Jeffries Denies Involvement In Johnson Contest
James J. Jeffries arrives in Portland with H. H. Frazee and an all star group and defends his neutrality in the planned Jeffries Johnson bout. He says the decision lies with Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason and he will follow his contract routed by Frazee regardless of where the match is staged. He rebukes critics claiming avoidance of San Francisco or Los Angeles.
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Portland
James J. Jeffries
Portium
Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Tex’ Rickara
Jack Gleston
Jakunk
Tex’ Rickard
Jack Gleason
Peca
H. H. Frazee
Union Depot
Jack Grant
Oregon Hotel
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Frazee
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a quick cure for coughs, colds, bronchitis and all pulmonary diseases. It claims pneumonia or consumption can be avoided by treating coughs early and features A. C. Koeppen & Bros as the seller.
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Ballard
Young
Anw
Ua. C. Koeppen & Bros
Meat Boycott Raises Bread Price Warning
The piece argues meat abstention to cut costs could boost bread use as a staple. It cites wheat price projections reaching 31.50 a bushel or higher in Minneapolis and estimates about 96 million bushels of wheat needed to produce the bread for 7 million people, with 325 loaves per barrel of flour.
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Minneapolis
iIf
United States
Wheat market doubts and trader skepticism grow
The piece notes persistent high daily wheat consumption could keep prices up while bears expect a drop to 90 cents before next summer. Bulls face ridicule for their bullish forecasts as public sentiment toward high living costs challenges any attempted bull market by Jim Patten or similar traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Patten
Regional probe into alleged food sector corruption
A regional investigation targets alleged corruption in the food sector. Authorities are reviewing procurement practices and potential misuses of funds. No arrests reported at this time.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Safer Health
An advertisement claims life safety improvements through Dr King's New Life Pills addressing constipation liver trouble kidney disease and bowel disorders. It promotes safeness effectiveness and health building with a 26 cent Tallman & Co. price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Tallman & Co.'s
Violinist Draws Bow in Visual Art Allegory
A quirky note suggests a violinist may not be paired with a pencil as an artist yet he can draw his bow. The line plays on the painter’s tool and the musician’s instrument to hint at creative expression.
Water Plant Expanded and Wreck Verdicts Reported
Albany and Eugene items note Northwestern waterworks doubling capacity with new pump and cement lining for the reservoir south of the clay butte. Marehfield coroner reports no one blamed for the Celvina wreck. 24 drowned, verdicts apply to all found.
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Eugéene
Ore
Northwestern Corporation
Springfield
Marehfield
Celvina
Aiken
NeTCHERS PROFITS Ann 16 PER CENT
Statisticians of the United Master Butchers of America have compiled figures supporting departmental training and the contention that retail meat dealers in Chicago realize a 16 percent profit. John H. Schofield in Chicago discusses price variations across the city and notes Chicago meat dealers may earn more than 20 percent.
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Chitage Statisticians
United
Sroders
Rohotielil
Ditteran
Sehofter
Chicago
Noth Coast Line’s New Route Through Union Gap
North Yakima region faces railroad and highway bottleneck as three rail lines, two county roads, a bridge, and an irrigation flume converge in a narrow river cut at Union Gap. Officials pledge careful engineering to ensure safe passage for the looming flood and fruit crop season.
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North Yakoa
Wash
North Coast Railway
Tts
Bndwoe
North
Yakim
Nervi
Ronte
Union Gap
Kniy Mirries
Yakima
Anid
Strahan
Trish
Eta Pi Fraternity Satire Sparks School Inquiry
Los Angeles polytechnic high school students jest about a rumored new fraternity the Eta Pi, which officials say is a mock group called the Bata Pie club formed to secure wholesale pie rates. An official inquiry was held with ringleaders testifying with restrained humor before inquisitors.
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Los Angeles
Polytechnic High School
Eta Pit
Eta Pi
Orchard Inspectors Convene in Harrisburg for Conference
Orchard inspectors from all parts of the state have been summoned to Harrisburg for an important conference this week. The spring work and demonstration train will be fully discussed.
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Harrisburg
PILES SURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS PALO OINTMENT
Ad claims a guaranteed cure for bleeding piles within 6 to 14 days or a money refund. It touts fast relief and promises full refund if the condition does not improve. The language mimics old time medical patent advertising with sensational claims.
Kennewick Growers Plan Packing House
In Kennewick Washington the Kennewick Fruit Growers Association votes to raise capital stock from 2000 to 10000 and rename as Kennewick Fraud & Produce Company. Ten percent dividends declared. a new heating project to supply fuel and retail at cost is planned with local manufacture. A committee selects officers including Dean, Stewart, Bowies, Blackman, Mounsey, Brotehaupt, and Mf ANAS.
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Kennewick
Wash
Kennewick Fruit Growers’ Nesociation
Kennewick Fraud & Produce Company
Vailey
Archane
Pete Ork
Ondets Lay Down Treeer Guns for Shovels at Agricultural College
Interior work at the Agricultural College progresses with a new contract between Contractor Brixon and the board. Brixon, who has completed the newcomery, also handles the central heating plant project. An accessory to the heating plant will be a 600 by feet long trench and rooms for officers. Cadets will dig the trench in exchange for construction of armory rooms and a large gallery.
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Yen Agricultural College
Core Iin
Tre
Horwon Agriculture College
Brixon
General Electric Forecasts 60 Million Year End Sales
In New York on January 31, observers predict General Electric will report gross sales near 60 million for the year ending today. If confirmed, the balance available for dividends would exceed 12 percent on the 65 million outstanding capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Electric Company
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
Public notices recount testimonials from Mia Macsen of Sabattis Maine and Mrs Charles Banc ley of Graniteville Vermont praising Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life and other female ailments. The letters claim restored health and strength after using the remedy for thirty years.
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Salvettus
Maine
Lydia
Tuinklaim
Ehtlirth
Mia
W. Macsen
Box 4
Sabattis
Graniteville
Lydia EF
Pinkham
Chanies Banclay
RFD
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Lydia J. Pinkham
Auto Club Banquet Set At Waldorf Astoria Tonight
The Automobile Club of America holds its annual banquet this evening in the Waldorf Astoria ballroom New York. Leaders and members are expected to attend a formal event with refreshments and speeches detailing club activities and future plans.
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New York
Automobile Club of America
Waldorf-Astoria
Choice Wheat Farm for Sale 60 Acres Near Helix
60 acre wheat farm for sale seven miles from Helix with fair improvements and a fine well. Located at 14 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, Washington. Leased through 1912 with easy terms. Contact John A Grosb.
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Choice
Helix
Fine Weil
Boyer Ave
Walla Walla
Wash
John A, Grosb
Notice of Milk Price Change and Housekeeping Rooms
Notice to the Public. On and after February 1, 1910 all milk retailed by me will be ten cents per quart straight T. J. Cheney pro Jersey Dairy. Unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent in the East Oregonian building. Steam heat electric lights hot and cold water bath Inquire at Oregonian office.
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T. J. Cheney
Jersey Dairy
East Oregonian
Bost Oregonian
Local printing shop to sell calling cards and wedding stationery
East Oregonian notes a printer offering calling cards wedding stationery and commercial printing to order while remarking that neighbors may be so near as to make borrowing from them pointless.
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East Oregonian
Doan's Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Women
A Pendleton reader touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder inflammation causing backache headaches and nervousness. Mrs J T Galloway of Elgin Ore endorses the remedy after noting improved back pain and lasting relief. Sold by all dealers 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents Remember the name Doan's.
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Pendleton
Doan
J. T. Galloway
C. c. Elgin Ore
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
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