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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
6
The ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective laxative for infants and children. It cites long use, pleasant taste, and safety, with testimonials and an offer of a free trial bottle by mail from Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
Spokane reports a planned 50,000 pound parcel post grocery shipment from Spokane to Stites Idaho and Elk City, tied to an earlier 60 pound parcel run. The route covers six miles by mall carrier, with 1,000 packages of 50 pounds each at 54 cents per 50 pounds. Elk City merchants expect dry goods and hardware parcels next.
In PIN EISLAND Minn on January 26 church owned films drew steady crowds as the small community embraced religious cinema. Local congregations reported growing attendance and positive reception, highlighting outreach value of the church run program.
The First Methodist church backed project proclaimed financially successful by Rev. C. E. Mead who originated the idea. Profits will support church mission work. Younger members operate the machine and usher. It has become the town’s favored gathering place.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding, protrusting piles. First application brings relief. Fifty cents.
London Jan 26 The funeral for the late Lord Strathcona was held at Westminster Abbey with a simple ceremony noted for its absence of pomp and display.
A yearly report notes that cancer claims about 25,000 lives in the United States. Health officials emphasize early detection and treatment advances while urging continued research funding. The figure reflects nationwide mortality across all cancer types and demographics.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss promising immediate scalp relief within ten minutes and long term hair growth. It claims dull or brittle hair becomes light, fluffy, lustrous and abundant after weeks of use.
An old time drug ad promises instant relief from blocked nosrils and head colds. It claims Big’s Cream Balm clears nasal passages and soothes inflamed membranes, while Ely’s Cream Balm dissolves with nostril heat and stops discharge and catarrh. It urges trying small bottles and promises relief by morning.
The Department of Agriculture estimates at least 30 000 domesticated reindeer exist in Alaska with potential for a large, scientifically managed industry. Crossbreeding with caribou and selective breeding could improve herds, while northern tundra allows extensive, low-care ranching. Meat and hides offer value. white moss sustains vast Arctic range. Regulatory limits include non-sale to whites and government herd oversight near native schools.
A 15 member committee at the University of Oregon unanimously opposed self government for students after studying conditions. The plan for absolute discipline to the associated students will go to a charter amendment next month. President Metshenbacher named a five member subcommittee to draft a tentative student council plan as the basis for self government. The committee found Oregon is not yet ready for self government. Also noted is April’s voyage affecting the walnut crop in France.
One dose relieves a cold without quinine. A dose every two hours, three doses, eases erippe misery and breaks up a severe cold. It opens clogged passages, stops nasal discharge, relieves headache, sneezing, feverishness, sore throat, and stiffness. Don’t stay stuffed up quit blowing. Costs 26 cents at drug stores.
The Sun reviews Tuesdays change with a two part Vitagraph life pad featuring The Street Singers with Lilli an Walker and Wallie Van. Wallie, a millionaire's son, loves Betty the street singer. after marriage they are estranged by father disapproval, then reunite after touring abroad and a move into a picture studio. Also shown Concentration with Harry Carey and Claire McDowell about a printing press and a rival torn by inheritance. When Love is Young sketches a city girl and country romance with a jealous pair and a city feller restoring affection.
A Tuesday to Wednesday program features The Great Game a two reel stock market backdrop film with Thomas Commerford Irene Warfield E H Calvert and Richard Travers as leads. Plot follows a mayor spurning a railroad franchise and a son broker working to topple him leading to a climactic battle. Also shown are The Bartered Crown with Betty Gray Lionel Barrymore The Janitor's Flirtation a Dan Mason Edison comedy with Jimmy dressing as a girl and a comic finale.
Viola's Animal Circus drew capacity crowds yesterday with Lolotte the man monkey and a mind reading cockatoo. The show includes a fire department novelty and a slide for life. Two reels feature a minister impostor who reforms. Other acts include Won In a Closet and Her Love Letters with Keystone and Thanhouser offerings.
The Kenworthy company offers The Cowboy a condensed three act comedy drama set in California with a brief intermission. Two new motion pictures accompany the program, with shows at 7 16 and 9 40 tonight. Tomorrow features another complete change of bill.
Spokane reports national apple day will be February 6 with Governor Ernest Lister’s proclamation. The Spokane chamber of commerce and North Pacific Fruit Distributors plan a wide observance, citing last year’s 700000 apples sale for Ohio flood relief and urging apple themed events across Washington and Idaho.
Dayton January 27 Judge Roland W Baggett of the juvenile court advocates a new movement to build a home for working boys paid from small wages. He notes many homeless youths and proposes fifty men contributing 100 each year for five years to fund the project. He also declines sending delinquent girls to a state school, seeking reform in a good institutional setting.
Delegates from Elkhart La Porte Starke Marshall Multon St Joseph and Konclusko commanderies join 200 visitors from a dozen states at the Knights of Pythias second district convention in LaPorte Ind Three sessions planned with a formal reception for Grand Chancellor Lewis of Seymour and a banquet led by Master Toast Harry B Darling Other speakers include David H McGill Grand Chancellor Lewis Dr C L Kiplinger Mayor Ralph Gayle Cadmus E Crabill W J Murphy and Harry Wade plus lodge reps from Goshen Knox Plymouth Argos Bremen and Culver.
New York January 17 There are about 2 000 000 motor vehicles registered worldwide with the United States leading at 1 127 940 cars followed by Great Britain 425 838. Europe totals 273 611 and other regions 2 600 making a global total of 1 919 789 registered cars.
Eight nets belonging to unlicensed fishermen were confiscated in the harbor and one arrest was made. State Fish Commissioner H. Darwin has instructed deputies to enforce the law barring aliens who have not declared intent to become American citizens for at least a year from continuing work.
Mothers should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for Children to ease colds fevers and teething troubles. Used by mothers for 24 years the powders promise relief from feverishness constipation and headaches. Sold by drug stores for 26 cents with free sample by request Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
Old consumer remedy claims to flush kidneys by taking four ounces of rad Salts in water before breakfast for several days. Describes symptoms of kidney distress and promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to prevent bladder irritation and improve kidney function.
The state law on commercial fishing has existed for years but sees little enforcement. Over half of Washington fishermen are aliens, and many have rushed to apply for naturalization. Under the law they cannot fish until their first papers are a year old, delaying their entry into the fishery.
In Washington the census office records crimes under main heads. A clerk found the term running a blind tiger and misfiled it as cruelty to animals, reflecting humor or confusion in the old filing system.
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