Lost Mine Legend Told by Jackson County Pioneer
Jacob Sehmit, Jackson County resident and AOUW delegate, recounts a tale from 1855 of a ledge found by two men near Sucker Creek south of Jacksonville. Belleville spent years seeking the vein, finally dead, while a farmer boy reportedly found the mine’s fortune near Grants Pass. The Briggs family reportedly holds $65,000 in gold with more in sight.
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Souuthern
Oregon
Young Griggs
Jacob Sehmit
Jackson County
A. OO. U. W. Grand Lodge
Briges
Sucker Creek
Oregon Daily Journal
Sebmitt
Jacksonville
Thin Wak
Thik
Holleville
Miller
Mounlasha
Belleville
Cure dandruff with Herpicide claims
An early 20th century advertisement promises to cure dandruff by killing the germ causing it and to promote luxurious hair growth. It touts Herpicide as the sole scientifically based preparation and urges readers to send stamps for a free sample from The Herpicide Co., Detroit, with agent F. W. Schmik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
F. W. Schmiat
Samurai and Jiu Jitsu in Ancient Japan
An excerpt explains the rise of the Samurai as aristocratic knights in Japan, detailing their martial training in Jiu Jitsu, the emphasis on joint and nerve control, and the spread of Jiu Jitsu schools among soldiers and police. It notes a 1904 Knights Templar event in San Francisco and travel rates for related rail and steamer journeys to Portland with dates and return limits.
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Japan
Samura
Woo
Prac
Margarita Fischer Company Returns To Town Engagement
Margarita Fischer Manager Taylor has secured a return engagement for Margarita Fischer Company starting Monday July 25. A new bill will be presented every other night, Wednesday Friday and Sunday. Patrons who saw Miss Fischer last spring recall her sweet face and charm. tickets go on sale Monday with prices at 10c 20c and 30c.
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Taylor
Margarita Fischer
Mike Fischer
Misa Fischer
Miss Fischer
Ambassador Storer Returns Home From Vienna Voyage
Berlin July 2 Bellamy Storer American ambassador at Vienna sailed for New York today on the Hamburg American liner Deutschland. He has been ill with intermittent fever and his trip home is to rest and hasten his recovery through sea voyage and a few weeks ashore.
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Ambassador Storer
Berlin
Bellamy Storer
Vienna
New York
Deutschland
Storer
United States
Special Summer Excursion Rates to Coast Points
The Washington and Columbia River Railway announces summer excursion tickets to Westport Long Beach Clatsop Beach Tokeland Ilwaco Seaview Tr om Pacific Park Ocean Park Nahcotta Flavel Gearhart and return at 10.00. Children half fare. Tickets valid returning to September 1. O R N Co adds later trains for fishing parties. Excursion rates to Portland August 1 1904 for Oregon Development Association meeting. Rate 6.85 round trip with Aug 1-4 limit. For details see BE C Smith.
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Washington
Portland
Oregon Development Association
Ore
C. Smith
Schillinz's Best Motto for Trade Appeal
An old trade card style line extols Schillinz's Best with two words and a promise of money back. It asserts the brand stands for top goods and fair dealing, closing with a playful nod to a groom.
Electric Bitters Cure Rheumatism and Debility
Joe Gobolick of Colusa California reports fifteen years of unbearable rheumatism relief after using Electric Bitters. The ad claims benefits for liver and kidney troubles and general debility with a 60 cent price and Tallman & Co. druggists guaranteeing satisfaction.
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Joe Gobolick
Colusa
Cal
Tallman & Co
Incoming Chronology of Regional Meetings
Organization listings outline Portland events with the Oregon Development League on August 2 and 3 and August 22 to 27 for the American Mining Congress. Inland Empire Teachers Association events run October 19 to 21, while the National Irrigation Association convenes November 16 to 18 in El Paso Texas.
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Oregon Development League
Portland
American Mining Congress
Inland Empire Teachers’ Associatt Pal
National Irrigation Association
el Paso
Texas
Notice to Contractors for School House Foundations
Sealed bids for excavating and brick and stone foundations for three Pendleton school houses are to be received at architect C E Troutman's office until Saturday July 23 1904 at 12 oclock p m A 6 percent certified check must accompany each bid otherwise bid forfeited to cover bond costs The board may reject any or all bids Plans and specifications are available at C E Troutmans office John Hailey Jr Clerk
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C. E. Troutman
Pendleton
C. BE
Dr King's New Life Pills Ad and Household Goods Sale
Bright old ad copy lists Dr King's New Life Pills promising energy and strength for 25 cents a box sold by Tallman & Co. It also advertises a full household goods sale including piano organ steel range and bedroom suits from Carl Guliott at 612 Clay Street and a range lease notice for sheepmen with address box 44 in La Grande Oregon.
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Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Carl Guliott
Clay Street
la Grande
Have It In Your Home Have It In Your Home
City Brewery bottled beer touted as pure and wholesome for hot weather. Claimed to resist temperature change and encourage enjoyment and benefit. Available in quarto, pints, and half pints with free home delivery. phone 2081.
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Remnarts
Alexander Dept
Ice and Cold Storage Co
Rodman-Thompson Hardware CO
Main Street
Milwaukee Beer
the State Saloon
J. E. Russell & Co
Prep
LL. Vaughn
West courTer
Joe Ell
Over Taylore Hardware Store
C. C. Sharp
Devers the Golden i
Absolute
Devers Portland, Oregon
Juniper
Larson
Knights Templar
San Francisco
Sovereign Grand Lodge
California
Frazer
North Fork
E. C. Smith
Schillinz
Grays Harbor Commercial Co
S. R. Depot
Minc
C. F. Colesworthy
East Abe
Lee
The
City Brewery
Glenn Winslow
Pendleton Planing Mill
Robert Forster
Corner Webb and College
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta Street
Court Houes
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