National Catholic Total Abstinence Union Convention Opens in Boston
Delegates arrive from across the United States and Canada for the Union's fortieth anniversary gathering in Boston. Historic Faneuil Hall hosts key meetings while cadet company drills offer a competitive feature. The winning drill team will receive a banner from President Taft.
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Total Abstainery
Boston
National Catholic
Total Abstinence Union of America
United States
Canada
Faneuil Hall
Catholic Church
National Union
Taft
Judge Was Tad No Rest in 21 Years
New York Electric Lines sought a mandamus to force Empire City Subway to grant space for subways. Supreme Court adjourned for later argument. Attorney Mooney joked about vacation time. Justice Blechcott noted the judge’s long tenure and stamina.
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Tad
New York
New York Electric Lines Company
Empire City Subway Company
Supreme Court
Edward J. Mooney
Under Tone In Boy's Odd Question At Courtroom
A man asks what under tone means and a woman replies it are the yells of the fellow at the bottom. The exchange appears in a courtroom or public setting with a rustic, humorous tone.
Gama to invade America for Gotch title clash
London result shocks wrestling circles as Gama, the Indian champion, defeats Dr. B F Roller in two falls within ten minutes. Curley plans bringing Gama to Chicago open season to face Frank Gotch and other top men, provoking strong promotion and potential lion’s share gate deals. The Herald notes Gama’s swift victory and high regard for his skill.
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Seattle
Dr. Roller
London
Gama
Jack Curley
Roller
United States
Jack
Chicago
Charley Olson
Henry Orseman
Frank Gotch
Humbolt
Town
Stars and Stripes
Curley
Gotch
Lions
Frank
Herald
Disagreeable at Home Promised Cure for Liver Woes
Advertises Ballard's Herbine as a remedy to improve mood at home by correcting liver issues. Claims cross feelings and irritability vanish once the liver is in shape. Priced at 60 cents per bottle from A. C. Koep pen & Broa.
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Ballard
A. C. Koeppen & Broa
Wild Alfalfa Proves Great Dry Land Forage
Spokane observers report wild alfalfa also known as medicoga fal cata found in Idaho by W H Heldeman may offer a solution for dry land sowage. The pinkish white blossom resembles tame alfalfa and pods are same size. Heldeman found the plant in Hoodoo valley where vegetation dies due to drought and sub irrigation is absent. Botanists are examining specimens and experts say the plant has been sought worldwide for a decade.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane County
Bonner County
Idaho
W. H. Heldeman
United States
Clagstone
Russia
Hanson
South Dakota
Heldeman
Hoodow
Heideman
East Oregon paper leads with broad public support
The Eastern Oregon representative paper stands ahead in the local scene as the public shows appreciation through liberal patronage and strong readership backing.
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East Oregon Ai
Eastern
Oregon
Cook House Accident Injures Weston Ranch Worker
Weston Oregon August 18 D C Kirk sustained a serious ranch accident when a harvest cook house toppled onto him crushing him to the ground. Initial fears of a broken back proved unfounded though spinal nerves are pressured and bed confinement will last weeks. Nearby work on Weston water system continues with excavations for pipe and a new cement reservoir planned east of town. Eva Wooden visits before returning to school while Ben Burroughs campaigns for county recorder.
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Weston
Ore
D. C
Kirk
Massive North Side project underway near Twin Falls Idaho
About 300 men and 160 teams work on the North Side project with plans to employ around 1000 men and 500 teams. The dam sizes include 112 miles 40 feet high, a mile long, a half mile, and a quarter mile. Reservoirs will cover roughly 10 000 acres with a December 1 completion deadline.
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Twin Fails
Idaho
North Side Project
Fred R. Reed
Kuhn Syndicate
Shoshone Falls
Lower Salmon Falls
Buhl
Filer
Kimberly
Twin Falls
Jerome
Wendell
Hagermain
Gooding
Plenard
Messrs. Kuhns
Oregon Short Line
Bliss
Rupert
Spokane minister uses printer's ink openly on lawn sermons
Spokane Reverend Dr Bruce Brown of Dean Avenue Christian church promotes open air services on the Bryant school lawn. Assisted by choir and male quartet, he preaches on “Popular Fancies Facts and Follies” while touting newspapers as the best way to reach the masses. The first outdoor service drew a large crowd, prompting more summer meetings.
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Spokane
Dean Avenue Christian Church
Bruce Brown
Brown
Bryant School
Dr. Brown
Train Scene Sparks Postal Memory Reading
fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Benham accusing someone of tearing a train, Penham retorts the train will be long enough for two sections and mentions spending money by reading today’s ada in a local reading event.
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Mra. Benham
Penham
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials
Sabattus Maine and Graniteville Vermont letters claim relief from nervousness distress and other symptoms of the Change of Life. The notices praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ills and urge others to seek its benefits.
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Sabattus
Maine
Ht. W. Mitchel
Graniteville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cuarixus Banclay
R.F.D
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Frank Meredith
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Mr. Mooney
Johnny
Grooms
America
Iowa Farmer
Cook
D. C. Kirk Seriously
Eva Wooden
Katey
L. Ching WO Chinese Medicine CO
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East Oregonian
Carrie
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