Social and Personal notes from Pendleton era gatherings
A long list of social engagements from local society includes Mire Weney leasing a residence in Porthind after Pendleton, hosted evenings with floral displays and a dance to the tune of Dim Forever Blowing Bubbles. Guests and hostesses, including Mrs. J. D. Gay and Mrs. Bennett, held a Merry-Go-Round Club meeting with needlework, concerts, and refreshments, while other society happenings feature club meetings, hospitalities, and notes on visitors and local officials visiting from Felix to Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joons
Bright Biew
Puneh
Questi
J. HD. Gay
Mra Or. Alexander
Maney BE. de Spain
Bien Pond
Mre
Mra
William Edwards
J. W. Horm
Spitserinktum Club
Edwards
Bluff Street
Elder
Horsemenn
A. E. Twitchell
Club
Mire
Claude Manscom
Omar Bisesinger
Hanscomb
Garland Gray
Will Frown
Mex Rexford Gray
Omar Bissinger
Frank Garrett
Frank Brown
Will Boyton
Clarence Preston
Maxine Preston
Wilfred Preston
Rexford Gray
Just What You Need Dr Carter's K and B Tea
An old fashioned vegetable remedy sold as a home brew to cleanse the bowels and purify the blood. The ad claims the tea helps digestion breath and eye health, promising purer blood and better health for the household, including fretful children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Carter
K.& BR
Boy Caught Begging With Fake Diamond Rings
A 19 year old, Vernon Prandwick, was arrested after police found a pocket full of fake diamond rings. The rings were wrapped with a cash receipt showing a wholesale price of £1.75 a dozen, creating a suspicious circumstance cited by Inspector Jor Morak near a Portland street corner.
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Portland
Vernon Prandwick
Jor Morak
Bemgaur
Bayer aspirin branding and genuine aspirin package claim
An OCR noisy note promotes Bayer genuine aspirin insisting on the Bayer name as the true Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. It cites physician endorsement for over eighteen years and lists ailments including colds headaches neuralgia and rheumatic pains. Tin boxes of 10 tablets priced cheaply are mentioned with Bayer as the trademark and the monoacetic acid ester of salicylate chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer Crom
Bayer
Mayer
Eat Less and Take Salts for Kidneys Tradeline
Public health advisory promotes Jad Salts as a home remedy for kidney discomfort. It claims the mixture neutralizes urine acidity, relieves bladder irritation, and supports kidney function with four ounces daily before breakfast. The ad touts Jad Salts as inexpensive and harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee
Salta
Chinese Roots herbs and Burke preparation claim
A dubious tonic offers a two week treatment for multiple ailments including nervous, rheumatic, and other diseases. The ad promises a two week course with a free symptom blank, priced at one dollar fifty cents per package. Mail orders to P O Box 658 No 12 N 7th St Walla Walla Washington.
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Burke
Morak Detains Struggling Boy Suspected Theft Ring
A boy asking for change led Morak to the police station where, during ascent to the detective headquarters, the youth attempted to discard a package. Inspectors found 11 imitation diamond rings and a cash receipt from L Holeman & Co. Brandwick is held for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Simme
Morak
Polles
L Holeman & Co
Brandwick
Landing field for planes at Roseburg to be purchased
Roseburg voters approved a plan for the city to buy the Hanon field south of town to secure a permanent place on the government air route. A special bond election will raise funds to buy and equip the field, with a satisfactory landing facility and accommodations by next summer.
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Roseburg
Hanon Field
Ohio wets jubilan t over delay prospect
Official returns from 84 counties show Ohio voters split on prohibition related measures with 16.6 percent majority against national prohibition ratification and a 29 000 net vote in favor of enforcement efforts. Repeal failed by 26 000 and beer legalization by 20 710.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Toonthey
Ohio
Hopwood Farce at Oregon Theater Sparks Laughter
Amusements note the Cocktail scene as the centerpiece of Avery Hopwood's Fair and Warmer, touring after successful runs in New York and Chicago. The piece provokes strong reactions for family suitability and its sharp satire of marriage, with audiences expected to respond with broad humor and surprise at evolving domestic norms.
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Avery “‘Hopwood
Caath
Call
Oregon Theater
Eltinge and
Harris
New York
Chicago
Cort Theater
Hersee Greeley
All
Warner
Avery Hopwood
Hin
Gentle Liver and Bowel Tones Promised by Careful Care
An older health ad extols Cascarents as a gentle remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels without harsh purgatives. It claims Cascarets work overnight, disposing of oil waste and toxins while you sleep, contrasting with calomel and stronger laxatives.
Dr James Headache Powder Offers Quick Relief
An ad promises rapid relief for dull throbbing or violent headaches using Dr James Headache Powder. It urges readers to send someone to the drug store and buy the powder to end suffering and avoid disappointment.
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Thin Noenike
Porthind
Pendleton
Callina
Nagle Woodman
Watt
Mr. W
F. Willard
Howl
Mere
Themes Thompson
Mire T
Toy Katey
George A. Hartan
Henry Dixon Jones
Herbert A. Thompson
Mis Lana HH
Burgia
Middle Cold Spring
Bram le
Mee
Bennett
Pr. M. & Kern
Mra. Kern
Dr Kern
W. PD. Lehrmanth
Imperial
W. W. Green
Felix Tolas
Guy H. Johnson
Tri State Terminal Co
Hermiston
Pay LeGrew
Athon Ciizen
Carl Enetahl
Felix
Charles Isemonger
Fossil
Bosal
Cent
Taylor
Over Taylor Hardware Store
Umatilla
Flour & Grain Co
Mer. Nico
DR. K. J. York Med. CO
P.O. Box
N. 7Th St
Walla Walla, Wash
Pendleton Drug CO
Rexall
Oregon Theatre
Perlin
Theresa
Mr. Lopwood
James
Thomas
Coats
Ower
Alpeey
Altower CO
Wanes Mase
Herman Claussenius
Special Agent
Idano State Life Insurance DO
Clalma
Allasada
A. S
Jackson &J
P.O
W. C. Crawford
E. Court
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