City Breezes From Classified Fragments and Notices
Random city notices include Francis the sign writer, Peoples Warehouse delivery wagon, cabinet photos offered, for sale billiard table, two rent cottages at 226 Water Street, John Gacen's Family liquor store, piano buys at Eilers Piano House, Cleveland's Baking Powder ads, hair salon move to Schmllnit block, Bursted water pipes repair, Hotel Oregon rates, Pendleton rest recommendation, Oregonian building room rental, found black fur collarette, and a laborer found dead hanging at Tacoma high school grounds.
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Signa
Waten Gray Bros
Francis
Peoples Warehouse
Campbell
Burns Bros
Schmidt Block
Merchant Bar
Water Street
John Gacen
Court St
Golden Rule Hotel
Eilers Piano House
Cleveland
Morrow
Main Street
Portland
Oregon
Pendleton
Eat Oregonian
Court Street
Chimneys In History From Fire to Nightfall Law
A fragmented antiquarian note traces medieval heating practices without chimneys, the curfew bell, and a law credited to William the Conqueror fixing evening extinguishing time to seven, aiming to curb nocturnal gatherings. It cites Venetian and Florentine references and a historian John Willant.
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Couvre
London
Venice
John Willant
Florence
Anaconda cattleman seeks stock cattle near Baker City
John Wenger of Anaconda Montana travels to Baker City to buy about 1200 head of stock cattle for shipment to his Red Rock Montana ranch. He plans two train loads and will inspect Baker County and nearby districts before heading to Heppner to survey country around that town.
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John Wenger
Anaconda
Mont
Baker City
Wenger Wihaher
Red Rock
Baker County
Wenger
Heppner
Woman’s Way Orator Holds City Cell For Two Days
Mrs. Bessie Olsen, confined in a county jail cell, has spoken non stop for 48 hours. The Seattle Star notes her persistent harangue, with brief meals only occasionally taken, while the continuous speech continues from her confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Olsen
Seattle Star
Olsen
Johnson vindicated by Weston justice court ruling
RB F Johnson, Briggwon pioneer, explains he was unjustly charged with wife beating. He was honorably acquitted in Weston justice court, stating the accusation was unfounded and made with malicious intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. &. Johnson
East Oregonian le
RB. F. Johnson
Briggwon
Johnson
Weston
Appendicitis Cure Advertisement Promises Nonoperative Remedy
A terse early 20th century advertisement claims a cure for appendicitis without surgery. It urges immediate action, promising a universally successful result if used in time. The notice requests $1 and provides an address in Vancouver, Washington, for full particulars.
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Willams
P.O
Vancouver
Wash
Personal visits and political notes fill Umatilla county chat
Local figures from Adama to Portland visit the city for discussions and events. J N Porlinger and J T Lieuntien appear among visitors, with several others attending a mutual telephone meeting and political races for the legislature. The report notes travel from Moscow Idaho and Eugene, plus changes in local business and farming communities.
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J. N. Porlnger
Adama
JE. B. Shafer
Charles H. Green
Koshland Brow
Portland
George Manefield
Birch Ereek
Frank Sherman
Pilot Mack
J.T. Winkle
A.W. Nyers
Hot Lake
R. A. Watson
The
Tribune
Portand
E. Carr
Athena
Matt Maegrove
Milton
Jr. Lindwes
Ilinois Central
Joseph McCabe
Walla Walla
Ball
American Typefounders Company
W. M. Scott
Helix
WL & Clr
Will Hoffman
Gilliam County
Stead
Fred Sunderman
A. H. Sunderman
Familly
Lowell
Ind
Oregon
G. W. Bradley
Pure Sound Warehouse Company
Another Gambler Fined in City Raid
Marschal Gurdane reported another gambler under arrest from the recent raid. O. D. White was found at the Idle Hour saloon and fined 26 dollars by Judge Fite Gerald, who collected the payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marschal Gurdane
O. D. White
Fite Gerald
School lands grafting exposed in Grant County News
The Grant County News attacks Oregon school land sales, contrasting Idaho's $20 to $40 per acre with Oregon's inflated deals. It cites timberland near Austin, Grant County, bought at $2.50 per acre and resold at $4.25, claiming a $2400 per section gain and criticizing long standing policy.
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Oregon
Grant County
Idaho
Snake River
Northwest
County
Grant
Austin
Cold Weather Brings Hopes Of Warmer Spell
Weather clerk predicts break in cold snap with fair and slightly warmer conditions today. Salem weather notes report no major crop damage beyond peaches, grapes, and tender plants, while frost may curb aphids and scale on grain and trees.
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Protecm
Salem
Willamette Valley
Reduced Fare Announced for Gadski Soprano Visit
The O R & N company offers a one and one third fare from Pendleton to Walla Walla on March 22 for Gadeki the soprano performance. Pendleton attendees plan to travel, with Prof T J Pennell of Whitman College promoting the event. Tickets require a certificate for return at one third fare. those staying pay full one way.
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Walla Walla
Oo BR. & N
Haw
Gadeki
Pendleton
Wallin Walla
T. J. Pennell
Whitman College
Prof
Pennell
Police Court Fine Over Opium Attempt Case
In police court this afternoon Johnson was fined ten dollars for attempting to force a Chinese man to sell him opium last night. The prisoner acted as a transient.
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Johnson
Thuralay Afternoon Club Meeting At Mrs Sturgis Home
The Thuralay Afternoon Club held its regular meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs Lina H L Sturgis. The program featured a discussion on culinary topics and a tasting session highlighting Cleveland's Baking Powder Pure Dream of Tartar.
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Thuralay
Lina HL. Sturgis
Cleveland
G W Brown Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Pendleton
G W Brown announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Umatilla county subject to the primary on April 20. He urges voters in Pendleton to consider him in the county election.
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G. W. Brown
Umatilla County
Geo, W. Brown
Pendleton
Bryan’s Philippine Reception Draws Warm Filipino Welcome
Reports from the Philippines describe William Jennings Bryan’s arrival eliciting spontaneous, cordial homage from Filipinos and respect from American officials. The press notes the contrast with formal receptions and highlights his unagitated, amiable stance amid expectations.
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Mr. Bryan
Philippine Islands
Ite
el Renacimiento
Paranyake
Las Pings
Bakoor
Bryan
America
Counterfeit Silver Dollars Plague Walla Walla
Walla Walla Union reports a rise in counterfeit silver dollars circulating in the city. The bogus coins closely resemble genuine currency except for eight weight, dated 1996, with features like shallow edge milling and signs of long circulation. The source notes unclear origin and urges scrutiny of money from 1996 and notes fruit damage from recent cold in Lane County due to cloudy winter weather.
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Walla Walla
Lane County
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L. Hunziker
Brepore
Enidhin
Boy Baker
All Teading Grocery
Ducketts Lightning Care
E. D. Boyd
Boyd
Chicago
Koeppens
Price Drug Store
F. J. Fuller
Chronicle Office
South Bend
Dalles Chronicle
B. H. Gilbert
Pilot Rock
Umatilla
Dave Horn
McKay Creek
Hhe
Siyk
Hart Schaffner & Marx
ERS
Hart Schaffner & Mar
Freese
Gadski
Philippines
Joe Wingens
Pendleton Iron Works
Alta
Court Streets
Northwestern Gas and Electric Co
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