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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1912
Page
3
A period ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as the best remedy for a bad cold or Grippe. It claims two hour dosing until three doses are taken will end the illness and relieve headache, stuffed nose, feverishness, sore throat, and rheumatic pains with no quinine and no after effects. The ad urges following directions and states the product tastes pleasant and acts gently, available from any druggist.
J F Mills a brakeman from Shreveport Louisiana on Kansas City Southern line gave his full month’s pay $76.47 to Governor Wilson’s campaign fund. Democratic leaders praised the act as outstanding devotion to democracy saying no other contributor matches his sacrifice. He delivered the gift in person to the Shreveport Times editor.
Advertising copy touts Meritol White Liniment as a universal pain killer and healer. It also promotes Meritol Eczema Remedy claiming rapid relief for eczema, acute or chronic, and asserts it surpasses competing products.
Merito powders claim permanent rheumatism relief and treat the condition as modern medical achievement. The new Merito Hair Tonic is offered, guaranteed by the American Drug and Press association. Tallman & Company acts as exclusive local agents for these products and other Merital Toilet Preparations.
The excerpt notes Mr Mills contributing to a political fund, stating four years ago his donation matched the number of years lived and that in the current campaign he has given one twelfth of his annual wages. A tariff comment is added as a factor in the amount.
President Eliott of the Northern Pacific awards a trophy cup for the best dent corn exhibit at the Portland Northwest Land Products show, November 18 to 20, 1912. Open to exhibitors from Northern Pacific, Spokane Portland & Seattle, Oregon Trunk, and Oregon Electric lines. The winning exhibit becomes NP Railway property for exhibition. The appeal urges Northwest farmers to scientifically cultivate corn to expand the regional belt. Also notes Mrs. P. H. Brogan testifying to the efficacy of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs and croup, sold by dealers.
Helena Craggs a militant suffragette was sentenced to nine months hard labor in England on charges of attempting to burn the residence of Lewis V Harcourt secretary of state for the colonies. She was found in Nuneham park grounds with inflammable material and alcohol.
In a Chicago tale a complex romance unfolds with Major A. F. Lott and Mrs. Frank E. Stubbs of New York, their child Grundy F. Lott, and Miss Lott who marries Wilbur B. Good, star Cubs outfielder, at age 20.
The speedy bride, 27, wed a baseball star who has played for more major league teams than any other club in five seasons. The ceremony was at the grandparents’ home, with Rev Sheppard reading. They plan to winter in Brookville Florida. The bride spoke of meeting a year and a half ago at a local function and loving him since. The groom, once a Fleet Infantry officer’s son, has a court history of divorce and bankruptcy, including a prior marriage to Emma Adams and child support battles.
Berlin reports a German firm has issued a stock for a speaking watch that vocalizes the hour and quarter hours. The device can announce times such as It is 7 o clock and It is 7 15 o clock with a night silencing feature. Historical note mentions George Christopher Lichtenberg’s earlier talking watch.
Cambridge Harvard Memorial Hall will bar visitors from entering the 1000-seat dining hall during dining hours. Management cites rising crockery costs and more visitors as cause for restriction. Students complain about being watched while eating and have reacted with noise and occasional bread throwing at observers.
The narrator advises against smoking heavy Havana cigars for health and brains. He suggests a simple, sensible alternative for the working man, a light cigarette that blends Havana and domestic tobacco.
Parisian Sage advertised as a hair tonic that grows shiny hair and removes dandruff. It promises to stop scalp itch instantly and preserve natural color, with a money back plan from Tallman & Co. Sold by dealers for 50 cents.
Amity Oregon catalog advertises Scotch Collie puppies. Bitches priced at six dollars and studs seven fifty. Listed by MW L Little RB 1 Box 76.
Ex commissioner Dr Evans and Dr Holmes endorse D D D for eczema saying skin cure comes from the skin and germs must be washed out. A wintergreen thymol based wash is prescribed by leading physicians as a specific for eczema. Tallman & Company offers a $1 bottle with a guarantee that it costs nothing if it fails to work.
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