Woman burned cleaning wallet with gasoline in Adams
Mrs Harry Larbes suffered burns to hands face and chest Friday when gasoline ignited during cleaning. Her husband and others assisted in extinguishing the flames. Numerous residents of Pendleton and Adams were noted in brief visits and travels, with several locals recovering from illnesses and visiting towns nearby.
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Adams
Harry Larbes
Mre
Colic Krebs
Mia
Simonton
Spring weather welcomed at Meacham near Pendleton
Meacham Oregon March 24 spring weather noted with a day long rain that pleased farmers and stockmen. Local residents including telegraph operator staff and visiting relatives were seen in town. Several moved between Meacham Pendleton Kamela Baker and La Grande for work and social visits.
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East Oregonian
Meacham
N. Dpd
Barrd
Kametape
Ed Welch
Pen- Wet
Mary E. Wilson
Ellin
Fendleton
Dale
Walter Denson
la Grande
George Perry
Baker
J. M. Casey
J.D. Casey
Mr. Casey
Portland
Clifford Mabey
Appeling
M. Togern
Mr. Raker
Frank Watkins
Misa Geraldine Hanlon
J. B. Baker
W. FE. Evans
Guy Nordeen
Kamela
Marlin
Robert Fagan
Lorene
Gibbon
Pendleton
M. A. Nordeen
Difford Mabey
Hileard
Hilgard
R. PF
Manion
George Leep
C W
Joe Pedro Loses Auto by Fire on Dark Flat
East Oregonian Special report from Gardane details a local incident where Joe Pedro’s Lexington car burned after he pulled onto Carr Flat. Other local residents, visits, and a public sale at Shafer ranch are noted, including birthdays and travel mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pedro
East Oregonian
Carr
John Lightfoot
Pendleton
Vern Cates
Mr. Cates
Aged nun fatally burned in convent blaze
Sister Mary Toreen aged 62 mother superior of St Marys convent was fatally burned and five others injured when the convent of the Order of Mercy in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania was destroyed by fire trapping nine residents on the upper floors before they attempted to jump from windows.
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Wilkesbbarre
Mary Toreen
St. Marys Convent
Ble
Mother Howe
Order of Mercy
Pennsylvania
Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Laxative for Children
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and safest laxative for a child’s stomach liver and bowels. It emphasizes removing poisons from the digestive tract, highlights the fruity taste and includes dosing directions on each bottle. Mothers are urged to say California when giving the remedy.
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California
Kidney Relief Salt Soothes Backache and Urinary Pain
A 19th or early 20th century ad promotes a grape and lemon acid salt remedy to ease backache and kidney strain caused by meat overconsumption. It claims sluggish kidneys produce sediment in urine and urges taking a tablespoonful in water daily before breakfast to restore kidney function and end bladder irritation.
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Umatilla Co
Chitin
Pendleton Vinktors Writtay
Vernon
Dent
Alrn
B. Clark
Bob
Minn
Charlie Bough
Jimmy
Bulli Melmer
Pendleton Bandas
Pod Mire Revolia Lieuallen
Walla Walla
Min
Kayn
John Winn
Gheratineg
Mra
George Woodward
Adama
Ed Leraver
St. Anthony's Hospital
Ohdwyn Spencer
Misa Reta Ferguson
Beulah Spencer
Tin Flake
Nellie Carr
Pendleton Lincoln School
Chesterfield
Swift & Comparry
Swift & Company
Swift 6 Company
Union Stock Yards
Chicago, Ill
J. W. Jackson
Calvin
Karo
Mongolia
Mare Bay
Ohio
David Horne & Son
Col. WM. F. Yohnkr
E. L. Smith
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