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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
9
An old time ad copy touts St Jacobs Oil as a near magical remedy for backache lumbago and rheumatic pains. It claims rapid soothing application burns and never disappoints with a harmless cure that straightens posture and ends torturous discomfort.
A Cincinnati authority says a few drops of Freezone applied directly to corn will harmlessly lift it with the fingers. The drug, sold at small cost, dries on contact without causing pain or infection and may reduce corns from women's feet, even with high footwear.
A pamphlet advocates an internal bath by drinking hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning to flush stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. It warns of toxins and various ailments from previous day’s waste and claims external baths cannot replace internal cleansing.
Much interest centers on a Valentine social scheduled for February 14 hosted by the Ladies of Maccabees at OO & F. Hall. Proceeds include candy and apron booths with lunch served and Valentine halves shared between gentlemen and ladies. Community notes report births and local visits as residents travel between Pendleton and nearby towns.
London reports a naval authority predicts a vast British merchant fleet soon after the war. He says Britain’s shipyards expanded greatly during hostilities and can outpace German rivals, with 9000-ton Hawke ships built in three months and faster production once merchant shipping resumes. The official cites a large, efficient pool of shipbuilders ready for peacetime work.
New York January 27. Dorothy Gates Herrmann known as the pony bride escaped an annulment bid by Phillip Herrmann's parents. Letters she wrote to her dearest boy saved the marriage after they sought a court ruling. The couple wed secretly while he was on vacation from a military academy.
A manufacturer unveils a laundry bag with a nickel-plated oval mouth fixture to hold it open on the wall. Drawstring bag slips off for washing, offering convenience over traditional bags. Also notes foxwood ammonia logwood solution for black cloth and a casserole dish idea for hyacinths.
A modified type of clothespin bug is seen in the house furnishings. The item appears as a streamlined holder designed to secure clothespins during use and storage. Experts advise checking for pests and maintaining clean storage areas to prevent infestation.
A novel method trims a large hat by placing medium velvet buttons along the upper brim edge. The idea offers decorative shaping while maintaining the hat’s silhouette.
One pound of cheese melted with butter yolks milk and seasonings. Stir in mustard pepper salt and a dash of hot sauce. Combine with eggs and cheese until thick, then serve over toasted crackers. A quirky vintage kitchen note with measurements and substitutions.
Paris reports twenty four children hospitalized at St Louis Hospital from a malady linked to needles hidden in the hands of two men wearing black gloves who befriended pupils outside schools. The assailants offered candy or coins then pricked faces necks or arms, prompting police to search for the duo.
California honors its first female judge who studied law under her husband and later taught at a university. Widowed by the death of Judge J. W. Charles in Palo Alto, she faced strong public and official approval for her appointment, reflecting the era's suffrage support.
An old advertisement claims California Syrup of Fig or "California Syrup of Flea" cleanses the bowels for constipated children. It urges parents to give a teaspoonful to relieve feverish, sick, coated-tongue infants and promises quick relief through a gentle laxative effect. Counterfeit warnings accompany the product as the genuine bottle is sold by the California Syrup Company.
Police describe a group of men in black gloves as dangerous degenerates after alleged use of hypodermic needles to inject poison into children. Doctors note immediate swelling and skin ulcers, while parents claim German involvement. An officer at Police de la Republique station faced a near mobbing over the incident.
Reports from El Paso say Mexican military wires were cut near La Jun Chihuahua 36 miles north of Chihuahua City. Preventive measures against Villa followers at San Miguel Babitora were also reported.
Bentley Montgomery real estate and fire, life and accident insurance agents at 816 Main Street with phone 04. Lebator Attorney at Law Room 24 Smith-Crawford Building. John and Baker Funeral Director and licensed embalmer advertise Op Poale Point office and funeral parlor with 76 phone.
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