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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1913
Page
4
A poem speaks of unveiling Mystery and its cynical smile. It claims men feel foolish as they recognize the truth within, granting youth power to reveal old love anew. Wise observers dismiss or doubt, yet the verse asserts the speaker’s words hold truth.
The Evening Telegram says many lawmakers would block Lane’s election unless federal appointments Taft made for Oregon are first confirmed. East Oregonian dismisses the report as false and urges legislators to vote for Lane. Past debates show such haggle harms all involved.
Former Dartmouth football player Englehorn, previously at Washington State College, is praised for honesty after voluntary disclosure of ineligibility led to disqualification. He must forfeit the Dartmouth captaincy for next year under the four year rule.
A 1912 testimonial promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney disease. D L Dement from 101 Sherralt St Hillsboro Texas describes years of suffering and loss of work, then recovery after six to eight bottles. Notarized by A J Smallwood on April 10 1912.
Advertisement for sWamp-Root by Dr Kilmer & Co promotes a sample bottle sent to Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton New York. It promises kidney and bladder information and a booklet. Mentions Pendleton Daily East Oregonian and lists fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at drug stores.
An article argues that opportunity favors ability and ambition over inherited wealth. It cites political leaders and executives who rose from poverty, notes limited monopolistic grip, and points to chances in Pendleton and Umatilla County for self improvement via farming, retail, and education. It contends optimism remains despite faults in the economy.
A reader from Kamela Oregon letters the East Oregonian voice on January 9 1913 editorial claiming the poor boy has chance only through independence and enterprise while denouncing Central Interests that control capital industries stores railroads oil and inventions. The note questions avenues for wealth creation amid trust domination.
A letter from WM. H. L. Davis argues that nationwide banking is controlled by central interests leaving ambitious young men with few options. He cites roles in finance law and management for the interests, or low wages as tradesmen or clerks, while gambling remains an unsafe alternative. He asks where opportunity truly opens for the unfortunate boy.
An adult brings a month-old infant to a doctor at nine with sleep troubles. The doctor prescribes sleeping powders. The next day, the parent reports the powders did nothing for the baby, but they gave themselves a dose and slept through the infant’s cries, a humorous misstep noted in Lippincott's.
A Louisville reporter recalls a Clay county feud era when a partisan testifying in a federal moonshining case warned that peace was scarce. The clansman said people are forced into perpetual violence and shooting just to survive.
A Baltimore American quip notes a cousin starting a new firm in a vacuum business. The punchline highlights that no capital was needed because the venture implies emptiness and no investment. The joke relies on wordplay about a vacuum.
A lively scene unfolds as a young woman adjusts her appearance then enters the parlor to find the family pet resting on the seat of a young male caller. She confronts him with a bashful question prompting a blush of embarrassment.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for sour stomach and indigestion, claiming they cleanse and regulate the stomach, remove foul gases, and ease liver and bowel waste. It promises relief by morning and promotes a 10 cent box for households including children.
A quarrel erupts when two children dispute access, with one insisting on priority and the other retorting that they arrived first. The scene, captured in a period magazine voice, underscores youthful stubbornness and social etiquette in a playful clash.
Advertises Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for grippe and all cold symptoms. Claims two hour dosing, three doses cure the cold, with relief from headache stuffed head feverishness and runny nose. Promotes 25 cent package from a druggist and states no quinine and gentle taste.
Winter plumbing dangers hit homes as hot and cold water systems freeze exposing pipes to burst risks. Don’t wait for damage. call now to prevent floods and skating rink floors in kitchens and basements. Local service offers prompt fixes and emergency response to restore warmth and stop leaks before disaster strikes.
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