Typewriter Trials and Auctions in U S Government Use
The United States government tests every production typewriter through exhaustive trials across Washington departments and navy yards. Damaged machines are auctioned by sealed bids, often fetching surprisingly low prices, with some makes repeatedly showing up in service and others bought for experimental purposes only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Reading the Future and the Witchcraft Craze
A Midlands writer condemns belief in divination while condemning fortune tellers. He cites Saul seeking the Witch of Endor and notes the public craving to know the future. He contrasts astrology with cheap fortune telling in dingy parlors, describing crowding clients and the credulous gullibility they exploit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
Endor
Hybil
Teratas
Lewis and Clark Bates Rates to Portland for Lewis and Clark Fair
The U K H N Go announces Athena to Portland fares for the Lewis and Clark fair. Individual tickets sold May 29 to Oct 15 with continuous passage both ways and a final return by Oct 31 1906 at 1.33 times fare totaling 9 90. For ten or more travelers a group rate is 7 40 per person with a 10 day limit. Children are half fare. Contact M W Smith R N agent Athena for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Portland
M. W. Smith
Missing stock notes warn transfers illegal in Oregon notices
Notice warns that notes and 152 312 shares of stock in several mining companies held by E L Barnett and others are missing or stolen and not endorsed. Transfer of these shares will be illegal. Dated Athena Oregon June 28 1905. E L Barnett. Dying of famine is like dying of consumption a testimonial for Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchitis with guaranteed price 60 cents and 1 a bottle trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Barnett
Edward
EL. Barnett
Yamhill Street
Portland
Oregon
Golconda Consolidated Mining Co
Union Gold Mining Co
Grant Mining Co
Standard Consolidated Mining Co
Buffalo Monitors Mining Co
Springdale Copper Mining Co
South Pole Gold Mining Co
Athena
E. L. Barnett
William Myers
Carriers
Dr. King
McBride
Notice of Final Account in Oregon Estate Case
Executor of the Sara Fountain estate in Umatilla County Oregon has filed a final account with the County Court. The County Judge has set Saturday August 26 1905 at the Pendleton courthouse as the time and place to hear objections and settle the account. Order dated July 21 1905 by the County Judge. Peterson and Peterson J S Harris Attorneys for Estate. Executor.
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Oregon
Umatilla
Sara Foun
Iain
Sarah Fountain
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Peterson & Peterson
Harris
Foley Kidney Cure and Public Notice Adapting City Liquor Sale
Foley's Kidney Cure claim appears alongside a fragmented public notice filed July 14, 1905. The notice seeks Council approval to sell one quart of liquor in a building on the east half of lot 1 in block 5, Nald City. Applicant Ham Booker signs the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Ham Booker
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Lewis and Clark Bates
New York
Main Street
Athena, Ore
Troy Laundry
Walla Walla, Wash
Elmer Lane
Foley
A. H. Luna
King’s Baro
LA Hue Millinery CO
Third Street
de J. McDineor
Jefferson
Thena
T. L. Terhune
Hunt Ave
Charles Gay
McAlropa
Crear Cmckinney
Coney
Sweet Marie
China Maid
You Bet
Charley Mac
Kinney Lou
Jennie Mac
Hazel Kinney
Zolock
the Roman
Dr. Book
Reta H
Mack Mack
Alioe Mann
Trumont
Chebalis
del Norte
Ella T
Doc Sperry
Alameda
Pathmont
Altac
Minnie M
Latin Royal
Grandam
Atlas
Rockwood
Sally M
Altao
Grand
Cmcalropa
Hoe
Walla Walla Fair
McKinney
Weston, cAthena
Helix
J. Ca. Baddeley
Weston, Ore
Prompt & Reliable Service
A. L. Jones
ST. Nichols Hotel
J, KE
Froome
Raor
THE
ST. Nichols
Con
Mar Axp Taian
Ater
C. A. Barrett & Comp’y
Deering Machinery
Pianos
Reed & Sons
Henry F. Miller
Boston
Whitman College
Dwelley Herrick Music Co
East Main Street
Bridge
Walla Walla
Barrett
New Lumber Yard
Athona
Parker & Lane’s
Oren
Aun Union Pac
Pullman
Kateus
Daror
Fast Mall
Ps Baker Ity Ai
Ce Fesrasd
Ube Polntn
Janis Ures
Atte
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