Runaway horse scare in Athena injures rider
N A Miller had a narrow escape when a horse bolted from Thorpe Bros blacksmith shop toward Wrights barn. The animal ran through a barb wire fence, injuring Miller with cuts to forelegs and a bruised forehead. Miller plans to ride with a bridle next time. Local residents and visitors from Weston Pendleton Mil to n Adams Seattle Portland and Columbus were noted in Athena society notes.
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Athena
Ore
Thorpe Bros
Wright
N. A. Miller
Mr Miller
Mr. Miller
Miller
E. M. Smith
Norma
Weston
Dr. Kennard
M. White
Portland
Clem McCoy
Pendleton
Matt Mosgrove
Milton
B. H. Piersol
Meritol Hair Tonic and Meritor Eczema Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Meritol Hair Tonic for healthy hair with growth and shine and claims Meritor Eczema Remedy cures eczema via skin treatment. Pallman & Company are named as exclusive local agents.
King No More Than Ornament in Norway
Norway's Stor thing began active steps to strip the king of veto power and royal approval, require only a minister's signature for laws, and abolish orders and decorations. If passed, the king would have less power than Joseph Tumulty, Wilson's secretary.
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Christiana
Norway
Storthing
Joseph Tumulty
Wilson
Musical Italy Tops Advertisements With Opera Spoof
Rome July 17 Musical Italy has none America one better in advertising poems on street cars. Puccini wrote a musical ode praising a tooth powder Caruso stars in a self caricature praising a soap brand Lechavallo composes a hymn about a hair tonic that promises new hairs where none grew for years.
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Rome
Italy
America
Puccini
Caruso
Lechcavallo
Mary and Alice Between Names in a Maids Conversation
A new mistress asks to avoid first name use to prevent confusion with her husband. The maid agrees to be called by her last name, Darling, and confirms she is used to this practice. The exchange reveals social etiquette and preferred forms of address within a household.
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Alice
Epworth League Institute visits La Grande for district event
Delegates from five eastern Oregon counties arrive in La Grande for the Epworth League Institute in Joseph. The Commercial club hosts a morning tour with Riverside park stops as officials lead the advance party. J H W Rudd presides, with Laura Thompson and Nellie Johanson among arriving leaders.
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LA Grande
Ore
Epworth League Institute
Joseph
Oregon
Commercial Club
Humphreys
Riverside Park
Umatilla County
J. HW. Rudd
Laura Thompson
Union
Nellie Johanson
John Tay
Hindoo Women in Calcutta Petition Park Plan Dropped
Officials report steps to curb potential militant displays by Hindoo and Mohammedan women in Calcutta. A petition by high caste women sought a park or public square, signed by 300. The municipal commission backed the idea only with a high fence and police guard, but ultimately vetoed the project.
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Calcutta
Municipal Commission
Commission
Mother's Friend touted as essential aid for expectant mothers
A grandmotherly endorsement promotes Mother's Friend as a trusted external remedy for pregnancy. It claims relief from nausea, supports abdominal and breast muscles, and eases the birth process, urging mothers to use the product at $1.00 per bottle and contact Bradfield Regulator Co for a guide.
100 Women Threaten Public Walkout Across Districts
Authorities placed special guards in densely populated districts and near quarters of the women to deter a planned march. The ruling commission announced its decision as the 100 Women threatened to leave their homes and parade publicly, seeking support from other countries.
Catholics in Germany raise funds for missions Jubilee appeal
At the Vatican the Catholic community in Germany announced a special jubilee effort for Kaiser celebrations, raising about $500,000 to support Catholic missions across the Kaiser colonies. The fundraising linked the silver jubilee observance with aid to missions in all German territories.
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Rome
Vatican
Germany
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old promotional notice touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims thousands suffer kidney trouble and urges readers to buy 50 cent and one dollar sizes at druggists or request a sample and pamphlet by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.
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Nefants
the Centaur Conran
New York
Bears
Castoria
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Centaun Company
Tors City
F. G. Lucas
Athens
F. Henry
Adams
BP. T. Willaby
Attorney Watts
Seattle
Stella Wurzer
City
Dale Worthington
Maude Couch
Geo. Carmichal Jr
Mt. Hood
Tallman & Co
Darling
Epworth
FOR Catholic Missions
J. A. Borie Lumber CO
Beaver Board
D. R. Cheng
Chinese Herb Company
B. Webb Street
State Hotel
Pend
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Vaughan
Main Street
Pendleton, Ore
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Ings
Pers
C. F. Rupell
Mgr
Walla Walla, Wash
Scranton, Pa, U.S. A
F. G. Meilike
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