Orphans Treated Like Slaves In Oregon Letter Prompts Debate
A Salem letter from Mrs. Cora Stone of Foster Linn County accuses private adoptive families of misusing orphans in Oregon alleging forced labor neglect and religious fanaticism. She urges state oversight and a registry mechanism. Labor Commissioner Hoff says he lacks power to act absent employment.
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Salem
Oregon
Cora Stone
Foster
Linn County
Hoff
Portland
Stone
Labor Commission
Child Labor Iw
Rexall Orderlies Promise Free Cure Guarantee
A bold advertisement proclaims Rexall Orderlies can cure chronic constipation by strengthening the nerves and muscles of the large intestine. It warns against laxatives and claims the remedy is safe, pleasant, non purgative, and suitable for children, offered with a money back guarantee at two sizes 25 cents and 10 cents. Pendleton Drug Co.
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Rexall Orderlies
Pendleton Drug Co
Flying machine for War Department to form aerial corps
The War Department aims to acquire The Silver Dart and the Wright machine as the nucleus for the aerial branch of the signal corps. Inventor Herring of New York, allied with Glen Curtis, plans to present them at Fort Myer in June for testing. Training pilots will be selected, and the search for a suitable title may yield Sky-pilot as a probable popular term.
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War Department
Signal Corps
Herring
New York
Department
Glen Curtis
Fort Myer
Allen
Buffalo Proposes Five Year City Advertising Plan
A Buffalo plan to spend 100000 annually for five years to advertise the city was approved at a February 17 meeting. The program, prepared by a joint subcommittee including Ramsdell Olmstead Horgan Kunzie and Kleinhans, creates a publicity and industrial bureau to boost local business and city interests with a half million dollars total.
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Buffalo
White
W. M. Ramsdell
Chamber of Commerce
E. F. Olmstead
Ad Club
E. D. Horgan
Manufactureres’ Club
W. J. J. Kunzie
E. L. Kleinhans
Retail Merchants’ Association
Bureau of Promotion
King Edward Receives Detective as Nobleman
In Biarritz during the king's visit several detectives posed in disguises showing ingenuity. His majesty enjoyed learning that a handsome stranger, once presented as a distinguished foreign nobleman, was in fact a secret service man. The agent is noted for protean artistry and talent.
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Biarritz
Secret Service
Small deeds Matter to the World, Says Silent Philosopher
A noted thinker praises the value of daily, modest tasks as shaping larger outcomes. The idea emphasizes steady effort and humility, underscoring that grand results begin with ordinary acts carried out with care.
Cleaning Brassware Instructions From a Vintage Ad
Directions advise washing brasswork with Ivory Soap and lukewarm water, drying with a linen rag, and polishing with chap skin. Do not use polishing compounds containing chalk or gritty substances as they damage the lacquer on brass surfaces.
Portland Wheat Shipments Boosting Candidates
Portland leads Pacific Northwest wheat shipments with 728 802 bushels in March and 9 425 533 bushels for nine months, while Puget Sound lags with 506 612 and Western Washington 170 746 barrels. The coastwise trade stalls as far ports await the new crop. Officials, Senators, and representatives swarm office doors seeking patronage for Alaska appointments amid talk of weather and climate drawing interest to federal posts.
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Pacific Northwest
Merchants Exchange
Portland
Puget Sound
Rose City
Washington
Sound
Curtiss Opera Company Draws Crowds in Pendleton
The Curtiss Comedy company stages at the Oregon theatre attract larger crowds than other attractions this season. Gut West impressed last night, with The Man from Mexico next on the bill. Walters and Murry vaudeville sketch A Tramp's Christmas Eye. matinee Down on the Farm Saturday at 2:16.
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Oregon Theatre
Curtiss Comedy Company
Pendleton
Wertern
Mexico
Acta
Walters
Hyomel Advert Claim Cures Bronchitis and More
Mrs. Ala Hopkins of Coldwater Michigan recounts a five year battle with bronchitis and nighttime choking until using Hyomel. Tallman and Co advertise Hyomel as a guaranteed cure for bronchitis catarrh asthma croup hay fever coughs and colds with a $1 complete outfit including a bottle and inhaler.
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Ala Hopkins
Cutte, Avenue
Coldwater
Mich
Tallman & Co
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ED Strahon
Agent Standard Oil
Jim Estes
Boston
King Edward
Alexander
Kingsbury
Alaska
the Inquirer
Curtiss Opera Company
The
Bast
Oregonian
Cutter & Soule
Lady and the Waiter
Helen Stuart
Orpheum Theatre
J. P. Medernach
Prop
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