Eleventh Hour signals trains with block system play
Lincoln J. Carter presents The Eleventh Hour at the Frazer on the 22d, showing the block signaling system used to reduce railroad accidents. The Stetson Uncle Tom's Cabin company, famous nationwide, with 50 performers, will also appear on February 26th in a scenic production said to outshine others.
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Lincoln J. Carter
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Frazer
Ocean
Leon W. Washburn
Stetson
Invoiced Gold Taken From Treasury Vaults
An invoice of gold in the United States Treasury was stolen on January 1 and the total value was later found to exceed the government’s available assets at any single time, reaching 545,876,806 dollars.
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United States
Valentine Poem Wins Prize in Pendleton Contest
O R Egan prize winner with a two to one judges’ vote, the Valentine poem printed in East Oregonian. The three judges Charles H. Carter, 4p Stillman, and Miss Effie Jean Frasier praised the piece and noted other entries for excellence. The successful valentine titled Saint Valentine returns to lovers, with lines about Cupid, beauty, and devotion, signed by Evan, Box 434.
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O. R. Egan
Pendleton
Charles H. Carter
Amd
Stillman
Effie Jean Frasier
Valentine
East Oregonian
Evan, Poxtoffice
Bown Noaig. Vendleran
Lily
Snow Melting In Mountains Delights Farmers and Stockmen
Advices report rapid mountain snow melt as warmth soaks soil in early spring. Rivers stay within banks while ground absorbs water, easing concerns for farmers and stockmen. The thaw reduces flood risk though some locals note social musings about bachelor life.
New Telephone Franchise Sought in Walla Walla
Chicago man applies for a second telephone franchise in Walla Walla promising lower rates. Inland Telephone Company currently holds a franchise. proposal includes Talkite machines and office fee waived with other charges on a per basis. The issue was referred to the judiciary committee.
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Wallin Walla
Inland Telephone Company
Tne
Chicace
Place & Eve
Lost Walla Walla Boy Returned To City School
Pink Smith, the boy who vanished from Walla Walla last Friday, was located by his father and brought back to his place in the city schools. He had wandered 30 miles to seek shelter with a farmer, then found work tending sheep at Blaany before returning home.
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Walla Walla
Pink Smith
Wriday
Blaany
Stuffing a Cold and the Starving Fever Belief
A historical piece debates the proverb stuffed a cold starve a fever. It argues the saying misleads people into harmful self treatment. The author contends moderate care, not extreme dieting or feverish purges, is the sensible approach to colds.
Osteopathy Supporters Seek Legal Practice Rights in New York
Senator Mattie leads backing for legalizing osteopathy in New York state. He argues for equal footing with other medical professions and cites advocates including Senator Foraker of Ohio and Senator Cockrell of Missouri. The piece defends osteopathy against opposition and urges legislative approval.
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T i. Mattie Oulepolcoy
New York State
Lal “Doam
Mal Lie
New York
Largest pair on earth marriage set in Helena Montana
The marriage of what is described as the largest man and woman in the United States is planned in Helena, Montana within weeks. Mise Ella Murray of Missouri stands about one inch taller than Edward Beaupre of Montana who is eight feet tall. Murray’s father sought a match, offering a home and travel funds. Beaupre is 21 and has never worn gloves or shoes of note.
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United States
Helena
Mont
Mise Ella Murray
Missouri
Edward Beaupre
Montana
Mise Murray
Beaupre
Law
Ely Bros Catarrh Balm Praised in Testimonial
Franklin Freeman of Dover New Hampshire reports relief from catarrh after using Ely's Cream Balm. He says the balm cured his affliction and did not irritate or cause sneezing. The testimonial notes the balm sells for five cents at druggists or can be mailed from Ely Brothers 56 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Marcus G
Hahway
N. J
Franklin Freeman
Dover
N. H
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Athenae Candidates for the City Council and offices
Nine candidates contest the Athena city council in the February election. Listed are Jacob, T. J. Kine, Kern Hit, Carthy H. Pinkerton, Harvey Cayton, Shick, Pish, Tomtely Tec, Osburn for treasurer. Opponents Rogeets and Mosgrite are sidelined.
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Athena
Jacob
T. J. Kine
Kern
Carthy H. Pinkerton
Harvey Cayton Vo
Charles Pish Ant
Tomtely
Osburn
Orance Chipbertain
A. Rogeets
Janes Mosgrite
Athena to Have Erect Them by Lester Swaggart and Adolph Benwarts
Adolph Sthwarts of Walla Walla and Coster Swadeart of Deadleton arrange for the PERMCf Like veemebee bollinee on the north side of Mathwiteet A con raet WH atte the fed fie whenea ton of cellar is the crnatewetlie of ta motern terik feldings fue SALON UT pein.
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Athena
Adolph Sthwarts
Walla Walla
Coster Swadeart
Deadleton
Permcf
Veemebee Bollimee
Mathwiteet
Crnatewetlie
Ta Motern Terik Feldings
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Rapid Relief for Croup
A distressed parent recalls a child saved by One Minute Cough Cure from a severe croup episode. The advertisement insists the product treats coughs colds and throat and lung troubles with immediate effect. It praises pleasant taste and child approval, naming Tallman Co and Brock Mc?Cmoc Co.
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Mansel
Talltoan & Co
Nrock # MeComaa Co
Community notes on changing stores and local goods
A fragmented OCR passage reflects concerns about local retailers facing decline and shifts in available goods. It mentions a street scene with storytellers and tobacco sellers, a cleaned up market area, and calls for merchants to improve and modernize while noting lingering questions about who will continue to do business.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed By Patient
A testimonial from M. H. Mead of Altobaro praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for relief of dyspepsia. The writer claims improved digestion allows eating many foods without distress after using the product. Company names Tallman & Co and Brock & McQuomas are listed as sellers.
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Mead
Altobaro
Trowlle
Tallman & Co. and
Brock & MeQomas
Postal Ruling Changes With Penalty on Mail Matters
A postal ruling modifies penalties and requirements for wrapped or labeled mail matter. It clarifies that simple inscriptions or dedications on book covers or wrappers do not constitute personal correspondence and may affect third class mail handling and postmark treatment.
Advertising as Publicity Beams Across River Steamer
The piece argues advertising as the lifeblood of business using a river steamer as a moving billboard to capture attention for distant viewers and passengers. It notes publicity’s reach, urging Canastota Bee readers to seize the moment and spotlight their business with a dramatic searchlight effect amid wartime sentiment and public interest.
Convict Suicide Note Details From County Case
A disturbed report describes Jack Grease as a convict who died by hanging after being confined in King County. The alleged method involved a thong or cord and the coroner notes the death as self-inflicted while awaiting further test results. The document emphasizes careful background details and keeps sensitive aspects out of front focus.
Jury Verdict Finds Lyons Not Liable in Walla Walla Damages Case
In Walla Walla on February 18 a jury returned a verdict for Patrick Lyons in the suit of William Sacre and wife against Lyons. The case involved a collision with a vehicle driven by Mrs Sedroe near a street in the city. The jury, after a heated dispute and long proceedings, found Lyons not at fault. The attorneys claimed the verdict favored the defendant after a brief trial.
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Walla Walla
Eoe
Willan Sacre
Patrick Lyons
Tony
Lyons
Wealthy Facmer
Thie
Mere Sauron
Furica
Cave
Keyloar Succeeds Chopp as Surgeon in Walla Walla
A terse notice from Walla Walla reports on March changes in the state penitentiary staff. MK Keylow is named surgeon by Dor. De Cropp announces the appointment, replacing Chopp. The brief confirms the legislative shift and the timing of the transfer.
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Walla Walla. Fed
Keylow
Dor
Obituary Notice for Mee Thomas Mavwley of Walla Walla
Mee Thomas Mavwley of Walla Walla died at home on Culvilly street aged years. Funeral services were held at the home. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Yeorgs Terry, a widow with one child. Burial details are incomplete in the readable text.
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Walla Walla
Thom Aa Tawley
Ward
Culvilly Street
Mira
Heeten
Yeorgs Terry
Hue City
Favorite Nearly Everywhere Condensation of Disorders
Fragmented text mentions constivation, depression, headaches and disorderly beat, with references to Witt's Little and thie condition. Mentions Favorite pills Tallgan Co and Brock & McComas Co.
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Tallgan @ Co
Brock & McComas Co
Whimsy Fragments From a Cryptic Note
A garbled passage hints at quirky items and odd phrases. The text mentions whiskey and leathered goods in a playful, nonsensical style with scattered names and misheard terms. The fragment resembles a quirky archival snippet rather than a clear event.
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Kazer Opera House
Geo. L. Baker
Jas. B. Welch
Chas
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Fraziers’ Book Store
Bellas
Loatiell
Zoe
Jumpung
Chicaga Westreal
Harbor Commercial Co
Andleton
Oregon
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Mre Rice
Pilice
Tallman & Co
Big “Uncle Tom
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Ec. Com
Howl World
Valentine No
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Cupid
Lover's Lane
Brideville
Carthage
Momer
NEW Telephone Company For
Chicago
Frank Smith
Necehyenmusim
Platt
Bill
Earth
Cowboy
Athena'e
Council
Lester Swaggart
Adolph Benwarts
Laat
Molern
Petall
Ana
Heres
Mer DE
Jack
Faure Hangig
Harty
King County
Dovenger
Vemconner
Menger
Mrs. WM Sacres
Patrick Lyone
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Mee Thomas Mavwley
Herpicide
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Nowbro
Soir Kei Senate
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