Fragmented 19th Century News Echoes From A Far City
A garbled December 1801 report mixes political and social notes with scattered names and events. Mentions Defierin, Marils, Palttinent, Chicas, and Omaha Loan, alongside unclear references to Axis figures and private crime. The prose threads a public notice feel with speculative chatter about contracts, installations, and court cases, but specifics are obscured. The piece reads like a fractured, era-hopping chronicle with many unreadable portions.
Pacific Northwest News Highlights and Local Notices
Astoria reports 1284 registration for coming city election against 1240 two years prior. Fireman Fred Canton named in Yakima wreck. Dunemuire mines in Alexandria, B C, face labor dispute terms. J W Halley fired deputy R A Carlson over criticism. Tumwater treasurer Charlen Hardt arrived in Olympia on $2600 bond. Oregon pioneer Mrs. Elien Porter dies near Oregon City. Prince Albert ship reported overdue but safe. 21 days from Vancouver to Queenstown. J J Cale returns from Cedar Rapids with dried prunes profit. offers rose for carload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Yakima
Fred
Walle Walla
Alexandria
B. C
Dunemuire
Momly
General Land Office
Tisbee
Dairy and Food
J. W. Halley
R.A Carlson
London
Prince Albert
Vancouver
Queenstown
J. J. Cale
Cedar Rapids
Corvallis
D. C. Rose
The Christmas Purchases For Ladies In Gotham Styles And Costumes
A New York fashion feature reviews Christmas purchases for women, detailing holiday coats, hats, veils, and gowns. It notes fawn colored cloth coats with green satin trimmings, elaborate collars, and matching hats. emphasizes the surge in tailored gown veats and opulent ostrich feather muffs and boas as style highlights. The piece highlights social attention to luxury fabrics, trims, and coordinated accessories for indoor and formal wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
New York
Anya Devin
Delicate evening boas feature wide neck collars
The article describes evening wear in pale blue and pink with boas whose neck section forms a wide collar. Ends are long and round, three ends on each side, and the muffs are plain with tricolor tips, contributing a charming effect.
A Wise Woman Friday Night Comedy to Open
A Prudently billed Friday night comedy by a competent company is cited as a strong attraction with manager Welch praising Wired Clarke's “A Wire Woman.” The article notes the lively cast, a steamy setting, and promises from Three Hattie of Fiveotrl Bitters claims, touting improvement for women’s health with claims of cure within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Wired Clarke
Pras Mura
Notice to Contractors about Public Work Briefing
Notice to contractors that bids will be opened at the offices of TL Wowird in Williamstown on Friday at noon. Readied for the public work with plans by architect T. F. Howard. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. December 1901 notice. Also includes local health ad and a few product ads from Tallman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiloam
T. F. Howard
Gran Sale of Toys by Frederick Nolf
Frederick Nolf offers a grand sale of toys including dolls games and fancy gifts. Highlights include magic lanterns priced 63 cents to 5 dollars 49 cents tool chests from 15 to 4.95 toy engines drums toy tables wagons bicycles velocipedes toy pianos and a large assortment of hundreds of toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gran
Frederick Nolf
Santa Claus Candy and Toys at Nolfs Store
Nolfs offers crokinole, Darrow, Piich-a-Ring and dozens of new games. Scrap books, blocks, toy cries, beds, doll carriages, and novelty items fill shelves. Exclusive Santa Claus candy and garlands are available priced from 10 cents to a few dollars. Regular creams, toiletries, and decorative items also listed with varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolfs
Also Mentioned on This Page
S Dale Y Pallies
Eyutt Hatiers, Devalli
Trv
Cretan Ucoomva
Defierin
Tve Chicas
Jaea Mannmerirers
Pew Catiiante
Bhetele
Paewert
Ely Ponuell Maver Harrison
Nvemsare
Bev
Hall
Seoth
Paul de Heaiede
Paris
Pabrhote
Omaha Loan & Treet
Wynn
Ity Savinee
Pacific Northwest News
Charlen Hardt
Tumwater
Wahah
Leadville
Olympia
Sheriff Mill
Elien Porter
Oregon
Oregon City
Ohio
Plains
Meek
Eriol
Pemiellan
Sears
Mra
Pease
Lanvere
Kaen
Mifferini Fron
Hemdinele
Taekqele
Erwin Hees
Aletilowatpew
D. B. Mitenell
Fuifont
Mac
Luc
DeWit
Tallman & Co
The
Boston
Holiday
L2fc
Havana
Boston Stor
Pendleton Woolen Mi
Pendleton
Kiankels
Pendleton Woolen Mil
Crowner & Son
Baker «& F
Postottice
Polydore Moons
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