advertisement claims Dandering cures dandruff and hair loss, promising immediate improvements. It asserts use results in light, fluffy, wavy hair with shine and abundance, urging readers to try Knowltown's Dandeline for 25 cents and claim a bottle will double beauty of hair.
New Mexico house approves 10,000 appropriation for Margarite C. De Doce widow of the late Governor De Rata. The sum equals the governor salary for a full two-year term. The adjourned session cannot report the bill until Friday.
Henry Irve re and a corps of trained accountants are to Mexico City to tabulate the losses caused by the revolution that has unsettled the United States and driven Porfirio Diaz from the presidential chair. Bruere, formerly New York City chamberlain, is to head the gathering of figures for the U S government.
John Wii Mame of 1192 Wom Sixty Los Angeles inherits from his mother as Frances McGovern and John aletor but is kept from a $150,000 share until after the second husband dies. The Chicago Examiner article spurs a renewed effort, and Frances hopes for a reunion with her brother.
An old advertisement touts Folsy Homey and Ter as the simplest way to stop coughs. It claims pine balsam and honey soothe inflamed throats and ease bronchial irritation, with claims from a customer about relief after years of coughs.
Fragmented ad like text questions safety of toilet soap. Claims harsh alkali harms skin while asserting soothing effects and hair benefits, but text is garbled and uncertain about specifics or sources.
London report from February 22 describes widespread British Army superstitions entering civilian life during the great war. The most common belief is that lighting three cigarettes with one match brings the death of a soldier. many groups cite various prophecies to prove their claims.
In a United States Senate speech Senator Robinson of Arkansas condemns child labor in factories. He argues children should not be driven into front doors for work, only to have growth stunted and energy capped, later discarded like scrap metal.
The Seattle primary nominates six candidates for council with Hesketh Erickson Lane Dale Calhoun and Phelps leading. Hesketh Erickson and Lane are current council members with Hesketh noted as a labor union leader and Erickson as a single tax and municipal ownership advocate. Final precinct totals show Hesketh 1044 Erickson 16622 Lane 6970 Dale 566 Calhoun 214 Phelps 4804 as votes tallied across 278 precincts.
An OCR fragment touts Sloan's Ointment for easing cramped muscles and soreness after a cold or flu, claiming rapid penetration without staining skin or clogging pores. It advertises loosening of limbs, relief from rheumatism neuralgia and sprains, and urges purchase of a bottle.
Portland February 23 The Secretary of Agriculture approves an on site location survey for the first National Forest Road under the Federal Aid Road Act in Apache National Forest Greenlee County Arizona The project covers 71 miles with an estimated cost of 4250 000 plus 28 additional miles bringing total to 5820 000 Local cooperation from Greenlee County is required The route would open timber lands for copper mine needs aid water power development and desert city travel while preserving wilderness and creating recreation areas Funds must come partly from local sources with government share not to exceed ten percent of the estimated value of interwoven forest resources in the county
The Vorwaerts reports a mass relocation of Berlin children to rural areas is planned to ease city food shortages and improve feeding conditions. The move is believed to relieve Berlin’s food difficulties and better feed the children.
German submarines claimed a major wartime achievement by sinking the 12,000 ton freighter Afric of the White Star Line on a Tuesday in February. The Afric, formerly a passenger liner on the Liverpool to South Africa route, had recently been used by the British government. Built in Belfast eighteen years earlier, she measured 880 feet in length with a beam of 56 feet.
A county court in Chicago hears a petition charging lan der and seeking 25000 dollars in damages. Attorney Carroll Gigtow represents the plaintiff, alleging the judge dismissed the case in open court and warned the client to get a lawyer. Worm remedy ads follow, promoting Kickapoo Worm Killer for children’s worms with a candy laxative claim.
A fragmentary news item reports a woman gaining 810000 after an apparent act of politeness connected to a ferry employee named Charles Clark. The text notes Clark, 24, was found dead in bed last week and references a will opened today and bonds. It mentions Miss Pearson as executing bonds and hints at a long acquaintance with Clark.
In New York's surrogate court Hetty Green's son and others testified over whether Green resided in New York at her July death. The witness described Green's business focus, fear for safety, and her use of the alias Dewey to conceal identity, with colleagues and acquaintances named in testimony.
A 1914 letter from Dr J Fleming of Norfolk Nebraska extols Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as a premier kidney remedy. It offers a 5 cent sample bottle and a booklet of kidney information, urging readers to mail ten cents for details and a specimen. The note appears in promoting a trusted daily paper circulation.
STOVKHKOLA Feb 22 The German merchant submarine Bremen was not lost and did not intend to reach Amelia. Aftenblad reports a German captain’s letter saying the Bremen was never bound for the United States and was to be used from the start as a supply vessel for armed submarines. It supplied oil food and other necessities to extend its range and time at sea.
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