City Briefs in a Busy Oregon Town
A compact air of classified notices and short notices across Pendleton and nearby areas. Rentals and rooms for rent, furnished and unfurnished, with ads for photos at Powman Studio and a baby or family portrait offer. Goods for sale include horses, harness, groceries, and a stock of refrigerators. Local services include Leathers Transfer and Storage and door-to-door sales agents.
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Pendleton
Portland
Oregon
J. FE
Etiquire Frost & Bowman's
Trish
Desert Lande
Binek
Powman
Fast Oregonian
Women of Woodcraft
Enet Oregonian
Leathers’ Transfer & Storage Co
Gritman
Atwood Bridge
Chicago
East Oregonian
Jewelry ad from Hunziker Jewelers and Optician
An advertisement asserts careful selection of line presented, promising satisfaction and accurate representation. It urges trust in purchase at Hunziker, a jeweler and optician, with assurance of quality and fair portrayal.
Chambermaid Wanted at Golden Ktule Hotel
A job notice for a chambermaid position at the Golden Ktule hotel is recorded along with a meeting notice for Pauline Rebekah Judge No. 18.00 on Monday July 9, 1908, requesting full attendance.
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Golden Ktule Hotel
Pauline Rebekah
Monnday
Tet Pom. Eharp
Minnie Browne
Irving's Buchu Waters Remedy Ad Urges Kidney Cure
Uric acid and gravel are carried by the kidneys when they cannot properly filter the blood. Irving's Buchu Waters are advertised as the only sure remedy for this condition, cleansing the kidneys of worn out material, rebuilding kidney walls, and preventing uric acid formation. Sold at 60 cents a box by Tallman & Co. 623 Main St Pendleton Oregon.
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Irving
Tallman & Co
Main St
Pendleton
Oregon
Presidency Oath Question From Early U.S. History
A fragment from the St. Louis Republic discusses the constitutional requirement for the president to take an oath of office. It ponders how John Tyler could be president if Andrew Atchison had not yet sworn in, noting neither had taken the oath on that odd day in March.
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Volisan
Whartis
Drea Ly
Wmetly J . Sab Vine
Mitel Disialus
Sotivlandy Taupe
Dobe
Atchison
Taylor
San Francisco Chronicle
Jane
Personal mentions from the city crowd
Dr Todd of Adame and other visitors are noted in the city on business and belief trips. Names include T J Kirk of Athens, H 4d Spencer of Ireiton, RH G Oliver returning from Walla Walla, Mrs Howard Stevens heading to Nebraska, Be W Wright visiting from Walla Walla, Nell Ireton of Boise, Mrs W A Brown from Portland, P A Worthington from Portland, and many others on summer visits or business trips. A Pendleton scene highlights students in town, drives to Wilford, and preparations for travels to Newport, Cheyenne, Denver, and beyond. The Rev J M Cornelison dies on business in the Umatilla Reservation, with Indian attendance at a July 4 lecture and views.
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Spencer
Ireiton
Ciy
RH. G. Oliver
Walla Walla
Howard Stevens
Nebraska
Be. W. Wright
Mies Nell Ireton
Boise
Miky Adna Raley
W. A. Brown
Portland
P. A. Worthington
Weston Normal School Board of Regents
J. F. Robinson
Donald Taft
Bingham Springs
T. M. Henderson Gridchild
Meacham
Mise Peterson
Hot Lake
Summerville
H. E. Collier
Hidaway Springs
J. M. Cornelison
Umatilla
Clits
EE. Hayes
Portre
Interior seals approval for Umatilla project bids
Hermiston reclamation officials await approval from the Secretary of the Interior to award contracts for the Umatilla pro west to Cold Spring dam. Bids surpassed by nearly 1.1 million dollars, with Sweeney & Holmes Portland bid at 984,415 and Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Seattle bid at 1,452,594. Continuous work hinges on federal clearance and final contract award.
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Hermiston
Umatilla
Cold Spring
Hitchcock
John T. Whistler
Portland
Secretary of the Interior
Gold Springs
Sweeney & Holmes
Puget Sound Hridge & Predging Company
Seattle
Aimatitis River
Cold Springs
Pavifie Coast
Pacific Count
Coretynetion Company
Pucet Sound Bridge & Dredging Company
Lind, Melweter & Grant
Newportland & Contraction Company
Helo
Willam Stanley &O
Reptile
H. TD
Prute
Baltlake City
Tarifa and the origin of tarifas in trade history
The etymology traces tarifas to the Arabic fa rifa meaning inventory of fees. A Moorish general named Tarifa seized a Moorish seaport near Gibraltar in 710 and set a toll station for ships. The place lent its name to the term, which evolved to signify a schedule of charges and entered various languages.
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Tarifa
Gibraltar
Europe
Constantine
Alexander
Weird Chair Tale From Cape Town Legend
A storied high backed woolen chair in Cape Town is said to have witnessed a Dutch governor dying moments after a condemned soldier faced execution. The tale claims the governor, who hid the condemned man, sat in the chair and heard the doomed man challenge his contemner to the throne of the Supreme Judge. Read the Bast Oregonian.
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Cape Town
Wallowa County Judgeship Candidacy Jim Crawford Nears Bench
The Salem Journal weighs the Union County district judgeship with Hon Thomas H Crawford visiting Salem. Other contenders include Judge Frank B Wilson and Judge Ramsey, all noted lawyers and Democrats. Governor Chamberlain will appoint to the vacancy created when Judge Eakin resigns next January.
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Salem Journal
Wallowa-Union County
Thomas H. Crawford
Union County
Salem
Crawford
Supreme S Court
Robert Eakin
Wilon
Waliowa
Eakin
Kile
Supreme Bench
Thomas G. Halley
Chamberlain
Frank B Wilsin
Union
Judge Rameey
la Grande
Mstrict
Wallowa
Clarence Crawfort
Tom Crayford
Tt le
Tom
Ramsey
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Voles Honey and Tar offer immediate relief to asthma sufferers in the worst stages. If started early it will effect a cure according to Koeppen Drug memo in the East Oregonian.
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Koeppen
A Source of Contagion from Tooth Decay
An investigation shows a major epidemic source lies in mouth and teeth around the gums. A physician’s exam of schoolchildren reveals germs in nearly all, with those keeping teeth clean suffering fewer illnesses. Thorough brushing is urged as a near cure.
Alphabetical Advertisement in London Times 1842
A fragment from the London Times circa 1842 shows an alphabetical classified notice seeking a female to oversee a household and table service. The wording lid includes a string of adjectives and odd descriptors, ending with a humorous if dated list. The item highlights Victorian-era playful typography in ads.
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London Times
The Widow's Wish and The Judge’s Fine
A two speaker dialogue from the New York Press recalls a judge fining a driver fifty dollars for killing a man. The widow confronts the driver, asking to pay the fine, while the chauffeurs argue about damages.
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New York Press
Nie Won Bet Sparks Banter Over Tattoos
In Yonkers Statesman style banter Nie Won teases Crim sonbeak about a late night bet. Crim denies specifics while Yeast deflects, mentioning a wager about receiving tats from his wife.
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Yonkers Statesman
Foxes Ponsa Jokes Around With Quick Wits
A sly exchange shows Fox claiming you can make a joke about any subject and a woman challenging him. The Joker responds with a sharp retort, quipping that there is no subject suitable for his kingship.
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King
Advice for the Actor and Lady Friend in disguise
A witty dialogue fragment places an actor asking for guidance on dealing with creditors and keeping up appearances. The Lady Friend replies with clever advice about disguises and deception to avoid trouble, echoing a light theatrical tone.
Algol the Bright Star of Perseus in Ancient Lore
A fragment discusses Algol in the Perseus region as a variable star seen to dim every 2 days 20 hours 48 minutes. It notes Algol’s distance and compares it with Earth’s orbit, highlighting vast cosmic scales and human astonishment at stellar motion.
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Lad Orezoolan
Woman Seeks Second Matrimony After Failing Sight
In New Hampshire an elderly woman insists on marrying despite family concerns that she cannot see well. A humorous test has relatives placing a groom on a barn roof. she peers from the door and proclaims she can see the man but cannot locate the barn, prompting laughter at the age and sight dilemma.
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New Hampshire
The
Boston Herald
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W. W. Frown
Paulina
Crook County
Shontke
Oris Valley
Amien Hinde
Joifinns
Nex Perot
Yakimae
Nex Perce
Dr. Todd
Adame
T. J. Kirk
Athens
Calderhead
Pievenger
Mra
J. P. Winters
Inez
Minnesota
Curro) Roberts
Pendleton Business College
North Yakima
W. Privett
Della Privett
Wade Privett
Lemnan Springs
Louis Scholl, Jr
Echo
Phelps
Wilwird
Carl McGlonn
Churchill Buries College
Main and
Webb Streets
Hur
WME
Tonal McDonall
Yale Law Anhoor
Haland Oliver
Washington
Joe Owenhouse
Weise
Cheyenne
Dover
Fortier Place
Denver
Oowenhotee
Goodyear Welt
Ulue
Varsity
the Peoples Warehouse
Bugur
Republic
Keteohup
Aitcrcock
Umatilia Prowest
BRE
Unital Atria
Bast
Oregonian
Koeppens
Popular Price Drug Store
Sheewead Blobert Eakin
Fox
Puck
Pendleton Power Laundry
Fishman & Peters
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