Ancient Kings Were Star Riddle Solvers
A new study by Dr. Rudolph Schevill, University of California, reveals that riddles and wit tests recur in folk tales and literature across cultures. The paper, titled Some Forms of the Riddle Question, examinesTimone da and Levant traditions, showing how riddles have shaped storytelling and the concept of origin in novels.
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Towns
U. S
San Francisco
Rudolph Schevill
University of California
Pres
The
State University
Petrama
Timoneda
Schevill
Netherlands
Germany
Levant
Girl's Blow Blackens Drunken Masher in Portland
Miss Benton aged 20 waited for a Mount Scott car at Grand and Hawthorne when Haddieson, drunk, approached her. Patrolman Crowe arrested Haddieson after a bruise appeared. Benton punched him in the eye and followed up with a stomach blow as he recoiled.
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Taxwell
Portland
Ore
Jeanette Benton
Grand and
Hawthorne Avenues
Mount Scott
Forty-fifth Avenue
East
Crowe
Masher
Crowe Intervenes as Haddleson Is Fined Ten Dollars
Crowe jumped from the car to intervene, and Haddleson was fined ten dollars in the subsequent action. The incident highlights a minor legal consequence tied to the confrontation.
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Crowe
Haddleson
Prison Census Given 1910 U S Population 113 579
A preliminary statement of prison statistics for 1910 from Director Durand notes the U S prison population on Jan 1 1910 was 113 579 and total commitments during 1910 were 479 763. The figures may revise as some institutions delay returns. totals and ratios are not crime tendency measures.
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Washington
Durand
Bureau
Census Department of Commerce and Labor
Joseph A. Hill
Division of Revision and Results
United States
Artisans Assembly to Meet on Tuesdays at Moose Hall
Artisans Attention Hereafter Alpha Assembly No 9 United Artisans will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays in Moose hall on Main street opposite Grand theater Louise F Lampkin secretary locates the meeting place and schedule in this notice for members and readers.
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Alpha Aassembly No. 9
United Artisans
Moose Hall
Main Street
Grand Theater
Louise F, Lampkin
Williams Jubilee Singers to Perform Thursday Night
The world famous Williams Jubilee Singers will perform Thursday night January 11, bringing gospel and spirituals to local audiences with a lively full-length concert expected to showcase signature harmonies and archival repertoire.
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Willams Jubilee Singers
Ladies Aid Society of Stanheld Elects Officers
The semi annual meeting of the Ladies Aid Society held at Mrs. G L Dunning's home elected officers for six months. President Mrs G A Anderson, vice president Mrs G L Hurd, secretary Mrs J L Parker, treasurer Mrs J E Faucett. Reports praised a successful year including purchase and near payoff of a church plane and fundraising for other causes. Others noted residents helped and entertaining events, with several local residents traveling or transacting business in Pendleton and nearby towns.
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Stanfield
Ladies Aid Society
G. L. Dunning
Mia
J. N. Wheeler
Presbyterian Church
G. A. Anderson
G. L. Hurd
J. L. Parker
First Baptist Church Announces Services and Events
The First Baptist Church at Corner Johnson and KE Alta streets, with Rev. Herbert T. Cash as pastor, invites all to morning sermon Jesus In the Midst and evening sermon While Men Slept. Services at 11 and 7:30, Lord's Supper in the morning, Sunday school at 10, young people meetings at 3 and 6:30, midweek service Wednesday night.
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First Baptist Church
Johnson and KE
Alta Streets
Herbert T. Cash
Jesus
Church Services at Redeemer Church on Sunday
The Church of the Redeemer hosts Sunday school at 10 a m with divine service at 11 a m and 7 30 p m The 11 a m service includes Holy Communion The Epiphany hymns will be sung and the sermon will be on that subject All are cordially invited Charles Quinney rector.
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Church of the Redeemer
Charles Quinney
First M. E. Church Sermons and Services
The First Methodist Episcopal Church at Webb and Johnson streets, led by Pastor N. Evans, announces 11 a.m. ministers theme The Holy Spirit Who He Is and What He Does and 7 30 p m sermon Missing the Mark Sunday school meets at 10 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m All services offer a cordial welcome.
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First M. EF
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Webb and
Johnson Streets
N. Evans
Epworth
First Christian Church Announces Sunday Services
North Main street church led by minister J. B. Holmes holds bible school at 9 46 and a morning communion and sermon at 11. An all day service for members, election of officials, and department reports occur, with young people meeting at 6 30 and another sermon at 7 30. Wednesday training for service class and Thursday Williams Jubilee Singers. A cordial invitation to all services.
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First Christian Church
North Main Street
J. B. Holmes
Williams’ Jubilee Singers
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Receives Members
Sunday school starts at 10 am followed by preaching at 11 am A large class will be received into the church at that service Christian Endeavor gathers at 6:30 pm with preaching at 7:30 pm The evening sermon theme is Hulquette All are invited to attend these services.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Hulquette
Gun Play Brings Jail Sentence in La Grande
La Grande Oregon man Dr George Crane drew a revolver on his stepson Ray Thomas after a family separation. He pleaded guilty before the justice of the peace and was sentenced to 12 days in the county jail, with Thomas living at his mother's home.
Charming Mama and Ghosts at the Orpheum
The Orpheum presents Sunday and Monday shows headlined by The Charming Mama a Vita graph feature with two daughters and suitors. Also shown The Ghosts Warning a ghost tale guiding a hopeful romance plus The Girl Back East and The Adventures of a Baby Edison. The Stolen Dog Edison ends the program with a brisk tramp tale.
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Orpheum
Vitagraph
Edison
Wistaria and Friends At Sun Day Picture Program
The home theater offers No 1 Wistaria Vitagraph a tender mother love tale. No 2 Getting Married Selig a lively comedy about a wardrobe error. No 3 The Ghost Biograph two spinster sisters and crooks haunted house ruse. No 4 The Escape from the Duncan Kleine gallant pals aid a maiden rescue. No 6 Jinks the Temperance Club Bilograph a funny feature. No 6 Cave Homes in the Canary Isle Scenic. No 7 In Japan Selly an educational piece with notes on an automatic orchestra plan.
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Good
Wistaria
Vitagraph
Jinks
Temperance Club
Canary Isle
Japan
Selly. Educational
West era dramatic and comic bill at the Friday show
The program features The Test of a Man Reliance a tale of sacrifice and prison escape proved by a dying confession The Miner's Wife American page of Western life with brotherhood and aid Running Fawns Chief Powers a duel and ambush ending in marriage Foolshead Employed in a Bank Kala a funny situational piece Presented With a Football Itala a lively grins filled bill meant to draw crowds
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Brotherhood of Man
Itala
Pape's Cold Compound Claims Fast Cold Cure
Claiming to break a cold in hours, the ad touts Pape's Cold Compound with doses every two hours and a first-dose relief from headache and fever symptoms. It cites three years of research and a fifty thousand dollar cost, noting no quinine and a 25 cent price per package, available from any druggist.
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Grippe
Pape
Grand amateur night delights with Ling Fang Soo
At the Grand last night the amateur show impressed, Claude Windsor and Ling Fang Soo drew strong roars from the crowd. A new bill My Neighbor's Wife pleased, and the Austin company began rehearsals for a Spanish-American war veterans drama slated January 15 16 17, with the Pendleton Commercial club quartette performing pro gratis. Special matinee Sunday afternoon.
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the Grand
Talen
Claude Windsor
Ling Fang Soo
Grand
Austin Company
Pendleton Commercial Club Quartette
Blizzards in Kansas claim four victims
Dispatches report a western Kansas blizzard over three days froze four people to death, three in Ness City and one cattleman on the range. Intense cold grips central western states including South Dakota and Wyoming.
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Kansas City
Ness City
Kanes
Kansas
South Dakota
Wyormling
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with reward offer
An 19th century advertisement promises one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F. J Cheney Co and ALDING KINNAN MARVIN, with testimonials and wholesale druggist contact details. Internal consumption claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F. J Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Alding, Kinnan & Marvin
Draggiets
Ant Hall
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Hart
the Peoples Warehouse
AID Society OF
Stanheld
Geo. A. Anderson
James Stuart
M. C. Barager
North Yakima
W. C. Spencer
Umatilla
LA Grande
Hood
California
A Figs Syrup CO
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California Fig Syrup CO
Lee Ching Wo
Ida Herring
West Alder St
Walla Walla
Leo Ching WO
Main St
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