Notes and comments on politics world literacy and commerce
Fragmented notes survey congress debates literacy gaps in Sweden and Russia while reporting Oregon penitentiary inmate increases. Acquittal of Rev Kennedy over a Hillsboro burglary is noted amidst pension claims and flags of US and Canada as dominant fur traders. Portland wheat shipments top Pacific markets in 1903, with electoral college details and reapportionment hints.
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Denmark
Russia
James
Oregon
Kennedy
JH Warren
Hillsboro
New Life Pills Offer Headache Relief At 23 Cents
Try New Life Pills for sick and troublesome headaches. They claim to blot and build up strength. Available from N G W Drugist with a money back guarantee. Also offered in various quantities by a local supplier.
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Kirn
Coast Rail Survey Team Maps Coastal Route for Wide Road
Eric Wold reports that E E Cooper's surveyors have completed a thorough preliminary survey from Drain to the Umpqua mouth and plan a coast line road with a grade not exceeding one percent. The route will head to North Bend, pass near Bandon, and run south along the coast, guiding decisions on building the road.
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North Bend Point
Bandon
Death of Rev J Su a. Rev J 8 MecCev, 1961 preacher
Death records show Rev J Su a aged 74 months and 18 days at Medford residence on January 18. Born 1887 in Alpha Indiana he moved to Oregon in 1851 with parents settling in Yamhill County. He later lived in Southern Oregon and once ran a Medford printing business. He served as pastor at Myrtle Point M E Church and was involved with the Coquille Herald.
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Alphi
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Oreegon
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Myrtle Point
Coquille Herald
Missing California resident J E Fitzgerald
A letter to John F Hall from Los Gatos California reports J E Fitzgerald has been missing from his home for ten days. He formerly lived in Marshfield and went to California for his health last summer. Friends in the Bay area fear for his safety and hope no serious harm has occurred.
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Head Relieved by Free Sample of Stomach and Liver Tablets
Mr J W Smith of Julis Texas recounts a severe bilious attack that nearly burst his head. He took Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets after supper and woke the next day feeling like a new man and happy since. The tablets are advertised for biliousness and constipation and sold by NG W Perkins.
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Be Quick Not A Minute Should He Loot When A Child Shows
A terse wartime report notes rapid action when a youthful observer signals danger. Authorities praise swift response to prevent looting and protect vulnerable civilians during the incident in Rome.
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Rome
Local notices and sales in Coos County and North Bend
Wm Carver conducted a business visit on Tuesday. Poultry supplies and food at Reynald's with phone 35. Milk condens ing plant discussed for North Bend. Plymouth Rock eggs for 40 cents each via A H Snyder. Beaver Hill mine produced 370 tons of coal recently. Lumber orders for 25 buildings in North Bend per The Citizen. Carl & Guerin's sale offers Indies and gente mackintoshes at cost for one week. J C Laird, longtime Coquille Valley resident, died near Coquille Thursday morning. Carl & Guerin advertise hats shirts suits overcoats boots for one week. Roy Garrett to visit Klamath County Monday to manage Hermann & Garrett cattle. Trespassing forbidden by property owner warning. County court appropriated 1000 dollars for Ro Push Club to advertise Coos county at St Louis Fair. Strawberry and raspberry plants for sale, orders at Hermann's Bazaar or east Spruce Street residence. H Steward offers prompt attention. First snow of season fell Monday night and Tuesday. an inch on the ground after rain turned to snow.
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Beaver Hill
North Bend
Carl & Guerin
Noted Man Dead George Francis Train Dies in New York
George Francis Train traveler author and promoter of railroads and world tours died in New York Monday. He backed the Atlantic and Western Railroad and Pacific routes, ran for U S president in 1872, and earned fame for three world trips and lecturing. He was linked to Tacoma’s early Union Pacific interest and attempted a world circuit via Tacoma in 1890.
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