Baker City Gambles on Federal District Bill
Baker City officials report cautious progress on a federal district court bill. Ambassador Charles P. Murphy and Mayor Johns describe hearings with Congress members and subcommittee exploration of Baker City obtaining two terms of federal court service, with further public input and additional statistics requested before advancing the measure.
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Baker City
Democrat
Washington
Charles P. Murphy
National Capital
United States
Johns
Coffee fuels the grocer in every shelf move
Coffee matters to the grocer as a key driver of sales and customer trust. A witty note suggests the seller should offer good product and fair returns, referencing the Schillings Deut and a playful promise of money back if not sold well.
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Schillings
Leper Work and Local Agricultural Venture Highlight Eugene
Father Lb. L. Conrardy spoke at the cathedral about Hawaiian lepers and future aid for China, while Lane county plans an ambitious asparagus field near Eugene. The project aims to boost the local economy with asparagus, cherries and walnuts, led by energetic promoters confident in success.
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Lb. L. Conrardy
Portland Oregonian
China
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Dr. Connardy
Sandwich Islands
Molokai
United States
Kalaupapa
Kalawao
Wallach
Board of Health
Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward for Failed Remedy
A historical advertisement claims a 100 dollar reward for a catarrh cure that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It presents testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin and Cheney & Co of Toledo and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation, with prices and distribution by druggists.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hail
Asparagus Field Firm Formed In Lane County
Articles of incorporation filed for The Asparagus Cherry and Walnut company in Lane County. Incorporators A C Woodcock G A Dorris F E Dunn and C Williams with 50000 capital. About 230 acres near Eugene five miles from town planted to cherries walnuts and asparagus. Walnut acres to expand to 100 next spring. Peach trees to be planted between cherry and walnut blocks. Over 200000 asparagus plants already grown for the firm.
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Oregon
Lane County
Dorris
Eugene
Asparagus, Cherry and Walnut Company
A. C. Woodcock
G. A. Dorris
F. E. Dunn
C. & Williams
Bet Jaudry Lane County
Lambert and Bing
Anna
Mayette
France
J. B. Pinkington
Portland
Thomas Prince & Son
Prince Grove
Dundee
Women Win Land Claims In North Yakima
A Yakima dispatch reports Lulu Hill Adolphus J. Wacaster and Nathan Stoops won homestead entries in Benton county near Prosser. Hill moved on at noon August 12, fenced 15 acres, bedded five, plowed three. Wacaster built a tent and house, cleared eight acres. Stoops built a tent, hauled lumber, cleared no land. Jesale M. Shelby claimed section 6 9 25, beating Mrs. Elizabeth Pyle who served lunch from her completed house. The two quarter sections are among the era’s most valuable homesteads. Original withdrawal for Yakima Irrigation project, restored last summer.
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North Yakima
Yakima
Iss Lulu Hill
Adolphus J. Wacaster
Naanan Stoops
Benton County
Prosser
Mies Hill
Wacnater
Stoops
Hoe
Miss Hill
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Sold by Tallman & Co
A gentle yet prompt cough remedy from Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup soothes the throat and reduces inflammation. The product is described as pleasant to take and is sold by Tallman and Company.
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Kennedy
Tallman & Co
Notice to Public from Fred Weber on settled accounts
Public notice from Fred Weber stating he has disposed of his implement store in the city and asks all debtors to call and settle their accounts.
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Fred Weber
Petition blanks for candidates now available at East Oregonian
Petition forms titled Petition of Candidate and Elector's Nominating Petition blank for either party are printed and on sale at the East Oregonian office. DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by Tallman & Co.
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East Oregonian
DeWitt
Tallman & Co
Chamberlain for the Senate candidate vows direct election pledge
Governor George E. Chamberlain announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Charles W. Fulton pledging to serve the state and nation above party. He backs direct primary laws and direct senate elections, and says he will sign No. 1 statements. Born in Mississippi in 1864, Chamberlain built a long Oregon career from Albany lawyer to attorney general and governor, with multiple terms in public office and endorsements across parties.
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The
Oregon Sunday Journal
George B. Chamberlain
United States Senate
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Charles W. Fulton
Chamberlain
United States
Natches
Mississippi
Washington and Lee University
Albany
Linn County
Third
Pennoyer
W. R. Webster
Multnomah County
James Withycombe
Dogs Not Taxable Property in Washington
Spokane Chronicle reports state tax commissioners affirm dogs cannot be taxed as personal property. J Prost on the board explains the rationale in reply to Lewis County rancher L Oxum. The argument notes lack of legal precedent and cites court guidance is unavailable.
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Washington
Spokane
State Board of Tax Commissioners
J. Prost
L. Oxum
Lewis County
Frost
Mio-na indigestion remedy promises complete cure
An old advertisement claims indigestion stems from lack of gastric juice and that Mio-na stomach tablets strengthen stomach muscles to boost digestion. It asserts the remedy cures all cases, improves bowels, and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, with Tallman & Co. selling 60 cent boxes.
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Tallman & Co
Lumber Trade Revives as Mills Reopen This Month
Resumption of operations by a number of lumber mills this month boosts trade after months of drought. The Spokane market shows improved demand with January output at 60 percent of 1907 and 69 percent of total production going to this territory. Mills operate mainly for railroad material and mining timbers, with line yarn mills stockpiling.
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Spokesman-Review
Northwestern
Spokane
Western Pine Manufacturers' Associations
Milla
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven Relief in Elgin Woman
Mrs G W Prospeck of Elgin Oregon praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing lifelong kidney trouble. She suffered dizziness backache and irregular urine. after taking the pills her backache vanished and kidneys stayed normal. Sold by all dealers 65 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sale agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's.
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G. W. Prospeck
Elgin
Ore
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Militia Adopts Shorter Springfields for Patrols
Members of the local militia praise the new Springfields as shorter and lighter than the old model. An extra inch and a half bayonet brings total length to about 16 inches, detachable and usable as a belt knife. Sights are set for 127 yards with a maximum range near two miles.
Trust press burden claim from Ridder on newspaper trust
Herman Ridder, president of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association, says the paper trust imposes an extra $60,000,000 burden on all newspapers through close corporation methods. He has given Attorney General Bonaparte a full statement detailing how the trust operates, noting it suits the trust but delivers hard knocks to every newspaper in the country.
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Trust Presioa Newspapers
Herman Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Bonaperte
Fragmented Poem Fragments Reflect Rural Scene
The readable lines describe a rural scene with swine and a flower amid a lush garden. Vivid images of a sty, a banquet, and a narrator fleeing a “laid” mass of rosy buds appear, alongside hints of a Jenny Kem and a cooling summer in the South.
Daily East Oregonian by Carrier Ad
Advertisement notes delivery option for the Daily East Oregonian with a weekly rate of fifteen cents per week. It highlights home delivery by carrier and emphasizes affordability for subscribers.
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East Oregonian
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