World of oddities and wonders from science to cuisine
A miscellany of curiosities including transportation claims and animal lifespans. Notes on mail transport costs, a freight car capacity description, and long life spans of birds. Anecdotes describe dental pain relief in a Chinaman and experiments by Professor Loeb with rattlesnake venom for medical uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Schenectady
Esquimanx
Artis
P Phillips
Professor Loeb
Berlin
Amd
Loeb
Fire destroys business building in Myrtle Point
Fire last Friday night destroyed a one story 30 by 50 foot building tied to Dr Strange and VanDecar jewelers in Myrtle Point. It started in the back part and firefighters saved adjoining structures and much of the jewelry stock. Loss to Dr Strange includes insured items valued around 1500 with 1800 coverage. origin undetermined. The town avoided wider damage due to no breeze and workers saved the adjoining Coquille Valley Packing Company building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Strange
Coquille Valley Packing Company
VanDecar
Gem Francisso
L A Roberts
Cloudburst hits Heppner and nearby towns in Oregon again
A cloudburst drenched Heppner and nearby towns in eastern Oregon, reminiscent of last year’s flood that nearly erased the town. Officials report renewed flooding risks and property damage as residents brace for more storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heppner
Oregon
Fragmented Line Hints at Local Trade Event
Unclear OCR text shows stray phrases and garbled words. The readable bits hint at a local notice or brief about a transaction or event but details are missing.
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Bres
Myrtle Point
SC Endicott
Coquille
Adama
Gravel Ford
C Jackson
the Mill Co
Dow
Marshfield
E J Flanagan
Magness
Benham
Clyde Gage
Elk River
Frank E Alley
Roseburg
A Haberly
Placerville
California
Poo
Harnes
Dey Goous
GENTS
Hermann
J Hardwarf
Studebaker Bro
McCormick
Orecon
Gatchell's Store
Croceries & Provisions
Wade
Paown
Mam
WM. Jenkins & Son, General Merchandise
Bank OF
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