Valuable ten cent pieces discovered by Baker City barber
Baker City barber Frank Colton, famed for his keen eye, has identified 24 of 1893 San Francisco mint ten cent pieces worth $5 each. A newspaper note prompted his chase, and he now hopes to auction the lot at higher bids. Baker City banks unusually receive many silver coins, making it a regional distribution point.
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Baker City
Frank Colton
Geiser Grand
Dispatch
San Francisco
Frank
United States
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Fast Summer Relief
Don’t start summer with a lingering cough or cold. A few doses of One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as a sure, safe remedy for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Endorsed by J H Bowles of Groveton NH and sold by Tallman & Co.
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J. H. Bowles
Groveton, N. H
Tallman & Co
Army of Tramps estimated at 50000 in United States
Professor John J. McCook estimates about 50,000 tramps currently in the United States, with past figures rising and falling from 1870 to 1901. He notes wartime influences, social costs estimated at 11 million dollars yearly, and the persistence of the tramp habit even in prosperity, left without productive work.
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John J. McCook
New York Independent
United States
Chicago
McCook
Drowning Man Finds Relief in Kodol Digestive Aid
Geo S Marsh of Nocona Texas recalls five years of severe dyspepsia and failing medicines until he tried Kodol. He reports immediate improvement and full recovery after several bottles, claiming Kodol reproduces natural digestive juices and cures stomach troubles. Tallman & Co.
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Geo
Marsh
Nocona
Tex
Tallman & Co
Tillson to Seattle for body of beloved railroad man Billy Worth
Tillson, an employee of the O R and N company, leaves La Grande for Seattle to bring back the body of William Worth. Worth, known as Billy, was a respected member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He is mourned by a wife and young daughter.
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Tillson
O. R. and N. Company
la Grande
Seattle
Wm. Worth
Mr. Tillson
Brotherhood of Railroad
Mr. Worth
Billy” Worth
The
la Grande Chronicle
Will of J Sterling Morton Values Estate at 260000
The late J Sterling Morton leaves an estate estimated at about 260000 dollars. The will divides the estate among his four sons with one son receiving a life annuity.
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J. Sterling Morton
Alster
Narrowly Averted Train Collision Near Ulm Wyoming
Two freight trains nearly collided near Ulm station Wyoming when an operator failed to relay orders. Engineers halted with only four feet of daylight between engines. Firemen FB F. Frank and W. H. Mallat jumped free, sustaining minor injuries as drive wheels were crushed. The Ulm operator fled into the timber and is missing.
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Ulm Station
Wyoming
FB. F. Frank
W. H. Mallat
Ulm
Toledos F. J. Cheney Catarrh Cure Ad Claim
Hall's Catarrh Cure promises one hundred dollars to any case of catarrh that cannot be cured. The testimonial letter from F J Cheney Co claims the cure is a remedy that acts through the blood and mucous membranes. Notary A A W Gleason authenticates the sworn statement dated December 6.
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A. W. Gleason
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Time thrift unlocks educational opportunity for all
A May Lady's Home Journal quotation stresses that saving time is as vital as saving money. Those who scoff at spending time waste potential to enrich minds and lives. The message urges recognizing the value of short time periods to seize educational chances.
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Ladies Home Journal
Indorsement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers by Alfred Heinze
Alfred Heinze of Quincy praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver saying they are all right and that good remedies should be shared with others. Tallman & Co markets the product as safe and reliable.
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DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy
Tallman & Co
Concise Copy Rules for Effective Advertising
The message urges brief wording to maximize impact and reader attention. It advocates using larger type for essential statements and avoiding wordiness to improve advertising efficiency.
Rev. Charles McCabe Dies in New York at 66
On his way back to County Monaghan Ireland the Rev. Charles McCabe formerly of Iowa contracted pneumonia and died at St. Vincent's hospital New York City at age 66.
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County Monaghan
Ireland
Charles McCabe
Iowa
St. Vincent's Hospital
New York City
Initiative Amendment Drives Oregon Referendum Push
The Direct Legislation League aims to have at least two workers at every polling place in Oregon on election day to promote the initiative and referendum amendment. W. S. U'Ren says letters have brought some volunteers but funds are scarce, limited to printing and mailing, with unions and granges contributing. The league seeks workers focused on the amendment rather than any single candidate or party.
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Direct Legislation League
Oregon
League
Uren
U'Ren
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing
Dangerous if neglected wounds and sores may worsen. De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve is advertised to prevent complications and cure skin diseases including running sores. Testimonial cites a 30 year leg sore healed after using the product. Caution urged against counterfeits by Tallman & Co.
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de- Witt
de Witt
H. ©. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
DeWitt
Tallman & Co
The Independent Warehouse Opens Under Caldwell in Charge
The Independent Warehouse will open for business with William Caldwell in charge to ensure prompt careful attention for customers. Wool growers and wheat growers are advised to store and ship over either road with this house, referencing First National Bank.
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Atore
First National Bank
Wiliam Caldwell
Blood Poison Cure Report From Morristown Tennessee
R M Wall of Morristown Tennessee recalls a decade ago suffering a severe blood poison. After seeing a physician without improvement he began taking 8.8.8. He reports rapid improvement and full recovery after six bottles.
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R. M. Wall
Morristown
Tenn
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Oregonian
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Lewis Morrison
Codadea
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