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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
2
An ad-like fragment promotes a foot powder called Tiz claiming quick relief for tired aching feet and relief from chafing blisters and bunions. It touts instant pain relief and comfort, urging readers to buy a box to end foot torture.
A terse report describes a Cincinnati man’s remedy for corns that uses a few drops to relieve pain and loosen the corn, claiming a painless removal. The feature emphasizes no skin irritation and a claim of preventing deaths from infection due to corn cutting.
An advice piece warns that regular meat consumption can strain kidneys, causing back pain and urinary issues. It suggests taking Jad Balwa or a grap e lemon juice with lithia to flush kidneys, claiming it cleanses urinary organs and relieves discomfort.
A hybrid vehicle nicknamed half auto and half sleigh operated on runners instead of wheels. Mr. White achieved a speed of twenty four miles an hour with the new design, noting its performance on the track.
North Portland yards saw a small livestock run with firm trade. No sheep were in the yards overnight and lambs remained firm at 11.25 while cattle and hogs held near Monday levels with top steers around 4.56 and hogs near 10.95 to 10.40, plus occasional higher as buyers snapped up offerings. Shippers listed multiple loads of cattle and hogs from various towns.
An amusing eccentric rumor from Chicago on the East Coast dance craze known as the Greenback Squeal. Observers note the gesture signals distress and a presumed payment, with critics calling it a quaint yet questionable high society custom linked to returning collegians.
In Miami on January 12 a 10 year old, Billy Swert, was disobedient. His mother spanked him and then a cape in his pistol pocket exploded, burning him.
Tony Mantera, recently fined 4100 for bootlegging, donated a like amount yesterday after a gambling conviction. Witnesses at the Bo fort soft drink place testified they played poker and Masters admitted it, claiming other city games with thousands in stakes were also running.
New York January 12 Canadian Car and Foundry plant near Kingsland New Jersey storing shells for Russia was destroyed by fire and explosions lasting three hours. About 1400 workers were employed and the loss could reach 400000. No fatalities reported though 17 workers were said to be injured. Remains of Daniel Entemille interred at Olney cemetery. he died January 16 at Eastern Oregon State Hospital.
Sage Tea and Sulphur restored hair color and shine. Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound, available in drugstores, darkens gray hair naturally with its added ingredients. Dampen a brush and apply strand by strand for lasting, even darkness. Not a disease cure or preventive.
An old remedy advertises Hamburger Brust Thed tea as a quick cold breaker. The method involves steeping the tea, pouring through a sieve, and drinking a hot cup to relieve congestion and open pores. Claims include easing colds and providing an inexpensive, harmless option.
Milton Jan 12 opening debate of the high school series on Oregon state health insurance. Milton-Freewater high defended the negative while Athena and Milton, in separate venues, argued the affirmative and negative. Judges favored the Milton-Preewater negative side 1 to 1 with an Athena tie. Next debate announced.
The State Department may suspend German Consul Bopp of Sin Praeclare for a neutrality violation conviction. A decision may take effect pending his appeal and remains subject to official action and review.
Fragmentary text promotes a product claiming to stop headache pain and neuralgia. It references clearing the head and relieving a dull ache, with garbled OCR errors obscuring full meaning and branding. No clear dates people or organizations emerge.
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