Rail line praises West railroad men settling, buying homes
O R & N train master William Connolly notes a shift from migratory “boomer” crews to permanent workers in Tekoa Starbuck The Dalles Spokane Umatilla Huntington La Grande with many brakemen firemen conductors and engineers now owning homes and raising families Officials welcome steadier crews and easier operations as the era of the boomer fades.
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Oregonian
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la Grande
The Mood of Might and Self Belief
A Rocky Mountain News essay argues achievement stems from confidence and faith rather than natural talent. It condemns self doubt and urges believing in one’s own worth to energize effort, with hard work amplified by a steadfast mindset.
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Rocky Mountain News
The Criminal Squirrel Threat to Forests and Birds
In an excerpt from Country Life in America reprinted in Montana observations, the author rails against gray and red squirrels as forest destroyers. He claims they kill eggs and young birds, strip buds, and deplete seeds, hindering forest regrowth and natural reforestation, urging action against their impact on ecosystems.
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Montana
America
Timid Beauty vs Wrathful Shoppers at the Desk
A Philadelphia Record account describes a meek shopgirl defusing an angry customer with calm courtesy. The manager notes that a pretty timid employee can pacify even heated buyers, reducing tensions as customers admit mistakes and discuss remedies.
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Philadelphia Record
Tomer
Hospitality Abused Nasr Eddin Tale And Sea Sickness Image
An old tale rebukes Nasr Eddin for hospitality abuse with a poor man’s gift and later guests, served on the lawn with warm water. The second section notes moving pictures on a sea voyage that nearly sickened viewers, and the inventor’s seasickness after filming atop a foremast.
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Nasr Eddin
Backache and the blues urged as female ailments cure
A vintage advice column extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for backache, womb trouble, and menstrual irregularities. It cites letters from Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Cottely praising relief, urging readers to seek Pinkham's remedy and its free advice from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Dakota
Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Pinkhern
Emma Cottely
New York City
Lydia E Pinkham
Train schedule notes for Eastbound services and connections
The Eastbound trains No 2 Chicago Special arrive at 5 20 pm and depart 5 40 pm. No 0 Mall and Express runs at 4 85 am 4500. Weetbound arrives at 10 0 and WALLA WALLA BRANCH No 41 mixed train 1 40 pm No 42 mixed train connects with No 2. No 42 connects with No 2 at 6 50 pm.
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Chicago
Mall & Express
Walla Walla
Landseer's Wit and Solomon's Verdict Picture
The London Hebrew Abraham Solomon painted Waiting For the Verdict exhibited at the Troyal academy. Landseer praised the scene exclaiming Solomon in all the glory but not R. A. d like one of these, noting the painting’s untitled status and the RA association.
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Solomon
R. A
The Grunting 02 mammal of Tibet described
One of the largest mammals in Tibet, the yak or grunting ox, stands five to six feet high at the shoulder and has an enormous coat of hair. Beneath the outer fur lies a wool layer called pushim, valued for cloth.
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Tibet
Friendship Betrayal Mock Dialogue
A clipped exchange quotes Harold and Jock Armstrong in a lighthearted mock dialogue. Dolly Giddy appears as the love interest, while Jer rold comments on the situation, reflecting witty social banter.
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Harold
Jock Armstrong
Dolly Giddygurl
Jerrold
Puck
Mahaira Bros Minstrels Set Fraser Te Nun March Night
Mahaira Bros announce a Fraser engagement March Sunday night featuring A. M. Damon famed violinist known as Wizard of the bow, Laiulee Loxton soprano, Bessie La Belle contralto, and a lineup including Gordon C. Collins Walter Maxwell Shaw and Clifton Le roy Bland Dudley and Crosby Morgan Prince Pendleton Academy items and a fight against a $1102.48 county shortfall noted in Bogart report with Mundell planning full settlement and new bonds.
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Theodore Thomas Forces
Laiulee Loxton
Neason
Bessie la Belle
Mahara Bros
Gordon C. Collins
Walter Maxwell
Trick Bleyelat
John Enelleh
Jimen S. Bogart
Dorsey
Filmore
James V. Mundell
Mundell
Bolte
Bogart
Mountainhome Bulletin
Man Surrenders in Williama Ranch Murder
Martin Nelson surrendered to officers in Arco after killing Frank Williama at Tom Wyille's ranch a few nights earlier. He bears a cut on an arm and may plead self defense. Sheriff Williama and Deputy County Attorney Harry F. Enelen left for Arco to hold the preliminary examination.
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Martin Nelson
Frank Williama
Tom Wyille
Arco
Williama
Harry F. Enelen
Halley
Train schedule notice from Walla Walla to Oregon line
A dated travel notice reads leave Walla Walla at 9 PM for the east and arrive back at 11 35 AM from the west. For information on rates and accommodations contact Walla Walla agents Calderhead and G. P. of Walla Walla Washington and Oregon line agents.
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Walla Walla
Went
Ehhenn
Unclear fragment hints at Venus de Milo remark
A fragmented quote from the Houston Post mentions Venus de Milo and a reference to someone named Abe. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear context or events to summarize further.
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Snouy
Venus de Milo
Abe
Houston Post
Arbor Day Gift From William Cusick For Pendleton Academy Grounds
William Cusick, veteran botanist of Union, will send a mountain mahogany tree for planting at Pendleton Academy on Arbor Day. The timber famed for rarity and value comes from Western Oregon mountains. The gift highlights Cusick as a renowned botanist and aligns with local Arbor Day traditions.
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Pendleton Academy
William Cusick
Union
Oregon
Academy
Moscow
Idaho
Cusick
Atchison Santa Fe Refunds Shippers in 1902
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad refunded 1,198,352 dollars to shippers for the year ended June 30 1902. An attorney general of Kansas investigation found the sum may include overcharges and rebates to favored shippers. Railroad officials claim the full amount is refunds owed.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Attorney General of
Kansas
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