Hill gains foothold in Willamette Valley in rail fight
Portland Journal reports James J. Hill has gained control of the Oregon Electric, linking to United Railways and threatening Harriman’s western Oregon hold. The move would enable direct access to Salem Forest Grove and other Willamette Valley points, boosting Hill interests and easing freight to eastern markets.
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James J. Hill
Willamette Valley
Oregon Electric Road
Portland Journal
Portland
Oregon
Royal
The
Oregon Electric
Willamette Valley &5
Harriman
Hill
United Railways
North End
West Side
Jefferson Street
Willlamette Valley
Oregon, Electric
Salem
Forest Grove
Albany
Corvalli
Dallas
McMinnville
Crater Lake Road
Medford
Electric
Rogue River Velley
Moffat & White
New York
City Council
Southern Pacific
Stevens
John F. Stevens
Guy Talbot
Electric Road
Tilbot
United Railway
Hill Lines
Miona stomach tablets promise rapid relief from digestion trouble
An advertisement from Watseka Illinois dated July 27 1909 urges readers to try Miona stomach tablets for indigestion gas sour stomach and nervousness claiming instant relief from distress and a complete cure with regular use within two weeks. It cites user Hiram Shulte as testimonial and promotes 50 cent boxes sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Shulte
Watseka
Worth a Dollar a Drop. Foley's Kidney Remedy Story
Manlius resident Fred Patchen relates kidney trouble symptoms and back pain, stating two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him. He claims no symptoms for over two years, per Koeppen Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Patchen
Manlius
N. Y
Foley
Koeppen Bros
Hen pheasant soon to have little chick
Simone leading Indy in chatter about presenting her husband Jean Casimir-Perier with prestige. Rostand and Le Bargy ex-wife replacement rumors swirl as Yvonne De Bray seen as future Mme. Simone-Benda-Le Bargy. Casimir-Perier house receives congratulations while marriage debates linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parie
Simone
Indy
Jean Casimir-Perler
Rostand
M. le Bargy
M. Gultry
Yvonne de Bray
Mme. Simone
Casimir-Perier
Mme
Simone-Benda-Le Bargy
Perler
Porte St. Marie
Mme. Fimone
Sorbonne
Housekeeping rooms for rent in East Oregonian building
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent in the East Oregonian building. Steam heat electric light hot and cold water bath. Inquire at East Oregonian.
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East Oregonian
Echo Girls Organize Athletic Club in High Water Thaw
Echo reports the formation of the Echo Girls Athletic Association led by Mrs. Louis Scholl with officers Mayme Rippy Nona Houser Laura Bonney and Harriet Atkinson. The piece also notes bonfires from yard cleaning floodwater near the river river level near high water mark and local civic notes including train service efforts and visits by residents and officials.
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Echo
Louis Scholl
Echo Girls’ Athletic Association
Scholl
Mayme Rippy
Nona Houser
Laura Bonney
Harriet Atkinson
Hugh Smith
Pendleton
A. Longwell
Bridge Street
Western Land & Irrigation Co
Echo Business Men's Association
Pure Foods and Medicines and a Standard Remedy
The article argues that not all foods and medicines are adulterated and lauds Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a root and herb based remedy that complies with the Pure Food and Drugs Law and remains a standard American treatment for female ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Western Conservation League Organized in Spokane
Spokane authorities announce the organization of the Western Conservation League with J. J. Brown of Spokane as president. The first session is planned in April to rally western states around resource preservation and state control. Speakers will include Governor Hay, ex Governor Gooding, Senator Chamberlain, and other Western executives. L. K. Armstrong notes inadequacies in current national conservation methods and signals a probable clash over policy with Interior Secretary Bal linger and critics Roosevelt and Pinchot.
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Spokane
Wash
Western Conservation League
J. J. Brown
Washington
Idaho
Hay
Gooding
Chamberlain
Oregon
L. K. Armstrong
Teague
Richard A. Ballinger
Interior
Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Saved a Soldier's Life After Consumption Struggle
J A Stone of Kemp Texas describes facing death from consumption, cough persistent for years, weight dropping to 120 pounds. After using Dr King's New Discovery he recovered fully to 178 pounds. For coughs colds flu grippe asthma hemorrhage hoarseness croup whooping cough and lung trouble. It is supreme. 60c and $1. Trim bottle free. Guaranteed by Tallman Co.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Longest serving Swiss convict marks 43 years in prison
Geneva reports a prisoner in the Lenzbourg penal establishment who, at 86, has spent forty three years imprisoned after receiving a life sentence for murder in 1866. He has cost the government about $10,000 and still has many years to serve. He advises both warders and fellow inmates on regulations and rights and is proud to be the longest serving convict in Switzerland and likely in Europe.
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Geneva
Lenzbourg
Switzerland
Europe
Pendleton Furniture Co offers lowest prices on new, used items
Pendleton Furniture Co advertises new and secondhand furniture at the lowest prices ever. Call before house cleaning time. W. R. Graham, manager. Ingram's old grocery stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Pendleton Furniture Co
W. R. Graham
Mgr. Ingram
New Anesthetic Found In Quinine Reports Say
Kansas City reports a medical breakthrough from Arkansas physician Dr Henry Thibault claiming quinine as a superior local anesthetic. University of Kansas Medical College faculty announce it lasts days, hardens tissue, and may reduce cocaine use, with officials Dr Arthur Hertsler and Dr Ford B. and Dr H Brewster cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Arkansas
University of Kansas Medical College
Henry Thibault
Scott, Ark
Arthur B. Hertsler
University of Kansas Medical College At
Rosedale
Ford
H. Brewster
Arnica Salve touted as quick cure for boils and burns
An old advertisement promotes Macklen's Arnica Salve as the fastest remedy for boils ulcers and fever sores with instant relief for burns cuts bruises sore lips cracked hands chilblains and piles. Available for 25 cents at Tallman & Co.
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Macklen
Tallman & Co
Pastors adopt Jesus centered divorce policy in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles ministerial union will require divorcing individuals seeking a marriage ceremony to undergo strict inquiry. The question will be whether Jesus would sanction the marriage, not merely if state law grants grounds for divorce. The move aims to curb rising divorce by enforcing stricter regulations.
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Los Angeles
Jesus Christ
Cure 4 Cold In One Day Patent Remedy Claim
An advertisement promising to cure four colds in one day. Claims a product called Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Dromelate Refond Money if it fails to cure. Mentions E W Grove signature and a cryptic payment note.
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W. Grove
Sole repair by new machine at 66 cents
Tables Soles sewed. With my new machine IT can sew your soles on for 66¢ per pair. They will look better and last longer. A. EKLUND.
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A. Eklund
Engagement Ring Plot Quick Turn in Town Gossip
In a framed chatter, Belle refuses Jack who then proposes to Maud. Jack backs the move by giving Maud an order on Belle for the engagement ring. A rural village mood shifts with weather talk and prayer remarks at the meetin.
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Maud
Belle
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