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The advertisement urges shoppers to use the last days of the store’s White Sale offering further savings as many items have been reduced again to draw crowds and close the sale in record fashion.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
2
The advertisement urges shoppers to use the last days of the store’s White Sale offering further savings as many items have been reduced again to draw crowds and close the sale in record fashion.
In Watts California Justice Cassidy freed Arthur Schmidt after a heart pulse test suggested he was lying only when giving his name, confirming he was not an escaped convict. The stethoscope test, linked to Hugo Muensterberg's theory, supported release and praised by officials.
North Yakima resident Lee Tittle, a pioneer bachelor, has sworn off eating to lose weight. Since January 6 he has not eaten dinner, subsisting on hot water with occasional lemon juice. He has shed 26 pounds and remains determined.
The note says he has not set a time limit for total abstinence and will start eating again when he deems his weight low enough. He reports no discomfort, and he remains the last bachelor member of the Union Club, whose other members have since married, leaving him to fend for himself.
In New York the case pits Marie Estella Markham a Nashville soloist against William F. Mathues a wealthy tobacconist. Markham sues to recover 1520 dollars claiming a loan. Mathues counters that she owes 184 dollars for cigarettes bought between November 9, 1910 and August 24, 1911, implying heavy daily use.
Charles F Sage, who claimed to be a mining promoter seeking to establish a local smelter, remains in jail after arrest last week. He has been unable to post bail despite efforts, with details indicating he represented himself in the proceedings.
A man claims to be able to wire J Pierpont Morgan for 100000 and have it secured within 24 hours. His wife stays at Rogers Hotel and refuses interview, citing illness. Gage’s case goes before the grand jury and Acting District Attorney Clifford trusts an indictment will follow.
Aspen Colorado reports bachelor mayor Charles Wagner has received fifteen marriage proposals by telephone this year. He declines to reveal responses but says he is pleased by the attention. He jokes he will buy each proposer a silk gown.
L F Rounds, a car repairer in La Grande railroad yards, was injured when a car door he attempted to push open fell on him. He lies in a dangerous condition and it is feared he suffered internal injuries.
Freewater Oregon Rev. A. Ross Kitt, pastor of the Congregational church, has resigned after serving as pastor for the last two years. The announcement notes his departure from the Freewater church.
Weston Oregon January 24 1912 funeral held for Mrs Margaret Wells longtime Weston pioneer attended by many from Weston and Athena interment in Weston cemetery updates on local residents and revival services at United Brethren church and a marriage at the home of Mrs Duncan on Water street January 21 1912 Ivan O'Hara and Ella Duncan wed. local news notes reflect community life and travel events in Pendleton Milton American Falls Walla Walla and nearby towns
Pioneer of Seattle, Wylsh Andrew Fugler, 104, died in the city. Born in France in 1807 just after Napoleon’s era, he moved to New York at 20 and reached the Pacific coast in 1864. He leaves a 48 year old youngest child, 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, oldest born about 13 years ago.
La Grande Oregon The Amalgamated Sugar company ends efforts to build a Grand Ronde Valley factory after years of failure due to beet-growing labor shortages. A competing offer at Burley Idaho pledges 5000 acres for five years, with a large irrigated Twin Falls area available for relocation.
A Milwall Pa mother describes her eight week old baby’s widespread eczema improving after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes hair regrew and the child fully recovered four weeks after starting treatment. The letter praises the products and cites a postal sample offer.
A terse note indicates limited spare time as the factory must operate this year to meet contracted commitments. Authorities stress finishing work promptly to avoid breach and ensure delivery. The statement underscores pressure on operations to align with obligations.
An 1890s style notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for la grippe with a Washington Kansas user claims relief from pneumonia after three bottles. Also mentions Ballard's Snow Liniment for lame back and PAZO Ointment for piles with a 6 to 14 day cure window and a note that public service corporations face heavy troubles.
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