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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
3
An advertisement warns against catarrh and promotes Hyomel inhalation as a simple, quick remedy. It claims the medicated air heals throat and lung tissues, preventing germ invasion. The Tallman & Co. sale includes an inhaler and liquid for $1, with money-back guarantee if no benefit.
Kalamazoo Michigan September 17. What threatened to be the stormiest session in Michigan Federation of Labor history opened today with delegates preparing for a heated debate. The forum centered on internal disputes and potential policy clashes as labor leaders gathered amid mounting tensions.
The annual four day convention opens as the Typographical Union prepares to denounce President Claude Taylor of Grand Rapids and Secretary Homer Waterman of Kalamazoo over alleged failures to advocate for labor. The federation notes rapid growth from 25 locals in 1889 to 250 in 1913. The session continues through Friday with officer elections, while cities bid to host next year’s event. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR ad promotes relief for sick babies and hot weather sleep with 26c and 50c bottles.
San Francisco reports the sewer collapse tragedy as James Conlon dies and Patrick Lynch and Nic Lawler remain critically ill after entering a sewer hole. The article also notes a patent medicine ad promoting White's Cream Vermifuge for worm remedies and stomach support.
An old advertorial touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels without griping and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company to avoid counterfeits.
In Aberdeen Mississippi a quarrel over a lumber deal led to a deadly duel at the railroad station. Dr H K Broyles, owner of the Aberdeen Hotel, fatally wounded lumberman F F Hendrix with a revolver. Hendrix then seized an ax and decapitated Broyles. both men died within minutes.
Berkeley, Sept 17. Secretary Lane of the Interior considers a round trip to Honolulu before resuming duties. Six days since collapsing during a parade, he grows stronger but must take at least two weeks of rest, with several rest and air trip options proposed. The final choice remains undecided.
Pittsburg on Sept 17 saw Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio dancing masters ban the tango and promote the Whitehy Koo uniting the trot hug and tango without objectionable features. R E Jacques led the convention. To counter fad toward hug dances, the Pittsburg branch plans revival of furhlone dances like lancers Virginia reel and quadrille, with H Penner chairing the revival committee.
Rural New York state reports confirm widespread destruction of Marion crops as the season yields to the first killing frost.GENESO N Y Sept 17
Former Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr toured Pendleton for the Round-up and promoted a federal role in road funding. He proposed 3 percent government bonds financing 1 percent sinking fund, with states receiving 4 percent loans for construction and maintaining roads, arguing better roads boost farm value and rural life.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid remedy for indigestion gas sour stomach and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes, guarantees satisfaction with a fifty cent case or money back, and urges keeping it at home for day or night stomach upset.
Constantinople dispatches report a new Bulgaria Turkey treaty yields Adrianople and Kirk Kilisseh to Turkey while ceding most of Trace to Bulgaria. Bulgarian diplomats claim satisfaction though powers may block tougher terms. Also notes Indiana G A R plans to back Orlando Somers for commander in chief amid 13 000 members and longstanding support.
Dr Taylor explains essential soil nutrients and methods to restore fertility using legumes and humus. He covers soil texture, effects of cultivation, air-fixed plant foods, barnyard manure, and practical steps to raise yields without depleting the soil. The free lecture urges all farmers to attend for lasting community benefits.
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