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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1916
Page
6
From Niles and New York reports the biggest Guard mobilization in memory is planned to support Mexican operations. Generals order assemble a formidable force to confront Currant, promising an army capable of meeting any past Mexican campaign.
A fragment advises housewives to consult experienced neighbors before calling a doctor for non urgent female ailments. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a recommended remedy and suggests seeking local knowledge from women with similar health issues.
In Philadelphia in July Judge Thompson acquitted Robert Martin and Thomas Rowan under the Harrison law, ruling that mere possession even in large quantities lacks prima facie criminality without evidence of sale or attempted sale. The defense cited a Supreme Court reading, noting 40 similar indictments await trial. The Queen's Gift Book anthology, aiding Queen Mary convalescent hospital funds, is also highlighted.
Reports from the New Mexican border district say Mexican forces near Ascension about 70 miles south fired on U S cavalry detachment after being challenged at the border. Investigations indicate a Mexican scouting party aimed to watch American troops and supplies. A dozen mounted men were involved and cartridges of the de facto government were found nearby. An American corporal from the Tenth Cavalry, Cooke, was brought to Juarex and may be turned over to U S authorities.
In New York on July 4 reporters noted little money in the region for President Wilsons re election. Hugh supporters spread rumors of a $60,000 wager at 50 to 1 while backers of Wilson allegedly offered $50,000. The curb bets attracted attention as the largest known offer in the campaign, with stock market profits seen driving interest in future betting volume.
In New York a July 4 report notes weak munition stocks as markets open, with peace prospects dampening after allied offensives. The Rockefeller Foundation commission led by General William Gorgas departs for South America to study yellow fever, visiting Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and other ports to assess endemic centers and eradication measures.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to purify blood and heal affected areas. It promises relief after short use and urges readers to send for testimonials from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with general druggist distribution.
Notice of bill fire for tender opening at Pendleton city offices Oregon. Bids due May 10 1916 at 6 pm for cotton jacket hubber fittings with standard couplings FOB Pendleton all bids subject to rejection. Gerald Thos chair of Pendleton board of city improvement.
Nouleele hereby given that bids will be received at the office of the City Recorder in Pendleton Oregon until July 5 at 4 o'clock PM for cleaning the streets of The City of Pendleton for one year from August 1 1918. Specifications may be had at the City Recorder's office. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check of 100 dollars payable to the Mayor of Pendleton as evidence of good faith and forfeitable if the bidder fails to enter into the contract. The Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated June 22 1916. THOS F. GERALD City Recorder.
Hartman Abstract Co offers reliable land abstracions in Umatilla county buys and oils real estate and provides insurance and nonresident investments Bentley Montgomery act as real estate and insurance agents 815 Main street Pendleton Raley Raley attorneys and George W Coutts attorney at law provide legal services Entaten aottied wills deeds mortgages and contracts and collections Pre and Pre attorneys at law W G Lassen MD V county veterinarian James J Perry attorney at law over Taylor Hardware Stroble dealer in new and second hand goods Pendleton price leader 219 Court Street Douglas W Bailey attorney at law practice in state and federal courts East Oregonian office sells legal bands for county court and other courts
Washington reports that American Minister Foassell in Santo Domingo says peace negotiations between belligerents, led by General Arak, are under way. A commission representing the government was formed to pursue a settlement amid the ongoing hostilities.
Raymond W. Hatch, architect, Pendleton Oregon, advertises services for the Despair Building with a contact phone listed as 74 percent likely a misread number.
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