Prohibition Debate Faces Oregon Voters
An Oregon discussion argues prohibition fails to curb drinking as regulation does not suppress, and pushes self restraint over laws. The author cites past temperance efforts, open saloons, and social clubs, urging voters to repress personal desires rather than rely on stricter licenses or prohibitive measures.
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Oregon
Willm H. Tehse
Oregonian
Febse
United States
Maine
Iowa
Otlon
Guardian of the Peace
Holly Rollers
Tacoma
California
Washington
Letters From Liquor Houses Stir Brownsville Readers
A Brownsville Oregon letter from Portland reports liquor firms sending circulars praising patronage while no orders exist. Several temperance workers received thank you notes and mock orders, prompting calls to curb this conduct. The writer asks if postal authorities can halt the practice and seeks reader input. Franklin era context references prohibition and moral pressure.
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Brownsville
Portland
Mike Jacobs & Co
Fred Harrison
Portland Journal
Railroad man opposes prohibition in Wyoming talk
A. L. Mohler of Union Pacific told the Wyoming Wool Growers Association that the railroad will buy 178 miles of 90 pound rails for a second track but warned prohibition and tax reforms may hinder progress. He questioned funding sources as demand for expanding rail facilities grows despite potential tariff cuts and shifting taxes.
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Laramie
Wyo
Union Pacific
A. L. Mohler
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
Mohler
Prohibition Gains In New Year Converts In Oregon Editorial
The Oregonian editorial notes a record takedown of 25000 workers from a single employer pledging to abandon intoxicating liquor on New Year’s Day. The piece frames this as a remarkable temperance achievement and discusses its significance for the movement.
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Oregonian
United States Withdrawal Commitment Mentioned in Cuba Report
Washington January 13 Secretary Taft transmits Governor Magoon of Cuba report to President Roosevelt and commits the United States to a withdrawal timetable. The document outlines a planned phased departure from Cuban obligations and hints at future action pending conditions.
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Washington
Magoon
Cuba
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Cuban Conditions Reported Encouraging in Spring 1909
Governor Magoon’s spring 1909 report notes encouraging conditions in Cuba, with progress cited in governance and order following recent reforms and military oversight. The document emphasizes stabilization, local administration, and early signs of improvement in public services and security.
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Cuba
Magoon
Germany cuts German bank discount rate to six percent
Berlin dated January 13 reports the Imperial Bank of Germany reduced the rate of discount from seven to six percent. The move signals tighter money conditions as financial authorities adjust policy in response to evolving economic pressures.
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Berlin
Imperial Bank of Germany
Temperance Drives Rail Line Reform Across Regions
The wholesale accession to prohibition on the Northwestern railroad is framed as a purely economic move. Managers aim to cut costly disasters by keeping workers sober, extending the policy from the operating department to shopmen. The piece argues alcohol harms productivity, elevates crime, and that sober living benefits both individuals and communities.
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Prohibition
Northwestern
Great Road
Murphys and
Dows
Hyomel claims quick relief for catarrh
Advertises Hyomel as a five minute cure for catarrh promising rapid relief. The package includes a pocket inhaler and the Hull Drug Co guarantees a full refund if the remedy does not satisfy. Claims destroy germs in nose throat and lungs and promise permanent cure with a one dollar outfit.
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Hull Drug Co
Amare toe alt Ord Yew hae Uy
Amare toe alt Ord Yew hae Uy remains unclear in fragmented OCR text. Unable to identify persons or organizations. The snippet offers no definitive event or location data to summarize into a coherent card.
Increased Width for Panama Canal
Secretary Taft urges widening Panama Canal locks from 100 to 110 feet in a letter to the president. The plan would cost about 5 million dollars more and aligns with naval forecasts of larger battleships in coming years.
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Washington
Taft
Panama Canal
Creswell Sees A Host Of Local Business Changes
Creswell notes multiple shifts in commerce and facilities including Armitage and Davis acquiring the former R. H. Parsons store, Meltzer Ogram operating T hardware, and new office setups by J. L. Clark & Co. A skating rink opens, Dr Colcord's office completed, electric lights planned with power from John Tunner’s mill, and several real estate partnerships reorganized. Local residents and visitors update on health, travel, and community improvements.
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Creswell
Armitage & Davis
R. H. Parsons
T Hardware
Meltzer Ogram
H. Parsons
Dr. Colcord
N. A. W. Howe
McKay & Clark
McKay
J. L. Clark & Co
J. L. Stratford
Miss Bertha
Drain
William Barnett
Tacoma
Wash
W. W. Scott
R. E. McDaniels
S. C. Dodson
William Parsons
Oregon
Jury Selected for Harry Thaw Second Trial
New York January report states the jury for Harry Thaw’s second trial was completed last night and adjournment set for Monday when the prosecution will open. Thaw and Mrs. Thaw expressed satisfaction with the twelve jurors, described as nicer than last year’s panel. Foreman Charles F. Gremmels leads the list followed by Arthur E. Naething Geo W Carey George C Rupprehect John H Holber David E Arrowsmith William Doolittle William H McHugh Frank J Mowell William Burek Francis Dovalle and Tamées A Hooper.
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New York
Jan. Is
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Charles F. Gremmels
Arthur E. Naething
Geo. W. Carey
George C. Rupprehect
Johnh. Holber
David E. Arrowsmith
Williem
Eugene resident praises Doan's Kidney Pills in testimonial
Charles Beadle of 333 West 5th street Eugene Oregon testifies he used Doan's Kidney Pills since 1906 for kidney trouble and pain. He reports lumbago and bearing down pain eased, kidneys and bladder function improved, and says he has been kidney complaint free for three years. He urges others to remember the product name and buy Doan's.
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Eugene
Union
Charles Beadle
West Sth Street
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United State
Doans
Tuewane County Growers Association Incorporation Filing
Tuewane County Fruit and Vege table Growers Association filed articles of incorporation with the county clerk this afternoon. Capital stock is $5000 and Eugene is named as the principal place of business. Incorporators are H. F. McCornack Geo A Dorris M. H. Harlow and J. O. Holt.
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Tuewane County
Misses Spencer Buy Flat Trees From Brooks Nursery
Misses E and J Spencer owners of a city area farm purchased over 250 dollars worth of flat trees from J W White representing Brooks Nursery for planting on their farm in the past new days.
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E. and
J. Spencer
J. W. White
Brooks Nursery
Stiff penalty imposed on Chas Mayhew
The jury in the city of Chas Mayhew case found him guilty of maintaining a nuisance for liquor sales. Police Judge Dorris imposed a $200 fine and 60 days in jail after delaying sentence to 2 pm. The defense attorney was J. M. Pipes. a writ of review to circuit court is expected.
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Chas
Mayhew
Dorris
Allen
J. M. Pipes
Union Station Annex Destroyed by Fire
Kansas City report states the Union Station Annex adjoining the Union station burned early today. Firemen saved the main Union station, a landmark, after a strenuous effort. The annex housed express offices postoffice branch dining rooms and M C A. Loss estimated at 250000. cause linked to crossed electric wires in the branch postoffice mailing room.
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Kansas City
Union Station
Union Railway Station
Express
Postoffice Branch
Branch Postoffice
John Hall Case Set for Trial in Butte Creek Land Deal
Portland January 13 The case of John Hall former U S District Attorney Winlock W Steiner and others charged with illegally fencing government land in the Butte Creek Land Livestock and Lumber Company affair came up today but was adjourned until this afternoon.
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Portland
John Hall
United States
Winlock W. Steiner
Butte Creek Land, Livestock & Lumber Company
France to Maintain Order on Coast Morocco Action
Paris reports the French government will limit its Morocco policy to securing the Algerian frontier and maintaining order at ports under the Algeciras act. The statement, published from an inspired source, describes this restrained approach amid tensions over the region.
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Paris
Morocco
Algeciras
Revival meetings and local road project in PLGORENCE
Union revival meetings are being held in the Presbyterian church this week by Revs Bond and Lovell. Mapleton road district votes a five unit levy to improve the road three miles above town and reroute it to the hillside. Wim Brynd resigns as marshal after salary cuts, leaving the office vacant.
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Presbyterian Church
Mapleton
Electric Bitters Touted as Cure by Louellen Man
R M James of Louellen claims Electric Bitters cures malaria related symptoms and chills. The 60 cent tonic is sold at W A Kurkendall’s drug store and advertised as a blood purifier easing stomach liver and kidney complaints and back pain.
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R. M. James
Louellen
8. C
W. A. Kurkendall
Judge Dismisses State Case Against Alice Cruzan
Judge Harris of the circuit court dismissed the case of the state versus Mrs. Alice Cruzan after an appeal from the justice court. She had been fined $200 by Justice Pearce Bryson, with two prosecution detectives as principal witnesses. The motion to dismiss cited prior guilty pleas and weak state evidence, casting doubt on a conviction.
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Harris
Circuit Court
Alice Cruzan
Justice Court
Pearce Bryson
Hickory Bark Cure Remedy advertised by drug store
An old advertisement promotes a cure labeled Hickory Bark Cong Remedy described as a pure treatment for lung troubles coughs colds hoarseness and sore throat. It lists Hall's Red Cross Drug Store and other first class dealers as sellers.
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Hall
Red Cross Drug Store
Panic burns local clearing house certificates
Nearly all clearing house certificates loaned by the gene banks during the panic have been burned and it is now impossible to find any of them in circulation.
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Eugene Banks
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims
A testimonial piece praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female illnesses. Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri recounts twelve years of suffering, eleven physicians, and eventual recovery after following Mrs Pinkham's advice and using the tonic. The article touts the product as a grand remedy for women's ills.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Bertha Muff
N.C. St. Louisiana
Mrs. Muff
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