Pedestrian Weston Plans Final Pacific to Atlantic Walk
Edward Payson Weston, at age seventy one, prepared today to begin his last transcontinental walk from Los Angeles. He aims to reach New York City in one hundred days, starting westward to coast the Pacific and then return eastward to complete the ocean to ocean trek. Weston hopes to show walking as a normal, healthy exercise and moral lesson accessible to all.
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A Wild Blizzard Raging Brings Danger And Death
A description of winter illness dangers during a harsh blizzard period notes grip symptoms and warns against delay in using Dr. King's New Discovery. Customer testimonial from A. L. Dunn of Pine Valley, Miss., claims relief after three weeks. Products priced 60c and 1.00, guaranteed by Tallman & Co.
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Estray Notice Estray from Thompson’s ranch on reservation
Estray horse strayed from Thompson’s ranch on the reservation about three years old with a star on forehead and AV brand on left shoulder. Reward offered for return or information leading to recovery. NATE RAINES Pendleton Oregon. Read the East Oregonian every day.
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Nate Raines
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A Cold's Grim Toll Cited In Folk Verse And Cure Notice
A fragmentary verse recalls a neighborly watch by a bed and a death from a cold. The piece then shifts to a dubious home remedy claiming to “wreak up a cold in twenty four hours” using glycerine virgin oil of pine compound and whisky with a dosing schedule. The ad style instruction invites purchase at any drug store.
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Puck
Impersonator Tries Gourko Burlesque at Odessa Theater
A famous Russian general Gourko scenes loom in a comedy when an impersonator is ordered to present himself at the marshal’s palace. The impersonator faces the autocrat in a mirrored makeup moment, then earns a roar of laughter, defusing a tense confrontation.
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Eels in Japan Restaurant Cook Handles Eels for Patron
A Delineator writer describes a Japanese restaurant ritual where a guest selecting broiled eel is offered live eels from a tank. The cook selects, kills, fillets, and splits the eel, boils the pieces, skews them on bamboo, broils over charcoal, and serves the pieces with rice in red lacquer boxes.
The Phonograph Care and Maintenance Advice
Advice on operating a phonograph machine warns against overuse and over tightening the spring. Do not reuse needles and keep the device well oiled. Keep records dust free and use a velvet cleaner to prevent scratchy sound. Suburban Life.
Why Are You Sad Dear The Stobleighs Move Away News
Dialogue reveals a character’s jealousy over social shifts after a neighbor family, the Stobleighs, plans to move. The narrator seeks to hide displeasure despite a fortune and rosy prospects, while implication of upcoming social changes ties to wealth.
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Chicago Record Herald
Wellington presents annual flag for Waterloo anniversary
On January 18 each year the Duke of Wellington must present to the sovereign a small flag representing the annual rent in petit sargenty for Strathfieldsaye estate. The flag features a miniature elector or eagle of the Napoleonic army, fringed with gold, with a gilded eagle at the star end and the year embroidered at the top corner near the flagpole.
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Block system reform cited by Baltimore American
A quotation notes that in old times reform began when the idea of the block system emerged. The Baltimore American highlights the block system as the modern idea that set a train of events in motion, signaling a pivotal development in urban planning or transit management.
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Highland Ferryman in Storm Moment Captured
Fragmentary regional text hints at a storm scene with a ferryman figure. Quoted lines weave archaic dialect and cautionary proverb about consequences of planting thorns, suggesting a symbolic or literary piece rather than a clear event.
High Time for Men to Realize the Waste of Getting High
A compact opinion noting that many men waste valuable time pursuing drug use. The statement urges reflection on personal choices and societal impact, calling for awareness and restraint.
Bailey and Austin in The Top O' Th World at Oregon theater
Bailey and Austin star in The Top O The World arriving February 5 at the Oregon theater. The duo, famed for song and satire, perform witty quips and comic songs, promising lively stage entertainment and a glimpse of their established stardom.
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Beverly in Graustark on Oregon stage February 1
Tradeing from reports the musical drama Beverly of Graustark is praised as a top draw of the season. Mise Gertrude Fowler stars as George Barr McCutcheon’s heroine in a faithful staging by Hubert M. Baker with strong dramatic scenes. The company, touring under Delamener & Norris, promises a complete production.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Worldwide Cure
A historical classified style ad offers a $100 reward for proof Hall's Catarrh Cure fails. It claims the remedy cures catarrh as a constitutional disease via internal action on blood and mucosa, promising testimonials and a strong constitutional boost. A Toledo based firm, F J Cheney & Co, backs the claim and mentions distribution by druggists.
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Shoe sole nails spark concern from A Eklund
A Eklund criticizes nail-fastened soles and notes sewing at 66c a pair as a preferable method. The letter argues that no well dressed person wants nails in their shoes and urges safer construction practices.
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Battle Creek Visit Shapes Punctuation Reform Claim
Communal meeting in Battle Creek as part of Roosevelt era spelling reform efforts. Guides tout medical ties to colon health at sanitariums while educators tour. A banquet ends with a jest about punctuation reform, suggesting Battle Creek as the seat of punctuation reform.
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Unclear old duke scene in leftland gallery
Fragmentary report describes a man and his duchess in a gallery, a dispute over seating, and a tense exchange with a speaker. Little coherent action or clear names emerge beyond the setting and vague dialogue.
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Debutante recollection relayed in Boston Transcript
Mrs A recalls a fifteen year ago debutante charm while Mrs B fondly remembers a lovely chaperon role when I came out in Boston Transcript.
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Indignant Customer Questions Jewel Box Authenticity
A skeptical customer denounces a jewel box claiming misrepresentation as ivory and muses aloud about whether an elephant could have false teeth, reflecting disbelief and doubt. The remark is noted by Cleveland lender.
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Cleveland
Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh remedy
Do the right thing if you have nasal catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at once. Avoid cocaine in powders and snuffs. Ely's Cream Balm releases secretions inflaming nasal passages and throat, unlike mercury products that dry secretions. A real remedy not a delusion. All druggists 60 cents or mailed by Ely Brothers 66 Warren Street New York.
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Calhoun Bribery Case Delayed Again in San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun, street railway magnate, faces trial on bribery accusations tied to the overhear trolley franchise. After multiple postponements, the case is reset today as District Attorney Fickert seeks more time to study the charges. many expect the case to be dismissed.
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Ballard's Snow Liniment for Neuralgia Relief
Advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as the finest remedy for neuralgia rheumatism burns cuts and pains. Promoted by A. Koeppen and Bros urging readers to apply the remedy to save the face and relieve discomfort.
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Prize Shooting Opens at Pan Time Gallery
The Pan Time shooting gallery begins a prize contest featuring a 30 30 Remington auto, a 22 Marlin repeating rifle prize, a box of 60, and 19¢ cigars. Jas H Estes is the proprietor.
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