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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1914
Page
7
An old advertisement claims TIZ relieves aching feet fast and eliminates corns bunions and raw spots. It touts painless feet, no tight shoes, and a money back guarantee with a 25 cent box available at stores.
Seattle January 17. The American schooner William F. Garris, reported in distress January 7, was towed by the tug Goliath to Port Townsend. The vessel rode at anchor between Haycock Islands, well provisioned, hull undamaged despite what caused damage.
An old warning warns against internal use of catarrh cures containing mercury, noting they can damage nerves and the entire system. It asserts genuine Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co is taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces and promises cure. It warns consumers to avoid unsafe preparations and to rely on reputable physicians.
William McGregor of Pendleton Oregon a horse shoer at 711 Lilleth Street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes sudden kidney pain sediment in urine and backache that vanished after use allowing him to work full days. He calls the remedy a true wonder and credits lasting health to it. Buffalo New York makers.
The City of Pendleton Oregon invites sealed bids for 1184.50 improvement bonds to fund Vincent street from Lewis street to Court street. Bids due. 100 dollar certified check required, payable to the Mayor, forfeitable if bid is accepted and bonds not taken. City reserves right to reject all bids.
In Portland on January 19, weekly cattle receipts totaled 1768 head with hogs at 6742 and sheep at 196. Beef demand stayed tight while buyers cleared supplies. hogs traded steady to firm with big Monday volume, while lamb and mutton prices held above midweek levels. Liquidity in sheephouse rises amid steady cull cattle and varied steer prices through the period.
Ashland reports the death of Mrs Louisa C Tozer at 61 after a lingering illness. She was born in Jackson county as one of 12 siblings of Claiborne Nell who journeyed to Oregon in 1853. In Baker three stories high grill and hotel owners face abatement action for a year over alleged immoral uses. Miles Lee and Carl Alder cited as property owners. In Salem officials expect northern county to back an $850000 road bond, driven by fact figures. Woodburn attorney Blaine McCord urged for broader support and possible state senate run. In Portland J Turney of Burns comments on the issue.
The Federal league lures major stars from the American and National leagues as winter fades. Joe Tinker moves toward managing Chicago Federals as Mordecai Brown leads St Louis, Otto Knabe joins Baltimore, and King Cole signs with Chicago. High salaries and league stability remain the chief hurdles for enticing more players.
Washington January hearings on eastern city claims to host regional Federal Reserve banks wrap up. The organization committee led by Secretary McAdoo will depart for the west to continue hearings.
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It claims backache headaches dragging sensations nervousness and irritability signal female disease and credits the remedy with restoring health for forty years of success. The endorsement notes merit and long-standing effectiveness.
In Salem and Portland reports, oil prospects in central Oregon and Harney county are described as pivotal for cheap factory fuel. A prominent observer states cheap fuel will spur Oregon manufacturing, with oil fields not yet opened and mainly exploratory work ahead. Portland notes 12 year old Peter Kilkenny, famed for multiple escapes from the Boys' Industrial School, has been recaptured after a three day freedom and alleged house robbery. In Butteville, F X Matthieu, survivor of the 1843 pioneers convention, is seriously ill at home and unable to leave bed.
The Montreal Star advises placing a basin of water in the oven while roasting meat. The steam helps prevent browning and ensures the meat cooks more evenly.
Special Correspondence from Hermiston Oregon January 19 J M Griffin water superintendent of the Tmatilia project returns from North Yakima where he attended the Washington Irrigation Institute He says Oregon lacks a statewide irrigation body like Washington and Idaho have and that Oregon projects should unite to discuss common problems for mutual benefit
In Colombo reports details of a disaster as the tank steamer Twingona and a lighter burst into flames during petrol discharge. About 50 crew and many coolies escaped in a lifeboat while others perished including the captain's 3 year old daughter and the Tuticorin port officer's son. The first engineer also died and multiple fatalities and injuries occurred aboard the burning vessels.
Pendleton Lodge No. 63 A F and A M meets the first and third Mondays. John S. Baker funeral director and embalmer offers day or night service from opposite post office. Hartman Abstract Co provides title abstracts in Umatilla County with real estate and brokerage services. Bentley Leffingwell agents promote fire life and accident insurance at 815 Main Street. Steiner attorney at law operates from Smith Crawford building.
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