Cautionary letter lauds Cuticura use for infants
A New York friend writes of a three year old heir who found graham crackers and Cuticura Ointment on a ship. The child reportedly ingested the contents, yet the letter claims Cuticura ingredients are pure, harmless, and beneficial for skin and scalp conditions. The note extols Cuticura products as trusted worldwide for infantile skin issues and cautions parents against harm.
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New York
Cuticura
Atlantic
Graham Carbers
Edie
Avtrals
Sydney
Atm
Lanne
Lo Coe
Ess
Berreth Moorow
Jann
Mareya
Nid
Tokio
Poster Org & Chem. Corp
Irepe
Byavs
Squirrel Poison Promises Effective Field Protection
An Oregon pamphlet advertises Woodlerk Squirrel Poison as the best and most reliable method to destroy gophers rats and prairie dogs harming grain. It claims immediate action no mixing required and a money back guarantee with dealers refunding if not as claimed.
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Woodlerk
Mort Duxemicay Co
Portland
Oregon
Clearing Lot for 100000 Dollar Hotel Project
The corner of East Eighth and Pearl streets will host a new Osburn hotel costing $100,000 or more. Residences are being moved today with J. W. Barringer relocating Mrs. Jenkins boarding house to East Third and High streets for remodeling as living space. Ell Bangs and family housing, owned by E. L. Campbell, will also be moved. location for that home is unsettled. Excavation for the hotel will begin soon after the lot is cleared.
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East Eighth and
Pearl Streets
Osburn
J. W. Barringer
Mrs. Jenkins
F. N. McAlister
East Third and
High Streets
Ell Bangs and
E. L. Campbell
Wildman Reclusive Hermit Found Dead Along Salmon River
The body of George Phillips, a recluse known as the wildman of the Salmon river district, was found by the Helstry brothers after two months of pursuit by authorities. A loaded gun lay nearby. he likely died from exhaustion while living in caves on roots and herbs. He shunned women, wore a flowing beard, and was found in a remote area along the Salmon river. The sheriff had sought to arrest him, but he eluded capture. The body was buried without a coffin.
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Grangeville
Lcaho
George Phillips
Salmon River
Helstry
Frisco Bribin: Nicholas Testifies in Calhoun Trial
Ferdinand P. Nicholas, a former San Francisco supervisor and member of the so called boodling board of Schmitz, testified in the Calhoun bribery case. He is alleged to have accepted 344000 for a permit to erect overhead trolley wires on cable lines owned by Calhoun interests. He faced cross examination as the trial adjourned to Monday.
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San Francisco
Ferdinand P. Nicholas
Schmitz
Patrick Calhoun
Calhoun
Nicholas
Missionaries Shot and Killed in Adana Incident
Constantinople dispatch reports disorders at Adana easing. Two American missionaries, Dr M Roters and Mr Maurer, were shot while trying to extinguish a fire in a Turkish woman’s house. Missions now said to receive adequate protection from authorities.
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Constantinople
Mersina
John Debbas
Adana
M Roters
Maurer
Deaths and Local Notices From Eugene Area
Isaac Bowers died April 18 1999 near Monroe after a severe illness. Formerly of Eugene he worked at Yates livery stable now owned by Kempp Bros. He leaves a family and was a Modern Woodmen member. John L Porter 28 died April 19 at sister D L Harden’s home in Eugene after a long illness. Porter’s remains to be shipped to Portland for Lone Fir interment. Reuben Tucker of Saginaw was hospitalised in Eugene after arrival by afternoon train.
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Monroe
Isaac Bowers
Eugene
Yates Livery
Kempp Bros
Eugene Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
D. L. Harden
Harrison Ave
John L. Porter
Portland
Lone Fir
Two Million Bottles Perry Davis Painkiller Sold Annually
An advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller with two million yearly sales. It claims relief for sprains burns bruises rheumatism neuralgia colds cramps colic diarrhoea and urges immediate household use. The new aloe bottle is priced at 35 cents.
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Perry Davis
Husehold
Aldrich Sees Tariff Bill as Revenue Producer
Senator Aldrich, head of the Senate Finance Committee, argued the tariff bill before the Senate would yield ample government revenue. He warned that if estimates miss, Congress should cut expenditures to fit actual revenue and avoid new taxes, expressing opposition to an income tax. He presented Treasury data through 1911 and compared potential 1907 revenues under the Senate bill versus the 1897 act, noting higher revenues from rate increases and specific duties.
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Washington
Aldrich
Committee On Finance
Senate
Finance Committee
Congress
Treasury
Panama Canal
Post Office Department
United States
Examinations Of Insane Man In Eugene Theatre Court
Paul Axel a farm hand employed on Bushnell's farm north of the city was struck by a Southern Pacific train at Junction City a week ago. He was examined today for sanity and committed to the asylum.
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Paul Axel
Bushnell’s
Southern Pacific
Junction City
Eugene Hospital
Tragic act leads to minor injuries near Salem tram
A 32 year old Finnish man sitting on a trestle near Salem reportedly tilted his head back as a passing train approached and appeared to intend self harm. He sustained only minor injuries. A separate report from Junction City notes a hobo showing violent insanity was arrested and brought to Eugene for exam. name not learned.
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Salem
Junction City
Eugene
Fruit Cannery Owner Reports Frosts Hurt Prune Crop
W. G. Allen, owner of the Allen fruit cannery, said frosts in the last mornings damaged the prune crop but he has not learned the extent. He believes the outlook for a fair crop of prunes and nearly all fruit varieties remains good.
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W. G. Allen
Allen Fruit
Lewis B Rhinehart Dies in Portland in 1827 Birth Era
Lewis B Rhinehart died at his Portland home on March 18. Born in Adams County, Illinois in 1827, he crossed the plains to Oregon in 1854 with his parents and settled in Lane County near Eugene. He later engaged in cattle raising in Eastern Oregon.
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Lewis B. Rhinehart
Portland
Adamis County
Plains
Oregon
Lane County
Eugene
Rhinehart long-serving public official dies in Portland
Union county former county treasurer and Baker county assessor Rhinehart was elected 1884 state senator from Union county. After leaving the legislature he lived in North Yakima for twelve years before moving to Portland where he died. He is survived by his wife and son Arbre of this city.
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Union County
Baker County
Mothers seek relief with Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children
A vintage advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as a remedy for fever teething disorders and upset stomach. It claims quick action breaking colds in 24 hours and notes 16 000 testimonials while promising pleasant taste and safety for children.
Mob Hangs Four Murderers in Oklahoma
Ada Oklahoma April 19 a mob stormed the county jail overpowered the sheriff and lynched four white men J B Miller D B Burrell Jesse Weat and Joseph Allen alleged accomplices The mob moved victims to a barn nearby and hanged them The sheriff was knocked senseless Walter Peeler 17 nephew of Miller and a jailed witness was not harmed electric lights were cut plunging the city into darkness
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Ada
Okla
J. B. Miller
Cattsman
D. B. Burrell
Jesse Weat
Joseph Allen
Walter Peeler
Miller
Benson appoints McBride and Campbell to key Oregon posts
Salem April 15 Governor Benson today named Judge Thomas A McBride of Oregon City to the state supreme bench succeeding Robert Bean. He also nominated Attorney James A Campbell of Oregon City to fill the circuit judgeship McBride will vacate Campbell has represented Clackamas county in the legislature during the last two sessions.
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Salem
Benson
Thomas A. mecBride
Oregon City
Robert 8. Bean
McBride
James A. Campbell
Clackamas County
Ringling Brothers Circus to Return to City This Season
Arrangements are completed for Ringling Bros. circus to appear in the city late in the season. The show, praised as the best yet by New York critics, has drawn record crowds at Madison Square Garden and will bring the same production here, promising a premier entertainment event of the year.
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Ringling Bros.’ Circus
West
Madison Square Gardens
New York City
Ningling Brothers
Ringling Brothers
New York
Garden
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Claims
An Oregon reader endorses Doan's Kidney Pills claiming relief from backache and urinary issues due to inactive kidneys. The ad cites Eugene testimonials, Delano's drug store as the seller, and Foster Milburn Co as U S agents with a 56 cent price.
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Dean
Eugene
Samuel Cluer
East Twelfth Street
Delano's
Price
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan's
Burroughs Calls for Shooting Reporters in Africa
John Burroughs, friend of Theodore Roosevelt, denounces reporters trailing him to Africa and says they should be shot. He asserts Roosevelt has perfect right to shoot those he sees as intrusive. The piece also mentions Kodol as a stomach tonic.
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Los Angeles
John Burroughs
Roosevelt
Go jJourning
California
Africa
Burroughs
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A Camden New Jersey reader extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles after years of suffering. Testimonials from Mrs W I Valentine and Mrs J P Eudlich praise relief and strength, noting the remedy is root and herb based and has helped thousands over 30 years. Evidence drawn from letters urging others to try the product. Virs Pinkham at Lynn, Massachusetts offers free advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Camden
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia KE
Pinkham
W. I. Valentine
Linoli Ave
Camden, N. J
Erie
Lydia EB. Pinkhamn
Lydia Re. Pinktian
J. P. Eudlich
KR. F. D
Lynn
Moss
Umpqua Fishing Bill Held Inoperative
Salem April 15 owing to a missing penalty clause the salmon fishing law for the Umpqua river and its bays and tributaries is inoperative The measure limits fishing to hook and line during specified dates and locations with sections defining prohibited methods and stream points plus a note of unrelated patent remedies and local travel mentions.
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Salem
Umpqua
Umpqua River
North Fork
Winchester
South Fork
Roseburg
Ainsworth Reappointed Regent for University of Oregon
Governor Frank Nengson yesterday reappointed J. C. Ainsworth of Portland to the University of Oregon board of regents. Ainsworth, president of the United States National Bank in Portland, succeeds himself after serving out an unexpired term. His new term runs one year.
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Frank Nengson Yeaterday
J. C. Alnaworth
Portland
Board of Regents
University of Oregon
Aineworth
United States National Bank At
C. B. Bellinger
Remedy for Coughs and Lung Ailments Sold Nationwide
An old fashioned patent medicine touts Iverwort tar and wild cherry as a safe cure for coughs hoarseness and consumption. The ad claims it harms none and is safe for children with a price of 1.00. Sold by Linn Deng Co World and co in Cleveland Ohio and Gardiner Subsubscribe for the Guard in Oregon.
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Linn Deng Co
Wikiama Mf. Co
Prope
Cleveland
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Reuben Tucker
Saginaw
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William E. Annis
Peter C. Hains
T. Jenkins Hains
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Peter
Hains
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Ringling Circus
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Rocky Mountain
Linn Drug, CO
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J. Smith
Elmira
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