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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
2
About seventy five boys' long pants suits offered in good patterns and materials, neatly tailored. A great chance for a school to obtain suits cheaply with items priced at one half of their original cost.
A Pendleton clothing sale proclaims every item must go with no leftovers. Displays feature pajamas and night gowns across multiple price points from 90 cents to 2 dollars, emphasizing quality materials and well-made garments to attract customers.
Sale features boys double breasted Hercules wool suits with reduced prices. Prices range from 3.87 to 10.00, with several sale figures listed for various sizes and conditions.
A durable wind and waterproof leather coat marketed for cold spring winds, praised as serviceable and warm. Offered at $5.00, down from $6.75, urging customers not to miss the deal and stressing affordability.
During January clearance all sweaters go. Jersey V necks drop to 2.00 or 2.50, V neck jerseys to 1.67, Rufneck sweaters to 1.75 or 4.35, and higher priced Rufneck styles to 6.15, with regular values noted as superior.
A splendid assortment of each cloth for school wear with fast colors and neat patterns. Regular price 15¢. January Clearance Sale. WP accepted Aaa.
Ralph Glaze, former major leaguer, writes manager Walter McCredie offering services to Portland. Story traces his 12 year arc from Colorado College to Inland Empire, Boston Americans, and Indianapolis, noting past amateur status controversy and current Texas league Beau mont club manager role.
A historical list shows dishes loved in ancient and medieval eras such as dormouse venison elephant carcase and hedgehog. Writers note hedgehog appeal remains limited to some groups, while other antique delicacies like crane heron and peacock are cited as examples from fifteenth century fare.
A New York Tribune snippet notes that seal swan porpoise and whale were described as everyday dishes. The remark hints at unusual historical dietary norms and public attitudes toward marine mammals.
London January 5 Bernard Shaw writes in the Daily News proposing a peaceful stance by Britain. He argues Britain could ensure peace by publicly pledging to defend either France or Germany if attacked, while noting that war between them would be inconvenient to Britain.
Social and club notes highlight fashionable happenings and personal notices in the Woman Ji section. Readers see fashions, home hints, and items of interest to the world as part of the feminine column.
The week’s principal society event is a dancing party at Eagle-Woodman hall with hostesses including Mrs. Wilson E. Brock and Mrs. Wesley N. Matlock. Miss Ina Wilma Cherry wed Ernest Frederick Wells in Berkeley, and their home will be 5502 Latona Avenue, Seattle after February 15. Local society details follow from Beta Theta Pi gatherings, guest lists, and upcoming Portland nuptials. The column also covers fashion tips, home helps, and a Ballard’s HOREHOUND SYRUP ad.
General Francois Xavier Bonnier, a French aviator, completed a Paris to Cairo flight and landed near the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem. The arrival startled and excited the Holy City as residents witnessed the historic event.
The Sacramento Valley north of the Feather river faces intensified danger as high water threatens communities. Warnings go out to stations to brace for freshets, with reports of 10 inches of rain and significant snowfall in nearby areas.
Freewater Ore January 5 One of the era s notable land deals in this region closed as Freewater Land Company sold the J H Hall tract four miles west of Freewater a 160 acre commercial orchard set to standard trees four years planted into bearing this year at 4000 per acre 64000 dollars buyers Dr Risley and W D Heirtaman Palouse City Electric Flour Mill three houses and lots in Palouse City and a residence in Colfax Wash become Hall property new proprietors take immediate possession
New York Jan 6 three men and a woman plunged into Brighton Beach surf at midnight to ring in 1914. The water measured 38 degrees and the bathhouse approach was crowded with onlookers in ulsters and heavy fur coats.
SAN FRANCISCO January 5 One man, J. Cornell, died and another was seriously injured when a cavern collapsed under earth in the Stockton street tunnel. The incident occurred during work, with authorities examining the site and investigating causes.
Overworked or cold back pain may be eased by Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub thoroughly on the affected area for prompt relief. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all dealers.
Moses Wallace Henderson, known as Wal Henderson and once one of Portland’s best known figures, died of paralysis in Portland Oregon on January 5. He helped run a leading dry goods store with Vincent Cook and George Clark at First and Washington in the Dekum building before forming Willamette Iron Works with Byron Holmes and James Lotan. He later lived on a farm near Castle Rock Washington before returning to Portland and spent much time in Europe during prosperity.
A clever widow answers her new husband as he claims sole command. She counters that he is both captain and second mate in one, asserting equal partnership through life. The exchange frames their marital power dynamic with wit.
A dubious advertisement touts 8 8 8 as a universal rheumatic cure sold in drug stores. It claims rapid recovery from rheumatism by a “naturally assimilative antidote” with no mercury or arsenic and promotes mail consultation from The Swift Specific Co. with dramatic promises and a call to buy a bottle today.
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