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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
6
A mother recounts a six month old with severe eczema and eye irritation misdiagnosed as ringworm, unimproved by two doctors and costly ointments. After using Cuticura Remedies including Soap Ointment and one bottle of Serum, the baby's face cleared overnight and completely recovered. The mother praises Cuticura and recommends them.
Aeronaut Louis Bleriot, though crippled, flies from Calais to England in a daring cross-channel feat. He wins Osleris prize with Gabriel Voisin and receives the Legion of Honor. Latham and Count de Lambert fail to match him as crowds cheer and salons celebrate. Bleriot returns to Calais amid fanfare, recounting his coolness and readiness to risk injury for flight advancement.
A Pennsylvania trout fisherman in a boat casts at what he believes is a mink but discovers a wild cat. The cat leaps aboard after the hook catches its ears, capsizes the boat, and a paddle fight ends with the fisherman driving the animal away. He loses gear and clothing, doubts the bounty was worth it, and vows to avoid wildcats in the future.
A dubious home remedy article touts a mix to dissolve fat after meals. It promotes no dieting or exercise, claims rapid results, and urges readers to obtain ingredients from a druggist to prepare a tincture for daily use. It offers testimonials of lost weight and improved figures then ends with an assurance of safety.
An 18th century newspaper note from March 10 1737 described a flyer to run from April Sd between New York and Philadelphia in one day. A traveler of 1787 recalled John Butler’s waggon and horse changes at coach stops racing to catch Robin Fitzrandolph’s ferry service to New York, a feat seen as astonishing then. He adds that faster travel in Kentucky via a “streak of lightning” was suggested for speed seekers.
A London Answers piece explains how searchlights outshine the moon for naval defense, requiring vast artificial illumination and clever mirror use to reach extended distances. It notes the beam's effect on enemy nerves, disorienting eyes and reducing willingness to attack.
Willie searches for his dog Fido and cries for help. The family doubts him until he bursts in saying he has seen Fido again. The mother suggests imagination, and Willie retorts that his imagination isn't white behind, revealing his hurt.
Wimbleton and Simpelton discuss a recent visit to an asylum. Simpelton says he handed the introduction note to the superintendent who told him to “make yourself at home.”
London World notes that when sending wedding invitations the couple uses the letters P. 8. 1. meaning Please send out After the R. 8. V. FP. donors may send a selection of four articles valued from 1 abusing to £1000 for the bride to choose from.
A Nottingham Guardian quip notes that well dressed crowds are often the worst behaved and suggests London police know this from grappling with fashionable ladies in public crowds.
Mrs Naggs reveals how she cured her husband of fault finding with coffee by making him brew it himself one morning prompting a change in habit. Mrs Howells asks how the change occurred.
A terse quotation notes two methods of economic improvement credited to Carlyle: debt reduction and increased thrift, contrasted with the expansion of industry and prudent spending as twin paths to prosperity. The line emphasizes frugality and investment as keys to national gain.
Reports indicate heavy travel on the newly opened Wallowa railroad with trains carrying many passengers. Officials urge caution and note expected delays during the first days of service.
Pendleton resident E. T. Campbell of La Grande testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney backache in 1905 and kept his kidneys normal since. The ad notes the remedy relieves kidney related pains and urges readers to try the product, priced 59 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, as U.S. agents.
Nathaniel K Clarke announces the opening of Hotel Seward in Portland Oregon a handsomely appointed property at Tenth and Alder one block from Arlington Club and opposite Olds Wortman Kings department store under construction The office will be led by Allan A Wright former chief clerk at the Portland Hotel A cafe on site offers meals at moderate prices and the hotel omnibus is stationed at the train station inviting patronage from local citizens and families alike.
Slabwood for disposal in 4 ft lengths available. Inquire for pricing and any quantity. Oregon Lumber Yard invites customers to ask for prices per amount.
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