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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
2
A brief trade feature highlights the value of collecting T. P. W. Trading Stamps and redeeming them for goods. It outlines potential savings for shoppers and how to maximize benefits through routine purchases and stamps accumulation.
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a soothing pre childbirth aid. It claims it relieves nerves and tension, prevents morning sickness and anxiety, and supports calm anticipation for the mother and child. Priced at $1.00 per bottle, it directs readers to Bradfield Regulator Co for more information.
Telegraphic briefs report a $950000 appropriation for twin ways and other equipment at the Puget Sound naval station in a bill by Representative Bryan of Washington. Also a $2509000 dry dock project on the Columbia River between Portland and the sea is proposed by Senator Chamberlain. From San Francisco a note on an egg laying Marathon for chickens to
A stage format suggestion for the Panama Pacific exposition would open the contest to hens worldwide. In other news Sophie Larcene and Genevieve Asmk twins eloped with $800, leaving husbands seeking the money. The Oregon livestock board seeks tuberculin testing funds but the bureau of animal industry denies aid. State tally sheets will need 3.5 tons of paper for the primary election. Eight hour law applies to all policemen per State Labor Commissioner Hoff. Alaska fisheries under government control will not be abandoned. US Steel rate allegations prompt ICC investigation if a Senate resolution passes.
Cowlitz Falls Mills at Kelso resume work after high water forced closures. The J. H. Moore Shingle Company plant in Kelso and the McLane Lumber and Shingle company mill both reopened, the latter having resumed on Friday.
Woman i notes a smart plaid skirt look created by pairing a plain coat with a separate plaid skirt. German serving of roast mutton includes potatoes prepared with raisins or prunes in centered holes, roasted in drippings. Raisin-stoning tip offered, with a home project approach. A separate warning mentions a Tuesday schedule for spreading phosphorus and arsenic in dwellings, with heavy penalties for noncompliance.
Society items note Mrs. Willard Bond of this city spending winter in Portland will be the motif of a bridge whist party at the Oregon Hotel on January 20 with her sisters Mrs Townsend and Mrs Levis as hostesses. Other society visits and informal entertainments are listed, including Mrs Baumister of Asotin visiting, Mrs Hampton hosting South Hill Bridge Club, and Mrs Moore with the Immaculate Whist Club.
Chamberlains cough remedy promotes itself as superior for coughs and colds. It is described as pleasant to take and free from opium or narcotics. The claim states it always cures and lists sale by all dealers.
Washington January 12 secretary of War has offered abolishing chocolate as an army ration despite its portability and long shelf life. A report by Dr C F Longworthy of the agriculture department labeled army chocolate defective as to indigestibility. Soldiers consider it a key standby when rations run short and in the field.
Houston Michigan January 10 Governor Ferris said the Michigan copper strike must wear itself out and would return to Lansing He hinted that subsequent events might end the conflict abruptly The governor appears to have a plan to force a settlement Meyer remained under heavy guard by deputy sheriffs to protect him from violence
The report estimates 37 000 electric vehicles in use nationwide with 25 900 for private passenger use. Chicago leads with 2 856 vehicles in operation, reflecting the urban concentration of EV adoption.
A column on Vegetable for Coll Days offers a curried lentil dish with rice and lemon butter, plus a potato dumpling recipe with a rich onion sauce. Also included are kitchen tips such as making large eyelets in towel corners and a discussion of the two skirted suit trend with double skirts for variety and balance.
Oregon has representation in the National Chamber of Commerce with the Astoria Chamber and Bend Emblem Club joining in the past three months. The February 11 to 13 meeting in Washington will focus on antitrust law and corporate regulation with Secretary Wilson addressing on February 1.
To fight a rat plague in Loewenberg Saxony authorities order sweeping measures. The town grapples with a growing infestation as officials mobilize residents and resources to curb the spread and protect public health.
Mothers should keep a box for the season as it relieves colds feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for 24 years this powder never fails. Sold by all drug stores avoid substitutes. Free sample by mail address Alien Olmsted Le Roy Nevay
In Denver a February observance of Lincoln and Washington birthdays is planned with Governor Ammons backing. Fifteen patriotic societies form a subcommittee to arrange a varied program including drills songs and numbers. About a dozen more societies are expected to support the event.
Much of the sculpture for the Palace of Machinery at the Panama Pacific International Exposition is already inside the large structure and attracting visitors on Sundays and holidays. Most statuary is heroic in size and imitation marble and will be assembled and placed in the courts and palaces. If you want to please a woman, shut your mouth and listen.
Madison Wisconsin January 1 1913 M D Reynolds reports severe rheumatism since 1894 contracted while working on a railroad snow plow required crutches for years after using Merito Rheumatism Powders he discarded the crutches and is fully recovered he endorses the remedy wholeheartedly.
A Great liniment named Merito White Liniment described as a splendid application for sore throat cold on the lungs croup and chest pain. Use by saturating a flannel cloth to make a plaster. It penetrates well without blistering and is presented by Tallman & Co exclusive agents.
Denver headlines tell of Margaret James an 83 year old woman who still shovels coal and snow, believes work keeps her healthy, claims longevity comes from hard labor. She moved two tons of coal to her cellar and says four feet of snow in December did not slow her. She touts feeding her furnace as a hobby and urges youth to exercise outdoors rather than dance indoors.
Chinese amateurs swept half the gold medals and over a third of silver and bronze trophies at the Army M C A international sports meeting in Tientsin. British and American soldiers stationed there were astonished by the results, noting most Chinese winners were not graduates of foreign universities.
Meat forms uric acid which excites and overworks the kidneys in their efforts to filter it from the system. Regular eaters of meat must flood the kidneys occasionally to relieve them. You must relieve them like you relieve your bowels, removing acids waste and poison. Jad Salts is inexpensive harmless and makes a delightful effervescent mid water drink.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast relief for stuffed noses and head colds. It claims one minute to clear passages, stop sneezing, and banish catarrh with a small bottle available at drug stores. The copy urges readers to apply a little in the nostrils and notes relief by morning.
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