Sommerer Collects Exhibits for Penleton Fair
Henry Sommerer president of the Illinois union arranges a district fair exhibit in Pendleton. He secured a booth and storage, urges growers to send items including potatoes corn grapes honey and canning fruit. He stresses large displays and readiness to collect items for the fair with assistance from local growers.
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Henry Sommerer
Fllinoirs’ Union
Penbleton
Hermeston Herald
Flrvine
Sommerer
Humber
Snake Feasts on Hen and Chicks in Maryland Farm Scene
A blacksnake killed under Elmer Myers in Caileyvill by aiding a brood hen that lay under a cover. chicks sheltered as the serpent began swallowing a chick before Myers slew it. Thehen appeared hypnotized, causing fright among the flock. The tale is followed by a medical advert on Electric Bitters claiming blood purification and health benefits.
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York
Elmer Myers’ Schicken Voup
Caileyvill
Myers
Rains Fill Mariners Well Near Ritzville
B J Coddier, a farmer north of Ritzville Washington, reports that recent rains filled his well with drifting stones. The high water stood eight feet deep and moved rocks along its flow. He will need to dig a new well.
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Fur Mariner
Ritzville
Wash
B. J. Coddier
Pitiful tale of mother and child in court
In Modesto a Georgia woman Mrs Abercrombie faced preliminary hearings with Stogkion Cal A court noting her alleged escape from Cobb County with her child. Deputy Sheriff McAllister recounted her claim that her husband brought her west to fake a business, abused her, and left her to beg. The mother said she often starved with the child eating mush and 10 cent food given for candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Modesto
Busines
Waves
Navy
Accused of Stealing Buckton Arnica Salve Claim
Clinton Maine resident B E Chamberlain boldly accuses Buckton’s Arnica Salve of stealing the “ting” from burns or scalds and the pain from sores as a healing remedy its equal. He says it robs cuts corns bruises and injuries of their terror and endorses it as a superior remedy. Available for 25 cents at Koeppen’s.
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B. E. Chamberlain
Clinton
Buckton
Koeppen
Youths Involved Fight Ends With Stabbing On Distant Farm
A quarrel between Roy Wham and Win LaPort on Burnt River ranches resulted in Wham being stabbed in the left leg. LaPort, after an argument over stacking hay, drew a knife but Wham knocked him down. LaPort was brought here for treatment on crutches with no arrests, and doctors fear no serious injury unless infection sets in.
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Burnt Hiver Ranch
Roy Wham
Wilee Wham
Burnt Hiver
Win LaPort
Burnt River
Roy Whim
Wham
Latort
Woulderman
The Tyrant Aridget-what is she lolke
A clipped quotation presents a mock remark from Harper's Bazar about a tyrant figure named Aridget and a jokey line about Della who “tikes” trouble when news is broken.
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Della
Harper's Bazar
York & Worka Medicine Co Advertisement Claim
An advertisement from York & Worka Medicine Co at 220 W Main St Wallula Washington markets Chinese doctors claiming cures for diseases others deem hopeless. The copy stresses long study, diplomas graded by Bayer, and offers care with no cost for residents unable to pay, urging trust in their medical services.
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Thoke
Tyas Roe Lew Insight
York & Work
Wall Walla
Bayer
York
York & Worka Medicine CO
Main St. Walle Walla
P Pays First Installment to State in Hard Coin
The Southern Pacific company paid the first installment of its 1921 taxes, 17 235 1 407, to State Treasurer Roberts. Most of the payment was in gold, totaling 63 bars weighing about 4500 pounds. Total taxes received since July 10 approach 5 000 000 with one full of 1911 taxes due before Monday, August 14. State Controller Nye noted only about 9 000 of 19,600 corporations have paid the first installment and warned delinquency penalties for late payers.
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5. P
Southern Pacific Company
State Treaster & CD. Roberts
Nye
Windburn Crosby president cites dream of Petit death
James Beil of Windburn Crosby company told reporters in Chicago that he dreamed James Petit appeared after Petit drowned in Lake Michigan. Beil claimed Petit admitted a shortage exceeding one million dollars from the Peavey Grain Company, and said he might have saved Petit if he had seen him before the death.
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Heal
Pettit Tolt
Chicago
James Beil
Windburn-Crosby Company
Ceater Warry Londen
Tolt
James Pettit
Lake Michigan
Petit
Peavey
Grain Company
London
Hell
Jim Petit
Giant Salmon Trapped Weighs Record Size
An immense salmon, claimed to be the largest on record, weighs 151 1 2 pounds in one report and 194 3 2 pounds in another. It measured about five feet long and around 30 inches in girth, initially mistaken for a young cetacean before preservation of the blunt flesh was noted.
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Anweurtus
Treverd
Notable Souter Experts Decide Herb Crushing Method
In New York Congressmen and doctors debated the proper approach to crushing mint julep herb and selecting a jury. Wealthy New Yorkers and officials were involved in the controversy, with a prize purse and warnings about digestive symptoms and bowel regularity.
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New York
Iyi James
Kentucky
Virgey W. Wier
Henry Watterson
Heanson Recalled as Honest Before Times Turned Sour
Toledo Blade recalls Heanson as a once straight young man whose shifts toward crooked dealing puzzled observers. The item frames the change in a terse, noir tone, hinting at financial pressure and moral strain without graphic detail.
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Heanson
Toledo Blade
A Gleam of Hope in a Puck Quip
The item cites Puck humor about Bilter whose daughter eloped with his chauffeur. He wired his forgiveness asking why he did it, suggesting a chance to use his ear. The snippet reflects a witty, gossip tone typical of the periodical humor column.
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Bilter
Puck
Isis Viewpoint and Merchant It Seems to Me
A fragment shows a trader or clerk exchange about wages and experience in business. The dialogue hints at tensions over pay and expertise. Names appear as Mesgeniorfer Blachtter, suggesting a historical or literary sourcing. The passage conveys character interaction rather than a clear news event.
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Isis
Unclear Phrase Leads to Prompt About Office Talk
The Chicago Tribune fragment shows a tense exchange with references to a collector and a typewriter operator. It hints at a statement of account and asks for a brief room break before revealing details, suggesting an internal hearing or financial dispute.
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Kerphatie
William
Would Make Angels Weep Stainy Night Tale
Fragmentary historical line reads like a dialect poem or playful verse with nonsensical dialogue and names such as Tommy Jonet Jas, Toloda Mate, and earth references. Content appears as stylized dialogue or dreamlike prose rather than a clear news event.
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Tommy Jonet
Doctor Advises Husband to Tell Wife of Deafness
A brief exchange from the Christian Intelligencer notes a doctor telling a husband to inform his wife about her increasing deafness as years advance. The husband resists, asking the doctor to relay the message instead.
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Christian Intelligencer
Taft Plans Wisconsin Trip Amid La Follette Nomination Talk
United Presbyterian notes Taft’s fall travel to Wisconsin, home state of Senator La Follette, who is discussed as a potential presidential contender against Taft next year. The piece references a dialogue about prayer and loyalty in a fictional or reflective vignette.
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Taft
Wisconsin
Senator la Follette
Mr. Taft
Piano choices and trusted dealer promote W Miller Pinno
A sales notice urges choosing a trusted home merchant over unfamiliar agents. It touts W Miller's Muchless Models from Sheboygan Wisconsin as top notch instrument line with superior tone, inviting customers to see and hear the piano at the local store.
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Miller
Muchless
Boygan
Wisconsin
W. Miller Pinno
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Pen- Weeton
Astorte
Moorhouse
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Umatla-Motrow County
Pondieton
Pendioton
Henry Summerer
Hostetter
C. T. Buchanha
Tracy
Calif
Koeppens
Aes
Eer Boolk
East Oregonian Office
Hier
Boston
Reeppen & Brothers
Miceey, Landis
Aed
Mesgeniorfer Blachtter
States
Canada
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
St. Louis
Jeony al Polnes
Tiree
Ture Daly Truens
Louis Kanead Ty
Chiengee
Paul
Autibe
Listther
Northern Pacific Railway
Walter Adams
Pendleton, Ore
Caiarlton
Jeet den
Portland, Or
Tommy
Inman
United Presbyterian
Jesse
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