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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
8
An advertisement promotes the New Edison phonograph by Thomas A Balgon with diamond stylus and 12 records for 36.04 dollars. It allows a small down payment and monthly or weekly installments and invites readers to request a book and picture of the product.
A vintage ad touts Danderine as the cure for dandruff and a guarantee of soft lustrous hair. It claims visible improvements within minutes and weeks, with promises of new hair rooting and a glossy, beautiful look for all users.
The Colorado River was first named by explorers Diaz and Melchior Ding in 1644. They reached the river above Yuma while Hernando de Alarcon traveled from western Mexico. The name Rio del Tizon or Firebrand River stemmed from natives carrying firebrands to warm themselves in winter.
New York court trims damages in breach of promise action by Cora Maude Clarke known as the Boofy Baby against Martin, reducing the original 40000 to 26000 after appellate ruling that retrial is possible if pursued. Clarke alleged Martin promised to marry her, calling her Boofy Baby, then wed another. The case has seen three prior trials.
The Forest Service and the National Lumber Manufacturers Association will survey the nation’s lumber production in 1916. About 30,000 sawmills are to report detailed outputs including species, quantities, and mill values. Regional offices will handle data collection to speed results.
Upton Sinclair writes for United Press from Los Angeles November 14 praising Jack London as one of America's most popular writers. He says London will rise among great revolutionary forces in American letters and that his works voice a long call to the human soul, with his most impassioned pleas for the under dog.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound for immediate relief from cold and flu symptoms. It claims nasal opening, stopped discharge, headache and fever relief, and urges dosing every two hours until three doses are taken, noting a price of 25 cents and no substitute.
Forest officials say annual production data from sawmills is not fully realized by many firms with many failing to reply or report promptly. Better cooperation from the lumber trade in recent years prompts officials to believe final figures can be announced by June 1, 1917.
Read like a patient testimonial praising Rewinal Ointment and Hoesinal 5 for instant relief from years of eczema itching. The advertiser promises permanent improvement and rapid results, noting products to soothe skin and drive away irritation, with a casual, informal tone.
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