Record of the Past Promises Relief for Back Pain
A reader cites long use of Dean's Kidney Pills from 1891 as relief for backache. Foster Millburn Co. Buffalo, NY endorses the product and urges readers to remember the name Doan’s and take no substitute. The testimonial claims the pills stopped pain permanently after a severe bout of backache from prolonged desk work.
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Eugene E Lario
Tifeth Ave
Union Station
Denver
Cole
Dean
Deen
Foster Millburn Co
Buffalo
The
United
DOANS
Ill-Fated Ship Encounters Typhoon in Mid Ocean
Mid Ocean typhoon hammers an Oregon bound vessel causing extensive damage to rigging and hull. The letter from Passed Midshipman Blackburn describes a brutal storm, massive flooding, and crew efforts to save the ship as it is carried 120 miles off course and will require repairs estimated at $100,000. The ship reached Yokohama on December 13 en route to layup for months.
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Mareth
Blackburn
First Presbyterian Church of
Portland
J. H .Blackburn
Oregon
Looge
Caplain
Yokohama
Inland Empire term origin confusion in Spokane history
A reader question traces the origin of the term Inland Empire used in Spokane commercial history. The Spokesman-Review notes possible coinage by Thomas B. Merry and discusses regional usage from Oregon to British Columbia, with Spokane Country as a preferred label for the area. Milwaukee, January marks Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association sessions with papers on milk, cheese factory design, Babcock test, and methods.
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Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Northwest
Dalles
Oregon
Thomas B. Merry
Han
Najes
Spokane Country
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ Association
BH Anderson
Baer
Babcock
Fox Well
Wisconsin
United States
John Luehsinger
Frog Marty
Prof H H Teen
Zaza Tonight at the Frazer with Florence Roberts in lead
Florence Roberts stars as Zaza in the Frazer engagement tonight with David Blasi's production praised for its scenery and strong direction by Helasco and Thal. The tour aims to deliver a dramatic, well staged performance backed by a capable supporting cast and elegant setting.
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Zaza
Florence Roperts
Zax
Dimationes
David Blasi Hase
Floren Roberts
Miss Robert
Helasco
Thal
Miss Roberts
Gerself
Admiral Melville to Stay as Navy Engineer Chief
Rear Admiral George W Melville reached retirement age but by order of the secretary of the navy will continue as engineer in chief of the navy until next fall. This marks the first time a retired officer has served as chief of a bureau except Captain Samuel C Lemly who remains Judge Advocate General of the navy.
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Melville
Washington
George W. Melville
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Samuel C Lemly
New York’s Jane-Woh Amb Shows Featherweight Title
Calhoun a 20 year old naval serviceman known as a jack at the New York Navy Yard wins a featherweight bout in the Marine ring setting his sights on future challenges. He plans a brief return to Philadelphia then pursue broader competition after his recent rapid rise to fame and fortune.
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New York
Jane
A. Calhoun
Jackie
Marutog
Philadelphia
Calhoun
Brooklyn Life fragment on holiday trade and price marks
A fragment from Brooklyn Life discusses a holiday trade scene with references to Dry Goods and price changes. Names and exact actions are unclear, but the text centers on retail pricing during a festive period and mentions a store or department likely linked to a firm with initials PPIN.
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Brooklyn Life
Man seeks remarriage in Alabama court Ex parte Samuel Rice
A witty petition from Samuel Mobie of Alabama asks Judge H A Sharpe to lift his prior marriage ban. He writes in florid prose that he longs to wed again, citing scripture and his good character, and begs mercy to grant him the right to marry anew. The item also notes a Waterbury section mentioning Irish descent residents and Gaelic schooling.
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Alabama
Bat
Samuel Rice
H A Sharpe
Jude
Birmingham
Samuel Mobie
Ala
Annie Rice
Wei
Red Sea of
Tronhies
Construction Notes On Steel Framing And Elevation Limits
A historical note describes steel framing allowing a bullding to be carried on several and a platform times the diameter of its base. It suggests twisting could enable erection to a height of one hundred units under ordinary conditions.
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Indida
Leasf
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta St., Opp
Court House
Pendleton - Ukiah
Inland Empire
Great Basin
Cascates
Wisconsin Cheesemakers
the Frazer
Newbro
GM & Ake
Waterbury
Conn
Standard Grocery Company
Court Street
Portland Business
Armstrong Lie
Pendlet van Dran Bros
Amy
Cowri
Johnnoe
Pepbleton
Orgron
F. Kelly
Phan
He . Bie
ST. Georg
Geo. Darveal
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