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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
3
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a health tonic. It claims the liquor strengthens nerve tissue, heart, brain, and muscles, enhances digestion, and nourishes the body by stimulating stomach glands and mucous surfaces. Rochester, New York producer named.
Hermiston Ore May 18 Invitations are issued for the Strawberry Social by Queen Esther Chapter C E of Hermiston set for May 18 1911 A program will feature speakers and notable visitors including Oliver Geddis A C Busby F A Curreyer of Ellensburg on land development talks Others from Ione Portland Seattle Pendleton and Omaha visit the project Lands sales and a bank venture at Umatilla are noted The piece also mentions a robin story and malaria prevention with Electric Bitters endorsement
A grateful robin awakens George Washington Da Cunha at Montclair New Jersey every morning by singing at his bedroom window. The redbreast migrated last autumn, but Da Cunha recognizes it.
Pendleton Drug Co and druggists offer Hem-Roid as an internal remedy for piles claiming refunds are rare. The ad notes two to three years of sales with refunds under three percent and invites readers to request a booklet from Dr J Leonhardt Co of Buffalo New York.
A compact history list notes key events on May 19: Lincoln’s era destruction in England in 1121. Henry II’s 1242 embarkation to France with silver. James I issuing farthing tokens. 1780 dark day in England blamed on vapor. Bonaparte sails from Toulon in 1700s. 1804 Russia aids French emigrants. 1822 Iturbide proclaimed emperor of Mexico. 1814 Honest John Davis dies. 1849 Hawthorne dies in Plymouth NH. 1875 Switzerland votes to restore capital punishment. 1898 Spanish fleet near Santiago de Cuba. 1905 Chicago Teamsters strike settled at midnight. 1911 H H Rogers dies.
It Starved the World, when the astounding claims were fist made for Bucktons Arnica Salve, but forty years of wonderful cures have proved them to be true, and every where it is now known as the beat salve on earth for burns boils scalda sores cuts bruises sprains swellings eczema chapped hands fever sores and piles only 26c at Koeppena.
The guidance urges admitting mistakes quickly and moving on rather than stubbornly persisting. It emphasizes humility, rapid correction, and continuation of tasks with improved attention.
Public health pamphlet-style guidance urges cleanliness, fresh air, sunlight and regular baths to combat tuberculosis. It advises not sharing beds, keeping rooms dust-free, opening windows, washing hands, avoiding alcohol and unclean utensils, and seeking doctor or dispensary care promptly. It notes a sanitized patient can be safe around others if careful and clean, and promotes sanitarium care when possible.
United States Department of Agriculture issues a Farmers Bulletin by J A Warren detailing field study of Nebraska hog farming. It stresses housing as the key to pig welfare and profitable early litters, arguing that good sun, warmth, dryness, and ventilation boost survival and profits while poor housing limits two litters a year.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Herbine as a mild yet effective cure for constipation and dyspepsia. It targets those feeling blue or bilious and notes a price of 50 cents per bottle, carried by Koeppen & Bros.
Madrid on May 18 reports say King Alfonso faced dangers from anarchist bombs and tuberculosis related pressures. The article describes royal instability on his twenty-fifth birthday with conspiratorial messages and political turmoil surrounding the republican era.
Reports from Europe detail Alfonso XIII’s serious tuberculosis condition and planned care in Switzerland next winter. Doctors reportedly recommend constant treatment, with possible long-term residency abroad. Also noted are upcoming operations on the crown prince Jaime and speculation about royal succession amid anarchist hostility.
May 18 report from W L Powers at Oregon Agricultural College notes the coldest April on record with a mean temperature 1.2 degrees below the 1903 mark, nine freezing occurrences, a 25 degree minimum, and a total precipitation of 8 inches. Frost risk remains with dew points and late freezes discussed, peaches damaged, cherries harmed in some locales.
The Universal Construction Company of Portland signs with Salem to pave North Summer street with new El Oso asphalt, a 86000 square yard project. The work also extends to Oaks addition, an exclusive residence district nearby. The pavement is waterproof, guaranteed, and expected to start immediately to attract interested residents.
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