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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
2
An old newspaper fragment showcases wool challie for kimonos and dresses at 3.50 per yard, laces and jabots priced from 1 to 3 dollars, plus a Pure Food Shop basement ad listing meats, produce, rice, canned goods and preserved items with multiple price points and delivery hours.
A store promotes a large stock of white and colored outing fabrics in full ranges from yard to valley items, with 12's to 15¢. It highlights belts in black, red, white and colors and notes excellent quality, large selection, and right pricing for dresses, blouses, and school wear.
A new stock of serge dresses for children features high waisted belts and large pockets like adult styles, available in navy Copenhagen blue brown dark red and sheppard checks. Ranging from 1.95 to 5.95, coats for little girls offer school and dressy options in mixtures wool kersey chiffon broadcloth or seal plush for ages four to fourteen, with prices 1.95 to 320.00.
The store advertises thousands of dollars of merchandise at extreme low prices in an economy sale. It highlights heavy sweaters, underwear for men and women, curtains, pillow cases, and infant wear priced far below regular values. A large lot of men’s winterwear and women’s coats are also featured in the basement sale.
An old advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for indigestion gas heartburn and acidity. It claims rapid neutralization of stomach acids, easing sour stomachs and dyspepsia with prompt relief and broad home use. The ad warns against drastic drugs and urges keeping a bottle handy for meals.
Contractor Allen leads a large crew on fruit warehouse work in Stanfield Oregon. Tile work by P Hanson of Portland. Local notes mention cheese shipments to Portland and Seattle, residents visiting, and various ranch activities. Mild community news from Stanfield and surroundings.
The Atlante transport Hiner Minnehi sank near Atlantic Port after a German submarine torpedo attack. Survivors recount brave officer actions as the vessel went down in minutes.
Surviving crew members recount the Bantry Bay attack as Captain Frank Maret of the Minnehamn and other officers helped lifeboat crews. Chief Officer Albany died aiding the waterlogged crew while Captain Claret and crew members braved rough seas to rescue survivors.
Mitchel vote 18 cuts down New York as voters prepare tonight for the Republican primaries. Former State senator William M. Pennett leads over Mitchel for renomination in Mage. Vote totals show leaders in several districts and mayors’ influence noted amid the race.
United Press reports at American Field Headquarters France that U S air crews are beginning to fly with French and American instructors. Navy and army aviators mingle with Foreign Legion personnel as training expands, with double control levers and critical drills shaping a new aviation base and its future pilots.
The document outlines the Oregon Agricultural College offerings including Agriculture with 18 departments, Commerce with 4, Engineering with Civil Electrical Highway Industrial Arts Irrigation Mechanical, Forestry with Logging Engineering, Home Economics with multiple sections, Mining with three departments, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, and a School of Music. It mentions the Military Department with cadets for 1916-17 and references O A C's relation to the War Department and national defense efforts. It also notes enrollment procedures, degree aims, and administration details for the catalog year.
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