Untitled Local Advertising Frenzy Amid Cluttered Stores
A fragmented listing from a late 19th or early 20th century paper shows ads for ice cream, window fittings, paint and wallpaper, rare novels, rent notices, tamale parlors, and patent medicines. Names like Murphy, Cleaver Brow, Roy’s, and Dey Gods appear among scattered shop descriptions, with references to goods, rooms for rent, and medical elixirs. The text mixes product pitches with local business notices and personal anecdotes in dense, imperfect OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Murphy'n
Cleaver
Murphy ’N
Murphy's
F. Kh
Cleaver Brow
Roy's
Rafrontiing Seblice
Fay
Statening Cail
Sharp's
Berkeley Lian
Tlemen
Bobware & Crewiol P. Sones
Hellz
Shell
Window Visa
Farveet
Stu Pom
Goodevke & Kirkman
Mra
Abe
Clearer Dry Siooda Co
Raat Ciresey
Oregonian Offier
Atc
Aun
Alexander
Hoexter
Ely
Dragyiane
Hig Firothine
Warren Street
New York
Local notices and business items from The Dalles era
A noisy collage of notices includes sales of bicycles and six room homes to move, water projects in The Dalles and Portland university property issues, new financial ventures on the Pacific coast, and area association meetings. It mentions a May meeting in Pendleton, a depot stable auction, a newborn, and local shop window sales on many items.
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AH Sheepman
Crawford
Withes
Dalles
Tallman & Co
Ser
Columbia Southern
Southeastern
Oregon
Wither
L. Ray
Roman Ucatholics
Portland University
J. P. Moryan
Te Rarnblur
Menting
Pendhetan Spartan 'S Association
Cannell Rooms
Thuralay
Otte Hoettcher
George Pell Elected Manager Amid Board Meeting
George Pell has been elected manager at a board meeting in which directors approved his appointment. Returned from Philadelphia, Pell will oversee operations, leveraging prior design and training experience, with hands-on leadership at the mine group. A related notice lists two meetings scheduled for May 7 at 4 p.m. and 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fell
Philadelphia
Lee
Mer
Commercial Association appoints trio to invite president
The Commercial Association held a monthly meeting appointing T. Halley C. U. Roosevelt and F. F. P. Warneley to invite President McKinsey to visit Ponderaton and spend a few hours on his split through the region on Saturday May 28. He will pass through Walla Walla on the way from the Sound to Spokane and would receive a hearty welcome if he accepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Halley
CU. E. Rootevelt
F. F P. Wameley
President Mckinsey
Pondiaton
Alla Walla
Newbro's Herpicide Promised As Cure For Dandruff
An advertisement-style note claims a parasite in the scalp causes dandruff and hair loss and that Newbro's Herpicide will remove the parasite. It asserts results after using two bottles, with testimonials from Victor and Idaho residents vouching for relief when other remedies failed.
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Newbro
Victor
Idane
Alvin
Topsy Turvy and a Pariah House Sale Details
A fragment notes a curious event titled Topsy Turvy among young women and a sale of items by Pedro Brothers Sheep. It mentions lectures or articles at a Pariah house, with references to attire, curiosity, and a sale date Monday. Names include Pedro Brothers Sheep and W. Mame, with scattered remarks on local conditions and footwear trades.
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Ieaint Agnes
Linate
Ladien Teliine
Pariah
Pedro Brothers
W. Mame
Sullivan
Gorthweat
Pandieton
Pendleton Coins Shift From Small Bits To Coppers
An old Pendleton resident recalls the town’s transition from the short and long bits to copper pennies. He recalls prices and practice around four cent, five cent, and ten cent pieces as a younger generation adopted coppers and newer money habits. The piece notes the impact on local commerce and memory of earlier coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Tayler
Pordletan
Ohana
Discharge of Ble Duties on Field Seare for Gregan State
An official announces discharge of ble duties on field seare for the Gregan state Sunday school aeacration. He will visit Pen dieten occasionally. Flin position to ant Interdotom nathinal one.
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Gregan State
Pendieten
Interdotom Nathinal
New hardware store planned for Penny Town by Clarke
W J Clarke of Honeyman Hart and Co Port wholesale hardware plans to open a Penny Town store on June first. He traveled from Spokane to survey locations and said he has arranged a site in Fraser square near the Fraser home block. Clarke is familiar with the trade and expects to secure a steady line of customers in the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Clarke
Prevent Reents Honeyman, Hart & Co
Dte
Clarke
Spokane
Fiers
Fraser
Clarke Kane
Anna Pond Arrest Following Bank Check Fraud Allegations
Anna Pond, an Indian woman, was arrested after a preliminary inquiry linked her to forged checks tied to rental payments. Witnesses testified Pond received funds and, despite alleging illiteracy, allegedly signed checks for sums including 70 and 8100. Police reported misuse of rental income from land leased to Mr. Mcbrrey.
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Anna
Pod
Brisbow
Browgtr
Whatie
Gerald
Jim the Penman
Mee
Pyne
BOF
McErrey
Wenn
Pendin
Savings Bank
Jal
Chery Hart
Elie
MeBiros
Pendleton Social Circuit Notes Troubled by Illness and Travel
District Attorney Halley escorted to Westen on business while Judge Bilis and others navigate meetings and visits. Pendleton residents include educators, lodge officials, and church figures amid travel, illness, and planned departures to Portland.
Three bicycles stolen in Peedietown by unknown thieves
Report describes thefts of three bicycles from different locations in Peedietown. Victims include Kenedy, Walter Adame, and Cynthia Tirenvr, with suspects not yet apprehended and local police urged to pursue severely.
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Chieven
Peediet
Toratay
Wight
Magiy
Os. Fees
Cmny
Piel Bor
Kenedy
Walter Adame
Senpany
Me. Kennedy
Laloon Tock
Adie
Cormer
Court
Mare Street
Cynthia
Aith
Siw
Wolf
Jaen
Artistic Publicity for Washington Portrait Album Wafts Major Attention
A Baltimore and Ohio railroad promotional issue announces a Washington portrait album featuring a steel portrait of George Washington and a patriotic cover with a Eagle motif. The publication highlights historical scenes, railroad progress, and a pricing plan with subscription details and agent contact.
The Pang Contest Votes Counted Then Recount Planned
The article notes an election event with votes being counted and a scheduled recount. It mentions dates in May and June, the involvement of entities such as Macabees and a group named WHIGH, and references to a record keeper Joi b Ream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joi B
Trarchund
Cueto Uke
Wag Fu
Macabees
Fragmented OCR Weather Note Leaves Gaps in Mind
Readable bits mention sleep and work, with garbled phrases and numbers. The text references Md Ladigeat ion tonkes and 50 centy but lacks clear events or identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siva
Water Commission Reorganizes Ponderen Water Board Meeting
The Ponderen water commission chaired by Ww. H. Jone and others met in the council room to set monthly sessions at the council chamber. A plan to withhold water for nonpayment and enforce meter-based charges was discussed along with city waterhanagement and potential transfer of waterworks rights to the water commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. H. Jone
Frank B. Clapton
Willian J. Farniah
Lean Cohen
Charee
A. Oneter
Ponderen Water Commission
Cognell Room
Tuci News
Cornelrad
Enid Manting
Somlay
Prement
Penidiorn
Lenin
Fentere
Murderer's Confession Emerges in Rice Estate Case
New York officials report the valet Joe gave a confession tying Alberto Patrick to millionaire William Rice's murder. Patrick supposedly forged a will and tried to transfer the estate, with the $790,000 value cited. Jitter details include post murder visits and altered documents.
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New York
William Rice
Yeaterday Ly
Joe
Shih Leonto
Alberto T. Patrick
Jones
Piatrlet Athorney
HFT
Patrick Wad Simpot
Kive
Patrick
Rive
Jane
Sultan Receives Minister Leishman in Constantinople
A report notes the Sultan receives Minister Leishman in Constantinople and presents credentials to the envoy. The event includes ceremonial carriage to the palace and a reception with Hyatty in attendance, reflecting formal diplomatic protocol.
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Sultan
Leishman
Constantinople
Apeli
John Ga
Letina
Staten Minteter
Urkey
Bie Ata
Lim
Cere Hyatty
Dooley Carte Impresario Dooley Carte Dies
Dooley Carte theatrical impresario and singular promoter of Gilbert and Sullivan operas has died in Lonmin on April 8. The figure was noted for shaping major productions and guiding operatic ventures in his era.
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Lonmin
Dooley Carte
Theatrics
Supremiariy
Gilbert and Sullivan Operan
Insurgents Surrender in Contested Malaben Action
In Malaben a group of insurgents surrendered after a contested operation led by Governor Rene and Col. Hewwyny. The engagement involved Maniia and Apel 4.-Cu groups and ended with their capitulation to authorities.
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Maniia
Apel
Withl Othhors
Ten de
Col
Hewwyny
Malaben
Unclear OCR fragment hints at 19th century Native American event
Fragmentary text mentions Bari Le twil Tien Tatu and April 9 with a guard in returning to iawehal Eley de indians. Details are unreadable and names uncertain.
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Bari le Twil
Tien Tatu
L Hang Chang
Gody
Iawehal Eley de Indians
Feash Goad and K Martin Rally Local Market Amid Turmoil
Feash Goad and K Martin lead a revelry as HHO! dwt and bacon from the eum dominate a busy market. They tout revolving fresh alilineate of groan Seta Lie eye shes and spinnel while Onions Fulmeb and aaperagun attract buyers. Aihae Yory Hine run a canteen of goods and dried froite. Martin le4naking cites new priews as Yortel wind products draw attention and Fatlae wlode is promised. MoM. Bille oversees the citlomnea ticket sales.
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Martin Tae
Martin Fy
Aihae
Martin
Question About Safety While Sitting or Lying Down
A reader expresses desire for safety when resting to avoid landing on a broken back or under a broken commandment, indicating fear of injury and a wish to prevent harm.
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Desent
San Francisco Supreme Court narrows city upgrades
The San Francisco Supreme Court ruled the city cannot levy bonds for municipal improvements as the new charter lacks authorization. A federal measure approved eleven billion dollars for sewer boulevards and park expansions, including the Golden Gate Park Panhandle project. Paris reports growing alarm over Premier Waldevit-Rousseau and a health crisis in France.
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San Francisco
Supreme Court
City of
San Frances
Bouinvaril
Billings
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Shast
Cleaver Bros
Stationery
Taliman Go
Fienk & McComas
Poeen
Winard Hiagaeine
George Pell
Woolen Milla Direstors
Ee Commercial Association
Dandeuf
Padine
Pendleton Shoe Company
Main Street
Hansford & Cy
Pendiston
Ann Ol Pendleton
Pendleton
Mount Hood
Cine
Anna Pond
Chyake
Halley
Westen
H. Clarke
Pivite Pondetary
Hoppnes
al Vauwlitn
Leppner
Bof Faves
Mere
B. Wade
Idaho
State Library
CHM
Faves
Bolase
Dh. Hadley
Independent Order of Cai
Gay
Norther Idaho
Ple Brakher
Bob Lindsey
Golder Bala
Aatoniy
Walla Walla
Mr. and
Mem
Caspar W. Hodgawn
Francie
APOE
Leton
Honus
C. A. Dotwon
Telephareb
Portland
Baer Bakenty
Cauded Baeltemant
Renney Eae
Towtin
Kie
Webb Street
Pear
The
Baltinvare & Onie Fallroad
Washington
Anu Ratatil
Pointe
Eahart
Eagle
Holts Mete & Glile
Jenttege
Mader
Austin
Hallinwry
Obie i. B
Chicaga
Mayadyt
Ander
Hewleh
Lirook
Valiat Jones
Feash Goad
Bille
Glasswear
Owl Tea House
Notary and Corporation
East Oregonian Pub, Co
ST. Joe
M. Lyons & CO
Hustlers
Rnrupe
Peppy
Frisco
Iegally Supreme Court
French Fromier
Paris
Promine Waldevit-Rousseau
Anes
Ranin
Quentini
Ieee
Renin Laerti
Joel
Teri
Getty
Pia
Joe Pein
Columbia Lodging House
Connerotton
Blorey
F.X, Schempp
Prop
Mule Hotel
Gancacen Pong
Roa
Cor. Court and
Johnson Sts
Pendleton, Oregon
Locust Hill
Harred
Puff
Plymouth
Boyge
Alec Weme
Rhode Island
Guy W. Wade
Pendleton, Oregol
Allen Bros
Tau
Nice Anal
Bagter
lLarweges
Neagle Bros
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