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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
3
A nostril of advertising copy promotes Knowlton's Dandeline as a hair health remedy. It promises immediate improvement, reduced dandruff, and new hair growth after weeks of use. The ad touts a 25 cent to 26 cent bottle and urges trial at drug stores or toilet counters.
In Austin on January 20, state house representatives defeated a resolution urging submission of a statewide prohibition law at the next general election. The defeat avoids a prohibition amendment a constitutional convention route and the potential for a statewide constitutional change.
Washington January 25. President Wilson discussed preparedness with a visiting delegation of big army advocates. He said the real solution may be a standing army of professional soldiers large enough to ensure safety.
Hudson Bay Grange met in Umatilla with new officers in place. Debate on industrial civic work continued as committee prepared resolutions urging legislature to sustain funding. Members celebrated birthdays, admitted one new member, and noted地域 travel by locals. Stated incidents included Mr Brady injured in wagon accident and Leo Nelson receiving a $995.08 accident settlement.
A speaker notes using Resinal Ointment for itching and rash, claiming quick relief after doctor recommended it for a brother. The account says Tom suffered from eczema and found healing with the ointment, illustrating confidence in the remedy.
Nell Harvey, a motion picture actress, was found dead in a blood soaked bed in Los Angeles. Actor Harlan J. Winter, said to have been with her last night, was arrested and claimed death came from a hemorrhage. Winter reacted with distress and later fled to a nearby lodging house after the incident.
William Frend De Morgan, seventy seven, London based artist author and former art potter maker, died at Chelsea from stomach trouble. Son of mathematician Augustua De Morin and granddaughter of Willan Triend. After Royal Academy study he designed stained glass then from 1870 to 1904 produced art pottery. His novels began with Sloneph Vance published 1906 and sparked quick popularity. He wrote many works, including The Team, An It Written Auo Biography, Alice for Short, Some How Good, It Can Never Happen Again, An It of Dishonor, A Likely Story and When Ghost Meats Ghost. The Joseph Vance opening chapters were written for recreation and later sold. his later career brought substantial success.
Craxed by drugs Dr J C Hunter a renowned physician and researcher killed his wife at their Hysham Montana home to test a life restoring method. The body was found today after he had reportedly shown signs of insanity following his undertaking.
Portland Jan 24 Six fires on national forests in Oregon Washington and Alaska burned over ten acres of timberland destroyed 5 million board feet of merchantable timber worth 23000 young growth and forage worth 12000 and cost 510,000 to subdue during 1916 fire season. District Forester George H. Cecil reports 1918 figures show 465 fires in Washington 682 in Oregon and 243 on the Sialkchy ou forest in Oregon with Tongass Alaska at three. Campers caused 23 percent of fires and lightning 19 percent.
San Antonio Jan 25 militia units were designated to leave the border February 1 The Second Indiana Infantry Indiana Brigade headquarters Fifth Nebraska Infantry Company A Nebraska signal corps First Arkansas Infantry Troops A B and the Oklahoma Cavalry and the Oklahoma engineers are listed for withdrawal to the interior
An advertising pitch touts Cascarets as a quick nightly laxative for torpid liver and clogged bowels. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses stomach, liver, and bowels, preventing indigestion, foul breath, and headaches, and suggests treating children with gentle cleansing.
A field hospital is established as the third Town infantry unit and brigade headquarters. The hospital gathers sick men for care and organizational use, marking a key logistical step in the unit’s readiness.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the most effective constipation remedy for children. It warns against harsh laxatives and cathartics, claims Pepsin combination is gentle and effective, and urges mothers to buy genuine bottles with the doctor’s portrait. A trial bottle offer is included with mail order details.
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