Uncle Sam Burns Two Billion Bonds for Coal
Washington July 27 Uncle Sam is burning about 2 billion dollars in war bonds to heat a building and run the elevator machinery. The 7-30 bonds, issued for wartime debt, were printed with tough pulp and maceration failed, so destruction by burning was ordered to conserve coal and save only about two tons of coal value.
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Washington
Sam
Kentleman
Burton of Engraving and Printing
United States
Perfect Family Laxative Syrup of Figs and Senna
Noting ladies and children benefit from this laxative, it relieves indigestion and constipation, strengthens, and dispels colds. It warns against imitations and urges buyers to seek the full name California Fig Syrup Co on genuine packages. Sold by leading druggists, 50 cents.
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y—California
Railroad Pays Record Judgment For Injury
Willard R. Zibbell of Fresno received a court approved compensation of 802,747 for arms and leg injuries from a railroad accident. The Southern Pacific company issued the settlement check to cover damages including lost earnings, with initial offers reaching 100,000 before reductions to 70,000 plus interest and costs, marking a historic payout in the state.
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Railroad
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Willard RR. Zibbell
Fresno
Steelze
Zibbel Timeself
Costa
Golden Wedding and Liver Health Advice Ad
An advertisement explains a Golden Wedding implying long life and health, urging readers to keep Tallard’s Herbine in the house. It promotes taking it when the liver is inactive and lists price per bottle with supplier details Koep pen & Pires.
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Tallard
Koeppen
Man fatally wounds friend in ranchhouse quarrel near Prineville
Charles Sconn, a carpenter, was shot through the breast byJohn Speer during a scuffle at Harper ranch 46 miles from Prineville. Speer and Carl Staton fought. Speer seized a revolver, Speer is jailed awaiting word on Seonn's wound.
Portugal Presses for Republic Recognition
Lisbon papers quote Jeng articles complaining that Britain and other powers have not yet recognized Portugal's republic. Authorities indicate recognition hinges on a voted expropriation, election of a president, and an amendment to the separation law to protect foreign church rights, to be published and approved by the constituent assembly as pledged to Britain, France, Germany and Italy. Locust swarms invade Home in September 1810.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Viva Badajus
Spain
Jeng
Great Britain
Ghyerman
Itall
Soldiers Face Hard Path to Buy Out of Army Service
Washington reports the War Department allows soldiers to purchase discharge before their enlistment ends, with a scale from 120 dollars after one year down to 30 dollars after 11 years. Applications are limited to peace time and must consider dependents and travel allowances. cases with special reasons may be remitted.enture
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Washington
George Curry
United States
St. Louis
War Department
Thedford s Black-Draught Heaped Praise From Waynesville Man
Waynesville North Carolina resident F R Huffman testifies to relief from indigestion and assumed heart trouble after using Thedford s Black-Draught. The ad promotes digestion health and notes the product has 7 decades of popularity with a 25 cent price.
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Waynesville
N. C
F.R. Huffman
Thedford
Divorce in haste ends as couple reconciling
In Spokane Lena Meyer and Herman Meyer faced a quick end to their divorce case when testimony showed they lived together 24 hours before court and Mr Meyer hinted the case would end in a remarriage. Judge J D Hinkle denied the decree and refused to annul the marriage due to age and service issues.
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Spokane
Lena Meyer
Herman Meyer
J. D. Hinkle
Superior Court
Dayton Bow Hurt in Accidental Runaway Incident
A 19 year old boy named Oliver Boldman attempted to jump from a runaway rig in Dayton Washington and sustained cuts to the head and shoulders. He was injured during the incident.
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Dayton
Diayton
Oliver Boldman
Lost in Chilian Prison Scene Draws Boston Traveler
George Homer Diman of Boston is reported lost among the crags of the Dent Du Midi peak in the Switz Alps near Byron's Prisoner of Chillon. The romantic hiker disappeared after entering the Brand Alpine wilderness, with searchers unable to locate him for several days.
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Byron
Boston
Dent du Midi
Swika Alps
Chillon
George Homer Diman
Diman
Waterville Hardware Safe Cracked by Highwaymen
Highwaymen blew open the office safe at a Waterville Washington hardware store but took no valuables. The alarm was raised by Mr. Moore a local well driller. No arrests have yet been made.
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Waterville
Wash
Moore
D D D Eczema Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Hot weather scorches skin and triggers rashes and prickly heat. The ad touts D D D Prescription for Eczema sold in $1 bottles, now 25 cents for a proving sample, claiming instant relief and healing of inflamed skin. Tallman Drug Co.
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Tallman Drug Co
Locust Plague Reported in Russia in 1650
A historic note describes a cloud of locusts entering Russia in 1650 and leaving behind heaps of dead insects stacked four feet deep, indicating a devastating agricultural impact.
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Russia
Chinese Doctors York and York Promote Kidney Cure in Walla Walla
A patient testimonial from Andr Berg endorses Doctors York and York of Walla Walla Washington for kidney and stomach treatment after years of illness. The ad claims significant weight gain and restored work ability, inviting inquiries and free consultations with 2 cent stamped letters.
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York & York
Andr. Berg
York & York Medicine Co
W. Main St. Walla Walla Wa
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