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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
3
Washington reports the state penitentiary holds a large stock of jute bags with about half a million sold and delivered. Output runs near a million bags yearly, with price shifts from 7.20 to 6.50 per hundred. Farmers bought heavily early, leaving late orders scarce.
A wedding of notable interest in Washington official circles will occur today in Farmington Connecticut. Herbert Knox Smith United States commissioner of corporations will wed Miss Gertrude Dietrich daughter of former Senator Dietrich of Nebraska. Both are prominent in national capital society.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small pills that are easy to take and known for being gentle and reliable. Sold by Tallman & Co.
John D. Rockefeller authorizes a series in World's Work to defend Standard Oil. He argues direct selling spurred growth but did not crush competitors, rejects ruinous price wars, and insists no water or phantom capital underpins success. He addresses myths of the "octopus" trust and notes competition remains lively.
Givitit Washington Sept 2h The judgment of Superior Justice Sullivan on a case challenging the validity of the act governing tobacco sales is upheld by the state supreme court. The decision holds that the title of the act fails to clearly reference the body of the law, rendering the statute defective and unenforceable. The Spokane court may proceed with Winsor's trial on cigarette sales charges.
In Chicago on the west bank of the Tes Pihinod river, Mrs Dorn F. Combes descended a manhole to view the new concrete Hewage conduit ending a 16 year legal fight. A procession of edibles and candles lined the tunnel as women followed, while engineer Harry L. Emerson led the way.
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a grand remedy for women’s illnesses. It cites Mrs Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri who after twelve years of suffering and eleven doctors found health through Pinkham’s remedy and guidance, urging other women to seek the same relief.
The report notes a crowded event where attendees faced discomfort due to a small leak but overall women report enjoying their time. Names and precise details are unclear from the fragment.
A paying investor, John White of 38 Highland Avenue, Houston Maine, reports winter cough relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He notes that a 10 cent bottle banishes the cough and endorses the remedy as the best cough and lung treatment. Sold with guarantee at Tallman & Co and Pendleton Joe Cornell. trial bottle free.
Fire on September 2 caused heavy losses at the Alta House Food Barns. Those who know the tieeven inserted are asked to settle by contacting Eric Goodwin on East Webb Street or Mr Bittner. town committee members listed for coordination.
Fragmentary OCR text references Hirse Spring-ooule soldiers in Okanomin county Washington. Mentions a thin season to charge up delat the quaerhopper with Gratin Colde ft vegetolite patetes. No coherent events or clear names or dates remain readable.
An 1890s style advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women with heavy duties at home and socially demanding roles. It claims to prepare the system for childbirth and to be a trusted, non secret remedy with printed ingredients. A free little endorsements booklet is offered by mail.
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