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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
9
RIRTA news notes two families leaving Prom RIETH this week. Many residents and their children prepare to travel to Washington and other places, with several named individuals and households listed among the departures and social activities.
The readable lines describe a vague topic of aliens or beings and a product described as Foot-Ease that claims to improve shoe comfort. It mentions morning routines and a general sense of widespread presence, but lacks coherent facts, names, or a clear event.
Washington May 26 The Associated Press reports former Food Administrator Herbert Hoover warned that reduced agricultural output could make the country more dependent on overseas food supplies. In a letter to Representative Rudick of Montana Hoover urged practical measures to improve farmer returns and suggested forming a small field of experts to study causes and remedies for the crisis.
Mrs Susan C Stare of Taunton Massachusetts credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending months of suffering from female trouble and fainting spells. Her cousin, a doctor, advised the remedy, and she urges others to try it for relief from painful disorders, inflammation, and displacements.
An early 20th century ad claims Wisand Pan Pills and an oil mixture stop chest colds sore throats and influenza. It urges readers to buy from druggists for 3 cents or five cents and to return the bottle if not satisfied. The copy uses weathered spellings and misspellings typical of period advertisements.
The federal government moved against sugar refiners in Boston for hoarding and profiteering. The Revere sugar refinery and its VP face charges for withholding sugar and manipulating the market. American Sugar Refining Co and its manager are charged with selling sugar at excessive prices, alleging multi million dollar gains. Sheep market weaker in Portland with cattle and hogs unchanged and butter at seven cents.
A New York detective, William B. Davidson, plays a civilian persona in Partners of the Night, a Rustern Goldwyn studio production directed by Paul Seardon. At the Lambs Club he is confronted by a police officer and a desertion case surfaces, with Davidson defending his honor and asserting innocence. The film also stars Pinna Weabit as Partnera of the Night shows at the Alta Theatre.
An Antonio Morena led Vitagraph detective serial The Invisible Hand returns to Pastime Theatre for Tuesday and Wednesday showings. The fourteenth episode heightens suspense as John Sharpe battles a band of crooks aided by a mysterious power that has saved him many times.
In a mishmashed note from Lynn Neynelds, production director, Mevikou County filming plans surface for The Brute Breaker. Writer Aaron McCulley is credited with the story, while Kathryn Adame and a Universal star are set for equal leading roles as Riverwige County reshapes the project.
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