Origin of Inland Empire term traced to Dr Atkinson
The Inland Empire name arose nearly fifty years ago from Dr George Atkinson of Portland a home missionary who labeled eastern Oregon Washington and parts of Idaho and Montana the Inland Empire He believed the soil would yield and that wheat and stock could expand with proper cultivation The Dalles was called Gateway to the Inland Empire and Thomas B Merry launched a paper titled The Inland Empire in 1878 explaining the term’s origin
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West Captivates President Kingsley in Pacific Trip
New York Life president Darwin P. Kingsley has just returned from a ten week tour of the Pacific and Intermountain West. He praises the region as full of optimism and energy, noting BE H. Harriman as the mighty figure guiding plans benefiting the Pacific and Intermountain country from Moscow to Seattle.
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Value of Proprietary Remedies Prominent in Prescriptions
The article argues that the value of proprietary medicines is proven by the high rate of physicians' prescriptions for the same remedies found in drugstores nationwide. It notes old standards like Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as time tested and deserving a place in every family medicine chest, suggesting physicians could not devise a formula as efficacious.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Railroad building in the south surges with new enterprises
Richmond Virginia reports a rapid rise in railroad activity. Since January, 34 railroad enterprises have been organized or incorporated in the south and southwest, including 10 in Texas, 4 in North Carolina, 4 in Missouri, 3 in Arkansas, 3 in Tennessee, 2 in Oklahoma, 2 in Louisiana and 1 each in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Dr Kings New Life Pills claim record-smashing health boosts
An advertisement extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as an all round tonic and health builder. It claims to tone and regulate the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen the nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Sold at Tallman & Co and Pendleton Drug Co.
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Lost horses near Duncan Oregon with MC branding
A notice from M M'Laughlin Duncan Oregon offers a ten dollar reward for information leading to recovery of three horses a bay mare a black horse and a bay horse all branded MC on the left hip. Descriptions indicate two and three year olds and the animals are presumed missing.
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Duncan
Oregon
Electric vacuums rented by Minnesota power firms
Minnesota electric light and power companies offer vacuum cleaners for rent by the day, providing customers with short term access to cleaning gear. This service expansion reflects utilities diversifying offerings beyond electricity supply.
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Minnesota
Savings plan works in Quincy schools finds success
Boston residents study savings bank insurance to aid old age and school savings program flourishes in Quincy. Three months treasurers report 4900 dollars deposited by city schoolchildren, initial 50 dollar cost funded by the Quincy Women's club. Superintendent Parlin and Mrs Pitcher praised the hands on deposits and slips as educational value. The piece ends with the question what time will the clock stop.
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Wright brothers visit hints of aviation's bright future
A crowded station scene awaits the Wright brothers with notable banquets and official attention. War officials may soon offer to acquire their airplane, with a conference planned between Wilbur Wright and Weight as preparations proceed ahead of their U.S. return.
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Wright Brothers Arrive in London Amid Welcome for Inventor
London notes a high level of excitement as Wilbur Wright, the American aeroplane inventor, and his party prepare to arrive tonight. British aviation circles anticipate a cordial reception and widespread interest in their visit.
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Pendle Pendleton Cash Market Ad for Meats and Lard
Fine newling of Hama, Bacon, Smoked Meats and Lard at Pendle Pendleton Cash Market best meats. Phone Main 101.
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