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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
2
Retail notice advertises a one day sale with substantial price cuts on men’s suits and overcoats and a ten percent reduction on all boys and children’s clothing. Overcoats priced at 17.85 and 19.90 are highlighted, with multiple shirt and suit price points listed as 11.85 through 21.25.
Washington reports Governor Magoon urges immediate removal of the wrecked battleship Maine resting in Havana harbor. The sunken ship fouls anchorage, worsens shoaling, and threatens tides, risking rapid harbor decay. The vessel holds 62 American saliors' remains, prompting US action and treaty considerations for removal. The report cites national reproach, calls for prompt procurement of consent and removal steps.
Philadelphia sale offers rare papers from 1768 including Boston Non-Importation agreement broadside from Faneuil Hall meeting call and a Hancock signed letter to the king. The event also notes the carnation tribute tradition for McKinley and Washington officials observing the late president’s birthday.
The Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia reports extensive aid to hundreds of orphans. The president praises Electric Bitters as a prime medicine for stomach liver and kidney troubles and as a general tonic for weak children and run-down people. Only Tallman & Co and Pendleton Drug Co offer it.
In Carnation Dry, Washington, on January 29, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appeared publicly in an unspecified attire, drawing attention as he carries out duties amid ongoing national concerns. The brief sighting underscores his unannounced public engagements and the presidency’s ongoing visibility.
Albany high school defeated the Alco club in a fast practice game played Wednesday at the Alco gym. Excellent guarding limited the opponents to just four points while Albany tallied eleven.
Statehouse event marks the fiftieth anniversary of Oregon’s admission with Gov Chamberlain, Frederick Holman, and Oregon pioneers among speakers. Program includes remarks by Jay Bowerman, a concert, and seats for early pioneers. Congress approved admission on February 14, 1869 reflecting the 1857 constitutional creation.
Naples Italy January 29 1920 Mme Melba arrives Sunday morning for the San Carlos Opera House benefit concert for southern Italy earthquake victims. The performance at night will be held only if her ship sailing to Australia is delayed several hours at the port.
Post card fundraiser organized by the American Italian relief groups to aid southern Italy earthquake victims. An official memorial card will be sold to boost urgent donations and ease the suffering of a catastrophe described as the greatest in history. Some gossip about village store scandal appears as an aside.
A man with chronic eczema and severe boils describes relief after eight months of Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and Pills. He praises the remedies and cites local endorsement. Written testimonials from Hale Bordwell and Nelson R Burnett in Tipton Iowa dated Aug 17 1907.
An older advertisement touts Gentle anointings with Cuticura products for easing eczemas and skin inflammations from infancy onward. It references Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Balm, and Cuticura Pills as providing relief, rest, and a potential cure, aligned with a soothing routine for various skin conditions.
A seller offers several hundred tons of alfalfa hay for sale to feed yards near Hudson Bay. The note provides rough locations and directions, mentioning Burlingam and Walla Walla area references and an unspecified contact.
A short ad touts LAXATIVE ERROSMO Quinrine Tablets as a one day cold cure. It promises refunds if not effective and notes Druggist GIROVE or F. W. GIROVE as the signer on each package with the number 26.
Suffering women urged to use Doan's Kidney Pills to cure sick kidneys and relieve bearing down pains backache and headaches. Mrs J T Galloway of Elgin Oregon testifies to back relief and improved health after use. Sold by dealers everywhere price 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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