Multiple suicides and fortunes cross 1900s headlines in Missouri and New York
John McMann, a St. Louis stone mason, killed himself with carbolic acid amid work distress. George Kupfer, aged 46, a wealthy wholesale milliner, shot himself in New York. Eastman Johnson, famed American portrait painter, dies in New York at 82. Levis Merrick dies in Chicago leaving $1,000,000 to daughter Zella. A 117-year-old housemaid Elsie Edridge arraigned in New York for theft. her late father left her $100,900.
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John McMann
St. Louis
Pittebure
Kan
George Kupfer
New York
Eastman Johnson
Maine
Levis Merrick
Chicago
Zella Merrick
Elsie Edridge
John Edridge
Chesterfield
Moss
Simon
Elliott
Pennsylvania Forest Commission
United States
General Baptist Convention
Louisville
Jamestown
Moscow Idaho Town Changes Name to Avoid Confusion
In Idaho the small town of Moscow has changed its name to reduce confusion from sharing a name with a different Idaho locale. Pioneer Einestern Doc Curtie of Morrow county died April 6 at the sanitarium in Moscow from stomach cancer. City records will be exported by order of the council in a move affecting all city books. Police Chief Decker of Wardner begins efforts to curb gambling in the town under municipal authority.
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Moscow
Wash
Einestern
Doc Curtie
Morrow County
Decker
Wardner
Arrivals and Names Across Cities Include Pendleton to Portland
Names listed from Viotel Pendleton to Portland feature travelers and residents like Thomas DeBolt and family, J C Stanton, J W Smith Ley, Salt Lake City, and many others across St Paul San Francisco Milwaukee Chicago Seattle and Spokane. The fragmentary notice aggregates numerous individuals and cities without clear dates or actions.
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Viotel Pendleton
J.C. Stanton
Thomas DeBolt
Familly
Towa
J. W. Smiley
William L. Hastrouch
Kansas City
N.S Koxmingky
Sai Francisco
J. A. Formah
St. Paul
K. Basker
Esty
Andy Willianmen
San Francincos
Piston
Plutas
A. Reltley
Pilot Rock
Pril
Portland
F. Fullerton
Milwaukee
Robert Co
Smith
Chicago
Harry Clarke
Portloods
Colling
Sicramiento
Bareitt
Athena
J. Wirth
Beattle
H. Waleh
T. B. Killin
M. A. Patton
Spokane
M. “Lamburger
San Franciseco
G. 8
Youngman
Digestant Ko-40 Dyvpepein Cure Ads Stomach Aid
A historical advertisement claims Ko-40 Dyvpepein Cure relieves indigestion by digesting food, letting the stomach rest and regain strength. A few doses of Kodo after meals allegedly restore digestive organs to full natural function, sold by Tallman & Co.
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Tallman & Co
Hoyt Emerges as Popular Oregon Treasurer Candidate
Ralph W. Hoyt, a native son, gains traction as a leading candidate for state treasurer. The article notes Hoyt’s stance on state funds and county deposits, suggesting he favors keeping funds on deposit within the county.
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Hoyt
Oregon
Ralph W. Hoyt
Land Scrip and Military Bounty Warrants Sale
Land scrip offered for sale with option to take surveyed or unsurveyed land. Military bounty warrants bought. Contact W. D. Field, Overland Stock, Bolse tiaho.
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W. D. Field
All Leading Grocery Sell Cleveland Baking Powder Launch Kojeer
Local shops in Cleveland advertise Cleveland Baking Powder Launch and Kojeer among new pantry staples at Fenergy's stores. Regular customers are invited to try the new brands and enjoy promotional offers during the market week.
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Cleveland
Ellis for congress in Oregon's second district
Judge W. R. Ellis, born 1850 in Indiana, announced his candidacy for the Oregon second district’s congressional seat. He would resign from the circuit bench to pursue the nomination, with strong support from Umatilla and eastern Oregon and plans to dedicate full time to national duties.
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Julie W. R. Ellie
Ohie
Oregon
Judge Flils
Pendleton
Tenhultln
Ellis
Congréss
Elli
Tower House
National Congress
Congress
Portland
Essewhere
Umatilla
Judge
Judge Fills
Columbia River
Washington
Harrisboro
Heppner
Umatilla County
Morrow County
Cttirmey
4. F. Moods
Lass
Aliatelat
Agi
Gongerens
Heppiner
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised For Wound Heals
A reader from Bugles Kentucky claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured ten year piles and other wounds after using less than a box. The advertisement notes the product by Tallman & Co and Pendleton Drug Co. as available in druglets.
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Devil's Island
Bucklen
Heath
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Excursion to Athens on Sunday April 3 1906
A fragmented notice advertises a round trip train excursion to Athens on April 3 1906 with a proposed fare of 75 cents for the round trip. It mentions departure and return times and associates a contact at Tallman & Co. The text also includes an unrelated health claim for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
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The
Athens
B.C. Smith
Trade Between Friends? Schilling's Dest Makes Bonds
A quirky note highlights Schilling's Dest forging new friendships through exchanges while grocers promote money back guarantees. The playful item hints at community trading and shopper incentives.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Constitutional Benefit
Catalogs claims that Catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional remedy. Describes internal dosage and directs readers to send for circulars and testimonials, with Toledo and Cleveland addresses for Fr. Whelley & Co and W. F. CLIENEY & U. Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Fr. Whelley & Co
Peledo
Ohio
Clieney & U
Toledo
Driggiis
Tie
Take Halls Family Ia
Snile Modern roomed two story house with barn and lots
For Snile Modern two story house with basement 30 by 42 feet and three lots. Barn for four head of horses, harness room, large shed, sidewalks. Will sell house and one or two lots or whole property. Inquire at office of Mra and Van Oradall.
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Mra & van Oradall
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