Portable telephone on trains promises safer rail travel
Portable telephone wires run along tracks with transmitter receivers in cabooses enabling crews to talk to stations or headquar ters. Initial install on freight trains aims to prevent accidents on steep grades while passenger trains may later receive the system. A telescope pole extension and hook connect to the trackside wire for immediate communication during operations and emergencies.
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Oregon Short
Necesby
Telegraphers contest draws experts to Peabody Tremont Temple
Scores of expert telegraph key manipulators travel from across the United States to compete in a speed contest in Peeton Mass at Tremont Temple. The event is organized by the Telegraphers Tournament Association of New England and is open to international entrants.
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Perlion
Canada
Mexico
New England
Elisees
Chickering Hall
Ike W. M. Gibson
McClintock
Williams
Emanuel
Catlin
Paulkrer
Healthy plants and hair care advice in old ad text
A vintage advertisement argues that plants need more than manure and sun and that disease at the roots harms growth. It then pivots to Dandruff and baldness, claiming a germ at the hair root causes hair loss. Newbro's Herpicide is promoted as the remedy sold by agents in Detroit and Bend, Oregon.
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Newbro
Drugerote
Bend
Etimpa
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Koeppen Bro
Army Equipment On Trial for Summer Wear
Washington reports Army Quartermasters test summer clothing for mobilization use. Debates center on marching shoes double versus single soles, orthopedics versus commercial designs, legging length and strap absence, and glove style: close wristed versus gauntlet. Large forces and officers’ input aim to settle clothing questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army to Have Its Own Wireless System
The army signal corps plans to develop its own wireless telegraph system by purchasing and assembling parts on the open market. Intended for coast artillery use, the setup would connect target boats to shore during heavy gun firing, potentially rivaling commercial systems and impacting wireless firms. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Balm is advertised as a remedy for burns and skin conditions.
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TE Waethington
Army Signal Corpe
Cin
Comet
Itte
New York
Signal Corps
Washington
Coast Artillery
Corps Electricians
North Yakima selects 59 teachers for 1906 07
The board of education of North Yakima has chosen 59 instructors for the 1906 07 school year. The list is incomplete pending the census and final approvals. The board plans no further hires after census conclusions and legal limits are reached.
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Yakima
Board of Education of
North Yakima
Yatiima Republic
Tallman to Run for School Director in Pendleton
Walter M. Pierce declines re election due to rising duties. V Tallman consents to stand as sole candidate for Pierce’s seat, with John Hailey Jr already sole candidate for clerk. Election set June 18 with board including Dr C J Mith, T G Hailey, E J Smith, Lee Teulech, Pierce. Tallman to join, Halley Jr remains clerk.
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V. Tallman
Walter M. Pierce
Tallman
John Halley, Jr
Halley
Pierce
Pendleton School Board
Dr. C. Jmith
T. G. Hailey
E. J. Smith
Lee Teulech
Walter Pierce
John Hailey, Jr
Mr. Tallman
Oregon's Popular Governor in 1908 National Ticket Talk
The Catholic Sentinel of Portland argues Governor Chamberlain of Oregon could be a strong national ticket contender in 1908. It notes his recent victory and broad party support, suggesting he could carry Oregon and the Pacific coast even with a nominal Republican majority.
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Chamberlain
Catholic Sentinel
Portland
Oregon
Withycombe
Pacific Coast
La Grande seeks Palmer Lumber mill site amid rivalry
La Grande Commercial Club raises funds to buy a 73 acre riverfront site northwest of town to lure Palmer Lumber with a 100000 to 150000 feet per day mill for 20 years. Three sites under consideration Elgin near timber and La Grande. A 200 worker plant would boost population and local trade, with rail shipments daily.
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la Grande Commerce Club
Palmer Lumber Company
la Crande Chronicle
Elgin
Wallowa
la Grande
Elgin Hee
la Grande Commercial Club
Prosser Voters Set Three Bond Propositions
On June 26 Prosser Washington residents will vote on three measures. A $5000 bond would fund a sewerage system, a $4000 bond would buy a city park, and a $5000 bond would drill a deep water well at the foot of Horse Heaven hill for domestic use. Additionally, ships Alba Mindanao and Manileno captured by Admiral Dewey were sold as junk for $6606 at Olongapo. The boats involved in the Battle of Manila Day are noted.
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Prosser
Wash
Horse Heaven Hill
Alba
Mindanao
Admiral Dewey
Olongapo
Mantin
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Ely Brothers
Warren Street
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DeWitt
Tollman & Co
Tallman Director
Walter Vs. Plerer
Ureel
Grand Ronde
the Fair Department Store
Lewis Hunter
St. George Hotel
Pendleton, Fla
Eiler
Rip van
Winkle
Pendleton
Dick P. Sutton
Colorado
Prof
Gilberts Wonderful
Rock Spring
W. C. Minnis
Feoplas
Walters’ Flouring
Cette
Ee Aren & Gani
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