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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1917
Page
10
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for proof that Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh. It cites testimonials supporting relief and urges readers to send in experiences, listing F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as sellers. The copy emphasizes cures and endorsements despite many failures.
Washington announces the engagement of Miss Nona Hassehburt McAdus daughter of Secretary McAdoo to Ferdinand de Mothrenachildt second secretary of the Routeiagg embassy in Was. The notice names the families and positions involved in this diplomatic match.
The photograph shows Princess Mary, daughter of the king, actively engaged in charity work while her brother Prince of Wales serves on active duty at the front. The regal figure is the most popular member of the royal household, participating in relief efforts.
The schedule lists Aitile sohial at 10 oclock and evening choir music by B. T. Pt 140. Congregation joins a Francis Willard Memorial at the Presbyterian church with multiple services tomorrow. Details include sermons at 11 am and 7:20 pm led by Pastor, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Clevenger, plus a Union Willard memorial address by W.G.U. and a Christian Church service with a new Bible class and communion at 8:45.
The notice outlines early morning Holy Communion at 7:30, Sunday school at 10, and a 11 a.m. divine service with offertory by Edna Zimmerman. It lists Lent events including high mass at 11, funday school at 3 p.m., evening service at 7:30, weekly devotions, Ember days, and Epworth League activities. Francis Willard memorial service at the Presbyterian church is also referenced.
Baltimore, February 14. Mayor Preston announced a meeting of 150 physicians, social workers, and representatives to devise ways to improve health among Negroes. The death rate among Negroes is reported as twenty to thirty per thousand, higher than whites, prompting a proposed plan for intervention.
The article discusses a claim by Dr. Frank Chapman of the American Museum of Natural History about the impact of cats on wildlife in the United States. It cites estimated annual damage of up to 170,000,000 to the farming region of the Mississippi Valley and notes cats prey on wild birds and other animals.
North Portland reports a firmer livestock tone with heavy hogs at 12.60 and best light hogs around 11.50 to 12.00. Cattle trading improves with ordinary to medium steers and cows about 10 to 12 higher, while mutton and lamb prices rise modestly in a limited supply day.
Three people were killed and nine injured when a northbound freight train crashed into the rear of a stationary train five miles northeast of Garreton. The injured were rushed to hospital on a special train.
A vintage pharmacy note touts a cheap corn remedy using small amounts of chemical agents applied to corns and calluses. It promises quick relief with minimal burning or irritation and claims it can prevent numerous infections and deaths linked to untreated corn injuries.
A fragmented historical notice lists multiple attorneys with varied offices including Despain building and Smith Crawford Building, plus a funeral director at J T Brown's Furniture Store. Additional lines promote auctioneers Ol W Pf Johnker and legal blanks available at East Oregonian office for county and justice court needs.
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