Various Small Advertisements From Portland Area
A collage of 1880s era ads for building materials, beauty services, cleaning and dyeing, and assorted trades. Listings include a moisture of brick suppliers, a beauty parlor, weaving, rug cleaning, dental depots, furrier, hides and wool buyers, hairdressing, clerical services, and machinery suppliers. Names and locations: Cherry Go Portland, Union Ave, Morrison Hotel area, Morgan Building, 212 First St Portland. Includes dental and drug depots, furrier at The OSF, and KODAK photo services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANOPE
Amd Mantel
Kawt
B. Morrison
Ty Ying
Raethorne Ave
Piclunee
Marineio
City
Marshall
Mali
Union Ave
Yalta
Zorn
Morrison
Welch Dental Depot Dental
Morgan Ridg
Portland
Monrog Bt
Heacock Bagh & Wor Co
First St
Bend
Pontage
Plummer Drug Co
Wm. MacMaster
National Bank
Oregon
FURS
Fillow Furs Bot
Swetland Bidg
Mides
Biblinger 4 CO
13Th St N
Col. Irving
Fortland
San Francisco
Seattle
Spokane
Boine
Salt Lake
Reno
Billings
Missoula
Vancouver
B.C
Stephan
Pittock Block
Art Embroidery & Kutton Co
Morgan Building
Mors Amo
Front St
Pelta
Eles Kodak
Bawyer Photo CO
Secind & Morrison
Portland Marble Works
Fourth St
Neu Bros
Pioneer Rant Co
Flrst
Adington Ridg
Real Matute
Frank L. McGuire
California Plating Works
2Nd St
Alna Sorensen
de Br. F
Kreutz
Ball
Oakland
California
Railway Telegraph Institute
Tratiwax Exelinge Blde
Pieter
Ida L Covell
Adwex
Lyon At
Albany
Mathematical Trick to Total Fourteen
A playful puzzle describes asking a friend for five numbers totaling fourteen using four and ask for digits that sum to fourteen. It explains writing three 1s and the number 11, clarifying that 11 counts as two figures, or use four 1s to reach fourteen.
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Soluton
Fewer Walking Sticks Used in Modern Dress
Fewer walking sticks appear in today’s streets as timber for canes wanes. Two generations ago a gentleman’s outfit required a stick, while gifts of gold-beaded canes become as rare as silver snuff boxes.
Allen's Foot Ease for the Troops
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as shaken into shoes and sprinkled in the foot bath to ease friction and prevent blisters. It claims quick relief and comfortable walking with no substitutes allowed. Sold everywhere for 26c.
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Allen
Flighty Skepticism Leads to Bird Sleep Observation
The speaker, Shinbone, notes a skeptical view of aviators while recounting an instance of a bird asleep on a branch. The remark contrasts boastful claims with a moment of quiet natural observation leading to curiosity.
Forget Cuticura Talcum To Enhance Your Toilet Requisites
Ad claims a scented Cuticura trio of Soap Ointment and Talcum for face skin baby and dusting needs. Recommends Talcum 25¢ each available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Thumb-Bells and Thimbles Across Seas and Time
Sailors wore thumb bells or thimbles as a thumb contrivance. The items date to Herculaneum era, require 20 men and costly machinery to make. Introduced into Britain from Holland in 1695 by John Lofting, expanding industry into Ireland.
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Herculaneum
Great Britain
Holland
John Lofting
Ireland
Musings of Martha on morning breakfast duties
A witty observation contrasts bustling businesswomen with the challenge of waking before daylight to prepare breakfast for ten, highlighting daily domestic tasks and resilience. The piece humorously values practical, early duties over entrepreneurial glamor.
The Toughest Notamy Man Refined by a Giant Hammer
A speaker compares breaking a selfish heart to delivering a mighty blow. The metaphor suggests only immense force can crack selfishness, but once exposed the inner sweetness is revealed. The tone emphasizes transformation through drastic effort.
Freezone Promises Quick Relief for Corns and Callouses
Advertises Freezone as a fast acting corn treatment offering relief within moments. Describes drops drying and the corn or callous lifting away with no irritation to surrounding skin. Claims low cost and availability through drug stores and wholesale houses.
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Clicinnati
Adv
The Eye May Lie as Tongue Speaks Falsehoods
A saying hints that nonverbal gestures can convey deception. The author notes that a glance or head shake may mislead just as spoken words.
Bayer aspirin ad claims genuine product identity
An old Bayer advertisement asserts that the name Bayer signifies genuine aspirin and explains packaging cues like the Bayer Crags and 14 Karat gold analogy. It promotes Bayer Tableta for relief of cold and pain, lists common uses, and notes affordable tin boxes of twelve tablets with larger packages by druggists.
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Bayer
Horse hearing ability lets ears rotate to scan around
A report notes that a horse can move each ear about half a circle. The right ear turns to the right while the left turns to the left, allowing the animal to effectively scan the surroundings even with its head stationary.
And What Would the Papers Do
A compact reflection from the Boston Transcript noting that without mistakes life would lack color and variety, highlighting journalism’s imperfect but vital role in daily affairs.
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Boston Transcript
All Men Have Value Quote by Samuel Johnson
A quotation asserts that no man is without quality and could deserve well of the world through application of his abilities. The line emphasizes universal value and virtue across individuals. It reflects Johnson's belief in each person's potential to contribute meaningfully.
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Plumbing & Plumbing
Fox Bps
Wark Davis CO
Third &T
Portland
Holeree
First Clans
Stratanum Co
Stay Round Co
Dekum Bidg
Samuel Johnson
Providence, R. L
Lydia Bi. Pinkham
Lydia
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Apellina I
Lance
Plain
St. Providence
Lynch Kence
Ydia E. Pinkbam
Optimistic Thought on the Sword's Duty
A reflection on the sword as a tool to preserve peace by punishing the wicked and protecting the good, emphasizing duty and restraint.
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Anewerlow Theas
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Jorris Brothers, Inc
Henna Tee Ores
Stark St
Ore
Fter
Bates Paella
Wunhong
Man
Alder Mt
Con
Ole
Haynes-Foster Barking Co
Salem Baking CO
Salem, Ore
Northwest
Northwestern Made
ZAN Bros, Inc
Jier Auto Spring CO
Siathead Alder Shewats
Nortonia Hotel
Jith and
Stark
Portland, Ore
Waudeville
Heilig Theater
Lowers Ene Nae
Washington
Oregen
Talbot & Casey
Ford
Ford Mechanics
Grand Apenue
Rvurview Dairy Company
Hetmant T
Orewom
Alder St
Poart- Mds
Moxie Pam
Snd Records
TOR
Lot Mand
Toteeghone
Whyte Lapdie
Lanjes
McDoogall
Friedlander Co., Jewelers
Finor G. T. Ragliert
Mhone Main
Fultnomah
Gripper Shoe Store
Iin
Tacoma
Ifeworth Bietari
Kany
Dintefborator
Alabama
Plorids
Mississippi
Keraley
North
Mary Ann Willams
Colum
Arene Paul
Baden Fe
Hefrert
J. E. la Barre
Mall
Li Fy la Harre
Gerlinger Building
Menaur
Jintle
Laue
Wggrand Ave
Picts
Enat Morricene
East Sixth
Povind
Hoek Reniedly Co
Schwan Piano CO
Information Department
Boo Wiles
Cinchophay
Silva
Hawthorne Ave
Union Sun Go
Weet Park
Oak Sta
Calley Light
Bt Farm
McMaxters
Portinnt
M. Bewin
M. Stevens
Hineinger & Co
Bt Millinery
Barcley
Jonis
Grand Ave
Kremar
Market St Main
Poultry and Pets Cash Produce Co
Jone City Novelty
S. Buret & Co
Alderst Sheet Metal
Union Ave. Sanitarium
Pr. A.V. Downs
Corbatt St
Tat St
Eastern Novelty Mix. Co
Alba Fifth Street
Agate Cutters
MFG
Miller's
Burness
Martin Joun
Alderata
Carl Loven
College
Pomeroy
Huelnem
Don
Takara
Portland Hiotel Pharmacy
Egid
L Ng
Rania “ Motives
Rotlera
Nes
Burke Machinery Co
Hallway Exchange
Portland, Or
Geo. W. Crockwell
Spokane Brove & Furnace Repair Works
Sulla
Unique Tailering Co
Portlen Kitove
Norris Gafe and Lock Company
Ree
Teachers’ Agency
Once
Mountain Teachers' Agency
Frank K. Welles
Sant State Bup
Smith
Marr Remedy Co
Richard Wao
Maternry Cerieales Rr
Pomntlanth Corel Steel Stems
Charles
France
D'Allemagne
Belgium
Italy
Venice
Western Transportation & Towing CO
Camas, Washington
Willamette Navigation CO
West Linn, Oregon
Sanitarium
Slade Secape
Porthund
Earth
Marine Eye Remedy Company
Chicago
U.S.A
Behnke-Walker
Blusyhise Colley
Bubiness
Iitratnin School
Tamil
BUY Direct
Polar
Stark-Davis CQ
Third Street
Portland, Oregon
Electric Motors
Carld
Elsctric
Burnalde
Coc
Ith
Lie
Horse
Teleum
Dent. E Boston
P.N. U
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