Names of Oregon Post Offices and Their Origins
A historical survey explains how Oregon towns and post offices acquired their names. It covers myths of Bakeoven and Haystack, places like Gooseberry, Looking Glass, and Mule, and towns named for mines, rivers, or notable figures such as Grant’s Pass.
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Nueer Names OF
Oregon
Post Offices
Dalles
Dailes
Columbia River
Canyon City
Umatiila
Gooseberry
L R. Estoh
United States
Looking Glass
Mary's Peak
Coast Range
Fossil
Wheeler County
Mule
Harney County
J. F. Mahon
Anderson
Anderson Valley
Mahon
Reuben
Rufus
Bach
Reuben R. Foster
Rufua C. Wallis
Aime Altas
Nap Canicum
Io State
Josephine County
Greenhorn
Greenback
Lucky Boy
Promise
Oretown
Prospect
Grant's Pass
Grant
Linn County
Sweet Home
Acme
San Francisco
Anidem
Quartzville
Lawler
Medina
Mecham
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Corvallis
Benton County
Orig
Origihis
Salem
Albany
Linn
Marysville
Taknah
Chemeketa
Billsburg
William
Bill@burg
Coffee Time Motto on Refund Policy at Schilling’s Hee
A grocer proclaims a policy of money back if customers dislike Schilling’s Hee coffee. The notice stresses prompt refunds and customer satisfaction with the product.
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Schilling
Hotel Arrivals at Cities Across the Region
The Baker City and Portland lists show guests including G Crowley M Widnot T Hackett James A Howard S L Ban and Wm Spire along with J Clancy W H Daugherty C Berkley and J Moore. The Walla Walla visit appears among the hotels with J M Turner noted.
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Hotel
Admiral Walker and the Whiskered Reproofs at Sea
Admiral Walker, a respected old sailor, disciplined friends in two famous incidents. In the centennial Washington celebration voyage, his orders were ignored by a trusted ship commander, prompting sharp rebukes from the admiral. Later a captain in the Mediterranean faced public reprimand for clumsy sailing, with Walker’s corrective act noted as stern yet measured.
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Admiral Walker
Hawpton Roads
Washington
Chicago
Mediterranean
John
Harter
Guests Who Won’t Order At The Club
A business man vents after a luncheon, criticizing guests who defer to hosts for choices. He laments lack of individual initiative and says he will let such diners handle the ordering next time to avoid the nuisance. Source cited as New York Press.
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New York Press
Where the Dog Is Valued in Europe and Home
In northern France and Belgium the dog is a valued friend and working partner. Farmers, tradespeople, and households prize the dog as a family member and frontier watchdog. Dog clubs, fairs, and city contests showcase canine intelligence and breed improvement efforts across villages, towns, and cities.
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France
Belgium
Wide World Magazine
Bucklen's Arnica Balm Praised in California Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Balm cures burns sores wounds boils cuts sprains and piles quickly, with a testimonial by Mr Walters from Sierra County and Tallman & Co drug store selling the product at 26.
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California
Bucklen
Sierra Co
Mr. Walters
Tallman &O
Registration Dates for Primary and General Elections
Registration opens January 6 for primaries and closes April 7. Primary election set for April 17 with registration reopening April 21. Election closes May 15. General election June 4 with registration reopening September 20 and election closing October 20. Presidential election November 3.
Neighbors Helped By Dr King Cough Remedy
Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Indiana says she was bedridden and coughing severely before trying Dr Kings New Discovery. She credits four one dollar bottles with restoring her health and cites Tallman Co as guarantee with trial bottle offered.
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Dr. King
Eva Uncapher
Grovertown
Stark Co
Ind
Tallman & Co
Drugersia
Postal Cards Rejected For Objectionable Content
Local postal officials in Washington handle dead letter mail and burn many cards weekly. Some cards are deemed objectionable due to suggestiveness, though prosecutions for mailing prohibited matter seem unlikely. Local officials decide which pictures may not be transmitted through the mails.
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Louwl’ Post
Postminster Bruriton
Washington, D. C
Walla Watch
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Memphis Editor
The Memphis Times editor endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble. He claims it has achieved many permanent cures described as marvellous. The piece warns against counterfeit pan dieton drug company products.
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Memphis, Tenn
Times
Foley
Pandieton Drug Co
Pendleton Clothing Offer Promises Quality and Satisfaction
The advertisement urges shoppers to trust in local nobility and avoid poor quality clothes. It promises guidance to steer customers away from trouble and toward a port of satisfaction, portraying the store as a reliable source for competitive garments in Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peoples Warehouse
THE
New York Tribune
D. A. Sanders
Athena
W. R. McMahan
Spokane
M Myers
Salt Lake City
Mia
M. Hi
Gillette
Ficho
Clemens
Portland
Otis Turner
Weston
M. Brownell
J. A. Fieh
E. Culp
William Vailey
Redding
Obs
Kass Valley
H.C. Willis
the Dalles
Golklon Tale Hotel
H. B. Gillette
Echo
Charles Alberts
Kansas City
Mra
Lisbon
Jack Betram
M. Selfer
Dotte Fettner
Myrick
Ole Fenner
W. A. Mendenhall
A. Jones
Hermiston
Mrs. Chaney
W. Avers
Hood Sktiowe
Goldie Woods
Heppner
T. A. Livastien
Adama
W. J. Moran
D. D. Connors
Madon Jack
Havana
T. L. Price
Adams
R. E. Fanning
Pilot Rock
Mrs. Deoing
John Mckown
G. H. Schubert
T. W. Shaffer
W. A. Frasier
T. E. Holdree
George Liman
Biker City
J. W. McFadgen
Walla
Hotel Arritvals
Eoet Oregonian
Bond Brothers
Pendleton’s Leading Clothiers
Morrie B. Streeter
Lesse
Morrie Treeter
Little
Pendleton Drug Company
Star Theatre
Paris
Colesworthy
Chop Mill
the Alexander Department Store
Henneman’s Cigar Store
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