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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
3
Advertising list of men's boys and ladies overshoes with multiple buckles and prices. Includes heavy 4-buckle overshoes at 3.49, heavy 2-buckle 2.25, 1-buckle 2.0, boys and youth options, ladies storm rubbers, and wool and cotton blankets with sale values and striking discounts. Customer incentive implied.
Edmonton reports W H Robertson arrives with a silver fox pelt valued at 3000, plus two brown foxes, woven bear hides and 214 raccoon, noting silver tipped foxes fetch large sums. Three silver foxes have brought 460 to 8000 each in Lac la Biche country. Robertson calls big game and fur-bearing animals abundant but high temperatures hinder season. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a War Honeutt Round-up motion pictures and vaudeville at New Grand through Sunday.
Washington reports the department of agriculture will not aid exhibitors at San Francisco's Panama Pacific exposition in passing through federal and state quarantine any imported plants that may be diseased but could be treated to remove pests. A congressional inquiry shows the new federal quarantine law lacks fumigation provisions, leaving California state horticulturists as the sole barrier to foreign exhibitors facing plant losses from insect or fungus pests.
Paris reports a startling naval incident as the submarine Fresnel in the Bay of Vignettes was torpedoed when a torpedo’s steering gear jammed. It looped in circles toward the Fresnel, traveling at about thirty knots, threatening a dangerous blow until the Fresnel’s commander maneuvered to avoid impact.
A home cough and cold remedy ad urges Dr Kings New Discovery to calm persistent child coughs and feverish nights. It claims quick relief, pleasant taste, and sleep for children and parents. Testimonials from W H Knowles Osco NL and W P Rinehart Asbury NJ endorse the product. Sold by drug stores.
Washington reports urge ending U S guardianship over Indians and placing them under state laws Local government focus recommended with emphasis on improving education for Indian girls and tracking returned students The note cites an economic investment in returned students and calls for better administration at reservations.
A fierce early morning fire in Centralia Washington on January 7 destroyed the P. I. building a frame structure. Damages are estimated at six thousand dollars. Losses include Dusty Miller who ran the bowling alleys on the ground floor, the Eagle Band inventory, Will Black transfer office and C E Armentrout blacksmith shop neighboring the structure. Guests of the Pacific Hotel escaped with smoke filled rooms. The blaze appeared incendiary.
A 1915 Panama Canal progress summary reports in 1912 Gatun dam nearly complete and Gatun Lake at 67 feet, with 30,000,000 cubic yards removed from Culebra cut, 6,000,000 more due to slides. Project plans foresee July 1 completion of water transfer and removal of Bas Obispo dike, enabling water flow and eventual opening.
An advertisement touts Knowltons Danderine as a 25 cent hair product that removes dandruff and loose hairs within minutes. It claims weeks of use yield new fine hair across the scalp and promises immediate gleaming, full hair with soft, lustrous shine.
Taft era narrator describes canal construction progress with locks at 70 percent, excavations 93 percent, Gatun dam sections 93 percent, spillway near 94 percent, and Culebra cut 94 percent. President Taft viewed Cristobal port facilities, dockyard, and hotels, noting a near-complete water passage from ocean to ocean amid steam dredges and extensive dredging operations.
$100 reward offered for failure to cure catarrh as Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a constitutional remedy. Internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces to destroy disease foundation and build constitution. Endorsed by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo with testimonials and nationwide pharmacy sales. Take Hall's Pills for constipation.
Pendleton proudly proclaims itself a mighty good town and markets Meritol products through the American Drug and Press association. The ad touts Meritol Hair Tonic for scalp health and color, Meritol Pile Remedy for hemorrhoids, and Merite Rheumatism Powders as a form of 20th century remedy, urging residents to ask to see Meritol goods.
Taliman & Co announce Mechtol White Linimen as an immediate application for cuts bruises sprains and wounds. It claims instant relief and unparalleled pain killing and healing effects for home use. Exclusive agents are TALIMAN & CO.
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