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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1916
Page
3
A Detroit furrier brings a large sample of furs tomorrow for direct maker-to-wearer sale. Prices promise savings on every article, with fashions in scarfs muffs and sets in mink fox beaver lynx and more. Shoppers can reserve Christmas furs now and pick them up later.
A dense 1910s style grocery advertisement lists offerings at T. P. W. Pure Food Shop including Jones Dairy Farm sausages and Little Pigs, exotic fruits, percolators, coffees, and ladies accessories. It promotes Thanksgiving orders, glazing fruits, percolators from 1.79, and a broad range of produce, preserves, and luxuries.
A compact catalog note lists Wool Middies at 3.50, values 1.00, House Dresses, Men’s Dress Shoes, and Women’s Dress Shoes. Contains an unclear trailing fragment.
Acknowledgment is given to Lansdowne and the group who hurried the Happy Canyon pavilion project. J Hay Paley presented a watch to the directors to honor their accomplishment at a meeting in Mediation Hall. The pavilion lease with the Oregon Motor Garage was extended for car storage with oil and gasoline drained. Committee formed to audit directors’ books and prepare stockholder statement. Damaged dance hall flooring was replaced by purchase from Warren M. Hottie. James H. Storgiy announced intent to resign from the estate committee.
New York November 4 largely on evidence from microscopes and test tubes indictments for murder in the first degree were returned against Giuseppe Matteleone and Vivviano De Stefano fruit vendors charged with strangling eleven year old Tillie Broker at No 184 Monroe Street The case marks a historic reliance on scientific testimony in a New York police investigation The men await arraignment as authorities note the scientific verdicts shaped the filing and focus of the case
The message from retired General Young in Washington urges nationwide military training and expresses strong approval of current efforts. He writes as president of the Association for National Service, praising Theodore Roosevelt and calling for broader citizen readiness.
Ady A H Cox promotes Oregon Lumber Yard offerings for home construction and buying options. Mentioned terms unclear. invites reader to consider new material and assistance for building a chobee building and related project details.
Echo Oregon notes mild Chinook winds and rain have thawed frost enabling fall seeding to resume. Groundwork was prepared and many farmers ready to seed, delays from a cold snap about ten days ago. If mild weather continues, hundreds will be in grain within two weeks. Rev. George H. Van Waters returned to Portland after a short visit and spoke at local gatherings. Local social and transportation notes include visits by Mrs. A. Mitchel and others, a turkey shoot at Butter Creek, and community happenings in Stanfield, Portland, and Butter Creek areas. Mayor Hugh D. Smith and wife returned from Portland.
From the People From Gifford Pinchot warns Congress will grant vast public water powers to private interests. He cites the waterpower bill passing the Senate, permitting long term transfers of navigable waters and fuel oil reserves, and he urges citizens to oppose the loss of public property and national defense concerns. Pinchot notes Navy doubt about coal burning ships and calls for action before Congress convenes in December.
Warren's Music House advertises the New Edison phonograph with 12 records for 36.00 plus 0 down and small monthly payments. It invites readers to write for the book and a picture of the Edison, promising homelike entertainment and no obligation.
An old time advertisement promises rapid relief from sour stomach indigestion and gas. It touts Papa Drapepain as a fifty cent remedy, claiming effects within five minutes and prevention of uncomfortable post meals with no lingering stomach upset. It targets families seeking a fast cure for common stomach ailments.
Mrs Dora Ryan of Tacoma Washington testifies she suffered three months with illness doctors called malaria power but she believes kidney trouble. After trying Swamp-Root from Dr Kilmer her health fully recovered and she continues to keep Swamp-Root at home. Notarized declaration dated May 6 1915.
Fragmentary ad style note to Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York urging purchase of Swamp Root samples. Mentions a booklet on kidneys and bladder and a fifty cent to one dollar bottle price. Includes a reference to the Oregonian and Pendleton.
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