Oregon Man Pardoned By Governor West For Five Year Misappropriation Case
Thororn Ross former head of the Tithe Guarantee Trust Co of Portland was pardoned by Governor West as a Christmas gift. Ross had been convicted in 1908 for misappropriating state school funds and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The pardon restores him to full citizenship. Ross and his family express happiness and gratitude.
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Salem
Ore
Dee
I Thororn Ross
Tithe Guarantee & Trust Company
Portland
West
Ross
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
P. R. Kelly
Circeit Court
Rosas
Kelly
Cannon Beach
Lesue
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Heals Itchy Skin
A Mendota Illinois man cites Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as curing itchy eczema tetter salt rheum and eruptions after years of suffering. The ad promises help or money back and notes availability at druggists or by mail from Pfieffer Chemical Co of Philadelphia and St Louis.
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Hobson
Geo. W. Fitch
Mendota
Trace
Pfieffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St Louis
Andy
Calf Sells For 575 Dollars In Vancouver
J G Roberts of Portland, a retired businessman turned farmer, sold a Holstein calf aged 12 weeks for 575 dollars. The dam had sold for 825 dollars at Granger, Washington. Roberts owns 400 acres near Manor. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad follows.
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Vancouver
Wash
G. Roberts
Portland
Granger
Roberts
Manor
Hungarian Partridges Freed At Eugene
Twenty four pairs of Hungarian partridges were released in Oregon after import from Europe. State Game Warden Finley supervised the release on two refuges in Lane County, one near Springfield and another near Eugene.
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Eugene
Ore
Europe
Finley
Dorris Place
Springfield
Jenkins Preserve
BromO Quinine Advertises Quick Cold Cures
Laxative bromine quinine product claims rapid relief for common cold and grip. Features a signature by H. W. Grove and promises cures in one to two days. Priced at 25 cents as an advertisement.
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H. W. Grove
Suing wife wants dog custody in Pasadena case
In Altadena, Mrs J Lambert Feilerten seeks court rulings on dog ownership amid divorce actions. She claims failure to pay a license tax stems from ongoing custody disputes and plans to ask the court for custody and maintenance funds for the animal.
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Pasadena
Cal
Dee
J. Lambert Feilerten
Altadena
Suburh
The
Humane Society
Fullerton
Another Trust Plans Reorganization for Christmas
Washington Dec 24 report states another large corporation, besides the American Telephone & Teletrack company, has shown a disposition to take the initiative and reorganize its business to conform with the Sherman law, as announced at the White House.
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Washington, D. C
American Telephone & Teletrack Company
White House
Local Playhouses At The Orpheum This Saturday
The Orpheum screens The Pay-as you-enter Man a two part Essanay featuring Irene Warfield and Richard Travers a holiday comedy drama about a clerk seeking a turkey for his family The piece includes an ironic police interference The program also includes Wanted a Burglar a Edison drama with Thad and Helen in love General Bunko's Victory a Kalem comedy with Ruth Roland and George Larkin Piano Manufacturing Kalem shows the process of piano making and South African Whaling Industry Edison offers an engaging picture lineup for the weekend
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the Orpheum
Irene Warfield
Richard Travers
Henry Rosser
Edison
Thad
Helen
Bunko
Kalem
Ruth Roland
George Larkin
Breed of the North headlined Pastimes Christmas program
The Pastimes present a Lubin two part drama Breed of the North with twin brothers John and Jim Mading playing both roles to appear together on screen. Jim wins love for Molly, John joins the northwest mounted police, and Jim hides as a fugitive before capture. Molly's actions yield a dramatic ending His Last Fight. Also shown are Ralph Ince Anita Stewart films and two comedies When the Well Went Dry and A Masked Mix-up.
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North
John
Jim
Molly
Northwest Mounted Police
Phillips
Ralph Ince
Anita Stewart
Vaudeville and Film Bill Features Weekend Shows
Cosy, Lorraine and La Blanc headline a vaudeville program with the Castle Walk Hesitation Waltz and Tango plus La Petite Elva and Miss Mae Kinney. Friday and Saturday include a last-chance run with a Sunday act Young and Manning in a plantation comedy with trained chickens. Feature reels include The Gusher and Fate's Round-up with Keystone and American releases.
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Cosy
Lorraine
la Blanc
la Petite Elva
Miss Mae Kinney
Young
Manning
Keystone
Keystone Fun Makers
Oif
Ford Sterling
Fatty
Reliance
The Hermit of Lonely Gulch and Other Films
A multi film page lists Essanay two part feature The Hermit of Lonely Gulch starring Francis X. Bushman. Lubin premieres A Leader of Men with Arthur Johnson. Vitagraph offers Caught Court ing a military comedy led by Maurice Costello with Sergeant Doolan.
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Crosa
Cross
The Pink Lady to Be Seen at Oregon Theater Sunday Night
The Pink Lady, internationally acclaimed as a musical comedy hit, promises a riot of frivolity an orgy of fun a cyclone of beauty and a feast of music at the Oregon Theater Sunday night with comments pouring in from across the country.
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Oregon Theater
Pink Lady Atmosphere Inspires Parisian Musical Night
A vivid description praises overpowering beauty, many beautiful girls, seductive music, and the colorful Parisian scene that electrifies local audiences. It notes a “Pink Lady” ambiance that could invade homes where any musical instrument exists.
Edison Talking Pictures to Open at Oregon Theater
Tonight and tomorrow the Oregon theater will host Edison Talking Pictures the marvel of this centur y praised by press and public. The Kinetophone shows speak sing and reproduce actor sounds, promising a future where traveling actor troupes may be replaced by these talking pictures.
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Oregon Theater
Edison
Edison Talking Pictures
Deep Purple at Alta Theater on December 29
The Deep Purple stars Ada Daniels and E Forrest Taylor in a Crime drama about Frisco Kate a thief with a heart and Laylock’s escape to a new life. The production is praised as absorbing and fast driven with strong dialogue and realistic life. The company adds The Game on December 30 a political play of the day to follow.
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Paul Armstrong
Wilson Mizner
Alta Theater
Ada Daniels
E. Forrest Taylor
Kate Fallon
Frisco Kate
Lay
Oliphant
Sage Tea Grows Dark Hair Fast
A 50 cent bottle of Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens gray or faded hair naturally and evenly. It claims to stop dandruff, itching, and thinning hair after one or two applications, restoring a youthful appearance.
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Wyeth
Ely's Cream Balm Opens Stuffy Noses and Catarrh Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm for clogged nostrils and head catarrh. It claims instant relief, clearing air passages, stopping nasal discharges, and easing headaches with a small bottle available at drug stores. The tonic promises overnight breathing relief and longer term cure for cold in head or catarrh.
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Ely
Fresno to Feed Army as Counties Plan Food Aid
Fresno county authorities will pay for food to be supplied to 120 members of the Army units stationed locally. The move follows a call issued on December 23 asking men to move on if they do not remain.
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Fresno
Army of the unemployed to march after northern arrival
City and county officials, grand jurymen, and business leaders held a conference to plan the march. Medical aid will be provided to the ill, but there will be no general clothing donations. band members face swift action if they do not march promptly.
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Grand
Business Association
Hard headed trader takes advantage of soft hearted man
A cautious hard headed merchant exploits a kind buyer during a routine transaction, illustrating how gentleness can invite undue pressure in trade. The episode underscores prudence in dealings and warns against misplaced trust in the marketplace.
Salts Remedy for Backache and Kidney Strain
A folklore health tip describes backache and dull kidney pain from excess meat. It claims sluggish kidneys cause urinary issues and recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water, a grape and lemon acid lithia mix, to cleanse kidneys and stop bladder irritation.
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