Pioneer Theo Culforer Dies in Polk County Home
The obituary notes Theo Culforer, pioneer of Folk County, died at his Polk County home after long illness. He was born March 16 1844 near Clay Mines and married Sarah Hedgen. Surviving are a daughter Myra Good, living in Falls City, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements set at 600 PM under local officials.
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Folk County
Theo
Bright
Thorp
Hedgen
Myre
Polk County
Elalin
Alte
Falls City
Eorie
Eport
California
Columbis
Hickreall
Cash subscription policy promoted by local paper
A periodical advertises cash-in-advance subscriptions, arguing against debt billing and long-running subscriptions. The notice emphasizes the cash plan as the sole satisfactory method and urges readers to compare columns with county papers before patronizing.
Blessings of community coops urged for town mothers
An unnamed writer extols a Salem cooperative store aiding mothers by offering a convenient social space with a small cart for cheap goods and a place to rest. The piece contrasts past and present comforts, urging merchants to provide this service to win gratitude from many families.
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Salem
Oxy Woo
Orry
Uncle Original and the tale of the Old Oaken Racket
Uncle recounts how the song The Old Oaken Racket was born in New York when printer Sam Woodworth, drinking in Mallory’s saloon, proclaimed brandy superior to all drinks on earth and sparked the chorus sung by Clara and others in the orchard.
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Freddy
Alu
Clara
Sam Woodworth
New York
Woodworth
Mallory
What Is Life Analysis and a Remedy Ad
A compact 19th century style health advertisement argues life follows strict law and abuse causes constipation headache or liver trouble. It promotes De. King’s New Life Pills as a gentle thorough re-adjustment available for 250 at A. B. Lockes Drug Store.
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de. King
A. B. Locke
Ivory buttons from Central American palm source
The essay explains that buttons decoration in the United States largely originates from a Central American palm nut. It details how the palm yields a milky material that, when processed, becomes a hard substitute like ivory. The text contrasts genuine ivory, pearl, rubber, horn, or bone buttons with those from the ivory plant.
Buttons From Vegetable Milk Grow On Bushes
The article explains buttons could be produced from a vegetable milk plant grown as ivy like ivory plants in California. It notes nuts from the plant are shipped to the United States for factories producing diverse button designs. It cautions wild California fruit is inferior but could become valuable with cultivation, potentially making American button farming second only to staple crops.
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United States
Californias
Central America
America
Dr A T Roberts Returns to Salem Eye Specialist Reopens Offices
Dr A T Roberts, the renowned eye specialist, returns to Salem after two years away. He opens a fine suite of offices over Dalrymple's store and invites old friends and patients to visit. Free examinations offered above Dalrymple's store.
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A. T. Roberts
Oregon
Salem
Dalrymple
Protection From Pests Special from Parker
A short local item touts remedies for plant pest control and notes an original tested remedy approved by Mr Critchlow of Airlie. The piece mentions Maggie and Lara Critchlow showing stamp photos, with a sudden shift to their possession of pictures.
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Parker
Mr. Critchlow
Airlie
Maggie
Lara Critchlow
Figures Reveal Hidden Photos In Garden Mischief
A group of young ladies is startled to find pictures pasted around in a garden after a mystery disappearance. One informant says the prank produced an effective result and the incident drew surprise for villagers.
Independence Boy Goes East for Medical Training
Edward Rosendorf of Independence leaves Corvallis for the East by Canadian Pacific to enter the University of Pennsylvania medical department. The four year college course is followed by two years in Philadelphia hospitals and one year in Europe. A 1902 C A C graduate in pharmacy, he will visit Independence and Portland before leaving Wednesday.
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Edward Rosendorf
Corvallis
East
Canadian Pacific
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Europe
C. A.C
Independence
Portland
Havana Cigars Reach New York In Rare Boxed Import
The New York Tribune notes Havana cigars now arrive in the city with premium pricing. Francisco E. Fonseca, a Palman associate, received one wrapped in Japanese rice paper and housed in a decorated box. Each cigar measures 16 inches by 1.25 inches and bears a 68 cent duty.
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New York Tribune
Delmonico’s
Cyrus Field
Havana
New York
Francisco E. Fonseca
Palma
Cuba
Davidson Buys Registered Cotswold Ram At Monmouth
H. Davidson of Shedd returns from Monmouth Polk County with a fine yearling registered Cotswold ram purchased from J. B. Stump a noted breeder. Davidson operates a sizable flock at his farm and finds sheep a profitable investment.
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H. Davidson
Shedd
Monmouth
Polk County
J. B. Stump
Davidson
Albany Herald
Mrs I Dickinson Returns From Vancouver Wash
Mrs I Dickinson came back from Vancouver Washington on Wednesday evening and visited friends briefly before returning home.
His Life Saved By Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy
Byer, a well known cooper, says Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life after a month of bilious dysentery resisted all others. He reports immediate relief after using the remedy. For sale by Kirkland Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
BL. Byer
B. Z. Little
Hancock, Md
Kirkland Drug Co
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Mire
Jon
Devign
Fitnene
O. D. Butler
W. H. Walker
Mn. Dickinson
Mesdamea Lockeard
Owen
Stark
Bot
Meh
Collins
Patterson
Fryer
Chan
Iliff
Orewsy
Mollie Cressy
Simpson
Mott
Sukaside
Woodorth
Hk Treasure
W. W.E. Uy
Uncle Original
Africa
Dr. A. T. Roberts
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