Wheat and crop notes from Weston and Salem 1900
Weston notes report wheat and corn yields and a hog feeding study with a grain resembling corn. Families visit Salem for medical and family reasons. Athena reports Millard Kelley learning of his brother’s death en route home. Various local notes from Keho and Echo chapters record visits, travel, and hospital updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena, Or
Millard Kelley
Montand
Eune Kelly
Sormane
Mr. Kelly
Montios
Spokane
Witmot
Praxnad
Eliv
Curious Case In Spokane Courts Over Usury Penalties
A Spokane superior court case begins under Washington usury penalties. Plaintiff Ie Clayton Barnett claims W J and W J Boot charged 5 percent monthly interest, exceeding the 1 percent legal limit, seeking treble damages and about 1555. The document also lists a variety of patent medicine and ads inserted in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Electric Bitters Cited as Cure for Liver and Stomach Ailments
A Wisconsin woman credits Electric Bitters after doctors failed to cure her stomach trouble and jaundice. She took seven bottles and was cured, avoiding surgery. The claim notes guaranteed cures for stomach, liver and kidney issues, with Tallman & Co drug store selling the product. A Chicago man also praises Koley’s Honey and Tar for bronchial trouble and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hant
Lime Ridge
Wis
Marge
Price Seat Tallman & Co
Char
BE. Davis
W. Congress Bt
Chicago
Koley
Kowpown
Waters at Lebtoan Springs Sightseers Swell, Hotels Expand
The July report from Lebtoan Springs notes improved facilities as new cottages rise and a hotel doubles in size. Guests enjoy clear weather, daily mail service three times weekly, and new amenities including a long distance telephone. Deer, trout and other wildlife are seen as crowds flock to the rustic resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Keho
Liste Hae
Towa
C. P. Bowman
Pennelyvania
Oregon
William Oliver
Whitworth
Emma Kirkpatrick
Ena
Portland
Harry Sitton
Marshfield
Sunderman
Christian Church
Charles Taylor
James Henshell
Foley Springs
G. F. Foster
Umatilla
I. Taylor
Amon Smart
Mamie Sullivan
Mr. Smart
W. H. Babb
St. Laie
Lebtoan Springs
J. T. Hinkle
John Hager
Heppner
Eugene Huser
Joby Endecott
H. BE. Warren
Pendleton
W. Oj. Furnieh
Glenn Bushee
H., Matthews
D. J. McFall
Tle
Thomas Brewster
Alaska expedition survivor recounts harsh trek with Glens unit
Dr Henry K Carter describes a year old voyage from Seattle to interior Alaska with Captain B F Glens military expedition. He and five others faced starvation after their horses died, endured frigid November weather, and survived with improvised clothing and a stray Indian hunter's aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariana
Fort Gibbon
Tanaa
Vancouver Barracks
Tanana
Herron
Carter
Hy Carter Viite
Vancouver
Green
Charlee HH. Carter
Raat Oregonian
Henry K. Carter
Les Jdet
Alaska
B. F. Glens
Dr. Carter
Pendleton
Seattle
Lieut. Herron
Tanapa River
Acros
Cook's Inlet
Yukoo River
Tanaow
Night of Terror and Local Advertisements in Oregon
A fragmentary 19th century notice shows a widow receiving aid for illness as a General Barnham of Machins is mentioned. The ad promotes King’s New Discovery for throat and lung diseases, trial bottles, and a Crement Agency bicycle sale. A lost diamond ring sighting is reported with a finder’s reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubley
Cola Bay
San Francheau
Cal Sale
Val Wan & GU
Druggiats
Pendleton
Urbgun
Barnham
Machins
Aire
Lincoln
Tallman & Co
Ini
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cleaver Bros. Dry Goods Co
Hast
Weston Neigborhood
Poe Itivess
L. &. Griffith
Salem
Weston
George Jb. Petites
Mise Lovie Pewbolen
OG. Griffith
Childern
G. A. Powblew
Weeton
Blair
Ron
IM O'Harra
Winn
Claude Stoon
Coffman
Huehole
Robert Coppork
J. H. Vince
Henry Stumper
William Beat
Eich
Dimaee Bhurl
L. Hunziker
Wee
Castoria
Cras
H. Pourreem
Chlrepd
J. Cheney
Ghets
Ger & Theax
Todo, Colilen
Rae Tawar Manvis Wholoesse Mruggials
Tuledu
Ohio
Mall
Hye Price
Hall
W. H. Bayer
Adan, Re
Reno Building
Chase & Sanborn
Chas. Rohrman
Court Street
Lehman
City Recorder
Willian
Alpert Rea
G. W. Kew
Mr Cohn
Matthews
J. Shipley
Ed Hale
Frank Roberts
Cantwell
Eugene Awy
Kilcup
Walter Brundage
John Watson
W. J. Furniah
J. C. Freaker
William Fitzgerald
Gurney Hager
C. C. Hendricks
Ben Selling
J.T. Hinkle
Bill Lane
Jon Nolf
Frank Pinson
Brown
Frank Downey
Harry Thompson
Alf Beat
Fran Mitchell
Levi Eldridge
Roach
John Bowman
Oba
Goodale
Shutrum
A. M. Kaley
Ed Eben
Carl Gretinwald
Merere
Sam
George Miller
Milton, Or
Daniel Sullivan
California Oil Company
G. W. Rew
Bib Lindsay
Vesuvius
Perro
Crewe
Portehe Heer
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta St
Opp
Court House
Man
Bay
A. Be
the Peoples Warehouse
Crement
East Oregonian
Foley
Kooppen
Vinder
Terewander
Brock & McComas
Headlyjuartera
Malin and
Court Sts
W.D. Hansford & Co
Peacheton, Oregon
Chris Sinpson
Beardera
Pendleton Planing Mill & Lumber Yard
R, Forster
Goo, J
Puget Sound Warehouse
Tacoma
Washington
Warelhitines
Ated Betore
Ridependent
Warelanien
Vortibelios
Faridin
de Rokiecvin
Moiravanry
Waterman’s
Ideal Fountain Pens
Oni
Winaye Ted
Max Baer
Main St
Bar and Hilliard Rooms
van Dran Bros
J. BE. Moore
Robinson
East Acre
Schlitz Milwaukee Beer
H. Kopittke
Golden Rule Hotel
C.F Kohler
Prop
Gary
Cor, Court and
Johnson Streets
Ree
Hoama
Eiectric Lighte
Pendleton, Oregon
Golden Rule
J. B. Smith
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
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