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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
7
A well known authority links indigestion to stomach acidity, not lack of digestive juice. Excess hydrochloric acid slows digestion and causes sour belching, gas and heartburn. He recommends Jed Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast, for a week, to neutralize acidity and promote digestion with a grape and lemon juice based remedy.
London reports steady exports of precious stones from Britain to the United States in the past four weeks valued at 27,048,383. Diamonds and pearls are noted as the principal items. The steady flow reflects families selling jewelry to meet wartime exigencies and finance wartime needs.
VASSAINE PURST, the first war bride from Vassar, will return to Hamburg X VY after marrying George May a prominent Hamburg businessman tomorrow. Derle Eno Drummer will wed and resume her college tour after a ten day approved leave, amid classmate congratulations.
A damaged dental and medicinal ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh and related ailments. It claims the remedy expels bad humors, improves overall health, and includes an offer to send for a Wheen seta han Ts. Medical letters promise relief after taking the product.
An old home remedy from Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to darken gray hair naturally. The method involves applying the solution with a sponge or brush, a single strand at a time, to achieve a darker, more youthful look by morning. The product is marketed as a cosmetic, not a disease treatment.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo signs a treasury warrant for 200 million dollars to the Allies. The ceremony occurs soon after Congress passed a 7 billion dollar war appropriation and just after the British commission arrived. Present are Lord Cunliffe, governor of the Bank of England, the British commission, and other British officials.
North Portland opened the week with a very firm livestock market as cattle shipments rise from California and Montana. Hog values hovered near 15 to 16 dollars, while mutton and lamb faced light demand with prices holding at strong levels amid sparse open-market offerings.
Fifteen students began an airplane detraction course at the University of Washington under J. W. Miller, with sixty more enrolled. The program targets aviation section entry for the sitna corps, covering types of aircraft, airplane details, static and dynamic analysis, and full construction details of an air machine. No prior experience required. outsiders may arrange to take the course.
In May the large Seatce church with 6690 members contemplates a home care reform for its members exempt from conversion. Dr Mark A Matthews, former moderator of the Presbyterian church’s permanent assembly, is invited to enroll in the reform effort.
Samuel Gompers president of the A F of L and labor committee head receives Rene Vivien former French premier and head of the French war ministry on the steps of the American Federation of Labor Building in Washington.
A collection of brief items from Helix area in Oregon. Highlights include a new $257 switchboard at the central office stalled for Mrs EB J Leslie. The Farmers Union held an annual meeting with attendees from Walla Walla and Pendleton. A baccalaureate sermon by Tew Gornal of Pendleton drew a large audience. W T meetings planned at the Baptist church, and a Mother’s Day program to be directed by Miss Gopal Rice at Hills schoolhouse. Four new Christian church members were welcomed at Sunday service with baptism planned. The Evangeline Rebekah Lodge reports 13 new members recently, 20 present at last meeting. Various visitors from Walla Walla, Pendleton, Baker, Spokane, Eugene and La Grande noted.
An archaic advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a highly effective preparation against whooping cough. The text asserts strong safety and rapid recovery, mentioning it as a widely obtainable remedy and urging caregivers to use it for children with the illness.
A brisk promotional piece for Every Week Alive a magazine aimed at busy Americans. It touts concise stories by famous authors a single strongest weekly story per issue a four page gravure section and rapid readable articles at a quick price.
A reader offers to subscribe to the Daily East Oregonian for six months at 65 cents per month with monthly payment to the collector, and to receive one year of Every Week Magazine free. The notice asks for remittance of $2.50 to receive mail delivery.
Five hundred US ambulances march with the French armies on the battlefield, their stars and stripes flag visible across the divide. The scene contrasts with the entrenchments as American aid stands in support of allied efforts. An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment for muscle pain relief, claiming notable benefits and wide availability.
A fragment lists multiple lawyers and law firms with office locations and building names. D. W. Bailey, Peterson & Bishop, James B. Perry, Raley & Raletr, Frederick Steiner, Lowell, and others appear with street addresses and building notes. Insurance and real estate firms Bentley Montgomery are also shown with a 515 Main Street address.
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