New Government Bison Herd Established at Wind Cave Park
Washington reports a new government bison herd of 16 animals from the Bronx park herd, fenced on a 40 acre pasture at Wind Cave National Park South Dakota. The total government herds rise to five with 330+ animals. plans call for fencing 4,000 of 10,000 acres of the national reservation and foraging by spring.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Society For the Preservation of the
Bronx Park
New York City
Wind Cave National Park
South Dakota
United Areas
United States
Canada
Ballard's Hors Hound Syrup Promotes Its Flavorful Cough Remedy
A vintage advertisement claims children willingly take Ballard's Hors Hound Syrup to treat coughs hoarseness and bronchitis. It touts it as a good medicine easy to take with prices 26 50 and 1.00 per bottle and notes sales by all dealers.
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Ballard
Ady
Banker Cruse Gives $100000 for Helena Cathedral
Helena Mont December 24 Thomas Cruse banker and Plum Simmon mine discoverer in Marysville donated 100000 to Bishop Carroll to complete the Catholic cathedral in the city bringing his total gifts to 180000. He also announced plans to present a large pipe organ upon completion.
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Helena
Mont
Thomas Cruse
Marysville
Bishop Carroll
Cruse
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Ad Promotes Phlegm Removal
Wheezing in the lungs indicates phlegm obstructs air passages. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup loosens phlegm so it can be coughed up and expelled. Prices 25c, 60c, and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all dealers. Marshfield Ore December 29.
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Ballard
Ady
Ex Lunatic Club Formed in Germany Berlin
Berlin readers report several quirky German associations forming around unusual themes. One group requires six months detention in an asylum for membership while others promote good manners for the poor, unify Germans with pointed beards, or advocate the widespread use of Wilhelm as a Christian name. The tiny town of Wildau, population 20, surprisingly hosts 22 different societies.
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Berlin
Ex-Lunatica
Oe Ae Orae
Wilhelm
Wildau
Local Driver Defies Police After Traffic Rule Refusal
Police say Mra R Boteford sped away when officers attempted arrest. She allegedly claimed no knowledge of traffic regulations as she tried to flee, later being captured.
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Mra R Boteford
Seeeks to Obtain the Party of Jeff Davis
Washington December 29 A request has been made to the war department by J C Hayes of Colorado Springs Colorado relative by marriage of the late Jefferson Davis president of the Confederate States of America is reported in dispatches regarding inquiries connected with the Davis estate and party affiliations.
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Washington
War Department
J. C. Hayes
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Jefferson Davis
New Industrial Board Plans The Year’s Work
The new Federal Industrial Commission met for the second full board session in Washington on December 19. Work already undertaken includes an inquiry into health conditions among workers with cooperation from the Public Health Service. Plans for the coming year were to be discussed in today’s session.
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Washington
Fedueral Industrial Commission
Ihe
Public Health Service
Gesalon
Rider Drowns in Slough at Reid Ranch Near Corning
Stephen Asbill, part owner of the Reid ranch and a well known San Francisco businessman, drowned in a slough on his ranch six miles from Corning. He was riding alone on horseback driving cattle to high land when he entered the water and could not reach shore.
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San Francisco
Corning
Cal
Stephen Asbill
Reid
Aetill
Wasco Under Deep Snow Near One Foot Deep
Snow has been steadily falling in Wasco County Oregon with about a foot of accumulation. The heavy snowfall protects grain from frost, easing fears of damage and improving prospects for next season's crops.
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Wasco
Dalles
Wasco Chopty
Man arrested in North Bend over opitious checks
A man who passed about $90 in forged or opious checks against Marshfield businesses was arrested in North Bend after a chase with Officer Emery. He broke away, was recaptured, and is jailed in North Bend awaiting hearing.
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C. W. Spencer
Marshfield
North Bend
Emery
80 Year Old Autoist BAS To Sell Her Car
Adelaide Botsford aged 80 is to sell her automobile after parole release amid traffic officer troubles and Confederate relic disputes. The case involves property once owned by Davis including Davis era wear and equipment. Secretary of War Garrison referred the matter to the judge advocate general for review and potential extension of Confederate relic holdings.
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Bas
Pasadena
Cal
Adelaide Botsford
Confederacy
Davis
Garrison
Judge Advocate General
Hays
Farmers and Ranchers Jubilant in Region
Farmers and ranchers express jubilation over improved conditions in the region. The persistent drought relief, better pasture conditions, and favorable market signals boost confidence among local agriculture groups and suppliers.
Gas Rate 15 Cut by California Commission
California railroad commission cuts wholesale natural gas rate in Los Angeles county from 18 to 14 cents per thousand feet, saving gas users about 250000 to 300000 dollars annually. Commission also removes 2 cent royalty on gas from the field claimed by Southern Pacific.
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San Francisco
State Railroad Commission
Los Angeles County
Southern Pacific Company
Holiday News From Pendleton and Surrounding Areas
The community enjoyed a merry Christmas with light snow and a 14 degree high. A Christmas Eve program and a dance at the city hall featured the United Orchestra of Pendleton. School closed until January 5, 1914. staff and residents travel to and from nearby towns for holidays. Notable notes include visits by Miss Ruth Duniway and Mrs I Lisle, and discussion of Unity library alcove ideas in alcove bedrooms. Governor John K Tener was re elected unanimously for a four year term as president of the National Baseball League.
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I. O. O. F. Hall
City Hall
United Orchestra of
Pendleton
C. A. Cannon
Hinkle
W. B. Hinkle
Portland
Ruth Duniway
Homer Watts
Athena
Vesta Cutforth
Lexington
Maude Perrigory
Walla Walla
Miss Tonkin
Pilot Rock
I. Lisle
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
National Baseball League
Beaver Deck Struck by Big Wave At Astoria
The steamship Beaver loaded a big sea while crossing the bar at Astoria Oregon on December 29. The wave tore several deck planks but caused no other damage and no injuries were reported.
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Astoria
Ore
Beaver
Heartburn remedy ad touts Herbine for quick relief
An old advertisement claims heartburn stems from indigestion and that a dose of Herbine provides immediate relief. It says pain disappears instantly, bowels move promptly, and the user feels well and vigorous. Price is 50 cents and it is sold by all dealers.
Oregon No Representation On Rifle Practice Board
Washington December 28 The War Department regrets to Senator Chamberlain that General W E Fingers request for Oregon representation on the reorganized board for the promotion of rifle practice could not be granted as only four appointments were made from the country at large.
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Washington
War Department
Chamberlain
W. E. Finger
Oregon
Reorganized Board For
Government to select girls like machines
Washington dispatch reports the government seeks to determine how much horsepower a girl must possess to be a printers’ assistant in the bureau of printing and engraving. An investigation into physical requirements tests whether women can perform tasks efficiently, with selection criteria explained as aiming for machine like capability.
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Washington
Government
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Ralph
Five Inches Snow At Echo In Oregon Special Report
A Special Correspondence from Echo Oregon reports a heavy snowfall blanketing Echo and nearby areas on December 29. The town wore a beautiful snow cover creating quiet streets and white landscapes as residents assess accumulating depth and travel conditions.
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Echo, Ore
Frhe
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Germany
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Krause
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Tila
Jones’ Dairy Farm
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J. H. Young
A. K. Hammer
Pete Sheridan
F. E. Everitt
Zena Houser
Alcove Library
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Chicago Journal
Mark Moorhouse Company
East Court Street
Deck OF the Beaver
Echo
L. C. Smith & Bros
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company
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