Wishram Indians Block North Bank Rail Line Obstructs Progress
The Dalles Chronicle recounts how Wishram, an ancient Indian village on the Columbia River above The Dalles, halted the north bank railroad survey with superstition and a sacred temple. Surveyors compromised by rerouting to respect the spirit site, leaving Wishram as a notable obstacle to progress and a fixture in right of way delays.
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Columbia River
Wishram
Dts
Dalles
North Bank Railway
Iron Horse
Middlesex
Ely
North Bank Road
Dulles
Washington
Visktors
Heedlows
Redman
Beware of Olntmena Mercury Containing Catarrh Cure Ad
A dubious notice warns against mercury based remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as safe and internal. It notes testimonials and local druggists selling the product. The item also briefly mentions 1906 Chicago auto deaths and 4000 cars, with a council plan to curb recklessness and chauffeur hiring by garages.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Min
Chicago
Pendleton High School to Meet Whitman College Team
In Pendleton high school gymnasium a notable basketball exhibition is set as local pupils host Whitman College. Tipoff at 8 35 promises fast play with Pendleton relying on five swift players coached by Wil Hoffman to counter Whitman’s senior strength. Lineup includes Stricklin captain Pen plana Sterile Turner Ruppe or Thompeecn.
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Pendleton
Ita
Tonleht
Whitman College
Whitman
Wil Hoffman
Stricklin
Penplana
Turner J
Ruppe
Thompeecn
Not a Patent Medicine Hyomel advertised as a scientific cure
Hyomel touted as a superior catarrh remedy endorsed by physicians and sold by Tallman & Co with a pocket inhaler and bottle for one dollar, extra bottles 50 cents, guaranteed to cure or cost nothing. Also reports an Apron Dance success in Coombs Canyon with 67 tickets sold and an upcoming show. Finally a Valdez Alaska report notes the schooner Prosper drifted ashore with seven crewmen dead from starvation.
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Coombs Canyon
Valdez
Alaska
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Poolish
Ade
John B. Stetson
John BG. Stetson
Boston Garters
Main Street
Sullivan & Bonts
Wishram Village
South Bank Line
Wititman College
Iyonel
Ontur
Tallman & Co
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