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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
2
A regional column warns against cosmetic ploys and fake youth cures. It extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, vegetable remedy for aging women, claiming it builds strength, eases ailments, and preserves vitality without bloating or cosmetics. The piece promotes trials and directs readers to Buffalo, New York.
Chancellor Ron Glantin reads the government program declaration in Reichstag. Germany to fully abide by the Versailles treaty while awaiting modifications from former enemies.
Anoa Sapper transfers land to J H Tabor in sections 1 3 GW 1 1 NW 1 4 Geo 33 Tp 6 Bf 25 FE. McComas sells to Pioneer Educational Society for $1, NW 1 2 XW 1 4 and MW 1 4 NW 1 4 Sec 24 Tp 1N. Harry BR Newport transfers to Loja Newport Lots 14 15 18 in original town of Heron. AL Ham to W D Simpnot R25 44 80 acres NW 1 1 Sec 15 Pr 4 N. FR 35 ti Dan HB Balch to Sydney D Wilmot $2000 EW 1 2 NW 1 4 SE 1 4 Sec 24 Tp 6 N Re 24.
A woman recounts years of illness and paralysis, noting relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products. She describes prior inability to walk, back pain, and long treatment before finding perceived relief. The text invites readers to write for free advice and medical testimonials.
A damaged Omaha area report describes a violent wind event causing widespread destruction. Structures and trees were toppled while residents faced hazards and disruption to power and communication lines. No injuries or casualty details confirmed in this fragment.
Santiago reports persistent uncertainty over Chile’s presidential outcome after the June election. Officials received mixed returns by noon, with Arthur Llome and Liche Barpos Thergonme among electors listed. Prime Minister Cig Borne urged cabinet retreat as coalition partners push for decisive action while street cars and traffic in the capital resume slowly.
A display of one million dollars in $20 gold pieces, weighing about 7500 pounds, is stacked in the treasurer’s window at City Hall near the Civic Auditorium. The exhibit, assembled from California gold, will stay on site throughout the Democratic National Convention.
Nashville June 29 The legislature will be called to meet August 9 to consider the federal suffrage amendment, according to the Tennessee capitol.
Household guidance suggests methods to keep bread moist after slicing and to restore gleam to tarnished silverware and bathroom fixtures. It recommends oil and water washes for bread crust, turpentine with malt for yellowed towels and bathroom bowls, and simple scrubbing to renew surfaces.
Dr J W Vincent and W McConop report poorly directed routes around Penticton including detours to Cabbage Hill and Menmohai. They note improving but inconsistent road signage confusing tourists and recommend official action to better direct traffic toward Te Grande and nearby mountains. Vincent has prepared his report for the winter Highway department and city authorities.
The Pacific Telephone Co moves to occupy an entire floor of the telephone building with a new front on Market Street. The lease is from Mrs. W. M. Matlock and work is to be completed by early August, including stairway changes to extend quarters to Garden Street and a private office for Mr. Murray.
The text describes changes in a business interior including a new employee rest room with furnishings, use of greater system for the switchboard, interior rearrangement, retinting and refinishing the office, and rear space for telephone plant or mechanical department with booths and waiting room.
W. A. Shaw, wealthy Hawaiian cattleman, leaped from a second story window at his Alameda home after an apparent nervous breakdown. He died from injuries sustained in the fall. His wife tried to stop him as he jumped. Shaw was two years old and childless.
Members of the Lutheran church at Dison reportedly broke into the building during the ormtit breaking pews and pulpit with axes and saws, causing damage to sacred furnishings and church property.
In Tonopah Nevada a bandit suspected of a Desert Club hold up earlier that morning was shot and wounded two miles east of town by express messenger LB Jackson who watched from the locomotive cab. The wounded man George Strickland was captured after a pursuit toward Millie’s. He was identified by Desert Club patrons as the robber who obtained 2500.
Sealed bids are invited for the construction of the Turner sewer latermin in the city of Moudietot Oregon. Bids must be received at the City Recorder’s office in Pendleton up to 7 July at 6 oclock PM. Plans and specifications may be viewed in the City Surveyor’s office at the City Hall in Pendleton. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security as required.
A certified check equal to 10 percent of the bid must be payable to the Mayor of Pendleton and returned to unsuccessful bidders. The successful bidder must enter into a contract per the bid terms. The Common Council may reject any or all bids. Notice published by order of Pendleton City Council dated June 25, 1920.
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