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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
7
A sensational ad touts S B B as a universal blood purifier curing malaria scrofula and eruptive skin diseases. It claims the tonics purge venous blood, force a bodily fight against eruptions, and urges readers to obtain Swift Specific Co. guidance from Atlanta offices.
Five English climbers including no s irl and bos were found nearly frozen in a snow hut near the Dole summit in the Swiss Jura after a ski attempt was overtaken by a blizzard. Their condition was serious but they likely will recover. Advertisement for Arnica Salve promotes relief for frost bites and chapped skin. 26c, Buckley & Co Philadelphia.
Patrolman William Trunk testified two plainclothes officers robbed two citizens in Cleveland. Chief William refused to name the suspects pending completion of the investigation.
Portland stockyards report record weekly receipts with cattle 1604 calves 2 hogs 6218 sheep 174. Monday totals included 850 cattle 2200 hogs 6500 sheep. Beef prices vary with cattle weak and hogs firm. prime steers to $8.00, most beef $7.45-$7.70. Sheep market improves with mutton and lambs selling higher. lambs at 6.55. News notes 1910s Spokane schools reporting English language efforts amid growing immigrant classes.
Spokane news reports Superintendent A. J. plans a night school to teach English to 500 pupils from five nationalities. The program aims to provide language skills for a diverse student body and integrate newcomers into the community.
A vintage ad promises quick relief from a cold with Laxative Bromoinine tablets. It claims druggists will refund money if it fails to cure and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 26 cents.
Washington officials warn buyers that many bouillon cubes contain over 50 percent salt with little meat or vegetable extract. A department bulletin notes that even high grade cubes offer only tiny amounts of nourishment, making the bouillon essentially harmless but not a substantive food.
Edison Tenn merchant D P Lawson touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the most wonderful cough cold and throat and lung medicine sold in his store. It relieves obstinate coughs and colds and lung troubles quickly. Keep a bottle at home for all family members. Prices 50 and 1.00. Available from Buckley Co Philadelphia or St Louis by mail.
At the American embassy the Sayres arrived as guests of Ambassador and Mrs Herrick but chose not to mingle with the large crowd of diplomats and Americans at the first reception of the season.
Caution against mercury containing ointments for catarrh asserts harm to smell and system. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is mercury free, taken internally, and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials available, sold through local depots. Also advertises Hall's ambry pills for constipation.
Pendleton residents report clear proof of Doan’s Kidney Pills’ effectiveness. Mrs George W Badgett of Pendleton Oregon cites relief for her family member’s backache and kidney issues after physician recommended Doan’s. She and others endorse the kidney remedy, priced at 60 cents at dealers.
Sayres arrive in Paris with Mr and Mrs Francis Bowes Sayre visiting as guests of Ambassador Walter H Page and Mrs Page in London. They drove into the city and are staying in Paris. The report notes their arrival during the current visit to Europe.
In Pendleton the city marshal will auction unclaimed animals if no owner steps forward within ten days. A bay gelding about 800 pounds a black mare about 900 pounds and a cream suckling colt are listed. Sale is at 2 pm January 15 1914 at the city pound 400 West Webb Street with proceeds to cover costs.
In Pendleton the city sets bid conditions for its bonds with a January 14 1914 deadline at 6 PM. Each bid must include a certified check for 160.90 dollars payable to the Mayor. Checks are forfeited if bonds are awarded and the bidder refuses to take them, or returned if unsuccessful. The city may reject all bids. Dated January 2 1914. Thomas Fitzgerald, Recorder.
A sorrel horse about 13 years old with a star on the forehead and a white left hind foot, weighing around 1000 pounds, is held by Pendleton’s marshal. If unclaimed within ten days, it will be sold at public auction at 2 p.m. January 14, 1914, at the city pound 400 West Webb Street, with proceeds covering costs.
In the District Court of Oregon John F. Smith is adjudged a bankrupt. The first meeting of his creditors will be at the referee in bankruptcy Pendleton on January 24, 1914 at 10 a.m. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Dated Pendleton January 10, 1914.
The City of Pendleton Oregon invites sealed bids by January 14 1914 at 6 PM for paving Bush street between Jackson and Raley with Gravel Bitulithic pavement curb gutter and drainage. Bids require 100000 certified check to the mayor, bid items list per linear foot yard and trench with total bid. Bids opened 7:30 PM January 14 1914 in Council Chambers.
Sealed proposals for the purchase of six per cent Street Improvement Bonds of The City of Pendleton Oregon are invited, totaling 6939.60 for 13 bonds of 500.00 and one bond of 439.60, to fund Water Street improvements from Main to Vincent, Vincent Street from Water to Lowla, and Lewis Street from Vincent to Loewe, Series P to be received by the City Recorder.
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