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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
6
A vintage health column claims high heels cause corns and infections from personal crises in footwear. It promotes Freezone as a safe remedy sold at pharmacies, describing drops that dissolve corns without irritating surrounding skin. The piece urges readers to try the product for corn relief.
A health column urges drinking a real hot water and limestone phosphate mixture before breakfast to flush the stomach liver and kidneys. The remedy claims to cleanse digestive waste reduce acidity and improve appetite and vitality. A quarter pound of limestone phosphate is marketed as the needed dose for regular use.
Paris May 26 Major General Pershing's headquarters in France were chosen by the U S embassy and approved by the war department though the exact site is not public. A chateau will house Pershing with free motor cars for him and his staff and owners offer more. French women will drive ambulance vehicles replacing chauffeurs except at the front.
In May demonstrations across Montreal led to a large mass meeting with heated public rhetoric. Speakers urged immediate action against draftee policy while others counseled patience and to wait for Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s response and the Canadian Parliament’s stance on the projected law.
Thomas A. Edison, addressing workers at his Weet Orange plant, urged them to purchase Liberty Bonds to support the war effort. He said he was already doing what he could and promised to talk further about contributing to Uncle Sam’s cause.
Market reports from Portland show mixed cattle and hog trading with California hogs at market. Prices cited include prime beef steers at 9.60 to 16.00, cows at 8.00 to 8.70, and hogs trading around 15.99 to 16.99, with lighter demand and a nominal sheep market.
A vintage kitchen guide outlines affordable pork dishes and stews. It covers preparing roast with minimal water and flavoring, simmering meats with vegetables, and serving with dumplings.
A fragmentary report describes American troops dubbed Laughing Lizzie as elite gunners ready to fire. It notes their display at Newport Royal Naval base under rifle discipline with 5 000 other patriots participating in the exercise and marching into action.
At a regular meeting of the directors of School District No 16 Amaetilia County Oregon bids will be opened for calcimining three grade school buildings. Contractor to furnish labor materials and assume all risks. Work to be completed by August 15 1917. Ward reserves right to reject any bid. I Browx Chairman Lot Livermore Clerk.
The readable text shows a rough cooking note about browning rolls and making gravy from fat. It mentions onion flavoring vegetables and herbs, a fold of meat, and a directive to cook with a rose in the gravy. The fragmentary language limits full reconstruction of steps.
The notice calls legal voters in Umatilla County Oregon to a school meeting at City Hall on June 18 1917 at noon to vote on levying a district tax. It details budget items including teacher salaries equipment and supplies, and outlines proposed paving improvements for Perkins Avenue from North Street to South line with cost estimates and assessment methods.
Directory of numerous attorneys at law with office locations in Despain, Schmidt, American National Bank, Smith Crawford buildings, and other premises. Also lists funeral directors, butter producers, window washers, hatchery, rent, real estate, architects, and solicitors with scattered addresses and contact notes. Includes Montana farm land, wholesale and retail outlets, and want ads for labor and goods.
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