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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
3
Edwin M. Brown secretary for Baker Y M C A for a year will move to Los Angeles to serve as county superintendent for the association in Los Angeles county. The position includes a substantial salary increase. Brown came here from the Portland Y M C A.
An old newspaper ad urges drinking more water to ease kidney trouble and promote flush of urinary waste. It promotes Jad Salts, claiming it cleans clogged kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and supports bladder health, with advice to eat less meat and take four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast.
President Elliott of Harvard selects a five foot shelf of valuable books for library use. Dr E J Bulgin evangelist presents a list of 22 recommended titles including The Evolution of Love by Emory Miller and The Parables of Our Lord in multiple editions among others.
Federal league managers sought Sam Crawford of the Detroits and Tris Speaker of the Boston Americans on the Lusitania voyage. Neither had signed for 1914 yet, and the league offered to lure them with contracts. Both later rejoined their old clubs on arrival, Speaker reportedly earning $1000 a year for two years.
The sermon argues belief in the Bible as divine revelation and science aligned with scripture. It covers design, anthropology, and salvation, citing Galileo, Gladstone, and a Chinese translator, then notes 27 converts at the meeting and a total of over 400 decision cards from Sabbath schools. Also advertises Herrick’s Red Pepper Plaster and Ballard’s Horehound Syrup.
Advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a harmless hair tonic to stop itching and hair loss, claiming it thickens, nourishes the scalp, and promotes long, beautiful hair. Sold by Tallman & Co and druggists for 60 cents.
J. W. Laubner has taken over the interests of J. White in the Valley Lumber & Supply company and established yards at Shedds and Brownsville. The company now operates under Mr. Laubner with Mr. White expected to leave, though his plans are not yet decided.
Treat sore throat from outside with Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub gently at night, cover with a cotton cloth bandage and wake to relief. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles from dealers. Andy.
Special correspondence from Echo Oregon notes four locals chartering a motor to Pendleton to hear Dr. Rulgin with a dozen Echo residents joining from Hermiston Stanfield and Echo. The town is replacing old water mains with galvanized steel leading to a near mile of relaid lines under foreman Lon Warnock.
Miss Ruth Dunilway spent Saturday with Pendleton friends and returned home in the evening. Andrew Keller, owner of Hotel Echo, came from The Dalles Friday and left yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Scrivner of Meacham visited last week and returned Sunday. Miss Arlie Bounez in taught at Buttercreek school and visited Milton mother then Echo friends. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Wigglesworth returned from Pendleton with their son Victor. Mrs H Stanfield visited from Butter Creek. Edwin Ripper remains home with a severe blood poisoning.
In Pilot Rock Ore March 11 Mr Ross of John Day country is ill in Grace hospital. Grace hospital opening program drew a full house with short talks by local officials. Visitors list includes Pendleton and Indian Mission attendees. A birthday party honored Lois Sharps as she turned one. Grace hospital deemed a community blessing.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for sour stomach indigestion gas and upset after meals. It claims the remedy digests food in minutes, regains comfort, and costs fifty cents for a large case at drug stores, urging readers not to endure a weak stomach.
Old promotional pamphlet-style notice touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel and liver cleanser for all ages. It highlights a pleasant taste, non harmful claim, physician endorsement, and warns against counterfeit imitations from other firms.
Pendleton resident Brock plans to attend the hospital opening Friday afternoon. Several automobile loads are planning a trip to Pendleton. A box supper will be held at Birds schoolhouse Saturday night, with everyone invited. In Washington, Secretary Lane announces an extension of the enlarged homestead act to nearly 1,000,000 acres in Oregon, mainly in Baker and Union counties.
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