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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
3
A dated advertisement touts 8.8.8 as the ultimate blood purifier and remedy for poisoned blood, rheumatism, infections, malaria, skin disease, and chronic ailments. It claims a direct botanical formula with no minerals, urges readers to request the product and to write The Swift Specific Co. for store lists and an informative booklet.
In Weston Oregon on November 26 the United Brethren women held an informal farewell party for Mrs George Carmichael Sr who, with her husband, has lived in Weston for several years. Neighbors and church friends gathered to bid them goodbye as they prepare to move on. Mr and Mrs Carmichael will be missed by their many Weston friends.
Farmers Bank of Weston notes a two week vacation in Portland. Henry Cargil and wife visited Weston on business. Will Warren from Lynn, Washington visits his mother Mrs Elenor Warren. Mrs Richard Beamer and daughter Naoma returned from Milton. Walter Ginn of Walla Walla visits Weston on real estate business. RB Banister of Athena visits his mother Mrs Mary Banister. Mandy Bryan returns home to Hellx after two weeks with sister Mrs Wesley Parris on Weston Mountain. Mrs Lena Van Siyke of this city remains in town.
Hyomei promises relief for catarrh bronchitis and coughs using inhaled antiseptic air. The kit includes an inhaler and liquid bottle for one dollar with a fifty cent refilling option. If customers are not benefited Tallman and Co. offer a money back guarantee.
Residents and visitors move through Athena and Weston this week. Mr and Mrs Ralph Kinnear traveled from Couse Creek to visit Alex Kinnear and Geo Carmichael Jr. in Athena. Mrs Geo Winship crossed to Weston on business. Frank Montgomery reportedly killed a bear and sold it in Weston. J W Mitchell returned from Durkey Oregon to spend time with family in Weston. Mrs J W Boxell traveled from Walla Walla to visit nearby. Will Turner and William McBride were in town on business, with Keen returning from Athena with cattle bound for winter ranges. George Waddingham went to Portland to stay with his daughter. Will Lehtila traveled from Reed and Hawley Mountain for interviews.
In Glastonbury Connecticut a 30 year old man, Everett Inte, died after eating a gray squirrel believed to have fed on infected chestnuts. The physician listed promaline poisoning from bushier chestnuts as the cause. This marks the state’s fifth death attributed to the nut blight.
D Ely of Bantam, D suffered a four year ulcer on his foot. Doctors urged amputation, he refused and used Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort. He wrote his foot was completely cured. Claims it is best for burns bruises and eczema. Available from druggists or by mail EF Becklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Echo Oregon Nov 26 Peter Carl shipped 79 head of porkers to the Portland market early yesterday. Mrs Julia Smith and daughter Miss Lillian Smith left for Decatur Michigan for a winter visit, noting homestead wheat land duties. A special school tax of eight mills was voted in school district No 6. Other notes mention barley receipts at Echo flour mill from Pilot Rock and local homestead proofs near Hermiston.
C. M. Hamilton of Greenwood describes severe scalp itching burning and hair loss, along with facial pimples. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three months his face is smooth and clear. Advertisement notes Cuticura Soap 25c and Cuticura Ointment 50c sold widely with free samples and a 32 page Skin Book.
World renowned jockey Tommy Burns was killed November 14 beneath a Brooklyn elevated train. Police consider suicide by train loss, with no clear motive found. Burns had been a top rider for over a decade, winning major races on both sides of the Atlantic. He briefly planned retirement for training, later returning to racing and riding for prominent owners including Emperor William of Germany five years ago.
Postmaster Brown warns that missing return addresses cause thousands of unclaimed letters and wasted effort. He cites a money order case where a farmer’s letter was redirected to the dead letter office after two weeks, prompting a return of the money order. He urges consistent return-address practice to avoid delays and misaddressed mail.
Visiting relatives and locals are noted with Wasco residents and newcomers traveling through. an advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup with a free plaster, and a funeral service for Colonel J B Fakir in Portland reports officials attending. The item includes medical tips for sore lungs and bowel regulation with Herb ine.
Chantiilly France November 26 M Corbon a French aviator was killed when his monoplane fell from about 150 feet while attempting loops in the air. He had recently received his pilot's certificate and authorities believe he was imitating a stunt reported beyond.
John H. Marble, a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, died in Washington on November 25 from acute indigestion. He was brought to Washington from Philadelphia. His death came unexpectedly. the Marble family, including an 18 year old daughter, were not in the room when the end occurred as family physician had just been summoned.
George Jordan, a prominent Charleston businessman, was convicted of violating the Mann white slave law for inducing Ruth Steel, a 19 year old Kentucky mountain girl, to come to Charleston under a promise of employment and then placing her in a resort run by Rebecca Robinson. The Robinson trial is set to begin immediately.
Hood River Ore Nov 26 It has been announced that the O W R N company has purchased 604 acres of land adjoining to right of way east of the city to straighten its tracks The property has been instigation the company having begun condemnation proceedings A jury assessed a valuation of 11200 at the meeting of the circuit court here last January In proportion to the number of men employed there are more fatal accidents In the metal mines of the United States than in the coal mines according to government statistics.
Ficksburg Oregon November 26 stockmen and settlers urge a cheese factory or creamery. They promise enough dairy cattle to support one. A cooperative cheese factory at Fremont shows high quality cheese from pasture fed cattle, inspiring others to pursue the industry.
U S agents in New York monitored trains and ships and searched hotels for Jose Cantos Zelaya former Nicaraguan president. They plan to serve a warrant issued at Nicaragua's request on a charge of murdering two Americans Cannon and Grace A dispatch from Washington says Nicaragua demanded his extradition.
The article offers simple kitchen fixes such as softening brown sugar in hot water to break lumps and warming loaf cake to ease removal from pans. It also suggests adding raisins or dates to nut or apple salad and advises rubbing dull red tiles with lemon dipped in salt for shine.
An old advertisement claims rheumatism is pain only and that rubbing St Jacobs Oil on the tender spot provides instant relief. It markets the product as harmless, non staining and effective for sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, back ache and sprains with a small trial bottle suggested.
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