Austria's State Secrets Secured in Iron Rooms for Safety
The Austrian imperial archives moved from the Hofburg to a new ironwalled complex beside the foreign office. The vaults protect documents from ancient times to 1840 with fire and water barriers and emergency unlocking. A 50 year unopened box holds Crown Prince Rudolph letters from Mayerling. English observers debate the yacht race's international character, noting design and crew origins across nations and the importance of sails in competition.
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Hofburg
Foreign Office
London Telegraph
Napoleon Bonaparte
Austria
Schonbrunn
Bude-Pesth
Ofen
Rudolph
Mayerling
John Bull
Ratsey
Isle of Wight
Transatlantic traveler laments Americans know national songs
A New York Sun report recalls a voyage where an English captain led the hymn America in service but faced weak American participation. The voyage ended with English God Save the King sung by the English aboard, leaving Americans ashamed.
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New York
New York Sun
America
King
Rain by Gas Claims from Melbourne Doctor
Melbourne physician Dr McCarthy asserts rain can be induced by elevating a gas column from three centers. Within 32 hours rain spreads over 90 miles at any altitude as gas forms a vacuum center provoking a heat storm and dense tropical rain clouds. Experiments occur in a small enclosure as altitude dictates chemical changes.
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Dr. McCarthy
Melbourne
Australia
McCarthy
O. R. N. Announces Low Rates for Lewiston Fair Tickets
The O. R. & N. Co. offers low travel rates with tickets on sale Oct 26 to 80 for the Lewiston Interstate Fair, valid until Nov 2. Ackers English remedy advertises a night cure for cold and lung troubles with refund if unsatisfied. free sample offered. McBride & Co. druggists carry the product.
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Lewiston
Items in Brief from Athena and Pendleton ads
A collage of local shop notices: German Dills at Bagley’s, Bluestone at Pioneer drug store, Barrett’s showcases ranges and corn binders, Everghsing table items, fishing tackle at Gross & Worthington, Grown & Worthington groceries, machine extras, The General Good cigars at Gay, candy and circus patterns at Mannase’s, Pendleton Steam Laundry in white as snow, new canned goods at Bagley’s, Fireside and Doneath sewing machines at Bagley’s, Blue Front groceries with right prices, Dutchman and Canton plows from Umatilla Implement Co, sample combine harvester soon, DePeatt building for sale via Minnie DePeatt, Athena Mercantile Co knit goods, Mitchell wagon and Ringwood knit goods, stomach pills at Athena Mercantile Co, Ute & Dunn goods, J W Chapman painter, Force wheat and barley food priced, Athena Mercantile Co fall/winter men’s shoes now $3 to $6, plus plow shoes and more.
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Gay
Bagley’s
Mannase’s
Pendleton
Bagley's
Umatilla
DePeatt
Main Street
Minnie DePeatt
Athena
Oregon
Athena Mercantile Co
Mitchell
A. Barrett & Co
Chamberlain
Ute & Dunn
J. W. Chapman
Walla Walla
Ackor English Remedy Promises Quick Cough Cure
An advertisement touts Ackor English Remedy as a quick cough cure and lung healer. It claims to cure consumption asthma bronchitis and all lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Sold by McBride & Co and shipped from W H Hooker Co Buffalo NY.
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Ackor
W. H. Hooker & Co
Buffalo
N.Y
McBride &Co
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China
Pearson
Stan
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
N. Y
McBride & Co
Pioneer Drug Store
Barrett's
A. A. Barrett & Co
Blue Front
Gross & Worthington
Grown & Worthington
Umatilla Implement Co
Athena Mereantite Hy
ORSER
Oregon Shoe Line
Union Pacific
Daly
Pullman Standard
Ocnada
Chicago
Kansas’ City
Pullman ‘Ourist
Kansas City
Ore
Peniema
Ason
Seattle
All Sound Pointe
Dayet
Ee Man
Moscoie
The
Walla
Intermeidiate
P.m
San Francisco
Portland
Snake River
J, Swart
Washington
Columbia River
Pacific
Fred Ae
Caldermea
North Side
Main ST
Will M. Peterson
Notary Public Athena
F. Soane
A. W. Borris
Sharp & Botkin
Third Street
Atheba
Parker & Keen
South Side
Boddy's
Cee
Gity Meat Market
C. H. Sherman
Platzoeder & Minger's
Foley
Reyayn
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
Bowman Photo Studio
Rexcustox
Umatilla Co
Sistas Ete
Chicago Typewriter CO
Market Street
Peoples Warehouse
Women’s and
Childrens
Men’s Department
Wilson Moline
St. Louis
Exposi Hhion
Renee
Foley & Co
Poley
James Smith
Bentons Ferry
W. Va
R. A. Cray
J.P
Oakville
Pride & GO
Palage Drug Store
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