Hadek and mith bakery project delays town fears
Monmouth reports stress over a brick structure project in the Hadek and mith bakery case. Powell mourns the sudden death of Mrs. Powell drawing local sympathy. Edna is surprised at a shower party hosted by her friends. Many Parmot echo students plan to return home for Thanksgiving as town sees seasonal visitors.
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Cloom
Howe
Powell
Powe
Monmouth
Mew Moc. Guthrie
Edna
Distressing stomach ailment touted cured by tablets
An old ad proclaims a stomach and liver disorder treated by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It offers a free sample at P M Kirkland's drug store for trial.
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Chamberlain
P.M. Kirkland
Mrs Ira C Powell of Monmouth Dies at Home
Mrs Ira C Powell formerly Milas Lena Buller of Napa California died of pneumonia at her Monmouth home on Thursday. Born July 18 1860 in Oregon she was daughter of A D Butler of Napa and granddaughter of Ira F M who lived in Monmouth. Her father once headed the local normal school and she earned a Christian College degree.
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Ira C. Powell
Monmouth
Mra
Powell
Milas Lena Buller
A. D. Butler
Nappa
California
Ira F. M. Thither
Oregon
the Normal
Untitled obituary fragment from 104 death notice
Fragmentary obituary noting a woman died after illness with husband and three children. Eldest son Charles is 15, another son about ages, and a newborn three days old. Immediate cause listed as pernicious meney Ma. Funeral service held at the Christian church at 2 o'clock on Sunday.
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Charles
Bunda
William Williamson Testifies for Claim of Kidney Remedy
Feb. W. Williamson testifies in Huntington West Virginia that Polys Kidney Remedy relieved nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and that the remedy does all claimed. Dove, D. G. O.
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Williameon
W. Williameon
Hontingloo
W. Va
Voley
D. GO. Dove
Celinda Black Tredway dies in Oregon aged 68
Celinda Black Tredway died at her son’s home near Independence Oregon early Monday morning November 14 1908 from complications of afflictions She was born September 1 1840 in Jet foram county New York married February 16 1864 to Dempeter Tredway They had three children two living husband died in April 1907 and the family had lived in Oregon the past four years
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Sone
Independencs
Oregon
Celinde
Computer Tredway
Celinda Black
Jetforam County
New York
Dempeter Tredway
Thie Onion
Postoffice Safe Dynamited at Monmouth
Burglars entered the Monmouth postoffice about 1 am, robbed a substantial amount of cash from the safe, which was dynamited. Stamps were untouched. Postmaster O A Wolverton says it was not the work of a novice. a post office inspector had not yet visited.
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Monmouth
O. A. Wolverton
Mr. Wolverton
Post Office
Three Tons Thumb Wound From Dynamite Explosion
A man loses his right thumb when a dynamite blast jars it off while handling three tons of explosive. The scene includes a quip about caution as he recounts the accident and a police-like exchange about how the injury occurred. Nearby, a child’s school anecdote contrasts with the blast tale.
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Eorpeene
Bowe
Lessie Aly
Chicago News
Usury Confession In Child’s Evening Reflection
In a Pittsburg Post item, a boy named Willie tells his mother he sinned by taking a nickel and using it. He admits usury as the day’s fault and seeks forgiveness before sleep. The exchange shows a moral lesson on honesty and guilt in a domestic vignette.
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Willie
Pittsburg
Short Sharp Exchange on Sea Sickness and Kisses
Dialogic quips show Miss Cutting and Sapleigh debating sea sickness with playful barbs. A Detroit Free Press aside and Chicago Tribune exchange reveal flirtatious insights and a good night goodbye.
Poet and Editor Exchange at the Cleveland Leader
A brief cartoon caption shows a poet reproaching an editor for not publishing verses and the editor replying that a false salary deduction kept him reading them. The dialogue satirizes newsroom friction and pride in literary work.
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Cleveland Leader
Did you say that your cook was going into a decline
A Baltimore American quote notes a joke about disappearing items and a cook wasting away as a pun on decline and waste. The wry line contrasts phrases to imply a mystery about shrinking supplies.
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Baltimore American
Along the Great Highway
A brief item from the New York American features a rural-humor exchange on the highway. A farmer jokes about offering work along the route, while a companion teases about not becoming a scarecrow.
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Harry
Freddy
New York American
Fortune Favours The Lucky Find In London Opinion
The London Opinion notes that fortune smiles on those who act quickly as a cheerful wife praises her husband for discovering the lighted cigar end immediately. The short anecdote frames luck and swift detection as favorable.
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London
Cigar Jibe Echoes in Kansas City Campaign Talk
A Kansas City Times cartoon caption mocks campaign cigars with a quip about fusing one, reflecting light political humor amid election chatter. The exchange captures a playful stance on political rituals.
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Kansas City Times
A Little Too Thin
A dialogue fragment shows a beggar claiming to have had nothing to eat for a week while a gentleman resists sympathy and accuses the other of whining. The snippet captures rough speech and social tension.
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Tatler
Independence to Host Good Roads Convention
The committee plans for the good roads convention should move quickly. Independence is to host the event, which will benefit Independence and Polk County by raising publicity and attracting attention from five communities. The town should fully commit and not proceed half-heartedly.
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Independence
Polk County
Literary Society Organized and Local News Roundup
A Literary Society formed November 6 at the Spring Valley school house to meet semi monthly. Officers elected for two months include Charles Teeple president and David Stratton vice president. Also noted are Mrs. Sarah Simkins treasurer and Vesta Goodfellow and Carrie Dahm on the program committee. Mrs. Hugh Bush is seriously ill, and the O Reillys from Aberde n expect to settle in the Willamette valley while visiting family. Robert Bolher sold his ranch to buyers from Oregon City. Barbara Dahm returned from Portland. About forty locals gathered at Jesse Simkins home November 14 for music and games. David Stratton, recently back from Panama, plans to winter on Stratton Brothers farm with a new apple orchard in place.
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Spring Valley School House
Charles Teeple
David Stratton
Howard Zinger
Sarah Simkins
Aberdeen
Willamette Valley
Barbara Dahm
Portland
Jesse Simkins
Panama
U. S. Engineering Department
Improvements Noted on Farm Purchased Two Years Ago
Mr. Stratton praises the farm bought two years ago highlighting improvements and an unsurpassed fall climate.
Local Notes From Antioch and Surrounding Areas
Sunday visits and social notes from Antioch include A J Shipley in Dallas and James Goodman in Falls City. An Albany Nursery agent took orders, Mrs Fred Huber of Monmouth visited, and Herman Wunder delivered potatoes to Independence. Ed Rogers sawed wood for Mr Chaney while Lee Eggleston stayed with grandparents and Mrs Bosley. Mrs E Clarke sold beeves to Lindsay Co of Monmouth. William and Clem Fishback cut wood for Dan Calbreath. Rogers family spent Sunday with Treats in Monmouth. Heffley plans to plant an orchard.
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Albany
Fred Huber
Monmouth
Chaney
Herman Wunder
Independence
Lee Eggleston
Elking
Bosley
E. Clarke
Beeves
Lindsay & Co
William
Clem Fishback
Dan Calbreath
Ed Rogers
Burglar Strikes Monmouth Butcher Shop Again
H. C. Chamberlain reports Monmouth burglary Tuesday with the shop closed on his morning visit. Several items and about three to four dollars were missing. Chamberlain suspects clerk Earl Rife, who failed to appear all day. A warrant will be issued for his arrest.
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Monmouth
H. C. Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Earl Rife
National Apple Fair Train To Spokane From Portland
Portland businessmen will travel to Spokane on Friday December 11 for the National Apple Fair. The trip marks the first over the North Bank road with Pullmans diners and parlor observation cars. Visitors will have all day in Spokane and return, arriving home at 5 30 Sunday afternoon.
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Spokane
Portland
North Bank Road
Does No Harm But Much Good Kidney Tonic
An old home remedy claims to cleanse and strengthen weak kidneys using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilila mixed and taken in teaspoonful doses after meals and at bedtime. Druggist guidance is urged for nominal cost and safety.
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Bright
Reward Offered for Missing Moline Wagon
$25 reward for recovery of a Moline wagon 34 inch axle taken from the seller's place about three weeks ago. Warning that the law will be invoked if needed. Contact H. Wonder Monmouth Oregon.
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H. Wonder
Monmouth
Ore
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Independence, Oregon
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Sapleigh
Detroit
Jack
Eva
Chicago Tribune
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D. A Kramer
Wise
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Boss
O. A. Kramer
Jeweler
Gents
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A. J. Shipley
Dallas
James Goodman
Falls City
Mr. Chaney
Steele's Ferry
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