Senator Bankhead Defends Democracy and Liberty
John H. Bankhead of Alabama voices Democratic principles in a legislative speech. He defends personal liberty within others rights, state self rule, equal justice, and opposes high tariffs and government railroad ownership. He also notes liability for damages to shade trees from linemen. The piece combines broader editorial notes on press integrity and the fate of newspapers facing public pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Hoe
A Pundit on Journalism and its Money Making Spirit
A Victorian lament by a commentator on Mr George Roberts former mint director. He argues true journalism places the passion for public concern above profit but acknowledges practical difficulties in balancing money making with lofty aims. The piece suggests newspapers must mirror the era’s spirit to stay worthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
George Roberts
The
Mint
Roberta
Oregonan colonization push and health note
On April 29 the Oregonian issued a special industrial edition touting Oregon’s advantages for homeseekers and colonization. It urged readers to recruit friends to Oregon, advertised colonist rail rates, and highlighted the state’s growth potential. Also notes a health claim for Electric Bitters restoring strength and beauty in women, with local drugstore guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Oregon
Department of Industry
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Northwest
United States
East
Star of Empire
Oregon Railway & Navigation Co
Wim. McMurray
Portland
Sudden Death of Milton Auto Carrier Charles Swain
Charles L. Swain a Milton auto carrier died suddenly in Pendleton on Monday after a heart attack struck while he walked. He sought relief in a drug store but suffered a second attack and died before doctors could reach him.
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Charles L. Swain
Milton
Pendleton
Memorable Day Promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills and Liniments
A promotional text highlights Dr King’s New Life Pills as painless purifiers that cure headache and biliousness. It touts Bucklen’s Alpha Salve healing a leg gore and Ballard’s Snow Liniment for rheumatism and pains. Sold by W. McBride Druggist with prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Palace Drug Store
Amos FP. King
Port Byron
N. Y
Bucklen
Wm. McBride
Price
Ballard
Puy
Ty W. McBride
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Lee
Ath Uaberanne
Gonsrens
Marsh
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Sherwin-Williams Paints
Sherwin-Williams
Umatilla
M. A. Johnson
Worthington
Oren
Union Pacific
Pullman Standard
Omaha
Chicago
Kansas’ City
Pullman
Trom
Athena
Spokane
Points North
Pendieton
LaGrange Baker City
Intaeast
Heppner
Portianah
Walla
E, M
Smith
Alben
Hankerlain
Lance
McBride
Wright
2Nd Street
Main Street
F. Wright
Eagle
Bert Cartano
Prop
Foley
First National Bank
O. Adams
T. J. Kirk
F. 8
H. C. Adams
F. & le Grow
D. H. Preston
P.E. Colbern
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
H. O. Marafiels
Athen
Walla Walla
Toubhet
London
Wash
Adams and
Freewater
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
North Second Street
ST. Louis
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