Heavy cattle shipments from Ontario boost Oregon Short Line traffic
Ontario remains the Oregon Short Line’s top livestock origin as long trains carry cattle to eastern markets. Harney county herds feed daily stockyards, with prime beef prices strong despite grass shortages. Burns notes many range horses leaving Eastern Oregon, easing producer burdens and improving range quality through market-driven herd reduction.
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Ontario
Oregon
The
Argus
Harney County
Burns Exchange
Artificial Ice No Disease Germs to Endanger Your Health
A modern claim argues that artificial ice supplies pose no disease risk to consumers. The piece outlines hygienic production standards and testing procedures claimed to prevent contamination, reassuring readers about safety in public venues and homes.
Fading Honeymoon Sentiments Spark Modern Romance Debate
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a shift in marriage culture as couples cut back or skip the honeymoon. It cites brides seeking social engagements and entertainment to avoid solitary time with spouses, reflecting a broader loss of traditional romance and privacy in modern unions.
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Halcyon
Benedict
Society of Friends
Philadelphia Ledger
New Women of Antiquity Flourished in Spain a Thousand Years Ago
Altamire in Historia de Espana notes that women taught religious law and pursued professional studies in Cordova. Many copied the Koran, and royal blood even wed for intellect. The piece also suggests art tickings can decorate sewing baskets and cretonne hollows for home use.
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Altamire
Espana
Spain
Cordova
Sale of Athena Flour Mill Plant Bids Due July 10 1902
Sealed proposals for the purchase of the Athena Flour Milling Company plant at Athena Oregon will be received by the undersigned bankruptcy trustee of the Milling Company to and including July 10 1902 at Athena Oregon. The right to reject any bids is reserved. C G Chamberlain Trustee.
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Sale Flouring
Athena Filouring Mill Company
Athena
Umatilis County
Oregon
Saie Milling Company
C. G. Chamberlain
New Life Pills Promise Gentile Prompt Aid
Overtaxed organs cry for help with pains nausea dizziness headaches liver bowel troubles. Dr King's New Life Pills are gentle thorough and guaranteed to cure 25c at Tallman Co.'s drug store.
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Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Woman who made first American flag featured in painting
In a Chicago Record-Herald glimpse, a busy woman known for crafting the first American flag is shown in Evald parlor with two daughters pictured angling, illustrating her engagement with gentle arts amid various pursuits.
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Evald
Chicago Record-Herald
Prominent Swedish Woman Emmy Evald of Chicago
Mrs Emmy C Evald, noted as the most prominent Swedish woman in America, sits in Chicago society. Daughter of Rev Erland Carlson, she champions female suffrage, church work, and Swedish church rights, led Lutheran Women Congress at the 1903 exposition, and organized missionary efforts and clubs to support community causes.
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Emmy C. Evald
Chicago
America
Evald
Erland Carlson
D. D
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Immanuel Church
Carl A. B Evald
Huband
Sweden
University of
Inois
A Warning to Mothers About Kids Walking and Sitting
From United States Health Report the article warns mothers to avoid forcing infants to walk too early or to sit up before they are ready. It notes soft bones and risk of bow legs from premature walking and improper posture. Allow crawling and natural development to strengthen muscles and prevent spinal issues.
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United States Health Report
Don't Wear Mourning Says Woman’s Home Companion
A 19th or early 20th century note urges women to abandon mourning attire. It argues children should not wear mourning and that girls should limit it for short periods. The piece criticizes crape wells as heathenish and condemns the widespread gloomy dress.
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Crape Wells
Proper Ventilation and Upcycling Household Tips
A window draft is dangerous. install a four to five inch board at the bottom sash to ventilate without a direct draft. Also, worn tablecloths can be repurposed into napkins and togcloths, with the best pieces neatly hemmed for polishing china and silver.
Frederika Bremer's Impact on Nordic Women's Rights
Frederika Bremer, a writer, did more to raise Scandinavian women to parity with women abroad than any other woman of her era, shaping reform and literary influence across Sweden and Denmark in the 19th century.
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Frederika Bremer
Tinware tale from a busy hardware store window
A fragmentary item describes a large variety of tinware and a shop display. It hints at sales or new pieces, mentioning a Bilaranter or similar term and implying a lively stock of tinware items. The readable text focuses on the product range rather than events or dates.
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Pana
Egon
Alta
Court House
Columbia LodGiNg House
Alta & Webb Sts
F. X. Schempp, Prop
Strahon
Martin Block
Conducted BY
Mrs. Strahon
Despain
Il.w.harper Kentucky Whiskey
Sim
Jobe
Louvre
Oregon Ranges
Tle City
van Orsdall & Ross
Havana
Henpeck
Mes, EB. C. Evald
Joseph Basler
Pendleton
I. F. Robinson
Prop
Blue
Frank B. Clapton
Pendleton, Oregon
N. Berkeley
Ron umaer—Roows
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