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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1916
Page
6
Partial OCR shows a local postal or subscription notice from Pendleton Oregon with garbled dates and rates. It references mail options including monthly weekly and carrier delivery, and mentions Portland and Imperial Vote. Details are unreadable but indicate a subscription pricing and delivery terms.
The House and Senate backed President Wilson on submarine policy last spring, leading to a state department settlement with Germany. Based on a May 1, 1916 pledge, the German foreign office stated naval forces would not sink merchant vessels without warning and without saving human lives within the war zone.
A fragmentary notice from East Oregonian Pendleton lists editors and staff roles including FW Lamprein and L. Drake, with dates and ownership details. The garbled text references stock holders and circulation figures, noting publication in Pendleton, Oregon, with a date around 1948 for clerical attestation.
An advertisement from Rhenly & Co Toledo offers a remedy for catarrhal deafness claimed to restore hearing by treating mucous blockages. It promises relief in selected cases of deafness and notes a free trial of one bottle with purchase. The call is directed to readers suffering ear hearing issues.
The piece lauds President Wilson for avoiding war after the Lusitania sinking. It contrasts Wilson’s diplomacy with Roosevelt and Hughes, claiming no ships were sunk without warning and predicting four more years of similar leadership. It emphasizes restraint, safety of lives, and the avoidance of a naval war.
R Hughes entices Wall Street to back his White House bid while markets price his victory at seven to five. The piece warns of Dollar Diplomacy as a partnership of Big Business and Government and notes criticism of Hughes for openly endorsing it, contrasting with past cautious Republican leaders. The column attacks elitist Portland reaction to a lavish New York sponsored expedition and calls for better public behavior toward the elites.
Items from Pendleton include a planned Thanksgiving stand ball at the bank, a donation party for Rev. Howard, record flour prices at 4.56 per barrel, notes on H Turner’s new frame building, Mrs. J P Faull visiting relatives, Tommy Nye at Frank M Cohn & Co, a serenade for Alexander, and warnings about a traveling fakir museum. Also an advertisement for Kickapoo Worm Killer claiming relief for worm symptoms in children.
North Portland market reports weaker hog values for the week with higher arrivals and a general tone of softness. Cattle trend steady to cautiously lower, with good feeder and prime steers showing limited declines. mutton and lamb arrivals fall while prices stay firm for quality. Wheat prices show little movement despite overall steady trade and government wheat purchases shaping the global cereal outlook.
Oregon Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association backed an initiative to locate a normal school for eastern Oregon at Pendleton. The convention adopted 98 to 1 a resolution urging the November election to support the plan, stressing central location and access to teaching facilities and Pendleton public methods.
Announcement from Kedjach Lycenn Bureau touts The Meatix Pot as a great drama experience. Arrangements with local representatives promise a full two week run starting tomorrow evening at the High School auditorium. An all star cast and a lively, dramatic presentation aim to entertain every American citizen.
Yale scented ad proclaims Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken hair naturally in days. It claims easy application with a sponge, promises even color, youthful appearance, and lists the product price of 69 cents for a ready to use bottle.
A quirky note indicates vaudeville will feature upbeat acts as polite stage performers prepare to take the spotlight and showcase their gentler, gentlemanly fare on stage.
An OCR fragment promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush kidneys and prevent urine and bladder issues. It claims meat eaters benefit from regular use, describing uric acid buildup, clogged kidneys, and relief through Jad Salts mixed in water. Warns of contaminants and advocates periodic use.
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