Subsidy Drive Aimed at Sumpter Valley Railway Extension
Baker City businessmen were told that extending the Sumpter Valley railway to John Day would require a subsidy of 19009 dollars from Baker City. John Day has pledged 20000 and the Oregon Land company 10000, contingent on Baker City’s 10000. Work would begin once funds were raised, with completion to Prairie City by Thanksgiving, if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
David Eccles
Sumpter Valley Railway
John Day
Grant Geddes
Eccles
F. H. Dean
Geddes
Oregon Land Company
Dalles
Prairie City
Baker City Pledges 10000 for Sumpter Valley Road
Baker City pledges to raise $10,000 as a bonus to extend the Sumpter Valley railroad into the John Day valley. Within two days of reaching the amount, David Eccloa pledges to commence construction. The project, funded by day labor, will cost about $225,000 and transform eastern Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Ore
Sumpter Valley Railroad
John Day Valley
David Eccloa
Seven Devils
Wado
Berns
Harney County
Oregon
John Day
Chamberlain's Salve Aids Soothing Nursing Nipples
Mothers report relief from sore nipples by applying Chamberlain's Salve immediately after nursing and wiping off before the next feeding. Many trained nurses endorse its use, and it is available from all good dealers.
Noted humorist becomes press agent
New York fluently notes Flushing three day carnival and citrus will be a roaring success if Fillis Parker Butler leads. Butler, author of Pigs Is Pies, acts as carnival press agent to benefit local hospitals. He jokes about Indian acts and wormy peanuts replacement policy for patrons at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flushing
Fillis Parker Butler
Butler
Woodside
Cireus
Dana FM Brigham, Jr
Booth Supplies
Manhattan
Exchange Requirement Linked to Worn Condition
The note states that any exchange must be accompanied by the worn item, indicating a policy link between return eligibility and item condition. It emphasizes that the exchange process requires proof of wear to proceed.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve hailed as perfect healer
A historical advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as unmatched for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, and many ailments. It claims supreme effectiveness for sore eyes, cold sores, chapped hands, and piles, priced at 26 cents at Tall & Co and Pendleton Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tall & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Death by Own Action Day Promoted in June News
New York on June 17 stresses avoiding self harm by keeping poisons and firearms away. June is highlighted as the death by own action month with statistics showing June 17 as the deadliest day of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Remarkable cures with Chamberlain stomach tablets
Many cures of stomach troubles reported from Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man spent over two thousand dollars on medicines before being cured by a few boxes. Price 26 cents. Samples free at all good dealers. For Rent unfurnished room in East Oregonian building, large and cool, electric lights, bath on same floor. Inquire this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
East Oregonian
Rose Festival Week Shines in Portland Exuberance
Portland hosts a week of rose festival spectacles and social events. visitors from across the country attended parades, shows, and gatherings while dignitaries such as Admiral Tileht and French Ambassador Jusserand were guests. Spokane and Eugene delegations planned festival decor and commencements, with rail specials and reduced rates for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Pacific Coast
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Commercial Club
Oregon Pioneer Association
Seattle
Chicago
Admiral Tileht
Jusserand
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Editor in Tennessee
TB W Tardy editor of the Sentinel in Gaineboro Tennessee says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best on the market. He notes his baby had several colds last winter and the remedy gave rapid relief and cured it quickly. He recommends it whenever possible. For sale by all good dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert R. Lean
Cheney
Wash
Spokane
California
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Chamberlain
TB. W. Tardy
the Sentinel
Gaineboro, Tenn
Man Claims Royal Lineage. Admuni Moffett Buried in New Jersey
The body of Admuni Montgomery Moffett, who believed himself the rightful King of England, was buried near Woodcliffe, New Jersey. Born in Cincinnati, he built a medical practice and fortune, tracing lineage to 400 years of monarchs from Fergus I to the Stuarts, though he never formalized a claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Admuni Montgomery Moffett
England
Woodcliffe
Moffett
Cincinnati
James
Dusty Bible Harbors Hidden Cash in 19th Century Find
New York reports Stephen Morkh found a Bible left by his wife 35 years ago in a trunk. Inside the pages were 4887.20 in paper money, largely fractional currency, unearthed during packing for a trip to Denver. The windfall helps fund his move and marks a remarkable rediscovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stephen Morkh
Denver
Heller
Hia
Spineter
Marsh
Western reclamation plan eyed for $24 million funding
Grand Junction Colorado June 17 The Chamber of Commerce moved to unite western states in a vast reclamation project. The immediate aim seeks a congressional appropriation of 24 million dollars to finish current reclamation work. The plan hopes to gain national reach and invites a conference, with aims to present the issue to the National Irrigation Congress this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
National Irrigation Congress
If You Are Worth $50,000 Dont Read This Remedy Ad
A generic newspaper ad promotes Chamberlain s Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cheap, reliable cure for diarrhoea. It targets moderate means readers and claims one or two doses will cure attacks. The note says the remedy has been in use for many years and is sold by all good dealers.
Bryan's Son Will Marry June 24 At Grand Lake Colorado
Milwaukee report states Helen Berger former Milwaukee girl and daughter of Alexander Berger in the grain and flour milling business will wed William J. Bryan Jr. son of William Jennings Bryan on Thursday June 24 at Grand Lake Colorado the bride's father's summer home. After the ceremony the couple will live in Tucson Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Helen Berger
Alexander Berger
William J. Bryan, Jr
William Jennings Bryan
Grand Lake
Colorado
Bryan
Tuscon, Ariz
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Caution against mercury based catarrh ointments and promotion of Hall's Catarrh Cure by PF J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with no mercury. Testimonials offered and druggists carry Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
la Toledo
PF J. Cheney &Go
Drugelate
Hall
Great Western Meet Opens Two day Auto Carnival in Chicago
Great Western Meet in Chicago prepares for a two day automobile racing carnival from Vilinole to Crown Point Lowell Indiana. Half a million spectators expected to witness events on June 17 and 18 with guards patrolling the course and strict precautions to prevent accidents. The Indianaight car trophy 286 mile race opens the meet with Satunvilay's 402 mile Globe coupe event following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bertin
Crown Point-Lowell
Vilinole
Indiana
Satunvilay
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect it
Thousands suffer kidney trouble without realizing it. Read this health ad note urging inspection of urine and offering Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims back, kidney, liver and bladder relief and promotes mail order bottles from Kilmer company in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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Pendleton
M. O
Botney Worsted
Charlies
Sumpter Railroad
Braker
Sumpter Valley Road
Netter
City
National Irrigation Contress
Eugene
University City
Depot Park
Pugene Committee
Je.l L. Whitson
L. R. Alderman
GW. Griffin
D. A. Paine
It. Murphy
S. S. Spencer
W. J. Aim
John H. Hartog
G. D. Linn
Bble
Polger
Golde
Colton
Henry Kopitzke
Rock Springs
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