Settlers That Have Gone Northwest and What They Do
Spokane, Washington based statistics show that 75 percent of newcomers to the Northwest through February 28 1909 took up farming stockraising and dairying while over 69 percent of others entered orchard and chicken growing. Immigrants favored specialized rural work, especially apple culture, and rapid settlement spread across eastern Washington northern Idaho and nearby valleys. There was a large influx of aliens in 1908 with Scandinavians leading among foreigners, and Washington attracted many professionals and skilled workers with farming remaining a major destination.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Yakima
Wenatchee
Walla Walla
Okanogan
Colville
Palouse
Big Bend
Chicago
Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Portland
Seattle
Titmols
Towa
Missouri
Ing
Nebraska
Indiana
Minnesota
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
New York
West Virginia
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Vermont
Nevada
Maryland
California
Mississippi River
Appendi citis stop murder by new pills
Dr King's New Life Pills claim to kill the merciless Appendi citis by prevention. They stimulate stomach liver and bowels to prevent clogging that invites appendicitis and cure constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. 26¢ at Tallman Co Pendleton Drug Co.
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Dr King
New Life
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
What He Wanted at the Ewell Restaurant
A brief exchange in the Arkansas Traveler style where Mr. Haysix asks for dinner at the Ewell restaurant. Walter responds with table d hote or a la carte options, and Mr. Haysix requests a mix of both with extra gravy. The dialogue captures a humorous regional flavor and tavern tone.
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Mr. Haysix
Ewell
Walter
Weill
Arkansas Traveler
Jackson County Increases Charter Lake Road Funds
Jackson County court approved an additional 50 600 toward Charter Lake road construction, supplementing a 100 000 state appropriation. The action follows the legislature's recent funding, shaping the project’s financing for Jacksonville Oregon.
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Jackson County
Jacksonville
Charter Lake
Suit of Clothes Free for Best Shooting Score
A $25 suit of clothes a $5 hat $5 shoes and a $1.50 shirt and collar tie will be given free to the party making the best shooting score from March 22 to Easter Sunday April 11 at the R M Stark shooting gallery 709 Malin St. The prize comes from Bond Brog store.
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R. M. Stark
Malin St
Bond Brog
He Heard Nothing Waist Purchase Confusion
A gentleman attempted to buy a waist for his wife when the saleswoman asked for the bust and he replied that he heard nothing. The exchange captures a humorous domestic shopping moment from Everybody's era.
Back the Woods Harvard Lampoon Fragment
A humorous quoted snippet shows a thrifted exchange about health and arbutus, noting rhumatics and a claim of being healthy this spring. The line appears as a stage-like boast or banter typical of lampoon humor.
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Harvard Lampoon
Presidents share crafts with cabinets making trade
The question asks about the common trade of all presidents, with the answer pointing to cabinet making. It reflects a witty angle on presidential backgrounds and the craft associated with cabinetry.
Milabon Battle Survivors Mark Tenth Anniversary Banquet
Thirteen veterans of the Milabon charge gathered at the Queue restaurant to reminisce about the historical engagement. Charles J. Ferguson chaired, George Hartman Jr. assisted, and no formal speeches or toasts were given as stories from the Philippines campaign sparked new recollections. Letters to home were read, clipping from Ferguson’s Manila collection shared, and the event signaled the start of an annual observance by the focal camp as long as members remain. Attendees included Ferguson, Hartman Jr., A. O. Carden, Van Bowmin, George M. Hays, Jerry P. King, A. J. McAliater, William Kupers, Dean E. Schull, Inligs Wittock, John Kearney, A. E. B. Lambert, and J. E. Pinaon.
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Milabon
Quele
Charles J. Ferguson
George Hartman
Test Dvening
Gevond
Oregon
Ftme
C.J. Ferguson
Mide
Manila
Philippines
C. J. Ferguson
George Hartmin
A. O. Carden
van Bowmin
George M. Hays
Jerry P. King
A. J. McAliater
William Kupers
Dean E. Schull
Inligs Wittock
John Kearney
A. EB. Lambert
J. E. Pinaon
Rev Ford to Conduct Funeral Services for Waller Rust
The Rev T B Ford will conduct funeral services for Waller Rust at the Methodist church at 3:50 p m. The minister will be assisted by the pastor of the Christian church, Rev AL Mackkeng, who is out of town. The remains will be brought from Butter Creek ranch this afternoon.
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AL MackKeng
Meldrum
Christian Church
Waller Rust
Methodist Church
Ford
Butter Creek Ranch
New York Fashion Show Opens with Plain Tailoring Forecast
New York hosted an American style and fashion show as tailors gathered from across the United States. A leading predictor says summer suits will be plain and well tailored for those paying $85 and up, preferring true tailoring to flashy trim. The exhibit features startling pieces including an extra large evening coat from Taft influenced styling and a smoke colored salt from Pittsburg, with a loudest coat reportedly from Kansas City.
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New York
United States
Taft
Charles P. Taft
Erle, Pa
Pittsburg
Kansas City
Oklahoma’s Present and Future Amid Rich Resources
A Metropolitan Magazine writer extols Oklahoma’s vast area and wealth including iron ore, lead, coal, stone, forests, and fruit crops. It notes 1906 outputs for cotton, wheat, corn, and fruit, growth in manufacturing with 11226 establishments and $24.5 million product value, and forecasts permanent headquarters for the National League of Republican clubs in Washington to support its 1.2 million members.
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Oklahoma
Metropolitan
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Colorado
New Engand
Delaware
Indian Territory
Joplin
Globe
Oklnomsa
la Follette
Okinuoma
Canana Bureau of
Washington
Sincere
General Butler and secretary toil through night sessions
Benjamin F. Butler of Massachusetts and his secretary Clancy are described as tireless workers during late Senate sessions. A senator finds them still at work at 2 AM and again at daybreak, asking if they ever stop. Butler replies that Satan finds mischief for idle hands. Clancy replies with a bow acknowledging the remark.
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Benjamin F. Butler
Massacuetts
Claony
Baltimore Sun
Senate
Congress
Gen. Tutler
Clancy
Senator
Gen. Butler
Rexall Orderlies Offer Gentle Relief For Children
A Pendleton Drug Co advertisement warns against harsh medicines for kids and promotes Rexall Orderlies as safe odorless tasteless colorless laxatives. It touts their gentle, non diarrheal action, suitability for all ages, and two pack sizes with prices.
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Rexall
Rexall Orderlies
The
Pendleton Drug Co
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Johnson & Murphy, Crossett
Peoples Warehouse
Gome
Chamber of Commerce
Crater Lake Road
Lydig E. Pinkham
Ouavvorg
Mmalabon Fight
Rev. T. B. Ford
Puneral Services
S. S
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Kiikitat Valley
McKay Creek
Umatilla River
N. Berkeley
Umatilla Ranch
New Town of
Stanfield
Echo
Umatilla Meadows
E. P. Croarkin
Ag’t
Echo, Ore
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