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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1914
Page
6
Washington March 36. Rep Knowland of California predicts the Republican party will win back control of Congress as a result of the Democratic split over the repeal of the exemption clause.
The advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a pure medicine that relieves back pain, weak back, rheumatism, swollen joints, sleeplessness, nervousness, and urinary irregularities. It claims rapid, non habit forming relief, availability at all druggists in various sizes, and pairs with Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing and gentleness.
The Tutuila congregation by unanimous vote accepted Rev. Wm. Wheeler’s brief call to supply the church for another year. Wheeler declined another call from Ahsaka Idaho on the Nez Perce reservation and will depart with his family tomorrow for a new charge. Rev. J. G. Dickson, former Tu tullla pastor now at Moody Bible Institute Chicago, has accepted a call to Winnabago Nebraska among the Winnibago Indians under the Reformed Church Mission Board. Dickson is at Stites Idaho due to his wife’s illness and will return east after his Presbytery meeting in April. The Tu tullla session may secure another minister. if none is found, Rev. J. M. Cornelison will supply the pulpit.
In Portland Oregon March 20 petitions halted a council meter purchase by delaying the 5000 water meters ordinance which would have taken effect after yesterday. An unofficial count shows 7813 signatures gathered, with formal filing to come in 10 days by Auditor Barbur. Petitioners Whitney L Boise and George A Voet lead opposition efforts.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims biliousness indigestion headaches and sallow skin result from a torpid liver and quote a 10 cent box will cleanse bowels and aid sleep. It targets adults and children as needing gentle cleansing.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina shifts from fighting rhetoric to promoting self discipline in eating exercise and air quality He laments health decline from long hours and rich meals cites smoking ban move and urges better ventilation and officials adopt healthier habits amid Washington life He touts willpower over indulgence as key to longevity and vigor in public service
The schedule lists The Tragedy of Ambition by two part Selig with Reginald Van Dorn and Madge O’Mara, The Ghost of Mother Eve Edison second in Dollies’ series with Mary Fuller, Dolly’s Broadway misfit tale, and The Girl, the Cop, the Burglar an Es sanay comedy with Ruth Hennessey and Wallace Beery.
A two part bill features Edison drama The Price of the Necklace with Charles Ogle and Marion Nesbitt, showing a banker's wife’s selfishness and a stock crash that ruins many. Also presented is The Tell Tale Star Lubin a cowboy story filled with action.
The cape arrives as a key trend with circular cut, shortest front and long back, often lined in contrast. Fur trims return this season, pairing military-inspired elegance with feminine silhouettes. A black satin cape with rose lining frames gowns and flesh-toned bodices, while a smart black hat completes the look.
A Vitagraph comedy starring Sidney Drew and Ethel Lloyd follows a young man who loses his cash and credit and nearly loses his head and his sweetheart until a telegram from Grandpop saves him. Thursday and Friday feature Daniel Frohman presents Mrs. Fiske in Tess of the D Urbervilles, a five part photoplay.
A Cosy vaudeville feature titled The Three Armed Trice presents three one arm musicians performing feats on violin with two players sharing one bow and one artist crossing bows on a violin and a bass violin. One member uses a rake like device on a missing finger hand to play piano while others finger strings. The act ends with a country band including violin bass violin bass drum snare and cymbals.
Advertising copy touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent tonic that eliminates dandruff and hair loss within minutes. It claims new hair will appear, hair will be light and lustrous, and promises dramatic improvement with weekly use.
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a quick fix for clogged nostrils head catarrh and cold symptoms. It claims instant relief, breathable passages, and disappearance of dull headache with a small bottle available at drug stores.
An article extols health as beauty, arguing constipation underlies many female ills and appearances. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as ideal for women and families, praising gentle action, and offering a postage paid free sample from Monticello Illinois.
A veteran stage act remains on tour for two days more, presenting clever entertainment without novelty. The program includes a routine titled The Belic and other acts such as Two ree Broncho and By Decree of Fate alongside American pieces The Battle of Chili and Bean Apollo.
Tonight the Alta Theater presents the clever vaudeville team The Malcommis with two films The Case of Cherry Purcelle and The Coincidental Bridegroom plus a strong entertainment program Tomorrow William Mann comedian from the minstrel circuit appears at the small town venue promising a rare treat with excellent film subjects on the bill
Vestal Storehouse Pound reports that Professor Gia come Boni, who in January discovered the mudus or center of ancient Rome, has now made a further find. The article notes the ongoing excavation at Rome and the significance of the mudus in locating historic city cores.
An old risqué health ad urges using Jad Salts to flush and stimulate kidneys. It promotes drinking large water amounts and daily doses of a lemon grape lithia infusion to prevent bladder weakness and relieve backache. The tone mirrors period tonic advertisements.
A celebration near Vestale Preserve marks marriages with the finest corn harvest. The ceremony symbolizes the community’s aim to better the race, linking agricultural abundance to social progress and union.
The Canadian Flax Mill Co. announced plans to establish a plant at Portland and expects to handle about 100 tons of flax in the first year.
Advertising copy from Universal Products in Dayton Ohio touts a complete shaving outfit for 1.00 instead of 3.00. The bundle includes razor, brush, strop, mirror, towel, soap, talc, mug, comb, brush, and a hair item, with a limit of one outfit per consumer and direct-to-consumer sales.
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