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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
3
The article argues drainage is the core rule for road building including surface and sub drainage. It details crown and side ditch slopes, cross drains, and ditch sizes to prevent puddles and erosion. It warns earth roads require post rain maintenance with spilt log drags and cautions on clay soils and tile drainage to keep water away from roads.
A long advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming rapid relief and safety in hospital and private use. It offers free sample bottles and a book to readers who mail address details to Kilmer & Co Binghamton NY.
Mr John White of 35 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports long winters of coughs end with Dr King's New Discovery after a few doses. He notes the remedy cleared the annual cough and endorses the product with a bold guarantee. Trial bottle offered by Taliman & Co Pendleton Drug Co at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Louis Wittner of Prookivyne and an accomplice broke into John Krpf confectionery on Fair Ground L. 1. A force bulldog mauled Wittner after a chase by Watchman Philip Waskowski and his dog Bose. Wittner lost clothing, sustained injuries, and was taken to custody. The pair had stolen a small amount of money and goods before escape efforts were interrupted.
J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville, North Carolina, says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a bad leg sore after several applications with no scar. The product is guaranteed for piles, sores, burns, and more, selling for 26 cents at Tallman & Co. and Pendleton Drug Co.
The East Oregonian notes St. Anthony's hospital opens a maternity ward with daily ward charges at 1.60 dollars and private rooms from 2 dollars per day, reflecting contemporary hospital pricing.
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