Willamette Valley Seeks Yaquina Bay Railroad Plan
In Western Oregon readers urge building 75 miles of rail from Yaquina Bay to the Willamette valley to unlock trade. The writer cites rail monopolies, calls for federal improvements to Yaquina Bay, and argues a connecting line would liberate commerce and energy, proposing locals fund the project within a year.
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Valley
Tolado
Oregon
Yaquina Bay
Cancades
J. P. Morgan
Lacer
Willamette River
Finland
A.B. Hammond
Corvallis & Eastern
Itlanta
Yao Bay
Low Coast Range
Yaguina Bay
Biterent Ile
Wall Street
Vyaguina
Pendicton
J. FE. Lathrop
Aerial Ship in Paris Impresses Audience and Sparks Talk
An oral performance in Paris showcased a ship idea that impressed listeners as promising and practical for future travel. The piece suggests air ships could replace many transport modes, while marketing copy promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for digestion and related ailments.
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Paris
Hostetter’s Almanac
Automobiles Not Yet Used Between Ontario and Burns
Ontario Oregon January 1 102 replies to inquiry about rumors that automobiles would run between Ontario and Burns 180 miles away on stage lines. A. P. Sider states no one has engaged in the project and no intent to use autos unless public roads are improved.
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Ontario
Burns
East Oregonian
Ore
Tiview
BW. Rice
Antoe
Tam PA
Kill the Dandruff Germ and Hair Regrowth Claim
Maddern science blames a scalp germ for dandruff and hair loss. After Prof Anna of Hamburg identified the germ, Newbro's Hoepticide allegedly kills it, promising dandruff removal and luxuriant hair growth. The ad-style copy sells the product as unique in destroying the germ and restoring vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Hamburg
Germany
Oly
10 000 Gold Eagles for Christmas Gift by American Exprent
President James G. Fargo announced that American Exprent will give every employee in the United States a Christmas gift of $10. The plan would require about $100,000 from the annual earnings that would otherwise go to the stockholders.
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United States
James G. Fargo
Phin
Skagway Business News From December Letter
W F Matlock, president of Skagway Brewing Co, reports a mild winter in Skagway and little travel both ways. A Dawson-bound steamer carried few passengers and business slowed for weeks. The Cottage City steamer left December 22 and arrived at Pendleton.
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W F. Matlock
W. W. Boughton
Skagway Brewing Company
Mathock
Skagway
Fratt Dawson
Cottage City
Pendlatena
Eastern Oregonian Christmas number leads front page
The East Oregonian issued a twelve page Christmas edition that pleased its readers with a grand display. The front page features a color illustration of Old St. Nicholas and the Feat Oregonian appears as a leading newspaper in Eastern Oregon, with Adams Advance noted in promotion.
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East Oregonian
Old St. Nicholas
Oregonian
Oregon
Adams Advance
Groundwater in the High Plains Could Drive Future Farming
The High Plains stretch from Texas to Montana and lie between the Rocky Mountains and great desert, with soil and climate favorable yet water scarce. Geological surveys show underground aquifers could supply irrigation, enabling grain crops on large scales or diversified small farms, transforming the region’s agricultural development.
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Rocky Mountains
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
Montana
Iit
Unive Rites Geologie Survey
ITA
Liebowen
Johbuwon
Diag Ie
Welle
M Mary
King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Skin Aid
Panicked promotional note touts King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for sallow complexions and dull skin. Claims include clearing pimples and improving cheeks, with a price of 2 cents at Tallman & Lo. drug store.
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King
Tallman & Lo
Postal Department Confirms Incoming Formate Reform
A letter from the Post Office Department outlines a reform in forms and filing procedures. Officials state the change will streamline submissions and reduce processing times for local patrons and agencies.
Postal rules tighten for Alaska mail routes
Atlin and Yukon districts will have mail forwarded from Seattle. An earlier order barred entry of non first class mail to Alaska and only first class small items have been forwarded since navigation closed in the Yukon.
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Washington
Atlin
Yukon
Seattle
Alaska
Wee Wade
Beattle
Notary Public Notices Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad
Frank 1 to senior partner of F & Ca announces One Hundred Dollars for cure of catarrh. Dec 4 reading in Ta Tateda county and state. A. W. Gar on Notary Public. Ches Ky & Co Toledo claim Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Peruna remedies.
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Tire
F & Ca
Tateda
Ani
Portia Knight Talks Facing January Hearing in London
Portia Knight, once tied to Bae lon, Oeald ty, in London as a representative of the Ascrelated Ip, states she will not forgo her defense. She claims the hearing is set for early January and warns the fight will be intense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Portia Knight
Baelon
Ascrelated Ip
London
Boiler for Sale at Domestic Laundry Turkeys Stall
A two- bore horizontal tubular boiler is offered for sale at R. Martins within the Domestic Laundry market. The boiler is warranted to be in first-class condition and is available among various poultry items including turkeys ducks chickens and geese from the seller.
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Walnut
Ark
Cardus
Bradie
Ie LL
R. Martin's
Nau's Dyspepsia Cure touted by Idaho and Oregon locals
Farmers and townspeople report relief from chronic dyspepsia after trying Nau's Dyspepsia Cure. J. M. Church of LaGrande Oregon and Nathad Falk of Boise Idaho share testimonials. The remedy is sold by Tallman & Co, Portland Notes Pharmacy at 14 dollars per bottle or 4 dollars for six bottles prepaid.
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Tallman & Co
Portland Notes Pharmacy
Portland
Oregon
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W. J. Clarke
Babbitt Metal
Moregonian Office
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Willamette
Air Ship Saile
Pendleton
Amiency
Pendleton Shoe Co
Main Street
Rocky Mountain Plains
Starr
Chyy
Ehal
Portia Knight
Boller
Nau
J.M. Church
LaGrrande
Maye
Neu
Nathad Falk
Bole
Idaho
Ekerpt
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