Oregon minister L D Driver praised as pioneer theologian
Rev L D Driver a pioneer Oregon minister and national figure is reported as critically ill at his son's Albany home. Rio Janeiro announces support from many governments for Brazil's push to establish a permanent international arbitration court amid global diplomacy.
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L D. Driver
Oregon
Albany
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
International Arbitration Court
la Grande
Geo. Poalmer Lumber Company
Washtucna
Wash
Catarrh Season Prompts Hyomel Trial With Guarantee
The notice urges early Hyomel use for catarrh at the season's start. It notes common seasonal catarrh and that several days of treatment may prevent serious symptoms. It warns of offensive nasal flow and throat irritation and promises a money back guarantee from Tallman & Co for $1.00, ensuring relief or refund.
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Tallman & Co
Penny saved across tongues echoes in old proverbs
An assortment of international variants on the proverb a penny saved is a penny earned. The text cites German, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, and English forms, noting differences in phrasing and emphasis across cultures.
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Germany
Tralian
Daniro
London
Jaws of the Crocodile Show Terrific Power Across Authors
A historical excerpt cites Sir Samuel Baker praising crocodile jaw strength and recounts a 120 pound crocodile exerting 308 pounds of bite force from M. Paul Bert’s experiments. It notes a large book bent by a bite and a 70 pound weight bitten through, plus an African traveler testing a lion’s jaw power with a gun butt.
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Samuel Baker
M. Paul Bert
A Difficult Cure Fails To Help A Cough
A Devonshire woman asked a chemist for bronchial remedies after claiming a strong cough. She bought a glycerin soap box and two days later tried one piece, noting it was hard to chew yet seemed to cure the cough, prompting a return for a refund.
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Devonshire
England
London
Fort Hall irrigation project eyed on Blackfoot river
The Fort Hall reservoir on Blackfoot river near Howry would cover about 80 000 acres when full and extend seven miles wide at the confluence of the main and Little Blackfoot. Engineer W A Samms reports the dam to be 126 feet long and 34 to 36 feet high with a 160 to 700 cfs river flow range and 111 660 acre feet runoff in 1905. Construction may begin next spring as government surveys map contours and prepare equipment for irrigation.
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Blackfoot River
Howry
W. A. Samms
Pocatello
Washington
Fort Hol
Samms
Tribune
Fort Hall
Blackfoot
Henry
Fort Holt
Why Borah Prosecution Was Delayed Says Goodwin in Spokane
In Spokane on August 20 F M Goodwin former head of special agents discusses government actions in the Borah timber land fraud case. He notes Borah and others were indicted months ago but not arrested or publicly disclosed, with proceedings held in abeyance while Borah awaited his role in the Haywood prosecution.
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Haywood
Waa
Aman
Borah
Friends of the Western Federation of Miners
Bolse
Spokane
W. B. F Borah
Idaho
F. M. Goodwin
Goodwin
Anu
Chicago coal rep in Idaho seeks rate cut to ease famine
A Chicago coal executive from Barry Coal and Coke, Harry Allen, says his firm can supply Idaho's winter coal needs and push freight costs down. The Commercial club will approach Oregon Short Line about reduced rates to move coal from Chicago via local mines to Tinnels, aiming to offset shortages as cold weather nears. Current rates place hard coal at $10 and soft coal at $8.40, with Spokane able to ship from Chicago for around $4, making local prices untenable under present terms.
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Bolve Statesman
Chicago
Barry Coal & Coke Company
Arkansas
Idaho
Harry Beatt Allen
Commercial Club
Oregon Short Line
Allen
Ecore
Nevada
Alton
Bolre
Idiaho
Tt Ie
Spokane
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad Copy
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder issues claiming it prevents heart disease pneumonia and bladder problems by treating the kidneys. It promises sample bottles and a free book by mail and repeats the product name with address in Binghamton New York.
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Ike
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Phoenix Rises as San Francisco Reforms and Plans Shine
A spirited political vision asserts San Francisco will rebound from corruption. The piece touts improvements and a return to prestige, claiming hard work has lifted the city to a favored status. It invites readers to share in “good things” by owning Alfred Tenjamin & Co. goods.
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San Francisco
Phoenix
Golden West
Alfred Tenjamin & Co
Sully
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