Portland Classified Ads from Early 1900s
A dense collage of ads mentioning optometrists, painting, plumbing, nickel plating, piloting works, dairy notes, portable drag saws, silos, tailored suits and teachers agencies. Includes references to an Australian rain-creation idea, a dairy bull, and general trade notices with names like Chas WwW and Mrs Ball among scattered business lines and health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Neu Bras
Basta
Capa
Chas
Roca
Goptometriat
Morrison
Pioneer
Agar Parvels
42Nd Bt
Jeanatte
Peacher
Palmister
Zorn
Cor
Sth & Morrison
Apt
Dr. Homa
Oman
Prions
Vv Pro
Iawthorn
Williams—Sanitarium
EAID
Hawthorne
Silo Co
Unique Tailoring Co
Fourth St
Teachers
Rocky Mountain Temenhon Agency
Frank Kk. Welles
Last
Mer
Emebers
Feed and Care of Chicks by Agriculture Dept Circular
The USDA circular stresses post hatch care for newly hatched chickens. It highlights the importance of proper warmth feeding and handling for healthy growth and survival. The sericulture division in Washington issues guidance titled First Care of Baby Chicks 680 to aid poultrykeepers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agricultura
Department of Sericulture
Washington
Unwise Business Men Warned Against Hasty Ventures
A cautious editor warns that some investors rush into large ventures on suspicion without thorough survey or cost counting, urging careful planning before committing funds or resources.
Eradicating Potato Bugs Through Timely Hand Picking
The text notes potato bugs appear as potato plants emerge and warns timely hand picking prevents a crop of young bugs. It emphasizes experience as the best teacher, suggesting seasoned users know more about silos than a novice, though the passage ends abruptly.
Scouts Pass Firemanship Test in Spokane and Aid Notable Feats
A Spokane firemanship exam saw 75 Boy Scouts pass. Troop No. 18 Toledo scraped a church fire escape for repainting. A Vineland milk dealer offered a prize for missing bottles. one scout found 80, and 18 scouts located 1,087. Selo residents report a 60 percent improvement since joining, while Scoutmaster Burroughs served before and during military duty. Troop No. 17 Passage rescues a child from a bridge and returns him home after aid.
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Spokane
Wash
Toledo
Vineland
N. J
Selo
N. W
Burroughs
Passage
Kidneys Helped by Four-Ounce Salts Treatment
A vintage health ad promotes four ounces of a grape and lemon juice lithia salt mix to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims the remedy neutralizes urine acids, ends bladder irritation, and supports general health with nightly urination relief. It emphasizes affordability and safety for home use.
Cuticura Remedies Promoted for Clear Skin and Hands
An advertisement encourages using Cuticura Ointment for scalp itching and dandruff followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water shampoo. It claims gentle relief and suggests making the preparations daily for clear skin and soft hands.
Hair Loss Tales From Two Women In Need
Two women lost their hair in different ways. One suffered illness and hair loss, the other later discovered her hair behind the dressing table. A brief human interest note from the Indianapolis Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Tempted by Cheaper Horse Flesh at Ancetibus Remark
The Ancetibus feller admits he is not fond of horse meat but confesses he might be tempted to try it if offered at a lower price.
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Vanderbilt
Ancetibus
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Painless Relief
An ad promotes Freezone by a Cincinnati inventor as a cheap dropper for corns and callouses. It claims instant soreness relief and easy removal without damaging surrounding skin, urging readers to ask their local druggists to order it if not in stock.
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Cincinnati
Peat Used in Fertilizer and Fuel Production
Italian peat is being utilized in heating and in the manufacture of nitrogen fertilizers, highlighting its dual role as a fuel source and a raw material in agricultural chemical production.
Husband saves wife through Lydia E Pinkham remedy
In Pittsburgh Mrs Rohrberg credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long period backache and headaches. She recommends the product to women suffering from weakness related to displacements inflammation ulcers and nervous symptoms. The notice cites a personal testimonial and advocates trial of the medicine.
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Pittsburgh
Lydia F. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.""— Mrs. Jas, Roourgserg
Knapp St
N.S
Rohrberg
Lydia B.adams
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Tiesee
Prt
J. C. English Co
Fifth Street
Oregon
Morris Brothers, Inc
Morris Building
Stark St. Portland
Obe
Bers Sy Erlin NG Si
Rubber Mills
Salem Baking CO
Salem, Ore
Haynes-Foster Baking CO
L. Shank &O
Ore
Orm
ZAN Bros., Inc
SER Auto Spring CO
Lownsdale Street
Rick
15Th and
Burnside
Siath
Alder Stronta
Sisth Street
Talbot & Casey, Inc
Ford
Grand Avenue
Wortland
Central
Bath
Beth
Gar
Trac Magnea
Leche Service Auto Co i
Mt Hot, Park & Get
ODOT
Eer Waleyey
Aettry Mabel As
Eni
Washington St
Pennypacker
Kewanee Water Systems
Hany
Spencer
Ork
Port
Eleone
Weper
Hastorn Novelty Buy, Co
SOM Hutth AL
Accvaydia
Wit
Moneriy
Lelange
Portinna
Ford Auction
oWery
Mowata Our
Aringa
Wxion
David Haden
Broadway
Flanders
Motor Parts Mig Co
Burnaldo EL Parte
Burness & Martin Voth & Alder Ats
Ture
Macy
Fennos
MacMaster
National Ponte Aiding
Porda
Foot Specialists
Carl Lowen
Ghanelil
Washasha
Sissinger
Hes
Beattie
Bolso
Baltes
Ancouver
Pittock Block
Wachinery
Ingiljiea
Machyry
Uke Machinery Co
Ri Ile
Portlandl
Barderg
Barbara Shav
Glivan Sl
Han
Union Ave
N. Bane
el Shire
Duaw
Ohn
Weleh
Morgan Bidg
Bre ‘Wheatley
Howe
Taalinn
Souto
Parilyals
Woodlawn
ALA
I. E. la Barre
L. E
Gerlinwer Bukding
Hill Military Academy
Columbia Dairy Supply
VM Piro
Portland, Ore
Ashe
ORIES
Inventiente
Rand Ave
Oamota
Ando Systems
Abington
Franke le
Hawthorne Auto
Gas Ding Gine
Awthorne Ave
Pal Ae
Smith
Eben
Uncle Eben
Brute
Fopperton
Grimshaw
Oregon’s
School For
Normal School
Monmouth
Vvery
Koruth
Sean Teen
Willamette University
College of Liberal Arts
College of Law
Department of Music
Coutehy
Bulletins Free
Carl G. Doney
Salem
Department of Agriculture
Murine Eye Hamed Company
Chicago
U.S. A
Finrth and
Yamhill Portland
New Houston Hotel
Sixth and
Everett Sts
Union Depot
New Pontaffies
CHASG
Hopkins
Bradder Shinbone
Shinbone
Boston Transcript
BOY Scout
Husband
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