Two Former State Secretaries Accused of Major Fee Theft
A Salem correspondent recounts the Oregon state suit to recover fees totaling 160000 from former secretaries of state Dunbar and Kincaid. The case centers on alleged improper collection of fees and perquisites during eight years of Dunbar’s administration, with trial expected on merits in Salem.
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Salem
Dunbar and Kincaid
Galloway
F. J. Dunbar
Polk County
Supreme Court
James
Mcmahan
Sears
State of Oregon
John H. McNary
Dunbar
Clyde Patton
George G. Bingham
Harrison BR. Kincaid
Grocer Ad Push for Schilling Coffee Trial
An old promotional note urges shoppers to try Schilling coffee with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It promotes consumer choice and suggests stores should stock the product to boost sales while swearing by the brand’s value.
New Life Pills Promise Health Boost Says Jacob Springer
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with improved stomach liver and bowels. Tallman and Co offers refunds if trial disappoints. Price 26 cents.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Tallman & Co
Whirlwind Namesake Remains in Medicine Venture
Charley Shaplish, known as Whirlwind, the Umatilla Indian of Union, has his Indian name immortalized as the Whirlwind Remedy company forms with $10,000 capital. Officers include H. A. Purser, president. N. Schoonover, vice president. E. B. McComas, secretary. Union National Bank, treasurer. The firm will manufacture remedies from Blue Mountain herbs named Whirlwind remedies, based on information provided by Whirlwind’s parents. Whirlwind aided McComas on an east advertising tour, leading to this business venture and possibly another trip east.
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Charley Shoplish
Whirlwind
Charley Shaplish
Umatilla
Mhorn Hollow
Union
A. Purser
N. Schoonover
EB. S. McComas
The
Union National Bank
Blue Mountain
E. 8
McComas
East
National resources waste and conservation urged
A historical article excerpt laments waste of timber coal water and land and urges conservation. It cites Roosevelt era efforts, the Inland Waterways Commission, and the need for practical statesmanship to protect natural resources for future generations.
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United States
Sisterhood of Nations
Fiadona
Roosevelt
Inland Waterpreys Commission
Pineules promise relief for rheumatism and back pain
A 30 day treatment for $1 claims to ease rheumatism back ache and kidney trouble. An ugly flow at bedtime allegedly proves their merit and urges readers to buy from A. C. Koep pen & Bros.
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A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Realty transfers filed for record in county
T. C. Taylor et al to Charlies Cunningham for 750 dollars. Describes a parcel at the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter, section 10, township 2 north, range 32, with boundaries along O R and N Co right of way. Owen T. Carnes to E. W. Root and M. B. Maxson for 1000 dollars. Lots 16 17 and 18, block 6, Pilot Rock Oregon. Bond for Deed. Harry Rogers to Clark M. Ware for 3004 dollars. Agrees to warranty deed on payment by December 9 1912 for the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter section 33 township 4 north range 25 E W M.
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County Recorder
T. C. Taylor
Owen T. Carnes
E. W. Root
M. B. Maxson
Pilot Rock
Oregon
Harry Rogers
Clark M. Ware
Range
E. W. Mf
Kodol Brand Remedy for Dyspepsia and Indigestion
Kodol is promoted as the best remedy for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It is described as pleasant, prompt, and thorough. Sold by Tallman & Co.
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Tallman & Co
In Defense of the Oregon in Pendleton
Pendleton January 20 Pendleton Oregonian reports the Tribune praised the creation of a new entertainment venue after a company renovated the old opera house. The paper had previously urged for a suitable place and now notes safety and readiness for the coming season.
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Pendleton
Forstor
Oregonian
Tribune
Calline
Pom Pom Kills Indian Ritual Patient Johnnie Nelson
A Yakima area report describes a brutal pom pom ceremony used as a religious treatment by the Yakima tribe. Johnnie Nelson died after the ceremony featured hours of dancing, fasting, and a plunge into ice cold water as the final test. The piece portrays pom pom as an old and now fading practice tied to the tribe’s religious beliefs.
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Johnnie Nelson
Yakima
Johnnie
Yakima Republic
Bob MaComb
Wat- Pato Independent
Yakima Reservation
McComb
Republic
Burt
Wapato
Johnny Nelson
Monroe Residents Protest Coyotes Hunters Across Border
Residents of Monroe Oregon protest Lake County coyotes hunters claiming they chase coyotes across the border then lose the trail leaving sheepkillers in their territory.
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Monroe
Oregon
Lake County
Bids Called for Umatilla Agency Cottage Project
Major Arthur E. McFatridge, agent for the Umatilla Indian reservation, advertised for bids to construct a cottage at the agency. Bids must be sent to his office and opened in Washington, D. C., on February 11. The cottage will be built this spring to house agency forces.
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Agency
Arthur E. McFatridge
Umatilla Indian Reservation
Washington, D. C
East Oregonian
Pine Salve Sold by Koppen Brothers
Pine salve acts as a carbolized poultice drawing out inflammation and poison. It serves as an antiseptic and healer for chapped hands lips cuts and burns sold by A C Koppen and Bros.
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A. C. Koppen & Bros
New York Saloonkeepers Protest Brewers Price Increase
A thousand New York saloon keepers met to denounce brewers plan to price beer at a dollar per barrel. They urged customers to withhold payment and close saloons if the price rises. A committee will visit brewers today. organizers claim a brewer combination violates antitrust laws and may be challenged.
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New York
New York Dispatch
Friend of Joe Ell Visits Colfax From Germany
Martin Harter of Colfax Washington, an old friend of Councilman Joe Ell, is visiting today. Harter came from Germany with Ell 24 years ago and had not seen him for about 22 years. He is now a prosperous farmer in eastern Washington and is interested in the State Bank of Colfax.
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Martin Harter
Colfax
Wash
Joe Ell
Mr. Ell
Harter
Germany
Washington
State Bank of
Meanest Man in Portland Nabbed for Cemetery Theft
Patrolman Wilson reports arrest of a suspect in Portland linked to stealing flowery blooms from Lone Fir Cemetery and selling them, labeling him the meanest man in the world for the crime.
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Patrolman Wilson
Portland
Lone Fir
ManZan Piles Aid Sold By A. C. Koep In Collapsible Tube
A crude medical advertisement promotes ManZan as a painless pile remedy. It describes a collapsible tube with a nozzle ready to apply and states the price at 60 cents. The seller named is A. C. Koep.
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A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Hotel St. George Promoted As Up-to-Date Northwest Hotel
The Hotel St. George run by George Darveau offers European plan with steam heat en suite rooms and a large new sample room. It features telephone and fire alarm connections to office, hot and cold running water in 41 rooms and is described as one of the Northwest’s most up-to-date hotels.
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Bath
St. George
Northwest
_rooms: 1.00 and 1.50 block and a half from depot_
A compact classified note promotes rooms available near the depot, highlighted by a large electric sign. It specifies nightly or weekly rates of 1.00 and 1.50 and points readers to the visible exterior sign for details.
Portland Hotel Ad Offers Turkish Bath and Rates
In Portland Oregon the hotel advertises a plan starting at three dollars per day and up for tourists and commercial travelers. Special rates are offered to families and single gentlemen. Management welcomes visits to view rooms and discuss prices. Modern Turkish bath facility is available. H C Bowers is the manager.
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Portland
Oregon
Amet
H. C. Bowers
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Lane County
Marion County
Schilling
Tribune Force
Élasue
SNET
Silesman
Hotel
George Darveau
Golden Rule Hotel
Corner Court and
Johnson Streets
Pendleton, Oregon
H. C.‘ Means
W.C. Minnis
Henning
Peoples Warehouse
Rock Springs
Bridger
Vulcan
Pendleton Tannery
Alta Street
A. Otke
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