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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
2
Printed radium silks in combinations of stripes and figures will be featured for spring. The designs are futuristic. Another novelty silk shows a frappe or beaten figure on a ribbed ground. The Chicago News calls it remarkably effective.
The advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder to be shaken into shoes for rest and comfort of tired swollen feet. It claims relief from corns bunions and blisters and suits dancing parties and new shoes. A free trial package offer and 25 cent price are included with the seller Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
The guidance suggests washing white silk gloves in cold water with castile soap. Add a touch of blueing to the rinsing water to maintain whiteness and dry the gloves in the shade to prevent yellowing.
Short lengths of linen damask or duck can be turned into useful bibs says the St. Louis Republican. Double bibs are practical and handwork should be done before lining. Colorful outing or cross stitch designs with blues, yellow accents, and the child’s name add individuality.
Mrs W R Ellis entertained at 215 Lewis St with Current Literature Club members and guests as she and her husband plan a Portland move. A literary musical program preceded refreshments, marking her departure from Pendleton social life. The program featured sketches of John Daly and Cale Young Rice, plus readings and a talk on American Literature.
A Portland society wedding at the Furnish home joins Miss Kathleen Furnish and Stewart Moore of Great Falls Montana with Episcopal ceremony by Rev. Quinney. The bride’s cousin Eleanor Vincent of Pendleton served as maid of honor and a bevy of women sang instead of a wedding march. Guests included W S McKee of Spokane and A C Coleman of Great Falls. The Burns Albert and Fraker-Stites groups performed. a buffet supper followed the reception with notable locals in attendance. Miss Sabra L. Mason arrives as county librarian. Miss Mason travels from Minnesota with strong endorsements for her post. Clarence Penland celebrates his birthday with friends at his Main Street home. Knights of Pythias connections loom as Agnes Stinson’s Salem wedding to Carle Williams approaches January 19. Dancing lessons from Miss Norma Alloway premiere in Pendleton as Current Literature Club and Young Ladies Bridge Club plan gatherings. Edna Wissler hosts.
Kansas City January 14. A veterinary student CC Galloway was fined $25 after testifying he began an ether assisted operation on a roommate's cat. The operation aimed to fix the pet but drew ire from H L Wright who interrupted and had the cat sewn up. The cat recovered and left the flat, seemingly unfazed.
In London on January 14 the Rev. C Lea Wilson of a medical mission described a Sudanese tribe called the Jieng living near the Bahr el Ghazal and east of Lake Chad. About 600 people strong, they are among the world’s tallest, jet black, reportedly free of cannibalism or violence toward women and children, and all adults reportedly lose six lower teeth for reasons unknown even to themselves.
A readable fragment notes a habit of standing on one foot while at rest, likened to a stork. The text emphasizes the peculiar pose without providing broader context or identity.
The February Woman's Home Companion presents a feature by Bruce Barton based on surveys of hundreds of women about church attendance. It promises a subsequent piece on why fifty women do go to church along with diverse articles by Christine Terhune Herrick Mary Heaton Vorse and others, plus fiction and department features.
Chicago officials backed expanding the female police unit after praising the existing ten. Major Funkhouser asked the city council for funds to add 15 women, saying they have done much good patrolling dance halls and aiding public safety. He proposed a dedicated squad to handle flirts and mashers in theaters and downtown areas.
Frank Rowell discovers two uncashed Wells Fargo money orders for 241.71 each dated October 4, 1859. Issued to L. D. Tracey and drawn in Portland payable in New Orleans. Isaac Levens, Dallas founder, linked to the early town. Wells Fargo to be consulted on redemption.
A concise aphorism notes that luck favors those who rely on effort and planning rather than chance. It suggests self-reliance and perseverance as keys to success, framing luck as a byproduct of steady work rather than a personal trait.
Paris January 14 Lucie Chantrioux once celebrated as model of virtue and nobility received the Amiens annual prize three years ago now begins life imprisonment for the murder of her lover. She threw vitriol on him while he slept after he was jilted, causing his death.
Corvallis Ore Jan 14 1646 students enrolled in the Oregon Agricultural College across all departments this year. The total excludes short course students and marks a 20.4 percent rise from four years ago. There are 1088 men and 563 women, with representation from all Oregon counties, 41 states, and eight foreign countries including 94 from California and 79 from Washington.
From Mexico Jan 14 Huerta’s decision to suspend interest payments on the national debt is seen as an effort to fault the United States. Observers argue U S nonrecognition of the Huerta regime harmed Mexico’s finances and that bondholders will fault Washington as English and French bankers feel the impact.
White Salmon Washington will host a series of subscription dances starting Friday. An Seattle instructor will visit to teach the tango to club members, marking the first event in the program.
Sherwood Oregon January 14 report says Mr. Fickens killed and dressed a hog weighing 700 pounds. A 22 caliber rifle failed to stop the animal and it required a carbine and six men to handle the massive hog in the town.
New York Jan 16 speakers at the National Shoe Retailers’ association convention said retail shoe prices may reach ten dollars a pair. They cited pure shoe laws adopted in 25 states and pending federal measures as the main cause of higher footwear costs.
Philander C. Scott born May 7, 1856 in Seward Illinois. Orphaned young, he later farmed near Seward before moving to Helix Oregon and American Falls Idaho. He died December 10 1913 in Pocatello from uremic poisoning after a brief illness. He left a wife four daughters two brothers and many relatives. Funeral services were held in Masonville with I O O F and ME church members assisting.
As a result of the Salem examination Congressman Hawley announces West Point appointments Melvin L. Hanks of Independence first alternate Errold W. Proctor of Salem second alternate Richard C. Babbitt of Corvallis Annapolis principal Stanley N. Haight of Medford first alternate Ray W. Metcalf second alternate Merrill D. Richmond third alternate Kenneth A. Moores, all of Salem.
In Tenafly New Jersey a party driven plan by Representative Archibald Hart to resolve a postmaster race among Democrats led to a local referendum. The contest boiled down to C J Bross versus William E Boedecker with Bross reportedly winning a majority of votes in the expression of preference sent to recognized Democrats.
Jan 15 report from San Francisco recounts Dan Cupid aiding Eastland Britton a 17 year old highwayman who robbed the Athens Hotel in Oakland marrying Gertrude Crawford. The ceremony occurred in the Hall of Records by Justice of the Peace Quinn with witnesses Emma Britton Beatrice McCall and Ollie Snedinger.
Mayor Mitchell orders a revived strong-arm squad of 49 plainclothes policemen to curb pickpockets and robbers after recent street unrest. The measure follows the arrest and conviction of ex Lieutenant Baker for Herman Roththal’s murder. Goethals declines police chief offer.
The text notes material from the Pana ma canal would form a pile higher than the Woolworth Building in New York and 1350 feet square at the bar.
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