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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
2
Women's neckwear including jabots frills Dutch collars and fibhus offered at white sale prices. Value per yard set at up to 1.00 with sale price 49 cents. Limited quantities and familiar Ward company labels advertise notable bargain.
Tomorrow marks the final chance to save on India linens and a range of fabrics including nainso ok minney moon nainsook long cloth ly e linen dimity bedford cord mercerized chiffon nainsook and more. Prices shown in the ad include 8 to 75 cent quality marks with many items reduced at White Sale. ]]>
An advertising notice promoting dried fruits at a very special price. It claims 2000 dozen oranges sold since a sale began, highlighting ripe juicy fruit at 15 cents per dozen and presents Townsend's California glace fruits as a dainty confection. Sale agents invite viewing in the south window.
Information filed charging Joseph Cole with first degree murder for shooting Robert Cunningham at a New Year’s Day dance. Cole, who says the shooting was an accident, faces legal proceedings in Walla Walla.
Government nurseries hold 16,500,000 young trees while 2 tons of cascara bark sold from Siuslaw NF Oregon at 1 cent a pound. Alaska’s Chugach is northernmost NF and Luquilito in Porto Rico southernmost. Shingle output reaches 750 million feet in Washington State west of Cascades. California fed timber sales and Montana led in transactions. American Forestry Association elected Henry S. Drinker of Lehigh and Ridedale as president and secretary. Cooperation between Biological Survey and Forest Service targets ground squirrels in California forests. Temple Texas debates unnecessary measures.
A new charter draft completed today proposes a town manager system with elected commissioners who will select a manager responsible for all municipal departments. Temple becomes the third Texas town to adopt the form after Denton and Amarillo. In Tacoma, Mayor’s Day is set at the First Congregational church with 24 Washington mayors invited.
A contrived health tip claims skimmed milk cleans kid gloves better than gasoline by soaking with a cloth and white rag, then rubbing grime from the girl spots before drying. Then notes on handboxes become popular in summer homes, with cabinetlike stands for drawers and decorative uses. Fashion notes discuss draped girdles, straw hats, fur pieces, bronze shoes, tartan braids, and spring headwear trends.
The Seattle Merchants' Exchange, with grain lenders present, asked the State Utilities department to adopt a corn grading system aligned with the federal standard to be used after July 1. They will seek details from St Paul and Minneapolis on enforcement and the possible new office, and request the State Grain Inspection Department to install a grading machine for the market.
Washington January 23 Civilian and maritime safety figures show the revenue cutter service saved 327 lives and $10 607 710 in property during the fiscal year ending June 30 1913. Total expenditures for the service amounted to $2 471 532. The agency also cleared many navigation hazards destroying 31 derelicts and recovering vessels valued at $18 904.
A Thursday Afternoon Club gathering at Mrs. W E Pruitt’s home on West Alta st showcased readings and songs themed Scotch and Irish music. The program included poems, Scottish and Irish songs, and piano numbers amid pink and white decorations. Pendleton Elks hosted an informal ballroom at Eagle Woodman hall with a large turnout and lively dancing led by Frank Frazier. A visiting tango instructor from St Louis, Miss M Wetmore, arrived to teach the Argentina dance. Lillian Gulliford, Pendleton HS graduate, captains Washington State College’s freshmen basketball team. Mrs G D Hazlett hosted the North Side Bridge Club. Mrs Will Moore won the trophy in a play. Mrs J J Regan and daughter Genevieve visited from Pasco. Mrs Westbrook Dickson returns from Portland. Engagement announced: Sadie Baum to Ben Wise of Ilwaco.
Oregon Short Line told it may discontinue Copperfield agency and reduce service from three to two trains weekly as saloon closures hurt business under martial law. Copperfield officials warned old service would resume when conditions justify it.
Philadelphia January 22 reports say the Bureau of Medical Inspection and Licensure plans vigorous action to root out more than 800 illegal midwives. The drive aims to curb unlicensed practice amid investigations and regulatory pressure.
An advertisement extols a blood purifier labeled 8. 8. 8. claimed to cleanse intestines and bloodstream, stimulate liver and kidneys, and help eruptions heal. It urges readers to obtain 8. 8. 8. at drug stores and warns against cheaper imitations. offers mail inquiry to Swift Apeel, Atlanta.
Investigators report many women in Philadelphia and coal regions lack medical training and obstetrical knowledge while advertising as midwives in multiple languages. Pitts burgh remains a focal point for what officials call Negual midwifery, with wide unregulated practice and little formal schooling cited.
New York January 22 Charles Ek Hamilton a leading aviator died suddenly from a hemorrhage in New York City authorities reported his death ends a noted aviation career with many record flights Hamilton was widely known for his contributions to early air travel and public demonstrations in the Northeast all details remain to be confirmed by officials
An old style physic is scorned by children while mothers are urged to use California Syrup of Figs. The ad claims it cleanses stomach liver and bowels gently, prevents illness, and is suitable for babies children and adults. It warns against counterfeit versions and directs to the California Fig Syrup Company product.
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