Bancroft lecture on Lincoln assassination in Athena
Special Correspondence from Athena Oregon describes Dr T D Bancroft addressing local school children on the Lincoln assassination. He claimed personal acquaintance with Lincoln and eye witness to the event, showing Lincoln’s wooden button from Salem. The report notes strong student interest and reminders of incidents not yet in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Ore
T. D. Bancroft
Lincoln
Bancroft
Booth
Salem
Til
Walla Walla
George Lieunllen
Trarvey Caton
Prescott
Washington
E. Leonard
George W. Bunnitter
California
J. W. Whilsnant
Lenor
North Carolina
Peterson & Wilson
To Cure A Cold In One Day Drug Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for a cold. It warns that if it fails, the druggist will refund money. The packaging bears E W GROVE'S signature on each box and the price is 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Om Eich Box
Cardigan Loses $5000 Suit Against Montesano Officers
Abordoen resident Tarry Cardigan sued Officers Anatle Jensen and Miles for brutal treatment during arrest on a drunken disorderly charge. A Montesano jury returned a verdict dismissing the claim after Cardigan was jailed briefly before filing suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abordoen
Wash
Tarry Cardigan
Anatle, Jensen
Miles
Montesano
Cardigan
Pleasant tasting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children
A child friendly cold remedy made from leaf sugar and root flavors. The preparation offers a maple syrup like taste and is promoted as superior for colds croup and whooping cough. Available through all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mia
T. B. Kendrick
Rasaca
Farmer Fred Kipp's fatal arson suicide in East Greenbush
Fred Kipp a farmer in East Greenbush after long brooding saturated his house and barn with kerosene set the barn on fire and lay down near horse stalls awaiting death. His charred body was found beside the two horses remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varmer
Albany
Fred Kipp
East Greenbush
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney and Bladder Relief
Foley Kidney Pills advertise relief from back ache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism congestion of the kidneys and urinary irregularities. Marketed as a boon for middle aged and elderly people and women with a testimonial from Charles & Potter Springfield Tl and A Koeppen & Bros praising improved kidney action and sleep after using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles & Potter
Springfield
Foley
Koeppen & Bros
Parialan Sage Promises Youthful Hair With Hale On Head
Parialan Sage hair tonic claims to restore youthful appearance for men and women of all ages. Tallman & Co. offers a 60 cent bottle with money back guarantee if it fails to cure dandruff, hair loss, or itching. The advertising highlights auburn haired model and promises lush, bright, beautiful hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parialan
Tallman & Co
Adams Personal Notes From Adams Oregon
Adams Oregon April 8 notes residents traveling to Pendleton Athena Walla Walla and nearby towns. Mrs Jim Chestnut Pendleton shopping Mrs Meintire Pendleton visitor T C Ried Pendleton trip L L Rogers mountain trip Dr McKenny Helix visited Mrs Carpenter in poor health John Peringer attended Frank Mansfield funeral in Athena J T Liualien visited family Ed and Mrs Leonard in hospital after auto crash condition improved Miss Beda Carlston Portland visiting Adams residents Mr and Mrs John Grees and Winifred Pendleton visit Bert Kirby Inland Mercantile Pendleton Walter McCormick Inland Auto Walla Walla Adams visitor Henry Whitely Athena trip Mr and Mrs Ouls Athena visitors Bert Allen Pendleton trip Pete Murray Athena visit.
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Adams
Ore
Jim Chestnut
Pendleton
Meintire
T. Co. Ried
L. L. Rogera
Mountains
Dr. McKenny of
Helix
Carpenter
John Peringer
Athena
Frank Mansfield
J.T. Liualien
Walla Walla
Ed Leonard
Inet
Beda Carlston
Portland
Adame
McRane
John
Fragmented Senate Texts and Public Notices Mixed in 1911 Clip
The report blends political names and procedural notes including Landis and Stanley, plus what appears as post office and freight reforms for magazine distribution after July 1. It cites terminal locations in major cities and rules committee actions tied to investigations and impeachment procedures. Also included are medical endorsements for Chamberlains Liniment and Chamberlains Cough Remedy, and a note on the London Olympian becoming a village for a June 1911 coronation show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fitzgerald
Texas
A. O. Stanley
Kentucky
Stanley
Howe
John Dalzely
Pittsburg
Rules Committee
House
A Remark About Peace Funds From The Lynte
A statement by the lynte suggests that ten million dollars could nearly fund a dove of peace and a gilded cage for every married man’s fireside, reflecting a satirical view on wealth and domestic life.
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Lynte
Lame Shoulders Relief With Liniment Promoted
Lame shoulders nearly always due to rheumatism of the muscles and quickly yield to the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Hobson Sees Yellow Peril In Pacific Debate
Washington April 7 Congressman Hobson of Alabama argues in a special session that reci p rocity and tariff reforms should be abandoned. He warns of an imminent Yellow Peril from Asia, claiming eight hundred million yellow men gaze toward America as their land of promise. He asserts the white race faces near hopelessness unless naval strength is increased.
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Hobson
Washington
America
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Congress
Pacific
Congressman
Lollowg
Manchuria
Mr. Hobson
Water Bailiff Oberg Heads Lower Columbia Patrol
Oberg of Astoria has begun duties as water bailiff and now leads the launch patrol on the Lower Columbia river. Angus Gor, promoted to deputy warden, will survey routes for water pipe lines at the Kinganinine river hatchery site and oversee related work. He is expected to transfer to the Willamette river midmonth when a state board order closes the stream to fishing fees.
Rats Destroyer Records At London Port In -91
Since the work of rat destruction began at the port of London in 1791 no fewer than 606110 rats have been killed.
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Port of London
Birthday Party 18 Held at Weston
Weston April 6 On last Tuesday evening a party was given in honor of Miss Ethel Duncan's sixteenth birthday Many games were played and music featured Those present included Ethel Smock Tilla Simpson Mabel Kennard Agnes McKenzie Lucile Kemp Bessie Key Edna Banister Jessie Wells Blanch Stages Lita Grant Sadie NorDean Ethel Duncan and others The guest list also notes visitors from Adams and local residents.
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Weston
Ethel Duncan
Ethel Smock
Tilla Simpson
Mabel Kennard
Agnes McKenzie
Lucile Kemp
Bessie Key
Edna Banister
Jessie Wells
Blanch Stages
Lita Grant
Sadie NorDean
Odessairkpatrick
Lulu Hite
John Barnes
Sid Barnes
Frank Graham
Robert Whaler
Earl Hoge
Lane Lansdale
Sylvan Kennard
Orval Duncan
Allen DorDean
Herman O'Harra
Raymond Duncan
Henry Hite
Man crafts violin with pocket knife after electrifying accident
Spokane story notes E M Arvin of Walla Walla who lost fingers after a 25 000 volt shock built a second violin using only a pocket knife and a steel scraper. He spent two months shaping a spruce top maple back neck rosewood tailpiece and ebony fittings. He presented the instrument to the police station to honor a donated rosewood stick broken in a patrol encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
E. M. Arvin
Walla Walla
Arvin
Washington
Marie Sturgeon Celebrates 104th Birthday in Muskegon
Mrs. Marie Esther Sturgeon of Muskegon Michigan celebrated her 104th birthday. Report notes she has retained good health and nearly unimpaired faculties and has attended church regularly for about a century.
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Muskegon
Mich
Marie Esther Sturgeon
Oregon to Host Biggest Interscholastic Meet Yet
The University of Oregon in Eugene announces the May 12 Interscholastic track meet will exceed all prior state meets in entries and events. Twenty three high schools have signed up or applied, including Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Allen Preparatory, and Columbia University of Portland, plus many others from Pendleton to Springfield. The running track is widened to double width and new hurdles are under construction to cut preliminaries. Cups and medals have arrived from the east, touted as the finest set ever displayed in Eugene.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson High
Allen Preparatory
Columbia University of Portland
Pendleton
Vancouver
Luker
Enterprise
the Dalles
Medford
Oregon City
Newburg
Princeville
Hood River
Roseburg
Desk implement combines letter opener ruler and scale
A compact desktop tool merges a letter opener a male scale and a six inch rule into a single handy instrument suitable for office use.
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Life Insurance
The
Pendleton Drug Co
DR. Bancroft
Enator Owen
Oklahoma
K. M. Landis
Standard Fame
Gianne Alfongi
Jettere
Mixx
Helen Taft
Helen Club
Northwestern University
Chicago
Helen
Anthi-Tram Leiens
Willim Jennings Wrgan
House of Representative
J. J. Fitegeraly
New York
Hitchcock
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Paul
Cincinnati
the People's Warehouse
Peoples Purchause Fasten Magazine
the Peoples Warehouse
Oregon
Jas. Compton
South Water Street
Callie Sandere
Minnie Walker
Hmnery
Alice Kirkpatrick
Jascompton
Lula B. Cratgen
Charles Pinkerton
United Brethren Church
Walter Payne
Bio Academic
East
Hood
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