Pay Her Reward Sparks Oregon Reward Controversy
Washington officers quit pursuing Merrill and Tracy over an unpaid full reward cited by Oregon authorities. The Corvallis Times argues the reward aimed to cover risk in capturing an armed fugitive, not a mere discovery. It urges paying Mrs Waggoner generously to set precedents and avoid neighborly quarrels while noting state liability figures for bequests and losses across Oregon Idaho and 1901.
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Washington
Tracy
Merrill
Oregon
Gays
Corvallis Times
Waggoner
Mre Waggoner
Mre
Business Failures of 1902 Half-Year Report Highlights Decline
Bradetreet reports 1902 first half business failures total 5262 with liabilities $56,927,688 and assets $27,018,862, down 3.7 percent from last year but up 7.8 percent since 1900. Liabilities fell 13.6 percent from last year yet remained high for the era, while the debt to asset ratio hovered around midforties. Western region shows fewer failures but sizable liabilities and net losses. Washington state records 46 failures in six months, with improved liabilities and assets compared to the prior year.
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Idaho
Oregon
Bradetreet
Emaliest
Washington
California
Nevada
Uteb
Tell Them About Oregon Expose to the East
An appeal to advertise Oregon and its vast resources to Eastern readers. Harriman system agents plan broad promotion of the state to attract capital investment and opportunities for young men. The piece urges newspapers to support and spread the message inviting Easterners to inspect Oregon’s lands timber minerals and climate.
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Oregon
Harriman System
Commonwealth
Harriman Lines
How to Capture Tracy
A man explains a scheme to lure Tracy into the Telegram office by praising his bravado and publishing a flattering picture with his victims. He believes Tracy would be enticed to buy copies, then be captured by awaiting staff. The idea hinges on sensational press exposure to trap the outlaw.
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Tracy
Merrill
Jesse James
Seattle Produce Co pays top prices for farm goods
Chickens butter and eggs sought with the highest cash price offered. Call and visit SeaTTLE Produce Co at Wheat Street, Eugene for rapid payment.
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Seattle
Propuce Co
Weat Sih Street
Eugene
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promises Refund
Vintage ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets will curb a cold in one day. It notes a full refund if it fails and features E W Grove's signature on each box as a warranty of authenticity.
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Grove
Junction Deadwood Stage Line Schedule Notice
Junction to Deadwood Stage Line departs Junction Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 pm for Deadwood and return Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays. Round trip 50 cents. Inquiries to Ep Bryant Cascade Junction City Oregon. Lagative Quinine Tablets claim one day cure no pay. Wood orders at Gillard office by subscription.
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Mapleton Vie Deadwood
Ep Bryant
Cascade Aghtore
Junction City, Oregon
Cornelius
T F McGlyne
Rowland
Jasper Wilkins
Oncecoeeanes Monroe Leacth
E Allingham
WE Wilcox
Geo Amiib
M Mikelon
Whitbeck Jade
Csteeve
GG Anderson
Milton Bolly
J E Earnest
RH Groger
DM Perkerson
BBC
Snes
Seeeeene Us
Califf
Welby
Thomas M Gardner
Seeenee
Ball
Sherwood
Drury
Mattison
Bryad Ball
Shortridge Ball
F Keeney
Feneee
M Meyers
Kinsey
Wirtie
Adame
MC Vole Gepaty
Geo Smith
Geo Fraser
Seeeeesonffoceere
AW Wallace
Levi
Richmond
Grove's Tasteless Elixir Ad Claims Clear Formula
Fragmentary text praises a tonic showing plainly printed ingredients Quinine and tasteless formula. No clear event, date, or measurable outcome. reads as promotional language with obscured details and possible misspellings.
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Grove
Chittim York and Wool Offer Prices
Chittim York and Wool advertise for wool and wool products at the best prices, urging buyers to place orders promptly. Local merchants note favorable terms and timely delivery to customers in the area.
County Labor and Road Work Ledger Adrift
A scanned community ledger lists numerous labor payments for rock crusher work, road construction, and lumber purchases from multiple workers and firms. It also includes real estate ads and rentals for a farm near Eugene, Oregon, with terms and contact details.
Woodchoppers Wanted at Junction on River Road
Help wanted for woodcutting duties to handle large fir timber. Apply in person at home on River Road or visit Junction, LC Virus for address. Also job listing for palatable horseshoe service at Chambers Hardware in town.
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Kade
Military
Eugene
Lowell
Willamette River
Willamette Street
TN Pegar
Blue River City
SC Sparks
Scott
Jasper
Aeres
River Road
Junction
Tasteless Grove’s Chill Tonic Promoted as Malaria Remedy
Ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for malaria, chills and fever with no cure, no pay, price 50 cents. Promoted by Chambers Hardware with a sales pitch urging early purchase and extras for old mowers and binders.
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Grove
Troy
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