Tenderfoot in Eastern Oregon Sees Civilization Here
A La Grande Observer letter recounts a Willamette university party touring eastern Oregon. The writer, a self described tenderfoot from Salem, marvels at paved streets, bridges, and a striking high school in La Grande. He praises Joseph and Idaho lakes, irrigation, and modern amenities, noting the region’s surprising urban and educational offerings. He calls the area a “Switzerland of America.”
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Pendleton
J. T. Matthews
Willamette University
Dr. Todd
la Grande Observer
Willie
Salem
Boston
Cascades
Echo
Imbler
Joseph
Elgin
Cow
Oregon
Umatilla
Hermiston
la Grande
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Fights Piles and Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for piles and skin woes. It claims rapid relief from itching inflammation and swelling and lists burns ulcers cuts and eczema as treated. Available for 25 cents at Koep pens.
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Bucklen
Koeppens
Appetite of troops unaffecte d by war
New York Aug 16 The army maneuvers around the city have produced statistics on rations for soldiers and guards. Meats 170000 pounds potatoes 200000 pounds flour 110000 pounds onions 23000 pounds bacon 2000 pounds beans 15000 pounds coffee 16000 pounds sugar 50000 pounds ice 200000 pounds butter 4100 pounds rice 300 pounds dried fruits 7500 pounds canned goods 7590 cans Cooks used 400 cords of wood Hay 600000 pounds for horses. By next Monday evening the supply may be exhausted. Front Front office In Judd Guilding Apply F B Judd
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New York
War Department
Uncle Sam
Electric Bitters touted by Tennessee man as cure
Flying Men Fall victims of stomach and kidney troubles feel listless and tired. T. D. Peebles of Henry Tenn. reports six bottles of Electric Bitters restored his strength and appetite more than other remedies. The ad claims the remedy helps everyone from the first dose. Only 60 cents at Koeppens.
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T. D. Peebles
Henry
Tenn
Koeppens
One Small Bat Destroys Law Firm Lawyers Horde
A bat routed an all female law firm on an eighth floor corridor in the New York Life building. Tenants heard screams as Miss Anna Donalune and Miss Tiera Farrow cried for help. A brave male colleague finally drove the creature away through a window.
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Kansas City
Portias
Tennants
New York Life Building
Anna Donalune
Tiera Farrow
Carey M. Car
Donahue Farrow Firm Faces Perpetual Injunction Threat
The report describes a firm member rolling a bat from a desk and an attorney A B Hill ending the incident by discarding the bat. It notes that Bata is warned that a perpetual injunction against invading the law offices will be sought if a second offense occurs.
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Roll
Hill
Bata
Donahue & Farrow
Maryland Moose lodge heads to national convention in Kansas City
Baltimore on August 16 reports the Loyal Order of Moose Maryland lodge departing for Kansas City to join the 1914 national gathering set to begin next Monday, aiming to promote Baltimore as a convention hub.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Open day and night noodle parlor notice
A concise listing from a historic column notes a chop suey and noodle parlor named Open day and night. It mentions tray orders for a specialty and refers to Eventhing Bew at the State Hotel with contact Main 667 and organization Un Co Props.
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State Hotel
UN Co
Catarrh Cure Promoted As Internal Remedy
An advertisement asserts local treatments cannot cure catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims a physician’s endorsement, proceeds from J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, and lists sale by druggists with price noted. Also recommends Mall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Zoe
Vr. J, Cheney & CO
Toledo
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Prof. Matthews
Tenderfoot
Frigin
Joseph and
Wallowa Lake
Switzerland
America
Judd Guilding
F. B. Judd
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