Excursion to Frazer Creek and Black Bear Fiasco
Special correspondence from Leahman Springs reports a pleasant July outing to Frazer's Creek by several local residents. A bear was spotted near the camp but no capture occurred. other notes include a wagon accident injuring Elmer MacCormmach, various social events, dances, and a forthcoming 500 party hosted by Frank Hayes at the hotel parlor.
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Leahman Springs
Frazer's Creek
Mr. Hayes
Elmer MacCormmach
Melvin Shutrum
D. Barnhart
Camas Gorge
Wm. McCormmachh
Ouo Turner
Hazel Means
Fin
Pendleton
Raley
Johns
Portland
Mark Johns
Genevieve
Arizona
Earl Hall
Myrtle Knight
Mr. FitzGerald
John Bentley
Mable
Norma Alloway
Elroy Morris
Max Baer
Bailey
Frank Hayes
Ollie Smith
Nedson Ranch
Bill Temple
Yellow Jacket
Clarence Adams
Florence
Katie Nelson
Ivan Gulliford
Chas. Nelson
Carl Stocker
Hidaway Springs
Bernice Ruppe
Richard Rice
Willie Waffle
Walter Hinkle
McCormmach
Hayes
Hidaway
Folger's Golden Gate coffee served to finish Monday night festivities
Festivities on Monday night concluded with the serving of Folger's Golden Gate coffee, marking a cordial close to the event.
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Folger
Golden Gate
Annual Statement of Queen Insurance Co of America 1908
Synopsis of the annual statement filed with Oregon Insurance Department shows capital paid in cash at 1,000,000 with assets totaling 4,578,600.18 and total admitted assets listed. Liabilities include gross losses unpaid and unearned premiums with overall expenditures and income detailed for the year.
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Queen Insurance Company of America
New York
Oregon
Rolla V. Watt
Pacific Dept
San Francisco
Cal
H. R. Burkes
Portland
First Giraffe In Europe Sparks Parisian Wonder
The Lisbon earthquake doubt and Paris skepticism fade as a giraffe arrives at the Jardin des Plantes. Le Vaillant first described the creature in 1787 after journeys among Hottentots and Kaffirs, reviving his reputation as flying specimens drew attention in Paris and scientific circles.
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Europe
Johnson
Lisbon
Jardin Des Plantes
Paris
Levaillant
Hottentots
Kaffirs
London Globe
Parodied squatter tale from the Riverina estate
A wealthy Riverina squatter famed for stinginess and stuttering is recalled with sharp humor. Enmity from landholders led to a bootlegged arson joke on his wool shed, followed by his wry response about insurance. The anecdote highlights sharp wit amid local tensions.
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Riverina
London Standard
Mystery of electricity and magnetism in themselves
The New York American notes that the true nature of electricity and magnetism remains unknown while their modes of action are clearer. Electricity requires a medium for action, whereas magnetism acts at a distance without a visible intermediary, its effect only altered by magnetic metals between magnets.
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Vacuo
New York American
Mythic tale explains Ursa Major and Ursa Minor
A legend tells how Juno transformed Callisto into a bear and her son into a hunter who did not recognize her. To prevent tragedy Jupiter lifted both into the sky, placing them among the stars as the Great and Little Bears.
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Callisto
Juno
Jupiter
All One Kind Engagement Dialogue
A young lady asks about her engagement and the ineligible suitor falters. He begins with a hesitant reply, then asks to skip the strong language. She retorts there is nothing more to tell.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Unclear Dialogue on Baseball Past Times
A fragmentary exchange questions whether baseball existed in ancient times and if rain checks were issued. The tone is facetious with a wagging Civilian voice debating the age of the game and its early spectators.
Declining Years Comment Sparks Banter In City
In a clipped exchange, Miss Frocks is described as having declining years, provoking a debate between Jones and Brown. Brown insists she is not over twenty five, while Jones calls the claim nonsense and notes she has declined several merits.
Leading Heavy and Circus Parade Complaint
A fragment from Life magazine notes a complaint about a circus parade. The citizen claims they are being forced into obedience with an elephant and hippopotamus in the parade, calling it unfair.
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Willie
Greek flag raised as Crete tests powers on union bid
Crete shows wavering support for union with Greece after international troops leave. Diplomatic notes from Constantinople say Turkey’s future not affected by troop withdrawal, while powers plan to maintain warship protection on the island.
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Cane
Crete
Turkey
Greece
Great Britain
Russia
France
Italy
Issets
Constantinople
Porte
Suda Aay
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement notice
A historical advertisement claims one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by J Cheney & Co Toledo. It includes endorsements of F J renne's honesty and reliability, testimonial requests, a 75 cent bottle price, and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. Jrenee
Marvin
Whale
Ake Hall
Oregon Lumber Yard Slabwood Discount in 4 ft Lengths
Slabwood available in 4 ft lengths. We seek pricing for any quantity. Oregon Lumber Yard invites inquiries on disposal and sale of this material.
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Oregon Lumber Yard
For Rent Unfurnished Room in East Oregonian Building
Unfurnished room available in East Oregonian building described as large and cool with electric lights. Bath on same floor. Inquiries directed to this office for details and occupancy arrangements.
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East Oregonian
Cannery to be Built in Medford
A new cannery project is planned for Medford, signaling industrial expansion for the city. Details on the project scope, company behind the venture, and construction timeline were not disclosed in the available text.
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Medford
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Pendleton, Oregon
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