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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
10
Advert says Pape's Cold Compound clears head and nasal passages in hours, stops nose discharge and headache, relieves feverishness and sore throat. Claims easy taste and no unpleasant effects, price 26 cents at drug stores.
While riding home near Joe Forest place at Thorn Hollow Mr and Mrs Plucker were thrown when their frightened team bolted in runeway. Mr Plucker sustained a scalp wound and a physician was summoned to treat the injury.
A health note warns that eating meat can harm kidneys by overworking them. It recommends Jad Salts from pharmacies to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acid, and relieve back pain, bladder irritation, and urinary issues. The remedy involves dissolving four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days.
Meacham notes dated Nov 2 report Jenny Casey shopping in La Grande while H Schrekive visits Pendleton. Snow depth seven inches turned to rain and sleet making walking disagreeable, with later snow. Local socials, goose hunting trips, and minor town business mentioned including Al Boyce’s call to Glover and Mrs. Atchison’s asthma recovery.
Mary Smith, once drawn to a farm near Amboy by a bequest offer, says city life costs her 16000 and longs for country peace. She recalls in 1916
Lehman Springs in Umatilla county will see new owner Manning start improvements early next year. A new bath and pool enlargement, new cottages for yearly rental, hotel enhancements, and a harbor style firehouse with music are planned to attract guests when spring arrives.
Sloan's Liniment relieves neuralgia and muscle pain quickly with easy application. It soothes stiff muscles, rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sprains, and minor injuries without staining skin. Aimed at children and adults, bottle priced at 25 cents.
New York dispatch reports a carload of blue-eyed babies desired by wealthy families in Pittsburg and Western Pennsylvania. Allegheny county and state agencies say demand outstrips supply with many institutions lacking blue-eyed infants for adoption. The Children’s Aid Society, State Charities Aid Association, and New York Foundling Hospital describe scarce or surplus blue-eyed babies and strict adoption screening. Sister Teresa Vincent notes about 200 blue-eyed babies could be adopted after investigation.
An old advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy for children with intestinal worms. It claims the product removes worms and eases symptoms like restlessness, insomnia, and teething. The ad urges purchase at druggists and emphasizes a pleasant taste.
North Portland cattle trade opened strong but small runs limited offerings. Better class steers may fetch 7.25 to 7.35, with several price ranges for prime to ordinary cattle and bulls. Hogs show limited movement with tops around 9.70 to 9.75 for prime heavy weights, lambs steady near 9, while mutton prices not tested. Tuesday shipper activity listed from J. Welch, W. Givens, and W. Ayers with several loads of cattle hogs and calves moving.
Myrtle Stedman discussed choosing film work over grand opera. She noted reaching over twenty million weekly viewers in motion pictures versus a small opera audience, and hinted at public perception and industry pressures surrounding her career.
Amusements notice describes Henry W. Sav ages presenting the Everywoman company in a massive coast to coast touring spectacle. It features a large cast, grand opera chorus, two carloads of scenery, and a full symphony orchestra. Music by George Whitefield Chadwick demands skilled performance and months of rehearsals. The piece promises exceptional stage effects and a demanding production run.
A critic praises the production as a blend of opera, musical comedy, and drama. It amuses and entertains while conveying a strong moral message, valued for its wholesome content and broad appeal.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home hair dye that darkens gray hair naturally. It claims the product restores color quickly with a sponge or brush, adds luster, and offers a youthful appearance with repeat applications, while disclaiming it is not a disease cure.
Notice declares City of Pendleton Improvement Bonds Won 1 2 9 and 4 Series in pass upon presentation to American National Bank Pendleton Oregon. Interest on bonds costs December 8 1916 dated November 24 1918.
City of Pendleton Oregon invites sealed proposals for improvement bends series 4 totaling 724.65 dollars dated December 1 1916. Bids due by 5 pm December 6 1916 with certified check of 9108 payable to the Mayor. If bid accepted and bonds not paid funds forfeited. otherwise check returned if unsuccessful. City may reject all bids. Dated November 23 1918.
Vv. V. Stroble offers new and second hand goods at low prices in Pendleton on Court Street. Raymon d W. Hatch, architect, lists Deepain Building as office with contact. Legal blanks available at East Oregonian office. George W. Coutts, attorney at law, handles estates wills mortgages and contracts from Schmidt block room 17.
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