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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
3
An advertisement touts a corn treatment from Tallman and Pendietan Dring promising fast relief. The copy urges readers to apply two drops to lift the corn core, claiming the corn shrivels without harming surrounding skin and that the method works even for hard or stubborn corns.
The government outlines a plan allowing installments on a Liberty Bond. Apply by June 15 and start payments: $1 at application, $10 on July 30, $16 on August 15, $16 on August 70. The bond would yield about 12 percent interest once paid in full.
New York May 2 The night execution at Sing Sing prison occurred after Governor Whitman ordered the death sentence to be carried out at 11 p.m. instead of at dawn. An Italian inmate walked from the death house into the chamber of death and passed through the door called Goodby Boy to Dr Arthur Warren White who will be executed next week. Father Scottin the prison chaplain and Maher Pathe attended. Two workers administered the first at 1:45 a.m. and Dr A O Squirm pronounced the inmate dead at 1:08 a.m.
Cincinnati housewife Mrs Josie Coppem credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after long illness. The ad touts roots and herbs as a valuable tonic for female health and urges others to try the remedy.
Dan D Great Tail Prew reports May 26 that the American fleet trains vast numbers of boys from across the country into skilled gunners. The three day program blends work and discipline with wholesome play aboard dreadnoughts, transforming civilians into capable seamen ready to face German U boats. The piece notes varied backgrounds among recruits, from grandfathers to Wall Street brokers, all learning to point and fire larger naval guns while maintaining ship life.
Washington May 25 Secretary McAdoo announced the sale of $260,000,000 in treasury certificates at 3 1 4 percent interest bringing total certificates issued to $700,000,000 to date for government operating expenses. Worms advertorial appears. harmless laxative capsule product Kickapoo Worm Killer marketed to parents.
Hermiston May 26 A pretty wedding at the bride's parents farm united Miss Katherine Cyrson and Henry M Hommerer in a ceremony by Rev T A Graham. Only relatives attended as the couple planned a quiet future in Pendleton areaafter leaving on No 2 train. Mrs Hommerer had taught in Hermiston and Columbia district schools.
Amsterdam dispatch says Count Tisza's ministry has resigned amid friction in the Hungarian cabinet, reflecting unrest in Hungary and tensions over the peace movement. An odd note mentions Indiana terriers proposing to eliminate the egg shampoo to enable mating.
The fragment describes naval officers, shore command issues, and key figures such as Captain HH and others on boards of the Navy. It mentions Annapel, naval theater, and references to crew roles, orders, and potential actions aboard ships like Cabtale. The readable portions point to wartime leadership and strategic positioning.
A study notes more brides aged 35 38 and even 40 delaying marriage due to career family planning and social shifts. Cultural expectations shift as women pursue education independence and stable partnerships before tying the knot.
An ad claims a lemon lotion made from two fresh lemons, three ounces of orchard white, and water yields a quarter pint of skin beautifier. It promises to whiten freckles, fade yellowing, soften rough hands, and freshen the face, neck, arms, and hands with daily application.
A garbled OCR style note discusses headaches and neuralgia with mixed phrases about remedies. It mentions powders and a plan to ease pain, but the text is largely indecipherable and lacking clear actions or sources.
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