Prominent Weston Man’s Bottle Misadventure Ends with Missing Blankets
A Weston business man on a claim near Ling, Washington, reportedly drank a bottle of liquor en route and slept along a railroad track. He woke to find his blankets missing, suspected Chinese laborers, and then confronted a white man who restrained him with words. After a scare and a brief confrontation, the man recovered his senses, left for breakfast, and continued toward his claim, still without his blankets.
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Howe
Weston
Ling
Waeh
Toro
Lind
Dyspepsia Care Ad from Nau’s in Oregon and Idaho
An old advertisement features testimonials from J M Church of LaGrande Oregon and Nathan Falk of Boise Idaho praising Nau’s Dyspepsia Care. It states the product is sold by Tallman & Co and other druggists, with mailing option to Portland Hotel Pharmacy Portland Oregon. Price listed as 1 dollar per bottle or six for five dollars.
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Tallman & Co
Nau
Portland
Ortland
Oregon
Ss. Express Prenald
Cure for Piles and Sores Touted by Dr Mitchell Ad
A historical notice from Fulford Md credits Dr S Mitchell with curing piles sores and burns using Dewitt’s Witen Haze Salve warning against counterfeits sold by Tallman Co and Brock McComas with assurance of relief and healing.
Guarding the French President’s Secret Guard
Vrontient Lomher is protected by a twelve man guard under police oversight. The eleven guards mingle with crowds, never losing him, and follow on bicycles when he moves. They cost the state about TAO francs a year.
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Tao
Health and Beauty Boosters for Irregular Bowels
Poor complexion often stems from bowel irregularity. De Witt's Little Early Risers stimulate the liver regulate the bowels and are sold by Tall chi and Co. and Brock and McComas.
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De.Witt
Tallchi & Co
Brock & McComas
Slick Swindle at Albany Exposed in Mortgage Fraud
Mrs. O V Harding of Albany was swindled out of 1000 dollars by a stranger using the name A Hi Smith. He advertised loans and bought a farm near Lebanon with funds secured by a forged deed. The deception involved forged witnesses and a Waterloo notary, yielding a complex fraud investigation and a fleeing suspect described as six feet tall and in his thirties.
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O. V. Harding
Albany
A. Hi. Smith
A. J. Milne
Harding
Smith
Lebanon
Portland
Ephrian Musselman
Hiss Place
Onnt
Waterloo
J.C. Hunton
Lebannon
Andl
New Jerney
Amooth
Oaths and Claims Against Patent Medicines Firm
A fragmented 19th century document shows Frank J. Roger claiming to be senior partner of Che yao in Tote City. It asserts every firm will pay one hundred dollars for illicit use of a medical product. Names and dates are garbled but reference to pills and a sworn affidavit appear.
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Onto
Frank J. Roger Toakes
Frm
Che Yao
Tote
Death of Harry Sprague Stuns Town Officials
Authorities in Union County seek details about Harry Sprague who arrived in Hilgad from Washington and stayed at the town hotel before being found dead in his room after night hours. Relatives are not known as of now.
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Union Coumly
Harry Sprakwe
Niland
la Grande
Waelngton
Bet
Horna
Sprague
Hilgaed
What’s Your Face Worth Here at Tallman and Los Drug Store
A cheeky health tone ad claims a “King’s New Wife” complexion remedy costs 25 cents. It touts clearing skin flaws such as sallowness and liver trouble signs, promising rosy cheeks and clear skin. The copy refers to facial improvements from a medicinal product sold by Tallman & Los Drag Store.
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King
Wille
Tallman & Los
Boiler for Sale at Domestic Laundry
A Si-horse-power horizontal tubular boiler is offered for sale by the Domestic laundry. Guaranteed to be in first-class condition.
Quartet Embarks On 10000 Strey Repair Rally From Paris
A four rider team starts a long repair journey beginning in Paris and traveling through France Germany and Austria aboard an automobile. The route spans ten thousand strey with ambitious safety and endurance aims.
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France
Germany
Austria
Eastern Oregon Seeks Recognition Amid State Power Struggle
Local opinion in Willamette Valley supports Eastern Oregon getting a political stake in Salem after the next election. Residents blame Portland influence for harming Corvallis, Eastern Oregon rail and water interests, and road projects while advocating regional clout, especially noting Simon's possible fall. Farmers complain of pests and neglect of orchards, urging action by the Agricultural College at Corvallis and state leadership to spur energy and growth across the state.
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Oregon
Salem
Simon Falls
Geer
Btu
Philomath
Tee
Opo
Lear
Metropolis
Portland
Sothern Pacihe
Corvallix & Eastern
A. B. Hammond
Southern Pacific
Seacoast
Yaqing Bay
Varial
Pacife
Witte
Astoria
Yaquina
Joe Posiion
Thease & E
Fortiand
Elow L tiaim Price for nasal catarrh remedy
An old advertisement offers Elow L tiaim nasal liquid priced at 75 cents for catarrhal trouble. It promises medicinal properties from a wolid paration, claiming the cream balm is absorbed by the membrane and does not disrupt secretions, aiming to restore health. Ely Hearhers of 54 Warren New York is listed.
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Ely Hearhers
Warret
New York
Oregon Farmers Congress Opens in Salem
The Oregon Farmers Congress convenes in Salem on January 4 and continues through several sessions. Organized by the Oregon State Federation equivalents, the gathering draws attendees from across the state to discuss agricultural policy and related industries.
Evangelist James Belle River tale on cure and cough relief
An evangelist from Belle River James Rey recounts suffering and illness during his ministry. The item mentions a product called One Minute Cure claimed to relieve throat and lung troubles including croup. Brock & McComas are noted in association with the advertisement.
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Rey
James Evangelist
Belle River
Their Love Eternally Buned and Empress Coffin Notice
Fragmentary ad copy recounts a funeral scene and a promise of free trial battle remedies at Balsam for chronic asthma bronchitis and related conditions. Mentions Empress Frederick and a coffin closing with unspecified love offerings.
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Balsam
T Man & Co
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Boise
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la Dow Block
Pendleton, Oregon
Harry Sprague
Paris
Attomm
Robert Shaw
Chicago
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