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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1913
Page
7
A simple recipe describes making jet black varnish from asphaltum three ounces boiled to create a hard smooth finish for furniture and small wood handles. The method aims for a durable shine resistant to handling.
$100 reward offered for proof of failure. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to treat catarrh as a constitutional disease by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents urge readers to send testimonials and note widespread sale by druggists and the Take Hall family line.
The text describes a traditional varnish preparation using four quarters of burnt amber eight ounces of oil of turpentine to thin and heat aided mixing. The mixture is added slowly away from fire and allowed to cool before applying multiple dry coats hardened in a japaner's oven. The final coat is polished with tripoli and a few drops of oil in a soft cloth.
A rabbit hunt conducted in Dufur Oregon on November 29 drew many hunters. Jackrabbits and cottontails were killed in large numbers as the district was split into two rival sections. Prizes were awarded in the event, with notable activity from local participants.
Extreme bearishness dominated the wheat market at the opening with December futures down 1 to 1 1/2 cents. By close, December stood 5-8c lower than Wednesday, while May and July posted declines. Early weakness attributed to easier abroad prices and selling pressure from shorts. Also reports mixed on livestock and regional prices with cattle and sheep markets noted along with local Thanksgiving visits and visits by residents to nearby towns.
In Portland swine markets showed strength with tops generally at 8.00 dollars. Over the holiday there was a large run totaling 1404 head over two days, compared with 02 head same period last year. Cattle market remains steady with limited quality stock and small holiday totals around 2 dollars per head versus 60 previously.
Dr Hartman of Columbus discusses climate as the true disease cause. He warns high pressure and shifting humidity trigger colds leading to pneumonia and bronchitis. He praises Vigorous health and Pe r u na as preventive and treatment, recommending regular use for winter health and appetite support.
Weston locals report a busy week with Dr Charles H. Smith visiting Portland, families splitting for winter, and numerous trips to Athena Pendleton Walla Walla and Milton for medical business, school illness and Thanksgiving gatherings. The Thanksgiving ball at the Weston opera house drew a large crowd.
City of Pendleton adopts resolutions to pave Bush Street with gravel bitulible pavement from Jackson to Haley, forming Assessment District No. 32. Plans by City Surveyor Geary Kimbrell filed Oct 20, 1913, include district boundaries and cost sharing by benefited lots. Publication in The Ast Oregonian for ten days to notify property owners of the surveyor’s cost proportions.
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