Breeches and Washakie The Snake Chief's Camp Visit
A boyhood tale recounts fourteen year old Evans visiting Washakie the Snake chief near Green River. He helps claim his Willow whistle tale and recalls training with warriors, potential adoption offers, and the lure of Indian life versus returning toward Virginia. Evans explains his preference for independence over tribal life.
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Little Breeches
John Hay
Admiral Oay
Evans
Plains
Soodee Evans
Annapolis
Utah
Virginia
Salt Lake City
New Territory
Washakie
Green River
Na Ted
Ahe Tie
Alwa
The Gum Shoe Society Quietly Covers Donations
A North Side woman calls on a known benevolent giver to ask for a church donation. She recalls contributing to Susie and learns the Gum Shoe Society collects quietly without making noise. The incident highlights discreet charity practices described in the Indianapolis News.
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North Side
Susie
Indianapolis News
Lavery sells painting to Scottish collector in antic tale
In a brief anecdote about John Lavery, the renowned Glas gow artist is described selling a picture to a famous Scotch collector. The buyer praises supporting a fellow countryman. Lavery later writes a letter revealing his Irish roots and Scottish blood before cashing the sale.
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John Lavery
Couner
Lavery
Not the Same. Yeast-Thought on conservation talk
A quoted exchange from the Yonkers Statesman discusses misheard remarks about a wife’s interest in forestry and conservation. The dialogue contrasts strong support for conservation with a misattributed claim, highlighting miscommunication.
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Crimsonbeak
Yonkers Statesman
Munger and American Black Cap raspberries offered for sale
J H Rees of Springbrook advertises raspberry plants including Munger and American Black Cap varieties for sale. The listing notes availability and pricing and targets gardeners seeking fruiting plants.
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E. R. Garner
Money Makers
J. H. Rees
Springbrook
Sate-Six White Leghorn pullets with setting eggs
Classified ad notes 1 year old Sate-Six White Leghorn pullets good laying strain and eggs for setting by J. M. Rittenhouse Dayton Ave phone Black 59. Also Sate Good work team weight 2700 with trade option for smaller team by Elmer Thorne Springbrook 23-pd.
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J. M. Rittenhouse
Dayton Ave
Elmer Thorne
Springbrook
City Transfer Hauls with Care From Residence Numbers
Local moving service advertises piano moving and all hauling with careful handling. Contact residence phone White 46 or Taylor's Feed Store Black 4 for T. H. Thorne. 23 pd.
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Taylor's Feed Store
T. H. Thorne
Potato Prices from Groff Market Notice
Seep Potatoors Burbanks offered at one dollar per hundred and market potatoes at one dollar fifty cents per hundred per John Groff. Notice from No.2 Box 118. 24 pd.
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Burbanks
J. W. Barcroft
John Groff
Ro thes Promotes Concrete Work and Services
Estate contractor S W Rothes states he remains in the concrete sidewalk business and is ready to take on any other concrete projects. The notice includes a contact phone Black 55 for inquiries.
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S. W. Rothes
American Woman's League to Meet at Imperial Hotel
The American Woman's League will hold its usual meeting Monday at 8 p m in the Imperial hotel. Plans for future activity will be considered. Members are urged to attend.
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American Woman's League
Imperial Hotel
Property for sale by Sarze Am business venture
An owner offers for sale two bays mares weighing about 1100 pounds each a light two horse wagon nearly new a set team harness a new ten inch John Deere plow one section combination spike and spring tooth harrow new inquire at O M Welch & Co grocery K W Shafford 24 PD
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Sarze
John Deere
O. M. Welch & Co
K. W. Shafford
Rooms and lots for sale near Main and First streets
Late Bargains offering 7 room house with two large lots near Main and First streets with 1032 dollars down and easy monthly payments. Also a home at 801 East Third Street listing 8 rooms, bath, electric lights, and cement sidewalks on a 94 by 140 foot lot, priced at 3300 dollars. See Realty Dealers or owner Geo. C. Ritchey.
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Main Street
First Street
East Third Street
Geo. C. Ritchey
Piano Tone Improvement After Tuning Promoted by Local Tuner
Letter from Newberg Oregon dated October 11 1911 praises E U Will piano tuner for tone regulating work calling it like a new piano and recommending ongoing service. Customer L E Arney expresses satisfaction and pledges future engagement. Portland Oregon address 221 Adams Street.
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Newberg, Or
E. U. Will
Portland
L. E. Arney
Will
Adams Street
Telephones For Sale From Newberg Telegraph Listings
Second hand Stromberg Carlson Western Electric magneto telephones sold cheap. Items include 4 Barr 1000 Olem units and others from Russell Tomlinson and B R Mfg Co with prices from 3 to 8.50. Central Energy sets offered new at 8.50 by Newberg Telephone Co.
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Stromberg-Carlson
Western Electric Co
Remember The Place to Buy At Cost Now Open
804 First Street offers clothing hosiery underwear and related items at cost. N Welter successor to S R Jones also sells Strauss Bros tailor made suits. Call to view samples and shop the selection today.
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First Street
Strauss Bros
N. Welter
S. R. Jones
Rexall Store Offers 144 Gold Fish Free
Lynn B. Ferguson of The Rexall Store advertises 144 goldfish free with pairs and bowls and sea shells as a giveaway from Prescription Druggist.
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Lynn B. Ferguson
Rexall
Debt settlement notice to all parties by first of the month
All parties named in the undersigned notice are urged to settle debts by the first of the month or have the accounts turned over to Attorney Chapin for collection. The notice is from Dr. G. E. Stuart, 22 23.
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Atty. Chapin
Eggs from prize winning strains at Christopher and Young
Reds. Eggs from prize winning strains offered by Christopher and Young in Dundee Oregon at $1.50 and $2.50 per 15. Deals through local sale.
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Plymouth Rock
E. H. Woodward
Red Ridge Farm
Keim & Keim
Newberg
Ore
Christopher & Young
Dundee
Free Japanese Gold Fish Giveaway Promised
A local notice proclaims one gross of Japanese Gold Fish will arrive soon for free distribution. The speaker, Lynn B. Ferguson, urges residents to watch windows for details.
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Lynn B. Ferguson
Rexall
Property listing clarification by Donald M. Wall
Donald M. Wall of 207 First Street Newberg states he does not seek exclusive rights when listing property and addresses confusion for those misinformed.
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Donald M. Wall
First Street
Newberg
Notice to breeders on Pylos and Troupier stallions
Breeders are urged to inspect stallions by J. W. Henry claiming Pylos the German Coach horse leads the land with large stylish durable gentle colts and high market prices while Troupier in the draft line is an unmatched producer. Call to view.
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Pylos
J.w.henry
The Chemical View of Tears Compared to Poetical Notions
An analysis argues tears serve a biological duty like other body fluids the lachrymal gland aids eye cleansing and comfort tears are salty not bitter and strengthen sight women’s tears linked to sensitive nerves while men are less emotional. An ape lacks a tear gland, explaining inability to weep.
The Joys of Holidays and Schoolboy Memories
The passage reflects on holiday pleasures, noting how vacation days bring present joy, anticipated sports, and lasting memories. It contrasts carefree leisure with duties, highlighting how memories of swimming, streams, and victories grow the total happiness of vacations, from youth to adulthood.
Notable Sports Moments Outshine Early Achievements
The text reflects Samuel Merrill noting that athletes often remember their greatest sports feats longer and more fondly than distant political wins or stock profits, from memories of record salmon or first moose to later life pursuits.
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College Athletic Field
Samuel Merrill
Forest and Stream
Brilliant colors of Great Barrier Reef fish explained
The article describes the vivid hues of tropical reef fish near Australia and discusses warning coloration as a natural selection principle. It notes that many Australian reef fishes, though brilliantly colored, are reportedly good to eat.
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Great Barrier Reef
Australia
Australian
What He Wanted From The Old Man In Law
A brief Chicago News anecdote shows a son in law requesting independence from the old man after marrying his daughter. He explains he has relied on support and now wishes to stand on his own, prompting the elder’s astonished reaction.
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Eye
Chicago News
Mirrors and a Diminishing Ego in a Curious Tale
A man haunted by a growing bald spot hides from mirrors and contemplates his own image. He visits a woman who consoles him as his head appears to shrink and then enlarge in reflections, a strange interplay of vanity and perception. The New York Press framing adds a noir tone to the surreal moment.
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Anaes
Eieete
Tacae Poe
New York Press
Startling Equine Sagacity At Local Theater
A horse stood before a carriage outside the theater then dashed toward the box office. The crowd debated the sudden movement until a bystander noted the box office window bore the words To the Stalls in large letters.
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London Globe
Alabama man recalls old Birmingham dog tale amid faded dialogue
An Alabama man recounts a perplexing Birmingham story about a darky and a forlorn king dog. The account includes garbled dialogue and unclear names as the speaker questions the dog’s moniker and cites biblical phrasing.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Efferson
Soni Apak
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E. L. Heater
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Thos. Herd & Son
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Hodson Bros
Overland
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Newberg Auto CO
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