Foes of Liquor Campaign to Use County Basis Only
Prohibition forces deny gerrymandering and say local option enforcement will be county based. Finlay McKercher says counties, not precincts, are the proper division for campaigns and penalties. meetings planned tonight with further plans expected before the November election and a strong push at the June city election.
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Finlay McKercher
Evening Telegram
Mr. MacKercher
Coutnties
Mr McKercher
Agathet Ib Qvor
Mr. McKercher
McKercher
Top of Head Covered with Scales Cured by Cuticura
A six week old baby suffered thick scalp scales that peeled away with hair. After trying remedies the mother, Mrs C W Burges of Bridgeport, reports success using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The ad claims instant relief, rest for mothers, and recommends Cuticura Rsolvent for severe cases.
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Edena
C. W. Burges
Iranistan Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Bai
The Good Old Clock Reverie on Time and Memory
An evocative meditation on the comforting tick of an old family clock. The narrator contrasts timeless sound with the world’s changes and loss, cherishing the clock’s steady presence as a link to infancy and shared memory. The piece ends with a playful call to a reader named Corleals Tities Ledneetar.
Art of Conversation Should Be Fostered and Studied
Carolline Thasard argues in Edmeation of Women that the art of conversation has faded yet deserves serious study. Telegraphic speech replaces careful dialogue, but conversation should be taught to youth with earnestness to cultivate beauty in expression. Those who train to perceive beauty gain inner grace and can then share it in life and character with others.
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Carolline Thasard
USA
The Great Condor and Human Danger to Hunters
A vivid, archaic description of the Andean condor and its vast reach in air currents. It notes the bird lifting high, gliding, and the danger to humans who attempt to harpoon or trap it. It mentions the condor’s immense wingspan and the peril faced by hunters, including injuries from powerful wings.
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Olas
Trey
Ringling Brothers' Shows Hit Pacific Northwest in 1904
The O R N offers special round trip fares for Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows stops in Baker City Walla Walla and Spokane in August 1904. Fares range from 1 1/3 times the basic rate to 5 dollars for Baker City and 8 dollars for Spokane with sale and return limits listed. E Smith is the local agent for details.
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Baker City
Walla Walla
Spokane
Cehele
Eile
Smith
Newport Jewelry Heist Unfolds Amid House Hold Panic
Mrs Ogden reported a robbery after hiding 10000 worth of jewels under a display board in a Newport dining room vanished tools and police launched a large hunt with about 60 officers. A fresh tip led by Meow Goeler yesterday exposed the stash and thwarted several investigative teams.
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Ogden
Newport
Goeler
Oregon Mecca as Portland club reels in Oregon growth interest
The Portland Commercial Club received dozens of inquiries from St. Joseph Missouri to Omaha Nebraska seeking Oregon literature and factory locations. Manager Richardson said prospects look good as unions and city groups pledge support. Two new members joined the Oregon Development League, expanding outreach and establishing contact with state officials.
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Portland Commercial Association
Oregon Development League
Portland Commercial Club
Inquirers
St. Joseph
Aledo
Emporia
Kan
Fort Worth
Tex
Boston
Mass
Albany
Columbus
Lincoln
Neb
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Carthage
Chicago
Omaha
Oregon
Oregon Daily Journal
Richardson
Amone Bie Leuiers
E L. Lomax
Tudker
Union Patitic Railway
Lomax
California
Waesittington
W. Fink
Sioux Fails
Washington
Paleview
Harrisburg
Spe
DeWitts Little Early Risers Endorsed By User In Lafayette
A Kentucky style advertisement praises DeWitts Little Early Risers as perfect for cleansing the system and improving health with claims of liver action and clear complexion. A local resident Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana lauds them as superior to other pills. Also a notice from Pandleton Oregon dated August 5 2004 warns taxpayers about the Umatilla County board of equalization meeting the last Monday in August to review assessments and correct errors. P Strain County Assessor.
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DeWit
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
Saye
DeWlitt
Tallman & Co
Pandleton
Oregon
Board of Equalization
Umatilla
State of
P. Strain
County Assensor
DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claims Delegated Fame
An old advertisement urges buyers to seek DeWitt on every box of Witch Hazel Salve as the genuine DeWitt’s product from E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago. It notes widespread counterfeits and promotes Bold by Tallman & Co.
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DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Tallman & Co
Maryland Hibernians Convene at Frostburg Convention
The Maryland division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians opens its annual convention in Frostburg on August 11 with strong delegate and visitor attendance. Mass is held for all delegates before the three day sessions, which will include various entertainments arranged by local members.
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Maryland
Frostburg
Ancient Order of Hibernians
One Minute Cough Cure Advertises Summer Cold Remedy
A vintage ad touts One Minute Cough Cure for summer colds preventing pneumonia by fall. It claims to clear phlegm, reduce inflammation, and strengthen lungs and bronchial tubes, suitable for children, pleasant to take, harmless, and sold by Tallman & Co.
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Tallman & Co
Visiting the St. Louis Exposition Information Request
The note offers to provide reliable railroad service details, low rates, best routes, and local conditions for St. Louis including hotels. Readers are invited to write RE. H. Trumbull, Commercial Agent, 142 Third Street, Portland, Oregon, with requested information. If unavailable, they will obtain it and deliver it at no cost.
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St. Louis Exposition
St. Louis
RE. H. Trumbull
Third Street
Portland
Ore
Excursion Rates to St Louis for World’s Fair
Announcement of excursion fares to St Louis and Chicago for the World’s Fair with multiple routing options via St Paul Billings or direct routes. Fares include 62.50 to St Louis, 65.00 to Chicago, half fare for children, and sale dates May through October. Stops allowed within route limits. Information through Walter Adams and B Calderhead. Pendleton General Passenger Agent. For full details contact local offices.
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St. Louis
St. Paul
Billings
Chicago
St Louis
Togo
St. Loula
Walter Adams
B. Calderhead
Pendleton General
Walla Walla
Wash
Special Excursion to the World's Fair From Portland
The Denver and Rio Grande with Missouri Pacific will run personally conducted World’s Fair excursions in June to St Louis without changing cars, with short stops at principal points. Departures from Portland are June 7 and June 17. Pendleton rate is 60 dollars round trip. Return via a different route possible. Stops include East Lake City Denver and Kansas City. Write W C McBride at 124 Third Street Portland for sleeping car reservations.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Portland
Pendleton
St Louie
East Lake City
Denver
Kansas City
W. C. McBride
Third Street
Washington and Columbia River Railway Summer Excursion Rates
Beginning June 15 1904 the W and C R railway sells round trip tickets to Westport Long Beach Clatsop Heech Tokeland Ilwaco Seeview Tioga Pacific Park Ocean Park Nahcotta Flavel Gearhart and return at 10.00. Children half fare. Returning until September 20. For full information call upon or address el
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Washington
One Hundred Dollars Reward Contest Proposal
A local Oregonian subscription contest offers one hundred dollars to the reader who most accurately guesses the voting outcome for the winning presidential candidate in Oregon. From now until November 4, new subscribers provide guesses. the total money collected becomes the prize, with half awarded to the closest guess in Oregon.
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J. E Strode
Waltsburg
Wash
Oregonian
East Oregonian
Thie
Roosevelt
Oregon
Perse Guentes
Zestamype
Eliver
Inland Empire
Onn
Regalitios
Supreme Judge
Democratic
Bition
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Over Taylors Hardware Store
Pioneer Bottling Works
Iain
Same
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Hotel Bickers
Ringling Brothers
the Mecca
Larned
IMP
Reaper
Racine
Fred Weber
Umatilla Implement Company
Corner Court
Thompson Streets
The
Washington & Columbia River Railway
East Oregonian Publishing Co
Havana
Flynn & CO
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