Famed French aviator Bleriot describes Dover flight
Louis Bleriot recounts his bold cross Channel flight from Calais to Dover in a monoplane. He details takeoff at 4:20 am, winging past the destroyer Escapette, weathered by a southwest wind, and landing near the Dover cliffs after steering past ships and piloting over the harbor.
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New York World
Louis Bteriot
English Channel
Seattle
Wright Brothers
Bleriot
England
M. Sbleriot
Calais
Les Boraques
M. Leblanc
Les Baraques
Dover
Admiralty Plier
Deal
M. Fontaine
Dover Castle
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
An old warnings about a kidney disease causing heart failure and bladder issues. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy from Dr Kilmer Co, with sample offers and drugstore availability. dire warnings echo a health cure ad from a period newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youch
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Monoplane damaged on descent before repair plan
A monoplane faced a rough descent in windy conditions circling twice to ease the approach. The aircraft was damaged but repairable within two days. The pilot stated it could have flown back to Les Graggues without landing and would make the double crossing soon.
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Les Grraggues
Women Build Airship in Britain Yet not Abroad
The Women's Aerial League led by Lady O Hagan and Mrs Aimee Watt Smyth urges London readers that Britain must build an all British airship using native materials and workers. They argue independence from foreign firms, and propose scholarships for English youths entering aerial engineering, appealing to women across the empire for support with brains money and outlook.
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London
Woman's Aerial League
Lady O'Hagan
Aimee Watt Smyth
The
Women's Aerial League
Women’s Aerial League
Empire
Woman's League
Aviators of Wored to Compete at Rheims
Rheims France hosts a major aviation week beginning August 22 with famed aeroplane builders and pilots from France America Austria England and Italy. Entrants include Latham Bleriot De la Grange Farman Semmer Santos Dumont and Wright pupils Demarest Santos-Peletier Gobran among others. The Aero Club of America will be represented by Glenn H. Curtiss. Wright brothers declined entry over a repair clause.
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Rheims
France
Latham
Bleriot
de la Grange
Farman
Semmer
Santos Dumont
Count de Lambert
Tresander
Wilbur Wright
Demarest
Santos-Peletier
Gobran
de Due
Ruchenel
Guffrey
Glenn H. Curtiss
Aero Club of America
America
Austria
England
Italy
Wright Brothers
Relief From Intense Colicky Pains With Remedy
Beaver Dam Kentucky resident I Mason describes years of intense colicky pains. After using Chamberlains Colicy Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as advised by a friend, pains vanished within a few doses and never returned four years ago. The remedy is available through all good dealers.
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Mason
Beaver Dam
Chamberlain
Wheat around Athena shows variable yields and prices
Athena Oregon reports wheat around the area averaging 5 to 60 bushels per acre with prices lagging. Only one carload sold to Dave Taylor from John Walters as farmers await price improvement. Joseph Key buys 160 acres for 15600 dollars at 112 per acre. Donnald McKinnon to move to Alberta. John Mackinnon sold 160 acres for 100 per acre. F P Miller, miner, returns to Spokane.
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Athena
Ore
Dave Taylor
John Walters
Umatilla
Joseph Key
Donnald McKinnon
John MacKinnon
Joseph
F. P. Miller
Spokane
Gentry Bros Circus Delights Pendleton With Wonderfully Clean Show
Gentry Brothers circus offers a unique trained animal show in a carpeted ring with dogs horses ponies elephants and camels. It emphasizes family friendly entertainment with no swearing and two Pendleton performances on Monday August 29 at 2 and 8 p.m plus a street parade drawing youngsters to the front gate.
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Peatures
Gentry Brothers Circus
America
Pendleton
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endures
A testimonial proclaims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails, with H. Nichol of Oakland Indiana asserting its cures since first use in 1572. It praises the product as indispensable for travelers and declares it sold by all good dealers.
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H. &. Nichol
Oakland
Ind
Will contest in World Airship Race
New York August reports Glenn H Curtis, owner of a Herring Curtis aeroplane, plans to contest the international aviation race at Rouen France on August 8. He sailed on an Atlantic liner with his craft aboard and aims for a strong showing despite high odds.
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New York
M. Bleriot
English Channel
Glenn H. Curtis
Calldrim New
Dean
Aero Club of Americ
France
Curtie
Hempstead Elkins
Rev Bell Receives Doctor of Alma Mater Title
Corvallis Oregon Aug The Philomath college trustees with President White conferred the degree of doctor of Albanity upon Rev Dr On Bell of Corvallis The Reverend who had been invited to lecture on Modern Aristocracy delivered a meritorious address and was formally notified of the degree at the close of the lecture
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Corvallis
Ore
Philomath Wvollege
White
ON. Bell
Bell
Wen
Tell
Washingtons Plague Spots and Malaria Cures
Prominent claim that the Potomac lowlands harbor malaria germs causing fever chills and debility. Promotes electric Ritters as the universal cure and tonic for malaria and related ailments. Cites R M James of Louisville and Tallman & Co. guarantee.
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Washington
Potomac
R. M. James
Louellon
8. C
Typhal
Tallman & Co
Annual Cruise of New York Yacht Club
Newport Aug schedule for the New York Yacht Club describes a westward voyage of the white winged fleet from Newport to Vineyard Haven Portland Rockland Brooklin and Bar Harbor with on board reception for Commodore Arthur Curtiss James and the Astor circle and King’s Cup race dates set for August 13 14 19 and a squadron dispersal at Bar Harbor.
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Newport
Th. II
Rhode Telind
Rendésvour
New York Yacht Cab
Todas
Ila
Alphia
Arthur Curtiss James
Astor
Monihy
Vineyard Haven
Portland
Rockland
Brooklin
Bar Harbor
Indigestion remedy praised by Drumquin resident
Mr A Robinson of Drumquin On tirin has suffered for years from indigestion and endorses Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best medicine ever. If troubled with indigestion or constipation, try them. Easy to take and pleasant to take. Price 25 cents. Free samples at All Good Dealers’ drug store.
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A. Robinson
Drumquin
Chamberlain
Algonquin Hill Climb Opens With Electric Cars
Chicago crowds thronged streets as hundreds of motorists headed to Algonquin IL for the Western Hill Climb hosted by the Chicago Automobile Club. The event features 22 contests including the Ascent of Perry Hill from a standing start and the Phillip Hill from a flying start. Electric vehicles receive a class for the first time in the race history.
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Chicago
Algonquin
Chicago Automobile Club
Perry Hil
Phillip
Stage Scenery of Bankrupt Actor Sold at Auction
Bankrupt actor Jamon KK Hackett's stage property and scenery were sold at public auction after a noon deadline. Items include sets from The Chair Prisoner of Zenda The Foot and the Girl John Glayden Honor and The House of Silence plus costumes guns side arms and athletic equipment.
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New York
Sanlodhida
Stice Properties
Jamon KK
Hackett
John Glaysde
Honor
House of Silence
For Rent Unfurnished Room in East Oregonian Building
A room for rent in the East Oregonian building is offered as large and cool with electric lights and a bath on the same floor. Inquiries should be directed to this office for details and arrangement.
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East Oregonian
Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Quick Liver Relief
Idleness leads to trouble and a lazy liver brings constipation pain headache jaundice and pimples. Dr King's New Life Pills banish liver trouble and build up health. 26e at Tallman & Co.'s.
Army transport Buford sails for Manila and Honolulu
The United States army transport Buford sailed from Manilla Seattle on August 5 carrying the Third United States Infantry to be stationed in the Philippines and coast artillerymen to Honolulu.
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Seattle
United States Army
Buford
Honolulu
Maniila
Veesel
United States Infantry
Philippines
Pendleton Grocer Puts Folger’s Golden Gate First
The leading store in Pendleton proclaims Folger’s Golden Gate the best coffee on the market, praising its aroma and rich flavor as a top choice for shoppers.
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Pendleton
Folger’n
Golden Gate
Hotel for sale or lease in Helix Oregon
Business described as doing well with reasonable terms. Selling reasons noted. Interested parties directed to contact Mrs F Myers at Helix Oregon for details.
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F. Myers
Helix
Oregon
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Walla Walla
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Anna E. Plympton
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Ighes
Enterprise
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Aemi
Aviators OF
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Gentry Bros. Circus
Chambelain
Rev. Bell
Philomath
NEW York Yacht Club
Manilla
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
N. Berkeley
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