Man Adjudged Insane While Studying Ancestor Comet
In Spokane Washington E J Halley a hermit in Blacktail district of North Idaho for 11 years was declared insane at Sandpoint and sent to the Orofino asylum. He traced descent from an ancestor of Astronomer Halley and studied the Halley comet with a self made telescope. He claimed to receive wireless messages from God and was from a rich Chicago family.
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Spokane
Wash
E. J. Halley
Blacktail
Idaho
Sandpoint
Orofino Asylum
Halley
Ancéestore
Halsey
Hailey
Rawden
Chicago
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Claims Quick Cough Cure
The ad from A. C. Koeppen & Bro promises rapid cough relief to prevent pneumonia or consumption. It asserts that taking Ballard’s Horehound Syrup at the onset stops the cough, with longer treatment required only if the illness has progressed.
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Ballard
A. C. Koeppen & Broa
Idaho fair showcases 116 soil products and resources
Moscow Idaho report highlights varied agricultural resources from Washington Oregon and Idaho with mention of railways agencies and regional conventions and fairs educating outsiders about soil products and related innovations through an enterprising effort.
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Moscow
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Merchant Exhibits Fair Like County Display On Farm
A Moscow merchant plans a fair of his own to expose proof of railway claims. The exhibit spans 160 acres and 116 varieties including corn beans pears pumpkins celery potatoes and many more. A special monthly cash sale offers sewing machines, with a 20 year warranty, from Jease Fall Ing and Free machine lines.
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Moscow
Jease Fall Ing
Baron Donates $40,000 Prize to the Poor
Paris reports Baron dEstournelle de Constan who recently received a Noble prize has given the $40,000 prize to the poor. The act underscores his charitable gesture and public spirit.
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Paris
Baron d'Estournelle de Constant
Foley's Urino Laxative for Women and Children
Promotional note touts Foley's Urino Laxative as best for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste. It claims to cure constipation and contrasts favorably with harsher purgatives like pills and tablets.
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Foley
Koeppen Broa
Linn County Schools See Sharp Rise in Enrollment
Nearly all Linn county school districts report a large percentage increase in the number of school children over the past year, signaling growing demand for classrooms and funding considerations for the upcoming term.
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Linn County
Washington Southern Telephone merger expands Pacific coast network
Washington Southern Telephone Company organized in Spokane with 100000 capitalization to merge the Montana Independent, The Home and the Interstate companies. The plan consolidates lines from Salt Lake City to St Paul and connects British Columbia and Oregon towns. Executives are Cushman, Cooley, Cuchman, Gray and Thomas. The merger aims to unify western Washington and northern Oregon with terminals in Portland and Spokane and past agreements with Postal Telegraph.
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Spokane, Wash
Washington
Southern Telephone Company
Spokane
Montana
St. Paul
Salt Lake City
British Columbia
Oregon
Charlie FR. Cushman
Bpokane
Charles M. Cooley
Aberdéen
D. W. Cuchman
Lewin V. Gray
Clarence M. Thomas
Lindelle
Harrington
Wash
Portland
Pacific Coast
Panco
Columbia
Yakima
Ellensburg
Washington Souther Company
One
Interstate
Montanga
Triune
Washington Southern Telephone Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Postal Company
Washington Southern Company
Montana Independent
the Home
Interstate Telephone Companies
New Officers Elected At Vinativia Lodge 40
Echo Oregon notes Vinativia Lodge No. 40 A F and A M elected and installed officers for the new Masonic year led by W M Otis McCarty with W A Dorn as W J, I Scholl Jr as secretary and R B Stanfield as tyler. The Feho orchestra played at Stanfield dance drawing fifty couples amid holiday activity.
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Echo
Ore
Vinativia Lodge No. 40
A. F
A. M
W. M
Otis McCarty
W. FL
Dorn
J. W
W. A. Thomas
I. Scholl, Jr
R. B. Stanfield
Tyler
Wm. McCarty
Feho
Stanfield
R. R. Lewis
Fila Hermiston Ranch
Pendleton
Edward FR. Taylor
Hermiston
Reclamation Seryce
Jia. Meador
F. R. Dorn
I W. Durel
Will Moore
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
Cure for many illnesses with Dr King's New Life Pills
G F Agacue of Ingleside NC endured 15 years of pain and failed remedies, visiting many doctors and spending about $200 on medicines. He finally found relief with Dr King's New Life Pills, which completely cured him. Available for 26c at Tallman & Co.
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Panga
G. F. Agacue
Ingleside
N. C
Big Game at the Pastime Tonight
The Pastime promises extra amusements with a fat turkey prize during tonight’s program. Mr. Matlock headlines with a fresh feature in addition to the usual lineup to please patrons.
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Matlock
George Grey sustains broken leg amid coffee hunt
George Grey broke his leg yesterday while kicking after failing to obtain Folger's Golden Gate Coffee. The incident highlights a desperate search for a specific brand in a crowded area.
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George Grey
Folger
Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Remedy and Free Sample
An advertisement for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root promotes the kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming relief from back and urinary issues. It mentions a free sample bottle by mail and a book to diagnose kidney or bladder trouble, directing readers to send address details to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Wee
Binghamton
N. Y
Pendleton Christmas Gift Suggestion for Future Appreciation
A reader proposes choosing a present that a son or daughter will value more in future years rather than immediate novelty. The note frames a thoughtful approach to gifts during the Christmas season.
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Pendleton
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Business College
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Naffner
Denver
Colo
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Donkey New Line
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Alto
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