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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
5
Fragmented OCR lists subscription rates and office details for a Portland hotel news page. It notes security building and bureau address, with various daily and weekly mailing and carrier options.
Fragmentary text presents a poetic defense of beauty and spirit against those who seek flaw free life and art. The excerpt references lark, eagle plume, lily bloom, and a demand for beauty life and art without flaw, with disjointed phrases and possible author attribution Besuie M. Goratens.
A fragmented obituary listing spans Confucian scholars, political leaders, artists, inventors, and public figures from varied locales. Names include Sir Wilfrid Laurier of Canada, Jona A. Tasteh, opera composer K. Loonea, inventor Donald, and Baron Rothschild of Paris, with ages andDates such as February 17 for Laurier, June 24 for Tasteh, August 9 for Loonea, and January 30 for Rothschild. The roster also mentions George T. Oliver and Theodore P. L. Soni among others, covering a wide geographic sweep from New York and Rome to Oxford and Madrid.
A county party chairman calls for keeping capable officials in office regardless of party to avoid wasteful campaigns. The piece argues that good public service benefits the community, noting officials often earn more in private life yet are valuable on the payroll. It questions the reasoning and invites rebuttal from readers.
The New York World notes no major party has yet held a national convention west of Denver and calls the 1929 Democratic Convention in San Francisco a political curiosity. The piece questions the “See America First” platform stance and contrasts wartime surplus sales with help for small buyers. It also comments on treaty ratification sentiment and argues against politicizing fish and game appointments.
A list of prominent individuals who died in 1919 includes philanthropists, inventors, educators, authors, actors, and business leaders. Names span the U.S. and Europe, with ages from mid 40s to mid 80s and deaths occurring across months including January April July and September. Notable entries include J. Guelph, Omar Hummerstein, Henry Frick, Nat Gemswin, George W. Coles, and John Fox Jr., among others.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Ella Wheeler Wilcox, February dates, a flour man in Minneapolis, and October dates. The garbled lines reference places like North/Oaweeo and Hull Beach, with unclear events or roles. No clear incident or outcome emerges from the legible pieces.
Grant Steen, 27, prominent eastern Milton area farmer, died after acute appendicitis. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Milton with Rev. Hamilton officiating. Steen, born July 24, 1887, operated extensive farming with his brother William H. Steen near Milton. He is survived by a wife and two sons, one of whom, Hobert, died last September. An operation was performed after his illness worsened Tuesday, with burial following Wednesday afternoon.
A vintage testimonial ad for Donna Kidney Pills claims relief from backache and kidney trouble. Mrs Stover of 29124 W Webb St describes dull pain, limited movement, and improved function after use. The notice promotes the product and names Foster-Milburn Co of Buffalo NY.
An advertisement asserts meat consumption harms kidneys, causing illnesses like rheumatism and headaches. It promotes four ounces of Balta, a lemon juice fiber tonic, to flush and cleanse kidneys, claiming quick relief and inexpensive, safe use.
The Milton Box Company reports progress at its annual meeting led by Manager Clyde Rint ria. The company produced more than 000,000 feet of lumber and over 200 carloads of box material during 2019. Directors elected include J. L Thumas Dayton WA J. W. Morrow Walla Walla Cy A. Nonian Clyde Harris Milton and C. R. Harris White Salmon.
Fragmentary advertisement claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure acts through the blood to balance body systems. Mentions “aged forty years” and testimonials attributed to Cheney & Co in Poleds Ohla, implying medical endorsement.
A vintage ad touts Sage Ten and Wyeths Lace and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair. It claims the recipe is an improved all-time formula, applied with a brush and left on overnight or overnight portions, restoring natural color, thickness, and a youthful look.
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