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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1914
Page
2
A wind and waterproof garment offered as the ideal cold spring coat. Described as warm and sensible for the season, priced at five dollars, presented as a limited time deal and urging readers not to miss the opportunity.
Local store advertises reduced glove prices with a tier of options including 1.50, 1.75, 1.26, 2.00, 1.72, 2.50 and 1.95 dollars. The listing emphasizes “will go for only” for each price point.
All winter underwear must go as agents for Lewis underwear reduce stock. Full fashioned non shrinkable garments priced from 1.05 to 2.13 dollars depending on wool content and finish. Hard to read formatting shows fleece and ribbed wool cotton options and discount tiers.
A local January clearance sale offers deep cuts on sweaters with Jersey V necks reduced to 2.00 2.50 1.67 and 1.75 for various sizes and trims. Rufneck sweaters drop to 4.35 6.15 from higher regular values, highlighting sharper prices than elsewhere.
Housewives rooming house landlords and hotel men are offered a wide selection of feather filled pillows. Various pairs priced from 1.49 to 4.00 dollars with emphasis on sanitary pure feather fillings and quality value for the money.
A clearance sale advertises every other suit in stock at a large discount from the original price. It promises bargains when customers see the stock and notes an invincible navy blue serge suit is excluded. Coats listed were formerly priced up to 19.75 with clearance prices noted.
Mesh bags and vanity cases of German silver priced to $1.25 for women's neckwear. Black and tan gloves 7 3 78 cents. Undergarments and underwear garb at 19 cents. Kid and lisle gloves with chamois and chamoise lisle. Val lace insertions up to $1.25. Auto veils and lace embroidery ribbons. Rectangular pieces in two pair sets.
Gustav Kotch of the Bronx was fined $2 after he urged his six year old son that Santa Claus is a myth. His sister in law testified she pleaded and wept, prompting a policeman to arrest him for disorderly conduct at his flat.
Jan 2 report describes a nearly century old custom in Paris broken up by Prefect of Police Hennion who moved in with force to disperse crowds at the lotteries along the boulevards. A chaotic scene followed as authorities enforced the crackdown amid protests by locals and vendors.
The city bans the Christmas market wheels along Paris boulevards as thousands flock to booths selling toys and prizes. Spectators lament the gambling booths turning the season into a Monte Carlo, with workingmen losing a week's wages on a five cent candy prize.
The state department called a published claim that Hungarian revolutionary agents were in Washington to gauge U S reaction to an Austrian revolt absolutely untrue. No evidence supported the report and officials dismissed it as misinformation from foreign affairs.
Kane Pa Jan 2 A gas company’s 14 year dry hole has become a big gusher for brothers John and Dan Healy of Kane and John Dan and Charles Hurley owners of the Bay State hotel Bradford The well yielded 1 500 000 feet of gas after being plugged long ago marking a striking recovery in Elk county news from the region.
On the Dahler farm near Halston in Elk county a new well became the county's largest ever strike. When previously plugged 14 years earlier at 2420 feet depth, Hurley and Healy Co. then dug only 180 feet more to hit the big gushers.
John Purroy Mitchell was sworn in as mayor of New York City during a ceremony attended by Mrs Mitchell Rev J H Smith Mrs Gaynor and other city officials. He urged cooperation among municipal leaders and said the new administration seeks only results.
Salem Oregon January 3 news says the Aga Bush estate appraised at two million dollars would owe twenty thousand dollars in state inheritance tax the largest since the law began. The Hopking estate is the next biggest at over fourteen hundred thousand with timber holdings. Real property is valued at two hundred thousand while most of the Bush estate lies in stocks and bonds.
A charming dress trend features terra cotta broadcloth in a light weight fine texture. The frock gains ultra-smart appeal with black fur accessories, fur collar and a belt front closure with a large fur button. Fur buttons trim both skirt and coat.
The column cautions fashion trends favoring vivid color pairings, noting they quickly go out of style. It discusses garments with simulated waist coats, net or silk bias bands, and small fur collar accents, highlighting a dated yet vivid style critique. It also describes an inexpensive alumnium wedding present set for brides or long-standing spouses, priced under eight dollars, including a teakettle and teapot among other kitchen items.
A letter from Mrs. M. Summers of Box R Notre Dame Indiana promises a home treatment for rheumatism sciatica neuralgia backache and kidney pain cured at home. The advertisement claims the remedy purifies blood lowers stiff joints improves eyes and increases general vitality and invites sufferers to write for proof.
A reader notes that eating meat regularly can cause kidney trouble by overworking kidneys leading to back ache headaches and urinary issues. The remedy advertised is Jad Salts four ounces in water before breakfast for several days to flush kidneys and neutralize urine acids. It claims Jad Salts are safe and aid urinary health, used by millions to keep kidneys clean.
Various domestic hints from the era include using scissors for cutting celery to avoid stringy results, hanging scissors for convenience, and a method to clean ivory with pumice and sun. A cousin’s trick for sewing hooks uses a corset steel and smaller eyes to keep hooks secure. Silver cleaning with baking soda and salt in boiling water, plus a quick rinse, polishes without further effort. A Country Gentleman apple recipe bowls with lemon and sugar, then broils for flavor with less effort.
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