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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1912
Page
2
The store offers go carts for babies on a mix of cash and trading stamps, advertised as cheap for customers. Displayed on the 2nd floor premium department, alongside bed spreads offered for bulk buyers like rooming houses and hotels at deep discounts with clear price steps.
Soldiers recount fierce clashes with Moros on Mindanao and Jolo Island after tensions rose from a religious war. The Moros, led by hardened fanatics, attacked settlers and troops, prompting U S action to disarm tribes. Dispatches say violence is subsiding as arms are surrendered and Einsatz returns.
Mrs Lillian Atwater widow of Senator Thomas G Platt and now wife of A B Atwater will fly a Curtiss hydro airplane at the aviation meet starting in two weeks in Los Angeles according to promoters.
Mrs Atwater accompanied by her husband who has trained in air navigation with Glenn Curtiss in San Diego attends the meet. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for relieving coughs, opening airways, and aiding natural recovery. thousands report its superior effectiveness and it is sold by all dealers.
A farmer, Robert Heberlein, owed his life to his dog Stil Another Parthful Dog as a bull charged him. The canine, fleeing the house, bit at the bull to distract it, allowing other family members to pull Heberlein to safety.
The baptismal water at First Methodist Church in Lancaster was drawn from the River Jordan Palestine by Gen. U.S. Grant during his world tour. Dr. George Cooke of the U.S. Navy filled a bottle from the bucket and presented it to Rev. John Watchorn.
A pamphlet asserts that nine of ten rheumatism cases are muscular from cold or damp or chronic without internal treatment. It recommends Chamberlain's Liniment for fast relief and notes it is available from all dealers.
Beathill county Kentucky resident Lafe McKenzie told police court he drank due to a tapeworm that craved whisky. He said the parasite was contracted in youth and explained his intoxication as an excuse.
A humorous court note recalls a tapeworm that grew fond of whisky and caused a lively dispute. The judge, noting the unusual plight, ordered Safe to pay $410 for the creature’s latest misadventure.
Washington DC representative John A Mc Sparrain of Pennsylvania testified before the post office committee urging the elimination of express companies. He supported using parcel post to distribute milk, arguing for direct dairy delivery by government mail.
Mrs Henrietta Goodloe of Denver niece of former banker James Armstrong loses a $1 500 000 estate share due to a missing word sisters in the will. Common Pleas Judge Swing ruled the omission unintended in a suit by trustees to speed distribution.
Eddie Young once lightweight champion of the Pacific Coast returned to his birthplace Columbus Ind this week He is a protege of Evangelist Billy Sunday and will enter a Chicago theological school soon but has not begun active work as a minister yet
A revolver bullet struck Mrs. Joseph Powell in the back while she stood in a yard in Scranton Pennsylvania. The steel in her corset halted the missile and she escaped injury.
Mr and Mrs William Dix of Richfield Wood County welcomed a baby boy born with a front tooth. The unusual birth drew attention from local residents and medical staff at the Richfield family clinic.
The 1912 Umatilla council was sworn in by Mayor Yerxa. New members include R. Frownell, A. B. Stephens, Jno. Hatter, J. M. Windman, with F. W. Cling and W. M. Switeler as standovers. J. A. Stephens takes city marshal post. Saylor becomes city recorder. Plans include dock improvements, sidewalks, and city cleanup. A carload of cement arrives for the bot landing project. Wong Fat and Coy will open a first class restaurant in the Clinestone block. Pete Tillson buys the ice house property and furniture from J. H. Tomilson. Hatter and Stephens take over Cottage hotel management with additions and renovations planned. Hazel Means resigns as postmaster. Red Men initiation and banquet held with 50 covers. Local residents visiting Portland and nearby towns trended through the week.
New York suffragists entering active politics rapidly evolve into Tammany like figures. On October 14 Brooklyn suffrage group elected Mrs. Robert H. Elder borough chairman, triggering a rival secret faction from Manhattan with a cautious campaign.
Newark man Joseph Blaney, facing declaration of death after eighteen years with no word, objects to a $43 requirement to prove he is alive. He appeared at the surrogate's office to claim a share of his father’s estate, then learned he must spend $268 to maintain his status.
The passage notes a man objecting to a payment described as necessary for advertising him “in various places” to bring him officially to life again. He plans to consult counsel to understand why the expenditure was needed.
Bemidji Minnesota reports pine cones from northern forests to be sent to European nations as part of a reforestation campaign. A Connecticut firm will ship large cone consignments to Switzerland France England Germany and others with seeds extracted by a special process before export.
A miscreant tied or saddled with the front legs of a horse hitched to Mrs. Albert Adama's home. In freeing it she was trampled and her foot crushed, requiring amputation. Also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive for croup and anxiety, sold by all.
Mrs Mary Tygart, aged not yet twenty five, marries Marion Asbury, 68, in a fourth wedding record for Tygart. Asbury has faced multiple marriages previously, each ending in death.
An advertisement touts BAALMANN'S GAS TABLETS as the sole remedy for gas pain and bloating around the heart. It claims rapid quieting of the stomach, gentle action without harsh chemicals, and immediate improvement after a few days of use. The copy targets irritable stomachs and nervous gastritis, urging readers to purchase from local druggists.
Mrs H Albrecht of West Point Nebraska recounts her son Gilbert’s severe eczema starting at a few weeks old. After doctors failed, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting dramatic improvement in four weeks and urging others to try the remedies. A free sample offer and dermatology booklet are available from Potter Drug & Chem Corp.
Advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy to keep bowels regular and prevent diseases, claiming widespread ease of purchase through all dealers.
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