Personal News From Meacham Vicinity in July
Meacham Oregon reports a flurry of visits and arrivals including Mrs Will M Peterson and her daughter from the area, William Coffman with grandson Robert Grace visiting Pendleton, and many locals attending social events and hotel duties. Transport issues caused minor train delays while residents plan trips to Pendleton and La Grande and host visitors at local homes.
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William Coffman
Robert Grace
Pun‘leton
Sewell
Marlin
Pendleton
J. B. Beard
Baby
J. B. Baker
Waltern
Kamela
Roma
Karela
Frank Hanlen
Hanlen
Airs
Baker
Gillahan
Portland
Schoolgirl Beauties Win Beach Honors in Washington
In Washington D C fifteen year old schoolgirls dominated the city beach costume and beauty contest outcomes. Miss Elizabeth Roach wore the leading bathing costume and Miss Edith Whitehead claimed the greatest physical beauty, per judge Seymour Stone, the noted artist.
Ribbed Baldriggan Suit At A Dollar Thirty Nine
A low priced garment offering satisfactory service features ribbed baldriggan fabric short sleeves and ankle length suited for everyday wear priced at $1.39.
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Ecru
Local telegraph office tech changes noted
G Glo arrives with a survey and a revamped setup near here. J W or Connell from La Grande is listed as second trick telegrapher.
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G. Glo
J. W. Or Connell
la Grande la
Western farmers hear Capper Wallace on 1920 sugar, cotton woes
In Marion Oregon on July 26 Senator Capper and Henry Wallace, editors of farm journals, told Senator Harding western farmers are realizing why the Republican ticket should be chosen. Capper faulted Democratic policy for high prices in sugar and cotton and accused Governor Cox of eastern influence over Southern interests, noting sugar shortages and speculative price boosts.
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Marion
Ore
A. P
Harding Yafterday
Senator Capper
Kansas
Henry Wallace
Dew Morien
Iowa
Farm Publications
Capper
Cappers
Cox
Ohio
Protestant Church National Campaign Planned United Effort
New York July 4. A nation wide united evangelistic campaign by Protestants was decided upon for the coming year by leaders of 18 major denominations led by the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. The campaign, to run 1990 71, opens with all day raiden for ministers in a dozen strategic centers led by directors.
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New York
A. P
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Baptiste
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Courage and Appetite
A fragmented ad-like line touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that refreshes tired blood, sharpens appetite, and restores vigor. The copy emphasizes renewed energy and courage from taking the remedy.
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Hood
Evangelical Cooperation Delegation Tours Midwestern Cities
Evangeliam of the cooperating denominations will accompany Dr. Goodell of the Federal Council to Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis Chicago Detroit St. Louis Pittsburgh Harrisburg Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore. From September to her evangelistic committers are to be organized and trained in every local congregation. Each church will present the plan to the whole church membership at a church walls to be held In the Fall Parish surveys what he undertaken to ascertain definitely the person who should be reached by each church.
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Evangeliam
Dr. Goodell
Federal Council
Buffalo
Cheveland
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Loutaville
Pittsburgh
Germans Aboard Ship in the South Seas
Papeete Tahiti July 26 Germans departed from Avuntratia and Samo aboard a steamer named Main. Former German governor Dr Schultz and priests were aboard. Many planters from New Guinea accompanied. Influenza broke out aboard the ship after leaving Australia but no deaths. New Zealand allowed Germans to return home by other routes. five accepted. MILWAUKEE July 26 A postal card stunt used to describe a faulty mail delivery results.
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Papeeete
Tahiti
Avuntratia
Samo
Apia
Australia
New Zealand
Mail Cards From Chicago and New York Found on Fourth Street
A morning discovery on Fourth Street revealed two mail cards, one marked Chicago August 33 1912 and the other New York June 6 1913. They were received at the Milwaukee post offices within one to two days after mailing, per the stamped postmark. One card took ten blocks to deliver, the other more than a year.
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Ee Fourth Street
Chicago
New York
Sllwauker
Committee on Publicity Named by Oil Interests
Mexico City July report naming Attorney M G Villiers of the Transcontinental Company and Seaplane Montes of the British owned corporation to a publicity committee amid oil industry debates. The piece discusses foreign oil influence and pending legislation, noting government administration shifts and upcoming elections.
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Mexico City
A. Ri
M. G. Villiers
Transcontinental Company
Carranga
Public Trade Dispute Threads Through Private Affairs
In a private exchange Ballmore asserts Ghastyn offered to hire the maid, prompting a discussion on raising her wages and making private matters known to the Ghastyn. The dialogue reflects tensions between employers over wages and external offers.
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Ghastyn
Ballmore
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Advised for Women
An early advertorial urges women to use Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to address ailments described as female health troubles. The copy links physical and mental symptoms to feminine illness and promotes the remedy as a herbal tonic to restore normal health.
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Lydia Il Pabkbom
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