Gambling as Rusky for the House and the Gambler King
A lengthy examination of the gambling profession and its rulers in New York, describing the gambler king and the perilous economics of running a house on a 10 percent profit. It contrasts showy patronage with looming law enforcement, detailing debts, winnings, and the risks of roulette and dice, and notes the social costs of the gambling life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tle
Gome
Jerome
Jow
Jowr
Gentleman Plover
Triaa
Wick Hopetomly
Camilo
Fortonhee
Tinstet
Kelly
Somyes Finnex
Pabst Beer Promoted as High Quality Food
An advertisement extols beer as a nutritious food, praising Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer for purity and cleanliness. It touts an eight day malt process, claims superior health benefits, and urges moderation. The copy links the product to Milwaukee’s brewery standards and scientific brewing progress.
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Pabat
Jt le
Pabst
Milwaukee
TALK ABOUT SAN JOSE SCALE
Prof A. W. Orr Texas state Inspector of orchards warns San Jose scale is the most dangerous pest. The tiny insect females are under a pinhead, color varies from dark to light gray, and heavy infestations darken twigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Orr
Texas State Inspector of Orchards
San Joses
Hotel St. George guest list appears scattered across cities
A long OCR style listing names and places includes many adults from Portland, Spokane, Denver, Seattle, and other cities. The fragmentary item reads like a guest or attendee roster with numerous spellings and unclear roles, showing travel and residence details without a clear event or date.
Fireproof helmets and emblems spark Calgary fire chief tie
In Calgary Alberta witnesses report fashion statements of fireproof helmets and emblems to honor the Pacific Association of Fire Chiefs. Confusing notes describe fires, hotels, and a 1900 shooting tournament tied to Ben girt St Monnt, with scattered mentions of Oregon and Wellington developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alberta
Bengirt
St, Monnt
Wwent
Columbia Tregitry United
Oregon
Wellington
Jeb
Merringan
Phette- Attn
J. F. Williams
Point Ronit
Merin
The Ermine to Snowy White and the Maundered Basket
An OCR fragment explores word origins such as Maunder and the bitter maw n der for a market basket. It then discusses the ermine turning snowy white under cold conditions and briefly notes diverse character of smiles per Lavater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matud
Witmiler
South Notts
Loleestpréilie
London
Breakfast and health tip featuring Kodol dyspepsia remedy
A cheerful morning mood improves work and health. A fit stomach helps brain and body function, while overeating harms mood and performance. Promote Kodol For Dyspepsia as a remedy sold by Tallman & Co and D A Gwinn who plans a weekly Soldier, Washington newspaper and writes fiction including Gold of Ophir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallman & Co
D. A. Gwinn
Garfield, Wash
Enterprise
Soldier
Wuho
Jraleo
Ophir
Local notes from Somtuwest and Idaho Labor Day events
Somtuwest News reports a Labor Day marathon contest at Murray with a 1400 entry crowd and a rumor of a new team to be placed on the Northern Pacific line between Spokane and Clarke Fork for a community event. Lewiston hosts a Labor Day parade featuring Alvin Lonesi leading the procession. towns prepare for large demonstrations with dozens in formation. Vale Oregon owner C Hells sells three corner lots in the burned district to a developer planning a Main Street project and brick building. Dayton will lose its large T M Hager & Co department store, which will move to Walla Walla early next year to a steel five story building planned for the firm.
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Nine Mile Canyon
Maurray
Spokane
Clarke Fork
Ehurwothon
Lewiston
Idaho
Alvin Lonesi
Opper
Machiavelli on Threats and Contempt as Strategy
The quote argues prudence in abstaining from threats or contempt as threats embolden the foe. Threats heighten caution, while contempt stirs hatred and a desire for revenge, weakening discipline and altering the adversary’s response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machlavell
Too Sweet Mrs Beach Irees Letter From Charlies
A playful exchange mocks a mother and child dialogue about summer misery and a scam about NewWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The letter hints at a patent medicine advert pitched by Tallman & Co selling the salve to fix sunburn and skin woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NewWitt
Denarn
Tallman & Co
Prominent New York Miners Back From Leavenworth District
A number of prominent New York mining investors returned Sunday evening from the Bel Mouwatinn district near Leavenworth Washington and spoke optimistically about their mining prospects. They expect a railroad to pass through the country within a year. Read the East Oregonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bel Mouwatinn
Leavenworth
Washington
Repair and sale of Winona wagons and engines
In a brisk ad the firm touts life with less risk by riding in a repaired carriage from Neagle Broa. They promote Winona Buggy and WINONA wagons, buggies, and hacks, plus Fairbanks Morse gasoline engines for irrigation and mining, offering price estimates and assured satisfaction in a dry climate.
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Neagle Broa
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Rusky
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Solomon
Wiille
Finieter Cinuire
Blin Legree Sears
John Dsm
Houke
San Jose
Howl Pendleton
HP. Groene
Boston
J. O'Clop
Topehaert Bernold
Bakersty
Thomas Nevier
Portland
T. G. Malley
S Fern
Gpneral News
Troy
Montauk
Prisce
Opty
Graham Furniture Co
Northern Pacific-Burlington Railways
Omaha
St. Louis
Kansas
City
St. Joseph
Lincoln
Cude
Blahe
Mizzouri River
Pollman Standard
Walter Adan
Pendleton
S. B. Calderhead
Valla, Wa
A. B. Charlton
East
Oregonian
Somtuwest News
United States
David B
Taff
The
Land Man
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
J. L. Vaughan
Electrician
West Court Street
East Oregonian
Kanse
Pendleton Planing Mills
Forster
Henry
Perdleton Ice & Cok! Storage Company
Atu
Henneman
Powlte Great Eastern
Phonon Main
Takiy
Neagle Bros
J. J. McAllister
Liniment
Druggiste
American Collection Agency
Anthony P.wilson
United
Topeka, Kansas
Hndricks
Main and
Webb Streets
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