Stickers on Gifts Banned in Mail Address Panels
Postal officials warn senders that any advertising stickers or Christmas stamps on the address side of mail will trigger seizure and dead letter disposal if no return address is present. Stickers may be affixed to the back of letters provided they do not resemble postage stamps. The policy, issued by the attorney general’s office, has led to several seizures. In other news, the Pony Train carries 60 travelers from Baker with half returning. new La Grande crew D R Murphy, G R Kerr, J L Shubert, F Austir will operate the run.
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Uncle Bam
Post Office
Peattcatter Generals Office
Baker
Baker Herald
la Grande
D. R. Murphy
G. R. Kerr
J. L. Shubert
F. Austir
Canals in England Originated From Matrimoni al Disappointment
The New York Press recounts how the Duke of Bridgewater's broken engagement spurred England’s canal system. His coal-field venture to Manchester, funded by frugal living and collecting tours, led to coal price drops and eventual profits of about £80,000 annually from canals connecting Manchester to Liverpool.
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Duke of Bridgewater
London
Worsley
England
Manchester
Leeds
Liverpool
New York
Rexall Hair Remedy Claims Baldness Reduction
Rexall offers a scalp treatment advertised to grow hair and prevent baldness in a portion of users. The ad promises a money back guarantee and notes two bottle sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, available only at Hill's Drug Store Rexall Store.
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Evers Litance
Rexall
Hill's Drug
Local Professional Directory Listings and Contacts
A dense listing provides names and offices for several professionals in La Grande Oregon. Dr Geo W Zimmerman osteopath and Dr P A Charlton veterinary surgeon share addresses and phone lines. chiropractors G T Darland and C A Smith-merchanotherapy advertise services and locations. Crawford & Hakin and Crawford Robt S provide attorney services at La Grande National Bank Building. engineer D W C Nelson mines Baker City Oregon.
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la Grande National Bank
P. A. Charlton
Hill
la Grande
Cochran & Cochran
Has
H. Cochran
Geo
T. Cochran
la Grande National Bank Building
la Grande, Oregon
T. H. Crawford
Bakin Crawford & Hakin—Attorneya Fice
Oregon
United States
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Drugists
Druggists nationwide commend Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. They report long experience shows it is dependable and pleasant to take. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Tortoise Shell Grades and Sources Described
The Scientific American notes Indian archipelago tortoise shell is finest, though Florida shells rank high. Back plates are arranged in three rows with five in the center and four in the sides. edges hold twenty five small edge plates. Undershell once wasted now valued for color. imitation sometimes uses cow horns.
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Indian Archipelago
Florida
Scientific American
Answers From Chicago Police Exam Highlight Odd Philosophy
A Chicago Tribune recount shows exam candidates misstating duties and mistaking crime definitions. Responses include guarding the peace and limb of the city, inquiries about a person on a beat with a broken leg, and burglary described as entering a home to intimidate and steal.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Mining stock promoter boasts selling hats before eggs hatch
A witty exchange likens counting chickens to selling eggs before they are laid. The dealer in mining stocks touts preemptive profits while a visitor questions the practice. A Judge's Library quip notes that lack of sympathy breeds ignorance in intellect and heart.
The Cynical Man Watches Chestless Street Scene
A cynical narrator eyes a chesty man passing by while inquiring if Chesty has information. His companion doubts any knowledge exists and the two dismiss the idea of suspecting anything as the New York Times notes.
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Chesty
New York Times
Repentance as Foreword to Duty and Sorrow
The text critiques repentance as more than sorrow for sin, calling sorrow itself only the preface or title page. It frames repentance as a substantial duty, with godly sorrow serving as the introductory portion to a deeper, ongoing process.
The Word Melodrama and Its Origins
The article traces melodrama from its Greek roots meaning song and drama to its early forms in romantic plays with musical interludes. It credits J. J. Rousseau with popularizing the style and notes George Benda’s use of spoken narration with orchestral accompaniment in Ariadne auf Naxos.
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J. J. Rousseau
George Benda
Gotha
London Globe
Blond appeal fades as blondes grow rarer and darker
A London Lady's Pictorial note warns that blonds are becoming scarcer and darker, predicting a future with few truly fair individuals. The piece suggests preserving blondes is scientifically possible but would hinder civilization’s progress, and that brunettes may become dominant among women.
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London Lady's Pictorial
Forehanded! Peter Crying to Escape Whipping
A child named Peter sobs and clings to his mother as she calls him to discipline. He pleads that he is already crying and asks not to be whipped, amid a scene described in Woman's Flower Companion.
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Peter
Gentle Laxative Note From Chamberlains Tablets Ad
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Tableta for relief of complaints and claims a mild effect on bowel movements. The copy notes available through dealers.
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Chamberlain
Gale
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Oregon Patient
L L N Peterman of Granite and J Sumpter Oregon reports lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says years of pain and crutches are past, and he has recommended the remedy widely. Sold for 60 cents by Foster Milburn Co New York agents for the Upper Staten area. Remember the name Doan's.
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Ll. N. Peterman
Granite &J. Sumpter
Oregon
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
New York
Staten
Doan
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Hill’s Drug Store
LA Grande’s Ideal Gift Store
RED Cross
Canals
Sam
Papas
THE
Youth’s Companion
Boston
Mass
J.H. Richardson
E.S. Givens
E. S. Givens
la Grande Nat'l Bank
Ments and Securities
Professional Directory
N. Molitor
Adams Ave
Depot St
N. Richardson
W. Loughlin
Richardson & Loughlin
Physicians and Surgeons Fcience
Black
Dr. Richardson
Dr. Loughlin
M. K. Hall
Cor
Depotit
H. L. Underwood
Dora J
Wright Drug O
Geo. W. Zimmerman
Pacific
Main
F. E. Moora
Chiropractic
G. T. Darland
Mechano
C. A. Smith
Madison Avenue
Attorneys AT Law
D. W. C. Nelson
Baker City
Hack and Ambulance
Uptown
E. L. Bussey
Zweifel
Sheet Metal
Eastern Oregon Light & Power Company
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