Prohibition Era Scandal Involving Johnsen and Island Ads
Fragmented account describes an advertisement scheme tied to the Langue of Qoewile during a dispute over a remote island colony. It mentions a pledge to a fund, a contested land claim, and a postmaster inspector visit. The report references Johnsen’s painterly trip from Los Angeles to Randsberg and a political jab at California’s representation.
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Pacific Orean
Melie
United Sales Cordul Praser
Copenhagen
Arn m
Postoffice Department
Department of State
Los Angeles
Johnson
Randsberg
Cal
California
Congress
Johnzon
McKiniay
Hla
Fragmented Verse About Love and Death by Ashley Townsend
A poem fragment expresses fatal devotion and imagined revival as the speaker contemplates death and return. It references a trusted beloved and love’s warmth, set in archaic diction and introspective tone.
War on Ti Pesta Urges Clean Fruit from Umatilla County
An Oregon county urges a relentless fight against fruit pests to protect fresh orchards and markets. Officials from Umatilla demand pure, untainted fruit and pledge rigorous measures to keep pests out. They envision rising production as land comes under cultivation and irrigation expands, aiming to make Umatilla a leading clean fruit producer in the region.
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Umatilla
Alvc
Aya Galt
Sonoma
Umalila
Oregon
League of Oceania plans colony dream by Danish painter
A Danish newspaper report notes Peter John Johnson in Los Angeles imagining a Kingdom of Oceania with toys forts and royal homage. The US postal service warns that his venture should be halted for the upcoming winter while observers question his intentions and foreign affiliations.
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Golden Gate
Peter Johnn
Los Angeles
Fornigu Countie
Hut
Johnson Ly
Hla Mall
Sam
Hee
Jotmaen
Sohneen
Fireman
Ge “League of
Deficit Caused by Franking Privilege Cited by Postmaster
The post office department spends about 320 million dollars of public funds, equal to some nations’ budgets, yet takes in far less. Postmaster General Cortelyou blames the franking privilege for the waste, noting mail is carried free and much printing goes through the government printing office without value. He urges reform to save millions.
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Post Office Department
Cortelyou Myn
Poatrititier
Useles
Hooswyelt
Judi
Geer Geurnoted in Oregon Politics and Nomination
The article discusses Theodore Geer as a potential candidate in Oregon politics. It notes a possible new deal and square deal for Geer on the Republican ticket for governor or U S Senate. The piece describes party opposition and a referendum showing public will against Geer.
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Oregon
T.T. Geer
Rmn Gilly Savity
People of
United States
Boas
Theodore Geer
United State
Yenate
Mr Geer
Missouri Goliath Dead After Stone Thrown in Columbia
An 18 year old Henry Jones threw a stone at Mitchell Shadrick in a farm dispute at Columbia Missouri, striking behind the left ear and killing him instantly. The incident followed a quarrel with W H Jonas and his brother. A coffin was custom made because no suitable local coffin could be found. The story notes the county clerk’s records showing a large one day business in December.
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Henry Jones
Columbia
Mitchell Shadrick
Shadrick
Innas
Jonas Brothers
Beadrick
W. H. Jonas
Henry
David
The Man with the Ox Some Dark Vision of Humanity
A dramatic verse by Edwin Markham critiques industrial masterclass and the dehumanizing burden of labor. It frames a nameless laborer as a monstrous product of greed, demanding accountability from masters, rulers, and society for shaping a being who embodies time’s tragedy and humanity’s betrayal.
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Eidwin Markham
Thelin and The Watting Aide in Local Notices
A fragmented OCR passage mentions various names and items linked to a local notice or advertisement. It lists people, places, and products such as Miss May Roulirhack and Amsterdam Avenue New York, with references to remedies and prescriptions, suggesting a catalog or promotional column rather than a single coherent event.
Endorses Peruna by Otto A. Plessaner Chef Memoir
Otto A. Plessaner, former chef to Col. W. J. Coady and now at the Ralmier Grand Hotel in Washington, writes that kidney and bladder trouble vanished after taking Peruna. He reports rapid relief within a week and full cure after six months, praising the medicine’s lasting benefits.
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Otto A. Plessaner
Col. W. J. Coady
Buffalo Bill
Ralmier Grand Hotel
Soatiie
Waah
Otto A. Er
Catarrh of the Kidneys Promises Cure
An 1910s advertisement claims kidney catarrh is common but overlooked by physicians. Peruna tonic is advertised to eradicate catarrh at the source, restoring kidney function, with testimonials and a request for mail correspondence to Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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Hartman
Peruus
Hartman Sanitarium
Colonna
Ohio
Winona
Coal Industry Pitched In Odd Quip by Henry Kopit
A fragmented ad claims various coal types with quirky lines about methinl dirt and weight. It references Henry Kopit and Pendleton Ive & Coll Morage Company and offers a dubious invitation to choose their coal for best results.
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Iendaye
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Denark
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Taueitie
Serime
Colt
TI Pesta
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League OF
Oceania
Geer
Missouri
Goliath
E Bualnese
Portland
Hell
Lerita
Phorwinihey
Paul Precpilie
Real Pyre Pr
Doriagie Henley
Uae
Coliosh
May Roulirhack
York
Wonin
Bradectr
Harkartin
Wasere Nerrietis
T. Pierce
Riczeners
Peruna
Otto A
Fleiss Rainier Grand
Pendleton
Pendleton Steam Laundry
Fishman & Fets, Prope
Frazer Theatre
Taylor
Lever
KE. W. Parker
Men’s Glee Club
Whitman College
Wil Mrs
Es, Pischer
Krock & McComas
Mer
James W. Coffroth
Britt-Nelson
Colma
Henry Kopit Tke
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Pendieton Ive & Coll Morage Company
Gray’s Harbor Commercial
J. Fewell
Neagle Bros. Blacksmiths
East Alanya
Voaliry
Mim
Rock Spring
Laatz Bros
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Wainsthes
Commercia
H. C Rowrra
Walters’ Flouring Mills
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