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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1912
Page
7
An advertisement touts Ely's Dream Balm and Ely's Cream Balm as cures for cold in the head and catarrh. It claims immediate relief, clears nasal passages, restores taste and hearing, and cures worst catarrh with a 650 cent bottle. It notes safety for children and offers a spray variant.
In a curt exchange, Anna asks Clara what Mr. Ek lund charged for sewing soles on her shoes. Clara recalls paying 66 cents for fine work, while men’s soles elsewhere went for 90 cents. The pair notes the shop carries a full line of men’s fine shoes.
An old advertisement notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for colds croup and whooping cough in children and claims it contains no harmful drug. Sold by all dealers.
North Portland yards saw limited livestock, with one load of cattle prompting strong buying. Steers sold near 6.15, hogs show firmness on cooler weather boosting pork demand, lambs and sheep markets improving due to weather and tighter supplies. Grain and hay prices listed. wheat futures show modest declines with July and May futures down.
Hannah Harkness of Marshaltown Iowa endorses Parisian Sage from Tallman Co claiming it stops dandruff prevents hair loss and aids growth. The large bottle sells for 60 cents and comes with a money back guarantee.
A carrier pigeon carrying a note between Mount Vernon and Pelham was shot at by a boy but landed at the window of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson in South Eighth Avenue. The note was for Gertrude, matching Mrs Johnsons first name. Owner Bert Kinsey claimed the bird, explanations followed, and the pigeon service was suspended for the day while the note was delivered personally.
Grace Foster, daughter of Colonel J A Watrous of Milwaukee, forced a burglar back with a hot water bottle strike as he attempted entry. The assailant fled after a bullseye blow that startled the household and halted the intruder. The scene unfolded as the retired U S Army officer and lecturer slept.
Three years of research cost over fifty thousand dollars produced Pape's Cold Compound with no quinine. A dose every two hours until three doses end the grippe and severe cold, easing headache, stuffed head, feverishness and sore throat. Harmless and sold by any druggist for 20 cents.
A resident sprayed scalding water on a thief fleeing after a break in while a colonel arrived with a weapon aiming to fire. Separate note pledges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ward off croup attacks, marketed by all dealers.
Common Council on December 20 1911 adopted plans for a sewer extension running north on Hazel Street from Court Street to near the north line of the C W R N company's right of way. Bids posted by January 10 1912 at o o'clock p m with $100 certified check to Mayor. Council may reject all bids. Thomas Fitzgerald Recorder.
A vintage medical patent ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money refund if unsuccessful. The box features Bel Grove’s signature and is priced at 26 cents.
Classified notices offer massage and cabinet baths for treatment of diseases at 607 BE Court street Pendleton Oregon. Also jobs seeking male help to operate a retail clothing store for Lamm and Company Chicago with capital for expenses and fixtures. Lace curtains laundry work and sales agent positions listed with addresses in Oregon.
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