Oregon City Locks Could Be State Owned If Funds Are Found
Representative Hawley presses to add a rivers and harbors appropriation to buy Oregon City locks from Portland Railway Light and Power. Salem Statesman and Portland Telegram note hopes for public ownership to lower freights. Giltner urges data to present to the rivers and harbors committee. Public ownership could aid Willamette valley producers and Portland merchants in lower shipping costs.
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Congress
W. CC. Hawley
Oregon City
Salem Statesman
Portland
Hawley
Rivera and Harbor
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
Giltner
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Willamette Valley
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
A vintage ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure the only positive cure for catarrh. It asserts constitutional treatment via internal use, targeting blood and mucous surfaces to destroy disease foundation and strengthen the patient. The ad offers a $100 reward for any uncured case and urges readers to send testimonials. Endorses Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Germany Welcomes Hill as New American Ambassador
Berlin May 15 Amid German unease over Dr David Jayne Hill’s ambassadorship, Berlin papers praise him as a profound scholar. Secretary Garratt handles affairs in June. real estate rush surges for embassy sites as dealers seek rich commissions amid large price tags in the Kaiser's capital.
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Berlin
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Hill
America
Hil
Garratt
Kiddy Leff
State Department
Mexico
Ambassador Francis
Mi-o-na Promises Stomach Relief In Pendleton
In Pendleton residents hail Mi-o-na as a special stomach aid. The remedy acts on stomach walls and bowels to strengthen and stimulate digestion, reducing indigestion and distress. Tallman & Co offers a money back guarantee if it fails to cure, with a 10 cent box touted to let the stomach resume its own work.
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Pendleton
Tallman & Co
Berlin Establishment Vacated by the Towers Seeks Lease or Sale
A Vienna house owner considers leasing or purchasing the Berlin establishment vacated by the Towers, aiming to secure a new tenant or owner for the site.
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Vienna
Berlin
International Sunday School Convention Starts in Louisville
Louisville hosts the International Sunday School Convention June 18 to 28 drawing about 2600 delegates from the U S Canada Mexico Australia and parts of Europe. The six day program will feature prominent ministers and Sunday school leaders with opening addresses by Governor Willson and Louisville Mayor Grinstead and a Toronto justice as presiding figure. All meetings are at Jefferson County Armory. Salem May 15 The second largest inheritance tax ever paid to the state treasury was received from Amanda Reed of Multnomah County valued at 1 355 919 88 the tax totaling 7141 40. The largest tax was on Henry Weinhard estate 15248 54 with appraised value 1 381 967 22. The Reed estate was distributed among many beneficiaries.
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Louisville
Louieville
United States
Canada
Mexico
Australia
Europe
Kentucky
Augustus E. Willson
James F. Grinstead
J. J. Maclaren
LL. D
Toronto
Ontario
Jefferson County Armory
Salem
Amanda Reed
Multnomah County
Henry Weinhard
Weinhard
General Election in Japan Sparks Unprecedented Excitement
May 15 in Tokio reports scenes of wildest excitement at the general election. Observers expect a decisive Liberal victory, signaling Nippon’s continued military and naval expansion policy of recent years.
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Japan
Tokio
Nippon
Notice to Poultry Raisers Opens Hatching Season Eggs for Sale
The hatching season is now open and I am prepared to furnish settings of full blood single comb white leghorn eggs to the trade in any quantity. Price is $7 per hundred. For information call Martin 88 A Nolte.
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A. Nolte
Candidates and Pasture Advertisements in East Oregonian
An archival advertisement offers printing of candidates cards and circulars at low prices with prompt service. It also notes pasture stock, clean water, and no barbed wire fences, selling DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles via Tallman & Co.
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East Oregonian
DeWitt
Tallman & Co
Mexican Exposition Opens Soon in Crystal Palace London
London May 15 The Mexican exposition will open in the Crystal Palace on June 1. Exhibits from Mexico will fill two divisions the departmental and industrial with art agriculture and crafts key features. The display aims to expand Great Britain Latin American trade and showcase Mexican manufactures and home industries.
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London
Crystal Palace
Mexico
Great Britain
Army
Republican Nominee for Representative Election Notice
Republican nominee for representative announced for the election on June 1 1908 with the date set and public notice issued.
Democratic Nominee for County Commissioner Announcement
A Democratic nominee is named for county commissioner ahead of the June 1 election. The notice appears in the local slate of candidates and outlines the party's choice for the county post.
Joint Representative for Morrow and Umatilla Counties
A reader subscribes to Statement No. 1 as the designated Joint Representative for Morrow and Umatilla Counties, indicating a formal role in county matters and subscription to the official record.
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Morrow and
Umatilla Counties
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