American Women Unite to Honor Titanic Victims
A vast Women’s Titanic Memorial movement forms in Washington to honor men who sacrificed lives for women and children. Led by Mrs. John Hays Hammond and Mrs. Taft, thousands of clubs nationwide pledge support, with significant funds flowing to the central Washington offices and a plan to be largely funded by many small donations.
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United States
Washington
America
New York
Hawaiii
Great Lakes
Porto Rico
United States Army
Navy
John Hays Hammond
Uccess
John Hay
Edward J. Stellwagen
George X. McLanahan
National Capital
Representative Womanhood of
London
Savoy Hotel
George H. Parkin
Rhodes Scholarships
J. P. Morgin
American Federation
Miss Point
Federation
Parkin
Cecil Rhodes
Harsh Voices Wreck Homes And Social Life
A long discussion on how loud speech harms families and work life. It argues tone shapes relations, noting wives and husbands misread harsh delivery, and cites city noise in New York and Chicago as a factor. The piece contends a well modulated voice is a valuable commercial asset and essential in social life.
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New York
Chicago
Surprising Reason Bees Are Stung to Death Decoded
A pamphlet reports the Philanthus wasp hunts honey bees, stinging them at the neck and later extracting all nectar from the corpse. It uses the honey bee’s stores to feed its larvae, and waits for bees laden with nectar to reduce danger of stinging before striking. The behavior is described as unique among insects and tied to larval feeding needs.
Bank Capitalized at $10,000,000 in Shanghai
Dr Sun Yat Sen and Huan Sing former minister of war completed arrangements to establish a bank in Shanghai with a capital of 10 million dollars. The chief aim is to finance the necessity of borrowing money abroad.
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Shanghai
Sun Yat Sen
Huan Sing
Sun
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised for piles and skin ills
There is a wartime style claim that Joy and piles fight for ever, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve is said to banish piles in any form. It soothes itching irritation inflammation swelling and gives comfort while praising its healing of burns boils ulcers cuts bruises eczema scalds pimples and eruptions. Available for 25 cents at Koep pens.
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Bucklen
Koeppens
Prepare for an emergency and the odds of failure
Emergency preparedness guidance warns that despite planning many drills may not unfold as intended. Officials emphasize stocking essential supplies, establishing clear communication plans, and practicing evacuation routes to improve resilience when an actual event occurs.
Railroad commission to tour eastern Oregon for three weeks
Baker Oregon August 2 The state railroad commission led by Chairman Clyder Aitchison will conduct a three week tour of eastern Oregon. Hearings resume in the Sumpter valley log rate case and visits branch into sand fence construction along the Columbia river pose questions for the O W R N. Next stops include Vale Kalema Athena Enterprise and the Joseph branch to probe various rate and facility complaints.
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Baker
Ore
State Railroad Commission
Oregon
Clyder Aitchison
Sumpter Valley
Dalles
Columbia River
Samose promises fattening cure for thin people
An advertising pitch touts Samose as a scientific flesh forming food that converts thin individuals into healthy, plump bodies. It claims perfect health follows weight gain and guarantees refunds through Pendleton Drug Co if no weight is gained, inviting thin readers to buy at the Pendleton Drug store with no risk.
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Pendleton Drug Co
Pendleton Drug Store
Eugenics Baby Exhibit to Highlight Salem State Fair
A Salem state fair feature described as a scientific baby show and child welfare exhibit will be called an exposition of eugenics. A baby show on Wednesday September 4 will crown infants judged for physical perfection in a special pavilion. Lecturers physicians and nurses will demonstrate proper child rearing and modern nursery foods while showcasing harmful breeding methods. Noted physicians will discuss drug effects on children. Oregon official O M Plummer reports strong national interest and plans for county level competitive exhibits with top entries at Salem, and later a pan national display at the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco.
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Portland
Ore
O. M. Plummer
Salem
San Francia
Yeure
Hood's Sarsaparilla Tonic Endorsed for Longevity
The passage notes gradual loss of appetite as an early sign of a failing system and praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best tonic to restore vitality. It presents a health ad tone common to period ads.
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Hood
State to print large 1912 pamphlet for voters
Salem Aug 3 It will cost the state over 22000 to furnish voters with the pamphlet containing Initiative and Referendum measures and the arguments for and against them This year the pamphlet will be larger than ever with 204 pages of reading matter Last year 208 pages cost printing 10000 binding 2000 paper 3000 postage 6400 and mailing 390 total 22250 Six counties will have county measures Multnomah Clackamas Coos Harney Jackson and Wallowa Multnomah will print separately with its county measures The law requires mailing by Sept 11 but officials expect to start Aug 20 to 25 Currant remark about bilious impurities in blood promotes health product HEF BINE sold by A C Koeppen Bros and a note for a handsome successful angler.
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Salem
Multnomah
Menasres
Clackamas
Coos
Harney
Jackson
Wallowe
Olcott
Your Child's Health Your First Thought
Public health advisory promoting Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge for children. Highlights stomach care appetite improvement blood health and parasite-related digestion issues. Claims eighty years of success with this tonic sold by Dr. D. Jayne & Son in Philadelphia and available at druggists nationwide.
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Jayne
D. Jayne
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the Society of American
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Jobn Hays Hammond
Woman's
Titanic” Memorial Union Trust
Washington, D. C
Edward Stellwages
George X. McLana
Slate
State Commission
Multhouth County
A. C Koeppen & Bros
Popu
Lar
St. George Hotel
Pastime Theatre
Cass Matlock
J. P. Madernach
Prop
Gas
la Fontaine
Main Street
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