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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1916
Page
2
Thursday evening September 14 marks Pendleton’s fall opening featuring the latest men women and children's apparel. The display promises music and a casual browsing vibe with portable highlights and inviting atmosphere to entice shoppers to come and see.
An advertising note introduces storm serge fabric, a new heavy weight, permanent finish textile, 45 inches wide. Suitable for dresses and Peter Thompson suits. Colors listed include red brown navy green black white. Price stated as per yard at 1.25 dollars.
A list of residents and visitors appears in the city, with names such as Glen Bool from Yaxt ranch, RK L Burnhisel from Walla Walla, Joe Payant of Adams, C Walker of Athens, and A D Claxton of Welsor. Various locals including Mr. and Mrs. G Garn of Walla Walskx and George Patterson of Irrigan appear in hotel and social notes. The report notes a high school group from Walla Walla who spent Saturday night in town and other brief in-town transients and visitors.
A note on relief from pain suggests that the simplest remedies, even in hard times, can momentarily ease other troubles. The author reflects on how a toothache can dominate thoughts and how small comforts may offer brief respite from broader woes.
The August circulation reached 4699, up nearly 1990 from last August, with 1 new reader registered. Cataloging added 747 new cards as plans move forward for the new library wing, branch libraries, and county wide expansion. The report notes student instruction in card catalog use and English courses, while outlining staffing contracts and future library projects in Umatilla County Oregon.
An advertisement promotes Siran Liniment for sore joints, rheumatic pains, and sprains. It targets children and claims rapid soothing of throbbing aches, featuring false medical claims and urging readers to buy from their local druggist. It ends with a note about police involvement in distribution.
Ukiah mourns the sudden death of rancher J A Bolin who collapsed near his Ukiah area ranch while starting his threshing machine. He left behind a wife and children and his funeral occurred at Sturdivant cemetery with many relatives traveling from Buttercreek Pendleton Ritter and nearby towns.
In The Dalles Oregon on September 11 Rev Leon Myers of the Christian church faced a public request to resign after a heated meeting. He declined, citing no chance to present his side as the dispute centered on hiring an evangelist for October meetings. The article notes the community debate and the tense atmosphere surrounding church leadership.
A fragment stating Resinol Soap is more than cleansing and softening, allegedly providing the skin and hair with a natural glow and health. The text reads as an optimistic claim about general well-being from regular use.
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