Oil Near Salem Reports Crude Oil Found in Local Well
Reports from Salem claim crude petroleum near Oregon's capital, with a glass sample from Pratum showing yellowish high grade oil rich in paraffin. A Findlay expert deemed it potential high grade oil, while uncertainty remains whether the flow is natural seepage or a previously salted well. Local sheriff notes a roar years ago and wonders about natural gas intrusion.
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Oregon
Fred Rice
Pratum
Salem Statesman
Findlay
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rice
Sherif W. J. Culver
Pritem
Blair Forward
L. H. McMahon
Fall of the Bastile Celebrated in Paris July 14
Paris observes the 116th Bastile anniversary as a national holiday with decorated buildings and a grand garrison review at Longchamps. President Loubet and cabinet officials attend, with U S ambassador Horace Porter among the diplomats. Decorations, cavalry drill, and a festive evening of dancing and fireworks mark the celebration.
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Paris
Bastile
Iit
Longchamps
Loubet
Horace Porter
United States
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Severe Coughs
Mrs Charles Applegate of Alexandria Ind reports years of coughing and lung trouble until three 1.00 bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery cured her completely and she gained 68 pounds. The remedy promises to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung ailments. Trial free at Tallman & Co. Drug Store.
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Charles Applegate
Alexandria
Ind
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Four Hundred Lawyers Open State Bar Convention at Ottumwa
About 400 lawyers attended the opening session of the 10th annual Iowa State Bar Association in Ottumwa. Rev. A. B. Craig delivered the invocation and William McNett gave the address of welcome, marking the start of the convention proceedings.
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Ottumwa
Newbro's Herpicide Promotes Hair Health Claim
An ad describes washing without water as foolish and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the original genuine remedy. It claims the product kills the parasite that feeds on hair roots and markets it as superior to other substances like vaseline glycerine and similar hair tonics. The text presents the product as the only effective solution and names the manufacturer’s special agent.
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Dazarum
Newbro
Manufactu
W. Eghenieh
Lawyers Gather for Annual Convention Banquet Toasts
Cedar Rapids official reports from Secretary Wright and Treasurer Stevenson opened the session. President Wakefield of Sioux City delivered the annual address. M L Temple read a paper on labor union liability. Banquet toasts honored The Old and the New Lawyer and The Lawyer in the Legislatures.
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Cedar Rapids
Wright
Tipton
Jesse F. Stevenson
Des Moines
The
American Bar Assoriation
George W. Wakefield
Sioux City
M. L. Temple
Osceola
Nations
BE. Stiles
Kansas City
Jerry BB Sullivan
Creston
Moray
A. R Dewey
Washington
DPD
Murphy Eikaior
T. M. Start Charleson
N. & Kendall, Albina
Endeavor Work Discussed at Pennsylvania Convention
Allentown July 14 last day of one of the most successful Christian Endeavor conventions in Pennsylvania. O J Randall of Yardley presided over the morning Salem chapel session. Rev F Hatch of Boston led the mission study class with several speakers including Dr Charles Roads of Philadelphia and Dr Robert F Y Pierce of Scranton. Juniors held rallies at the fair ground with Rev D P Longsdorf presiding. Rev A J Brunner conducted devotional services and banners were presented for the largest gain sleep a feature of the rally.
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Allentown
Christian Endeavorers of
Pennsylvania
O. J. Randall
Yardley
Salem Chapel
F. Hatch
Boston
Charles Roads
Philadelphia
Robert F. Y. Pierce
Scranton
Fair Ground
D. P. Longsdorf
Catasqua
A. J. Brunner
Dr. Bartholomew
Lewiston Wheat Prices Move 1904 Sale at 60 65 Cents
Lewiston reports the first 1904 grain sale as Vollmer Clearwater buys 36,000 bushels from John Nelson of Tammany. Bluestem brings 60 cents and club 65 cents, prices 3 cents above coast quotations amid milling competition. Nelson, a Lapwai farmer, will thresh his crop next week. Also listed are World's Fair rail rates from Pendleton to St Louis and Chicago with multiple dates and return options.
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Lewiston
Vollmer-Clearwater Company
John Nelson
Tammany
Nelson
Lapwai
E. C. Smith
First old settlers reunion opens in Choctaw nation Durant
Durant July 14 The first old settlers reunion in the Choctaw nation opens here and runs through the week with music racing athletic contests and entertainment. The visitor crowd is among the largest ever seen in the area.
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Durant
Primary law first test set for city elections in Oregon
The Direct Primary Nomination Law shows 56 205 votes in favor and 16 354 against, with a costly campaign and debt. First practical test comes in fall municipal elections in Baker City Salem Albany and Oregon City to judge if the measure needs fixes or broader adoption for county district and state offices. Deafness claim and Catarrh cure ad copy follow in medical note.
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Baker City
Albany
Salem
Oregon City
Friends of
Ftrong
W. 8
U'Ren
Upcoming Mining and Irrigation Conventions
August 22-27 in Portland hosts the American Mining Congress and November 16-18 in El Paso for the National Irrigation Association. Attention Sheepmen: range to lease and water available. Mail inquiries to box 44, La Grande, Oregon.
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American Mining Congress
Portland
National Irrigation Association
el Paso
Texas
la Grande
Optician Offers Free Sight Testing And Eyeglasses
An old advertisement notes no charge for sight testing and presents a selection of gold spectacles and eyeglasses for reading or general use. It highlights moderate prices on a full line of eyewear.
Have It In Your Home Have It In Your Home
Ad touts City Brewery bottled beer as superior to other beverages. Claims it is wholesome during hot weather and not spoiled by temperature changes. Promises home delivery in quarts pints and free delivery with any quantity. Contact phone number 298% for orders.
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City Brewery
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