Juror Cold Lawsuit Breaks Ground in U S History
Spokane case seeks 5000 damages for a juror who caught a cold while serving in December 1907. Judge Webster dismissed the suit, ruling lack of evidence that the illness arose in court or from county negligence. An appeal may follow. Also an ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and lung ailments.
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Spokane, Wash
United States
Washington
Spokane
Superior Court
J. Stanley Webster
Supreme Court
Webster
Merchant
Spokane County
HH. L. Kennan
Barbarous Mexico Claim Stirs Public Address in Spokane
Spokane audience heard Gutierrez de Lara, a political refugee held in Los Angeles for possible actions against Diaz, denounce slavery on Mexican plantations and attack the Mexican upper class. He urged government ownership of resources and an international organization to help the peons.
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Spokane, Wash
L. Gutierraz de Lara
Los Angeles
Diag
Elke’ Temple
Mexico
Ding" de Lara
Pope’s Dipposepin Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An old newspaper ad touts Pope’s Dipposepin as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims rapid relief within minutes and a 50 cent case containing sufficient supply to treat stomach misery, promising no residual odor and fermentation prevention.
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Pope
Economic struggle reshapes Mexico and class bonds
The article notes labor movements eroding country borders and condemns the lower class in Mexico as driven to virtual slavery, while recounting a rising contest among the people to break their chains.
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Mexico
Making Life Safer Through New Life Pills
Dr. King's New Life Pills are promoted as a safe, effective remedy for constipation, liver trouble, kidney diseases and bowel disorders. They are described as easy to take and capable of building up health, with Tallman & Co. listed as a point of sale.
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Dr. King
A. L. Dunn
Pine Valley
Miss
Tallman & Co
New Life
Tallman & Co.'s
Czarina Seer Prophecies Cause Her Fear of Death
St Petersburg reports the czarina, fearing death, due to prophecies by St John of Kronstadt. The priest allegedly foretold the czarevitch’s age seven death and other births, fueling public blame on the czar for his wife’s health. Critics label the man a religious fanatic exploiting influence.
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St. Petersburg
St John of
Uwe Ozar
John
Oor
Prominent Endeavor Men Visit Spokane
Siena Wieh Dr French I. Dickworlds praident and Willan shaw of the Chrie than Edeavor society visit Spokane on February 19 for a banquet at the Hall of the Dotgen. The 22 local clubs with 500 members join a state memorial meeting the next day in eastern Washington with business leaders in attendance. The party is expected to reach the Pacific coast early February.
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Siena Wieh
French I
Charles
Jf, Cowan
Washington
Spokane
Pnelfle
East Oregonian Ad Promotes Calling Cards and Printing
A classified style note notes services for calling cards, wedding stationery and commercial printing offered by a local East Oregonian advertiser. The item highlights printing options and customization for personal and business needs.
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East Oregonian
Stray Notice From Thompson Ranch on Reservation
A stray about three years old with a star on the forehead and branded A V on the left shoulder is missing from Thompson's ranch on the reservation. Liberal reward offered for return or information leading to recovery. Contact Nate Raines, Pendleton, Oregon. Cited ad copy for Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Koeppen Bros. promotional line follows.
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Thompson
A. V
Nate Raines
Pendleton
Ore
Ballard
A, C, Koeppen & Bros
Hay for Sale in Ontario Delivers Mixed Alfalfa and Grass
Elgin Forwarding Co of Elgin Oregon advertises mixed alfalfa wild grass and timothy hay for gale at 15 to 20 dollars per ton f o b cars. Piles insured in 6 to 14 days. Also promotes Paz o ointment with money back guarantee for itching and bleeding conditions.
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Elgin
Elgin Forwarding CO
Ore
Shoe making ad claims nails in soles at 660 a pair
An aged advertising fragment shows a short trade pitch for shoe construction with a provocative line about nails in soles. The ad credits A BEKLUND and targets well dressed men and women, urging customers to have soles sewn rather than nailed.
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A. Beklund
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U.S
Dodge
Eilers Piano House
Portland
New York
Kimball
Lester
Starr
Hobart
M. Cable
Whitney
Chickering
Main Street
Pendleton, Oregon
Czarina
Prominest Endeavor
Greau
The
Jacobs.Stine Company
Pacific Northwest
Ners
E. O. Black
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