Twelve New Oregon Laws Change Elections and Powers
The state adopts a dozen laws effective since June 23 including shifting general elections to November start in 1916, placing prisoners in sheriffs custody with meal limits, funding the University of Oregon, and regulating Columbia River salmon fishing with anticipated conflicts. Provisions alter grand juries and recall power, restrict political contributions, and set new rules for representation and corruption.
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Stevens
Multnnomah County
Oregon
Multnownah County
University of Oregon
Dulles
Columbia
Edge
United States
Clackamas County
Claackamas County
Clackamas
Hood River County
Swamp Root Promises Relief for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement asserts that kidney and bladder trouble afflicts both women and men, harming mind, ambition, and health. It promotes Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a mild immediate remedy and urges readers to obtain a sample bottle from Binghamton New York with the product name clearly stated.
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Gramps
Binghamton
N. Y
Kilmer
Woman awarded damages in Yakima sidewalk injury suit
Mrs. Litlie Brown sued the city of North Yakima for 2500 damages after injuries from an obstruction on a sidewalk outside Yakima Iron Works. A sealed verdict awarded her 747 damages for injuries including a fractured rib.
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Lockhart
Fred Parker
Thomas Grady
Yakima Troy Works
Theron Works
Yakima Ironworks
Brown
Yakima
Truancy in Astoria Schools Reflects Attendance Gap
The Morning Astorian notes Astoria public schools enroll about 1300 pupils though the city’s 15 000 population suggests 2500 to 3000 school aged children. The board of education may face a vigorous effort next year to address the attendance shortfall and curb street or work distractions.
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Astoria
Astorian
Board of Education
Kodol for Dyspepsia Offered by Taliman & Co
Advertisement urges prompt action with a stomach remedy. It promotes Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion as pleasant reliable relief, guaranteed to help, sold by Taliman and Company.
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Taliman & Co
Tallman & Co
Buckley Plans Weed Growth Along Oregon Short Line
General superintendent M. J. Buckley of the Oregon Navigation railroad proposes letting weeds grow along the tracks to reduce dust. The company spends about $40,000 annually on weed cutting, and Buckley hopes vegetation will trap dust at track ends and nearby soil.
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The
Kansas City Star
O. R. & N. Hines
M. J. Buckley
Oregon Navigation Railroad
Kidney illness cure promoted with backache relief
An advertisement touts pin cures for the kidneys claiming quick relief from backache rheumatism and lumbago. It promises a 30 days trial for $1 with a money back guarantee and lists A C Koeppen Hros as the sellers.
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Pincurea
A. C. Koeppen & Hros
Washington Supreme Court Rules Causten Entitled to Part
The Washington Supreme Court decides James H. Causten who financed part of the funds for grades associated with E. T. Barnett and partners, located in Fairbanks Alaska, is entitled to a share of the wealth secured by this arrangement.
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Supreme Court of Washington
James H. Causten
E. T. Barnett and Associates
Fairbanka
Alaska
Gugenheims Linked to Seattle Post Purchase Rumor
A Seattle rumor claims the Gugenheims bought the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The report cannot be confirmed as owner John JL Wilson and editor Erastus Brainerd are currently east.
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P. L
Gugenheims
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Saya
Seattle
John JL. Wilson
Erastus Brainerd
Democratic Presidential Possibilities John A Johnson
Frederick B. Lyich lauds John Albert Johnson governor of Minnesota as a self made leader from a drugstore start. The piece chronicles his rise from poverty to governor, his anti corruption views, love of baseball skating and writing, and his cautious public life avoiding publicity tours.
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Frederickb. Lyich
Minnesota Kite Democratic Committee
John Albert Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
St. Peter
Minn
Bryan
Cannon
Washington
Twine Trust
St. Paul
Indiana
Peo
Roosevelt
U. S. Steel Corporation
Free State Labor Bureau
Mia
Tohnson
Fiim
Virginia
Alabama
Insist on the roaster’s name in coffee trade
Tour grower refunds money after customers challenge origin claims. Consumer insists on identifying the roaster rather than country of origin. The piece notes prices and disputes in the coffee market with emphasis on branding and trust.
Syrup of Figs and Senna Endorsed by Well-Informed World
An Ethical remedy for health and happiness is Syrup of Figs and Lilxtr of Senna, praised as a wholesome family laxative. The genuine product is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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