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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1917
Page
2
Black Silks in many varieties are promoted for wardrobes this season with prices from $1.00 to $2.50. Mining Silk trims 24 inches wide in multiple colors. Wash Suitings and Japanese Crepe with woven striped yarn dyes are featured. Dress trimming lines promise economical options for making up dresses, including kimonos and house dresses.
A local display features sport skirts in striped and plaid patterns on varied ground colors. Widths range from 42 to 58 inches with yard pricing from 1.50 to 3.50 dollars.
Bert Hart saved the life of a young girl named Sarah when her clothing caught fire at a bonfire. Alfred raced to the scene and smothered the flames with a blanket, protecting the girl who suffered severe burns to her arms and back.
March 18 in Tacoma Washington reporting the alertness of an unidentified person amid a local incident. Officials note the situation and response actions, with no further detailing of the parties involved.
An old style ad touts a 10 to 16 cent box of Cascarets as a cure for headaches nasal congestion and sour undigested food. It promises cleansing of the stomach liver and intestines while you sleep and relief by morning through a ten cent box from the local druggist.
MEACHAM March 18 The thermometer dropped to 20 degrees Friday morning and snow began Sunday. Wood supply is scarce and prices run 85 to 95.50 a cord with limited carload supply, while cutters struggle with deep snow and ice. A bobcat carcass was reported at Emigrant Springs 112 miles NW. Local residents note routine travel and visits, Measles illness mild but improving, and several residents away on errands or visiting.
A brisk wind disrupted the local trapshooting match against Potlatch, with teams posting 111 of 125. J McNarren of Umatilla led with 4 of 35, while Brooke Dickson Morace Stillman Burl Coutts and others posted scores including 32s and a 30. Several shooters underperformed as a full four squads took part. next Sunday’s shoot follows the Brack Pomeroy team.
Washington March 18 The has been thrown open by Secretary. (Note: OCR fragment appears incomplete. summary focuses on the announced opening of Second Lieutenant positions in the Officers Reserve Corps by the Secretary.)
A clipped Toledo notice recounts a widow describing illness and seeks remedy from Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts. The reader is urged to try the advertised medicine claiming relief from female troubles and soreness.
The notice invites men with no prior military experience to enlist if they are physically and mentally fit for military life. Applicants should contact the commander of their local military department for the necessary papers and information. The Central Department is located at Chicago.
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