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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1913
Page
4
The column begins with a meal plan for Wednesday breakfast lunch and dinner, then shifts to domestic guidance about dower chests. It describes linen purchases, damask tablecloths, napkins, luncheon sets, and embroidered textiles, noting practical towels and even a German inscribed bathroom towel.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E W Grove signature on each box. The ad promises fast relief from cold symptoms using laxative bromide quinine tablets and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer.
Pendleton Chapter of the American Woman's League holds meetings at city hall assembly room at 2 p.m. on the second Monday each month. A class in Parliamentary Law convenes there at 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays. Pendleton Political Equality League meets as called by the president.
An Englishwoman addresses a school of girls praising modern students for mastering dress, color, and millinery. She argues that looking well aids success, noting that a poised, well-dressed candidate wins more often than a less stylish rival, and that a dress allowance teaches self-reliance.
A fashion piece describes a spring frock of serge or silk with a white satin collar and revers, a satin trimmed blouse and vest, a black velvet bow, puff sleeves, and lace accents. It urges girls to learn practical sewing through home arts courses and domestic science, noting the benefit of time and money invested. Large collars appear on children's coats.
In Walla Walla County Miss Bessie McCullough of District No 14 Paul School starts a hot lunch program for five pupils. Pupils and teacher take turns supplying and cooking at noon, warming meals on a stove. The plan boosts study quality and may be adopted by other teachers next year.
Walla Walla Wash February 25 Only extreme weather will trouble the W R N company says superintendent William Connolly who attended the Riverview wreck investigation Saturday. He notes recent heavy snow has caused little trouble as ground absorbed moisture and streams showed rapid melting. He adds that mountain snow could bring trouble if followed by heavy rain but otherwise no inconvenience is expected.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Ointment as excellent for sprains and pain relief. It claims to allay the pain remove soreness and restore the part to health. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles from all dealers.
In Kansas City on February 25 anonymous threats to the owners of a music store housing the Housewives League prompted the group to suspend activities until a new location is found. The league aims to raise 2000 dollars to open a cooperative produce store, says president Mrs. Willard, who notes the group seeks fairness and efficiency in handling produce. The plan will proceed once a secure site is secured.
An ad states deafness cannot be cured by local applications and argues the only cure is constitutional remedies. It claims most cases are caused by catarrh of the mucous membranes and offers $100 for any deafness from catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure, with circulars offered free and mentions FT Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, and a note to take Hall’s Pills for constipation.
New York editorials condemn the slaying of deposed President Madero and Vice President Suárez. World supports non intervention, Tribune denounces Huerta’s bloodied page, Sun lauds Madero’s reform stance, Herald warns against hasty action, American critiques Taft’s bland calls for patience and brotherly role.
Greenville on February 25 reports 2 year old Jimmie Spring apparently healthy after swallowing lethal amounts of aconite pills and mustard and hot water. The child repeatedly took doses, and even after a doctor gave ipecac, no effect occurred, leaving physicians baffled by the boy’s apparent immunity.
Olympia news reports Governor Lister vetoed the public highway bill that would fund a mill and a half levy. He favors a one and a half mill levy to raise five million for the biennium, opposing the eight million potential by the vetoed and permanent levy. He seeks a stable levy not annually adjustable. Also noted is Auditor Clausen withholding payment amid constitutional concerns over Speaker Taylor's five dollar per day pay increase.
Congressman elect Sinnott travels Washington daily to visit departments and prepare for his upcoming term. He expands his knowledge of federal operations and aims to be ready when the extra session convenes.
Stop hair falling today ad promises free refund if Parisian Sage does not stop hair loss. Claims dandruff scalp itch relief and color preservation with a 50 cent bottle. Features Auburn haired model on package and Tallman Co endorsement.
Sinnott laments eastern Oregon exclusion from the public buildings bill. He is told he cannot be held accountable yet and urged to wait for next year when he may get a share of the pork barrel.
Albany Feb 25 Governor Sulzer reports an alleged plan to kill him. A man with bandaged head visited the executive chamber and spoke to legal assistant Owen L. Potter claiming he overheard two conspirators plotting the governor’s murder on Thursday night. The man was assaulted and robbed once they learned of his presence.
A blaze at the Atlantic Cotton Compress in Columbus Georgia Saturday night wiped out 11,000 bales of cotton and damaged 16 freight cars. By midnight the fire spread to Columbus Barrel and Georgia Cotton Oil plants. Damage exceeds 1 million and investigators suspect incendiary origin. Also notes a public health pitch for Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
Chicago reporter notes G A Lorenzen retired after 20 years as a commercial traveler. He calculated he paid about 18000 in tips to porters bellboys and others. He says the average was not under 754 a month in tips and stresses hardship for those on salary or commission.
Dressmaking available for all kinds including evening gowns. Call at 60 Water Street or phone Red 2052 for inquiries and fittings.
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