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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1914
Page
3
Marshfield Oregon January 24 Continued rains cause freshets in rivers and many logs begin moving from headwaters. Several million feet of timber have released from the Coquille river forks and more is expected to follow into the Coos river as high water nears.
Dresden reports orders supposedly from King Frederick August target six varieties including the Saxon tango wind dance and bow dance with severe penalties. Public dance hall owners must act as moral censors or face punishment alongside patrons. Meissen police closed a hall after a soiree blamed on porcelain artist designs.
In Eugene Oregon the state university reads to allocate 175000 in referendum funds. Sixty six thousand to repairs and additions across four buildings and heating plant extension aims to be ready for student use by September. The 100000 classroom administration building should open February 1915. Architect W C Knighton oversees work with Ellis F Lawrence assisting on long term development.
Churches in La Grande Oregon adopted resolutions on January 11 backing the governor who faces sharp criticism over his recent actions. The meeting noted support for the governor and urged unity within the community during the controversial period.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for biliousness and stomach ailments. It claims headaches dizziness jaundice and foul taste vanish overnight with a 10 cent box. It promises gentle cleansing and easy dosing for children too.
A noted authority notes kidney and bladder weakness stem from uric acid. It irritates the bladder neck causing nocturnal trips and burning. Recommends four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts with lemon and grape acid to neutralize urine acids, relieve irritation, and aid normal urinary function within days.
A statement praising upholding the law in Oregon and urging newspapers against unjust criticism that harms liquor regulation. It calls for printing copies to Governor West and lists church leaders who signed the resolution including First Christian, First Baptist, and M E church delegates.
Uncle Sam spent 6256.26 for dog food in the year ending June 30 1915. The report notes moonlight will reduce 1914 electric light costs. a cooks school is proposed at Fort Sam Houston. the quartermaster corps will supplant several general offices, cutting officers and men. In Iowa Governor Clarke urges a practical high school course to ready graduates for immediate business work instead of college preparation.
Seattle hosts world pocket billiard champion Bennile Allen of Kansas City and challenger James Nature of Denver for a three-block 600 ball title series starting Wednesday January 28. Other items note Rear Admiral Cottman’s relief at Puget Sound navy yard and Vice President Calvin’s resignation to join Oregon Short Line.
Salem dispatches report Governor Went urged recalling local officials in Baker county amid law enforcement tensions. He named District Attorney Godwin, Nichols, Mayor Stewart, and bootlegger rivals as potential recall candidates, predicting signatures would be easy from bootleggers and others. Churchill seen winning four big ships after cabinet meeting, with Lloyd George, Churchill pictured walking together.
Mrs. Lida Dewey of Milwaukee Wisconsin extols Chamberlain’s Best Cough Medicine for Children as a trusted remedy used over years for her family. She notes it relieves coughs and colds quickly and eases croup in young children. the medicine is pleasant and safe and available from all dealers.
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as essential for expectant mothers and men to learn progressive methods. It claims the external application reduces muscle tension during birth, prevents morning sickness, preserves mood, and speeds postnatal recovery. The Bradfield Regulator Co offers a $1 bottle and a guide for expectant mothers.
Tolbert F Weaver leads services at Christian Corner Main and Jackson with Bible school at 10 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 50 p m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m morning topic Christian Education evening topic The Anarchist at the Marriage Feast of the King's Son notable music both sessions with Mr Jordan solo God Shall Wipe Away all Tears and evening anthem Praise the Lord O My Soul Colburn
Miss Ethel Canning injured last week when the school house elevator broke left yesterday for Baker to recover. County School Superintendent I. E. Young visited Athena. Numerous locals traveled to Walla Walla Pendleton and Hot Lake for business visits and medical treatment.
The church announces for Sunday the conversion of St Paul with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m. A Sunday school at 10 a m. Diviner service with sermon at 11 a m and again at 7 30 p m. Charles Quinney rector.
Services at 10 a m Sunday school at 10 a m Wednesday at 1 pm Subject of lesson sermon Truth Reading room open daily except Sunday 2 to 4 p m Corner East Webb and Johnson streets.
The Presbyterian at Corner East Alta and College streets, Rev. S. L. Grigsby, pastor, posts services for tomorrow. Bible school at 11 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Morning sermon titled Healing the Paraphytic. Evening sermon titled A Thrilling Experience. Text cites And the rest, some on boards and some on broken pieces of the ship. They escaped safely to land.
Lincoln Neb Jan 25 Reuben Golde Thwaite noted historian and educator spoke on second day of the Territorial Pioneers association annual meeting. A crowd of prominent educators and chroniclers attended.
BERLIN January 24 Franz Unnert once a Kaiser personal bodyguard started a six month term for stealing. He left royal service for a bank job, later stole a bag holding 250 in gold. Another ex-bodyguard awaits death for murdering his wife. The Kaiser has not intervened.
Syracuse Jan 24 Judge Irving G Vann led discussion on the value of real property owned by public service corporations at the New York State Tax Conference in Onondaga Hotel. Francis A Whitney of Western Union guided the discussion. Alfred Ely of New York City was listed to speak but did not attend due to illness.
The remark notes that if a man kept the funds he has spent chasing riches, he would have enough to sustain himself for a period. It reflects on wastefulness and misplaced pursuit of wealth.
Madison resident M. D. Reynolds states he suffered rheumatism since 1894 after snow plow work on the railroad. He claims three boxes of Merital Rheumatism Powder cured him, enabling him to discard crutches and fully recover, with a hearty recommendation.
A fragment notes that many older Indians aided during pioneer days. The passage recalls their assistance and involvement in early settler life, highlighting cooperation between generations and communities.
An old time advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a universal cough and cold treatment for all ages. It claims epidemic origins 43 years ago and promises money back if relief is not found with testimonies from Mrs J F Davis and Mrs A F Mertz, with KOEPPSENS selling the product.
An ad promoting A Good Plater Merito White Liniment as a penetrating sore throat cold lung croup and chest pain remedy. It advises saturating flannel with the liniment and applying as a plaster. Claimed to be very effective without blistering. Tallman & Co. exclusive agents.
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