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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
9
A fragmentary report from Behuylkill County notes a local resident and a figure described as a Founcer with two chances to respond. The text is incomplete but locates the event within Behuylkill and mentions two opportunities or options related to the subject.
An advertisement proclaims a corn remover claiming it removes corns quickly with a product called "Gets It." It touts ease of use by applying oil or dressings and promises relief without cutting. The ad cites a Chicago company and suggests availability in Penicillin and Pendieten Drugs.
A House speech by Representative Lewis of Maryland condemns dangerous child labor in Pennsylvania breakers and quarries. He urges state action to protect mothers and children, lamenting the harm and deprivation faced by youths forced into perilous work. He frames the issue as a moral emergency demanding intervention.
Washington officials report a heated House discussion over the 247 million dollar army appropriation with members criticizing the War Department and General Staff for insufficient rifles and artillery amid defense concerns. Representatives Shulenberger Omey Caldwell and McKenzie pressed for reforms and training plans ahead of the next Congress.
New York February 12 The New York City Commissioner of Food and Markets Dillon announced the municipality will sell milk at 5 cents a quart by April 1. The plan buys from farmers to cut out middlemen and their profits, aiming for lower prices and better quality. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a tonic for digestion and strength.
Atlanta Georgia February date reports a preacher Reverend G K Buford of Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church formerly of Louisville Kentucky shot and killed upon arriving at a residence for a women's ceremony. Maude Allison was killed. Mrs Zahn and Miss Cahn wounded. motive and assailant remain unknown.
Above a submarine chaser photograph, the United States contributes ships built by the Submarine Boat Corporation. These 60 foot boats carry 500 hp motors for 22 mph and 700 mile ranges at 22 mph, armed with 15-pounder guns and rapid fire. Ten crew members man each vessel, designed for swift anti submarine action in formation with aviators guiding smoke bombs to submerging targets on the St Lawrence River.
Amsterdam dispatches say Queen Consort Bulgaria remains ill with hopeful signs seen by physicians. Reports indicate efforts toward recovery with medical care ongoing as February advances. The source notes uncertainty and limited details from overseas observers.
A mixed readable excerpt covers cooking with butter and onions for chicken, then shifts to fashion notes about embroidery, metallic threads, and dress fabrics. It mentions crepe material, chiffon, and new fashion effects, with colors like sand and gray. The text blends recipe steps with period textile commentary and no clear single narrative.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas and Representative Keating of Colorado today introduced identical bills to prohibit interstate shipment of goods made wholly or in part by women employed more than eight hours a day or six days a week. The measure follows lines of the federal child labor law and would nationalize conditions now prevailing in the District of Columbia Arizona California Colorado and Washington. Keating also introduced in the House the child labor law now on the statute books.
A letter from Mim Ht Frees of Adams 1 Ohio praises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for solving chronic constipation. The advertisement cites a testimonial of restored regularity, claims no opiates, and presents the product as a gentle yet effective laxative. Free trial bottles and a mail-in offer are advertised with a facsimile doctor’s signature.
A report from the Somme front describes heavy artillery and gas threats as German and Allied forces clash near a shattered village. Observers note the long-range heavy guns and the escalating bombardment shaping the battlefield.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a night time digestive cleanse. It claims a torpid liver and clogged bowels cause foul breath and headaches, offering a 10 cent box to regulate stomach liver and bowels and keep one feeling good for months. It also urges care for children’s delicate insides.
A compact recipe reads melt butter and trean with bread crumb, mix with tewpeonful walt, then bake in a covered dish for 45 minutes. The instructions emphasize a simple method using common pantry items.
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