Rail safety contrasts raise calls for better investigations
A consular report contrasts Germany’s practice of thorough accident inquiries and punishments with the United States’ lack of mandatory investigations. Trials show negligence rarely leads to conviction, as in the Terra Cotta wreck where engineers and crew were acquitted amid conflicting signal evidence. Other notes discuss a Butte strike impact on retail, state university value, and local Oregon events including a Corvallis club housewarming and Portland parade plans.
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Germany
D. GC
Short-sighted tariff debate and looming world moves
The piece rails at protectionist U S tariffs harming trade with Canada and Mexico, urging reciprocity. It notes Canada’s response by raising its own tariffs and comments on Paris as a hub for political exponents. It mentions the Philippines sale and a new device for heating water amid rising technological chatter.
Reader complains overtaxation in Athena assessment
Mr Brown of Sawtell California vents about rising residence property assessments in Athena with two changes and six lots totaling 4040. He urges removal of officials at the upcoming election and requests a law to reimburse overtaxed citizens. Advertisements tout Boos Laxative Cough Syrup DeWitts Little Early Risers Kodol Garden Salve and pile remedies.
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Charles H. Brown
Pioneer Drag Store
DeWitt's Little
Amall
Gate
Palace Drag Company
Palace Urng Company
DeWitt's
Palace Company
Pioneer Deng Store
No Use to Die and Cold Remedies Promise Relief
Advertisements for Dr King's New Discovery and other remedies claim relief for coughs lung trouble and various ailments. Products include Naw Zan Pilo Remedy Pinutes Ballard's Snow Liniment Pinealve Carbonized and store names Palace Drug Company Pioneer Drug Store with listed prices and trial offers. Primary election dates and registration windows are noted for January April May September and November.
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Dr. King
J. P. White
Rashboro
Palace Drug Company
Pioneer Drug Store
Palace Drug Company Offers Dr King’s Pills and Kodol
The Lucky Quarter box claims health benefits for headaches biliousness constipation and malaria while promising refunds if dissatisfied. Kodol is marketed as a remedy for stomach disorders including dyspepsia heartburn and belching sold by Palace Drug Company.
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Dr. King
Palace Drug Company
Palace Drag Company
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Peebler Seeks County Recorder Nomination in April Primary
John Q. Peebler declares as Democratic candidate for County Recorder in the upcoming primary set for April 17 1908. He seeks party support and outlines qualifications for the office.
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C. A. Barrett
Republican
Gilbert W. Phelps
Frank K. Welles
T. D. Taylor
Democratic
Fred W. Hendley
Prescot Sncumbent
C. W. Steen
Chas. E. Macomber
John Q. Peebler
Chas. W. Wall
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