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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1912
Page
3
In a December Wide World Magazine account a giant gorilla flees through tall grass pursued by natives. The hunt consolidates around a village as hunters close in with spears and guns. a final spear and a bullet mortally wound the beast, ending the chase.
Messengers from Marrakech report disunity among El Hiba followers aiding General Lyntey. Lyntey plans a four to five thousand strong advance toward Marrakech outskirts to seek prisoner releases and potential town surrender. Uncertain El Hiba power and fanaticism cloud the operation.
A terse statement proposes that the optimal method to balance an account is achieved by squaring the figure rather than other balancing techniques.
Portland reports the annual Oregon and Multnomah football clash set for Thanksgiving. Oregon seeks its first win over Multnomah since 1909, with lineup changes including Walter Keck shifting to end and ex-Washington HS players Anson Cornell and Johnny Parsons in the Oregon lineup. Yell leaders prep songs as both teams boast heavier lines and strong backing.
F. P. Dunne discusses a December American Magazine piece criticizing senate testimony on large political donations. He mocks public confession without contrition and urges secretive handling of such money flows to avoid corrupting the republic, referencing Yale's Headley and trust issues.
Mrs Annie Saunders recalls how a six week old baby suffered a severe facial rash spreading to the body with itching and crusting. After trying many remedies a Cuticura sample led to improvement and eventual cure, leaving hair growth and clear skin. Advertisement notes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as affordable skin care with free samples and a 32p skin book.
At Cross Keys in Monmouthshire Tedegar valley district colliery held a meeting where a resolution voiced dissatisfaction with the minimum wage and Lord St Aldwyn's award. Robert Smible urged nationalization of mines while Thomas Richards backed this view and argued for government noninterference.
Sawtelle California November 27 a senate committee investigating conditions at the National Soldiers' Home shifted to the facility. D M Fisk a former inmate testified privacy is impossible in the barracks and ventilation is poor. He said food is inedible and clothing quality is low accusing company commanders of petty tyranny. The inquiry at the home is expected to extend for several days with Grand Army officials present.
London reports the International Exchange of Students completed three years of work. At the international conference associated with the union, discussions focused on the future of the organization. Students testified to the value of the program, delegates adopted resolutions, and a deputation presented them to Lord Strathcona, the association president.
Delegates from British and American universities plus dominions and colonies, government offices, and major educational and business bodies discussed stopping student interchange, establishing a bureau, and widening participation to countries beyond the British empire and the United States. They urged expanding professor exchange and including more nations.
A historical note questions the fate of the farmer's ally, the well known lightning rod peddler, whose disappearance or decline is observed amid early 20th century rural commerce and risk.
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