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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
3
Anzio, Italy reports dolphins invading the Ras marine port, destroying nets and catches. Fisherfolk urge the government to dispatch torpedo ships to combat the dolphins and resume sardine fishing. The disruption has closed a sardine processing plant and halted work.
In Philadelphia on November 11, egg sales reached 74 cents a dozen for extra large specimens, a season high. The market reported eggs sold at that price for guaranteed extra large quality, with guarantees of not exceeding 24 in weight.
Dairy and Food Commissioner Foust says none of the 14,000,000 dozen eggs in cold storage are April eggs. Under the law they must be sold before December 1. He believes releasing these eggs will help lower prices.
A Johannesburg notice states that Messia. Lewis and Marks purchased a fam containing rich iron deposits. The firm backs exploratory work and calls for blast furnace specifications of varying types. Government inspectors favorable on the ore sample, prompting a hoped for major iron industry start.
A compact adage warns that delays waste effort and readiness. The line suggests personal tools or initiative matter more than waiting for an external helper. It frames self-reliance and immediacy in a compact proverb.
Hermiston reports a busy set of meetings by the Commercial Club led by president B. P. Dodd. Committees were formed to promote a new Umatilla river bridge, to petition for work on the Diamond road, and to forward memorial letters to officials supporting the Umatilla project. Additional efforts target repairs on a gravel road, government building terms, and possible brick offices. A daily show pass is in progress and discussions address homesteads on the townsite lands.
An advertisement from Tallman Drug Co promotes Stearn's Pile Remedy as a one minute cure for piles. It offers a complete tube at no cost and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, asserting exclusive agency and bold medical claims.
Mrs August Belmont, president of the Spugs Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving, called for intelligent Christmas giving and an end to compulsory gifts. At the New York meeting, J Borden Harriman presided and Helmont spoke, urging restraint and thoughtfulness over lavish, forced presents.
East Oregonian reports Democrats won governorships in New Jersey and Massachusetts. Gov Fielder in New Jersey benefited from a split Republican vote and the presidential transition by President Wilson. Massachusett s elected Gov Walsh amid multiple candidates including Foss and Gardner with Sumner Bird aiding the win.
Prominent New York physicians launch a crusade of education to prevent colds by avoiding drafts, heat, overeating, and embracing quick treatment. They praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an excellent option sold by dealers.
Albany dispatch reports William Sulzer declaring he remains New York governor and demanding full salary for late October 1913. He calls impeachment illegal unconstitutional and void in a letter to the state treasurer and controller, asserting he is the legal governor.
In La Grande Oregon on November 13, John Richards, a 68 year old woodcutter, died by his own hand after two failed shotgun attempts using a string. Inquest reports show the gun did not fire initially, a razor was used to slit his throat, and he was found in his cabin with seven dollars in his pocket. He left behind no obvious motives and was described as a trusted friend in Kamela.
A public health note describes using four ounces of Jad Salts daily to flush kidneys when back pain, headaches, and bladder disorders occur. The remedy, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is claimed to cleanse kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and keep kidneys active. A local druggist reports high sales to believers in this kidney therapy.
Stanford University Cal Nov 13 Walter Watanabe a Japanese chemistry senior from San Francisco was the lone male elected to Phi Beta Kappa membership in the Stanford chapter seven women students were elected highlighting academic excellence at the time
A heavily promotional notice touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a fast acting treatment for stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. It claims one dose proves its effectiveness and urges Pendleton readers to buy from Pendleton Drug Co.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound to break a severe cold quickly. It claims rapid relief from nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, feverishness, and sore throat with two hourly doses and three doses total, noting it tastes good and costs 26 cents.
Mrs A E Ivanhoe county school superintendent is critically ill with La grippe in La Grande Oregon as she completes plans for the annual teachers convention. She was working to finish details when taken ill.
Parisian Sage hair tonic claimed to restore dull or thinning hair by invigorating the scalp and eliminating dandruff. Advertises 50 cent bottles from Tallman & Co, promising soft, lustrous, abundant hair without greasiness.
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