Telegraphic Briefs From Across The West
A collection of 1915 era briefs: President Maier plans a Los Angeles New York auto race push, Oregon Short Line to discontinue Copperfield station and cut Robinett and Homestead service, Mrs. Emma Gascoigne dies after mushroom poisoning and granddaughter ill, citizens oppose renewing solitary saloon license in Banks, Willie Ritchie criticizes Ad Wolgast as he heads east, Oregon industrial school trial program uses silver nitrate on juvenile smokers, Seattle police seek help solving a mystery of two wooden legs found in a wash basket.
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
A vintage advertisement extols Ely's Cream Balm for colds and catarrh. It claims fast nasal relief, cleared airways, and improvement by morning, urging readers to buy a small bottle at any drug store to end headaches, nasal discharge, and throat irritation.
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Ely
Alaska oil lease request to congress sparks rights doubt
Washington reports on February 86 as Richard Ryan from Controller Bay urged the House Public Lands Committee to grant a clear leasing title for Alaska oil operators. He contended the Guggenheim claimants may still hold legal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
House Public Lands Committee
Richard Ryan
Controller Bay
Guggenheim
Needlewoman Seeks Color Set for Embroidery
A Chicago Tribune note says a skilled needlewoman who works with ecolored Wools soaks the wools an hour in boiling water with a teaspoon of vinegar and two teaspoons of salt. After soaking she hangs them to dry, patting rather than wringing.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Silk shipment from the Orient valued at 2.5 million
In San Francisco on February 26 a large consignment of silk from Mongolia and the Orient arrived. The shipment, valued at 2.5 million dollars, was bound for domestic sale and included both raw silk varieties. Officials noted the cargo as part of a sizable import.
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Ban Francisco
Sone Armenates
Mongolia
Don’t You Believe It About Constipation Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Chamberlain’s Tablets cure constipation and urges readers to try them. It claims others have been helped and notes the product costs a quarter and is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
School associations meet tomorrow in two sessions
The Wash ington and Lincoln school parent teacher associations announce meetings tomorrow afternoon. Lincoln meets at 2345 and Washington at 15. Subjects include How the Mother Can Help the Teacher led by Mrs C S Terpening, with pupil musicians. Also noted are social events and teacher guidance articles from local columns and recent club activities.
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Washington
Lincoln
Lincoln School Association
Mra. C. 8
Tumbler egg test and home hints from Farmers and Fireside
Simple home test uses a wide glass tumbler to gauge egg freshness by float and tilt. Additional household tips cover sleeve fashion, sewing seams, buttonholes, kitchen insulation, drying lettuce, mildew care, old stocking use, dessert ideas, and a note on credit.
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H. W. Gossard Co
Silk Shangting
New Manhattan
John B. Stetson
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Mackerel
Honilian Ranche
Norway
MPR
Bismarck
Los Angeles
Edward Maier
Venice Coast League Baseball Club
New York
Salem
Ore
Oregon Short Line
State Railway Commission
Copperfield
Robinett
Homestead
Pasadena
Cal
Emma Gascoign
Bessie Simonson
Banks
John Miller
San Francisco
Willie Ritchie
East
Ad Wolgast
Wolgast
Tom Jones
Willie
Will Hale
State Industrial School
Fem
Dboys
Hale
Imithy
Seattle
Fed
Sound Electric Company
Brestie
Orient
Soctecy
Matlock
FitzGerald
Moose Lodge
Teddy Houseworth
Kim Morton
Busy Bee Club
Webb and
Maple Streets
Charles Howard
Mark Yates
Thomas Topper
James Marple
Henry Thompson
Genevieve Clark
Stanfield
J. Brown
Elmer Storie
James Sturgis
Storle
Pearson Street
Walla Walla
Harry G. Newport
Hermiston
Portland
Pendleton
Fred Searcey
Pendleton, Ore
Louis Hagen
Irvington
Portland Journal
C. F. Colesworthy
Jerard
Colesworthy
Grace Giles
F. N. Giles
Kenewick, Washington
Marden
Arthur E. Hamilton
Orison Swett Marden
Lnce
Chicago Inter Ocean
Dallas News
Dr. Pierce
Crescent
Willows
Dedrotes
Main Street
Breding, & Hansenmiller
Tallman & Go
Byal
Koeppen
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