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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
6
An ad praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery highlights cherry bark and other plants as cures for chronic illnesses. It touts glycerine as a safe solvent, claims broad protections against wasting diseases, and advertises a large Buffalo laboratory with chemists and physicians.
A Pendleton reader urges recognition of kidney warnings and promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills to ward off Bright’s disease or diabetes. The testimonial from C Beale of Pendleton Ore praises relief from kidney trouble, back pain, and nocturnal urinary frequency after a short course at The Pendleton Drug Co. Doan’s are sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Remember the name Doan’s.
Milton committee fixes Tuesday June 8 for the annual strawberry day and stock show with free strawberries and cream, a big program, excursions, and picnic style attendance. Livestock entries come from outside and inside points, with bids invited for two brick schoolhouse contracts in Milton and Freewater.
Milton May 28 Special election announced to empower the mayor and city council to issue bonds of 15000 for enlarging and extending Milton municipal electric light and power plant. Election set for Alliance Hall Tuesday May 25 with at least two thirds voting in favor. Officials emphasize every registered voter should ballot. nonvoters count as negative. Plant capacity rising from 126 to 680 HP with new generator and barrel flume. total improvements near 16000. Revenue already slated between 230 and 400 per month. power used by Milton Tee Plant and irrigators. Additional participants listed.
Camden New Jersey and Gardiner Maine testimonials praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from headaches back pain female diseases and nervous debility. Readers claim cure of inflammatory and uterine conditions and general weakness urging others to try the remedy.
Lights have been placed in Freewater and a contract with Milton secures Hehts for at least 15 years. Milton’s strong finances support a municipal tax lower than any in the northwest. Last year city property tax was six mills. Special election polls open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Judges: Wm. Talbert, J. P. Craddick, R. H. Patterson. Clerks: J. S. Richey, C. J. McKenzie.
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky claims to feel like a sixteen year old after using Electric Bitters for kidney trouble that had burdened him for thirty years. He reports six bottles as a great cure and urges others to try the medicine, sold at Talman & Co. and Pendleton Drug Co.
Pendleton Oregon May 17 1909 G W Bradley county treasurer calls all general fund warrants registered in June July August and September 1908 to be paid at the county courthouse on presentation interest ceases upon date of publication issued from Pendleton Oregon May 17 1909.
Portable ad states slabwood offered by Oregon Lumber Yard for disposal of several cars cut into four foot lengths. Readers are urged to inquire about pricing for any quantity and timing. The odd closing line question asks what time the clock stops.
A traditional domestic tip recommends brightening polished floors by wiping them once or twice monthly with a cloth dipped in milk. The advice reflects period housekeeping practices and simple cleansing methods.
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