Four Women Seek Westward Husbands in Eugene Appeal
The Register prints a plea from four hopeful women in Eugene Oregon to attract sturdy western husbands. They describe themselves as decent, capable, and housekeeper types wary of eastern city fops. They request letters from eligible men aged under seven and over forty five, ranch owners preferred, with replies sent to the paper. The note includes names and promises of references, urging western men to respond.
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Eugene, Or
Eugene
Karsae City
Missouri
West
Hrunettes
Senside Ginla
Register
Theatrical Notes and Summer Shows in New York
Theaters weigh a potential strike with the musicians while crowds stay home for the shore. Globe Theater keeps The Rose Maid’s run strong as Come In and Cool Off draws visitors. The Winter Garden hosts The Passing Show of 1912 and the London ballet The Ballet of 1830. A kaleidoscopic almanac in seven seasons by Howard Attridge features music by Hirech with Ellia costumes, starring Trixie Fri-
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New York
Globe Theater
Winter Garden
London Ballet
John Bronson Howard
Harold A. Attridge
Louis A. Hirech
Melville Ellia
Trixie Fri
Permanent Muscular Strength Ad Claims Sarsaparitia
An old promotional note urges young men to seek permanent strength through muscular development and warns that strength cannot exist without blood strength. It endorses Hood's Sarsaparitia as increasing blood strength and building up the whole system.
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Hood
Pleasing Progress in Indian Cotton Cultivation
London reports the International Cotton Spinners Federation pleased with the interview with Lord Crewe and steps toward scientific cultivation. English members visited Indian plantations and met Lord Morley, noting advances in cotton varieties. This year 200,000 bales, equivalent to American middling, were produced, with southern India cotton deemed suitable for Lancashire spindles.
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London
International Cotton Spinners’ Federation
Lord Crewe
India
Lord Morley
Boy Journeys From Mexico to Seek Aid for Family
Fifteen year old Robert Barron, an American refugee from Mexico, is found at the Katy railroad station in Fort Worth while seeking help to bring his mother and brothers out of war torn Mexico. He left Nuevo Leon two months ago, journeying through Texas from Montemordles to Brownsville and Houston, aided by letters from his mother. The family had a ranch before rebels looted their homeland, killing cattle and taking valuables. Also note an advertisement for Herbine liver remedy priced 50 cents, sold by A C Koapj 1 & Bros.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Wheeler
Katy
Mexico
Kansas City
Robert Barron
Robert
Montemordles
Nuevo Leon
Texas
Brownsville
Houston
Nothing for Free: Perks Often Undervalue Value
A compact aphorism notes that items or services obtained at no cost tend to be worth less, highlighting how perceived value drops when nothing is exchanged. The saying underscores consumer psychology about freebies and compensation.
Thrown From Horse Young Woman Dies in Oregon
Miss Goette VieVe Oxman daughter of F C Ox-man of Durkee died at St Elizabeth hospital from a brain fracture after being thrown from a horse Wednesday. She was riding with four other young ladies and had shown improvement before a sudden worsening. Dr Parker from the city treated her after the accident.
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Parker
Noted Oregon couple lived together from birth for 60 years
Cottage Grove Oregon Aunt Nellie Martin died here as one of the few women to have lived with her husband since birth. Her lifelong bond with Marion Martin began when their mothers nursed them together. The couple wed in Cottage Grove after crossing the plains in 1847 and had eight children, six of whom survived. Marion, a former postmaster and legislator, died four years ago. Nellie suffered a stroke five years earlier and had been largely unconscious for two days before death. The Martins settled in 1868 and left eight offspring, N H Martin living here, plus A B and J R Martin in Seattle, Mrs Parlow Lopez Wash, J S Martin Silver Lake, and Jesse Martin Freewater.
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Ore
Nellie Martin
Mrs. Martin
Mr. Martin
Min
Marion Martin
Cottage Circle
Martin
Plains
N. H. Martin
J. FR. Martin
Seattle
Mre
Parlow
Lopez, Wash
J. S Martin
Silver Lake
Jesse Martin
Freewater
Insect Bite Warning Prompts Bucklen Remedy Ad
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years ago. To avert such calamities from stings Bucklen s Arnica is recommended. Also available Salve to heal burns boils and prevent infection. Promoted by Koeppens for 25 cents.
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Boston
Bucklen
Princess of Britain Studying Languages
London. While the Prince of Wales stays in London, Princess Mary learns languages from French and German girls at the palace. She chats daily in foreign tongues and takes up dancing, aiming for a native accent. Queen Mary may tour August to see the Grand Duchess Amelia, likely with Princess Mary, under the title Duchess of York Lady Mary York, for a private visit.
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London
Prince of Wales
Mary
Amelia of
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Balmoral
England
Duchess of York
Lady Mary York
Titled society and car color trends of the season
Tess of Warwickshire by aspiring to the title Comrade Sutherland she remains a miserable duchess. Her remark about living in a cottage rather than Stafford House is a moment of mood. Decorated cars draw heavy attention as society women reveal pale satin and drab-toned linings. Queen Mary’s carriages are updated yearly. Duchess of Sutherland prefers pale fawn and keeps sweet peas in silver vases. Viscountess Curzon selects roses to match outfits. Lady Ilchester prefers deep blue linings with purple irises for a striking look.
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Tess of
Warwicl
Sutherland
Stafford House
Duchess of Sutherland
Viscountess Curzon
Lady Ilchester
BALLARDSS SNOW LINIMENT Offered For Back Pain Relief
In heavy work or stooping a back stitch can be painful as muscles strain. The strong penetrating power of BALLARDSS SNOW LINIMENT is pitched as the remedy you need. Prices are 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by A C Koeppen & Bros.
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Koeppen & Bros
Cowboys Cobral Twinty Lassies From College
Twenty pretty girls from Vassar touring Wyoming caused a fever of excitement in Cody as more than fifty cowboys swapped ponies for cars to greet the party. Each man wore a badge and attempted to woo the visitors while chaperone Dr. George B. Shattuck objected. The cowboys dashed off the doctor’s objections and chauffeured the girls around town amid photos, dances, and flirtation until the chaperone was freed.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Vassar
Wyoming
Cody
George B. Shattuck
Veesar
Basseed
Sacramento Valley Exhibit at Lethbridge Dry Farming Exposition
The Sacramento Valley in California will send a large exhibit to the International Dry-Farming Exposition at Lethbridge October 21 to 26. Prof. G W Shaw of the University of California leads the effort as executive for California state International Dry-Farming Congress. The Sacramento Valley Development Association plans to compete for premiums in districts and many classes, as the area qualifies with annual precipitation of 18.8 inches, just under the 20 inch requirement.
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Sacramento Valley
California
Lethbridge
G. W. Shaw
University of California
Sacramento Valley Development Association
Man admits flaws in life a rare boast
A married man concedes that admitting mistakes is common, noting how few can claim a flawless life. The remark reflects on human fallibility and the value of honesty in relationships and daily conduct.
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