Southern Industrial Parliament Opens Washington Conference
Prominent railroad leaders bankers and trade officials from Southern states gather in Washington D C for the opening of the Southern Industrial Parliament aimed at promoting Southern manufacturing and capital. Oregon State Grange holds its 32nd annual convention at Forest Grove with four days of sessions focusing on roads taxation education pure food rail rates and internal affairs. many women delegates participate actively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Boards of Trade
Washington Town
Perliament
Anne
Oregon State Grange
Forest Grove
Ore
Herun Dem
Georgia Pharmaceutical Association Convention Opens in Columbus
In Columbus on May 23 a large crowd attended the opening of the Georgia Pharmaceutical association annual convention. The meeting continues through tomorrow with the business session interspersed by numerous features of interest to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Georgia Pharmaceutical Association
Wool Pool Pushes Willamette Valley Prices Higher
Woolgrowers in the valley form pools to market their clip with prices rising from 27 to 24 and aiming to hit 35 cents by June. Pools sold this week include Belo 2,300 ounces at 27.5 cents and Sublimity 1,200 sleeves at 24 1/8 cents. Henry Vandewort organizes growers, predicting higher prices as demand outpaces shrinking supply driven by Northwest sheep shipments to Eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siliverton
Wwe Sharp Domaint
Belo
ITU Cheeees
Silem
Henry Vordevort
Vandewort
Crean
Idah
Montion
River Rates Prom Lewiston for Open River Portage Run
Captain Gray reports in Lewiston that the Open River association expects a $4 plus rate from Lewiston to the portage road, with Portland leg rates around $1.50, totaling about $15 per ton for freight. Passenger fare on Mountain Gem is about $3.59 Almota to portage, $2 from Wailuku. distance Lewiston to Portland is 299 miles. The voyage showcases an all-water route and progress on the canal works. The portage opening date was moved from May 30 to June 3 to accommodate visiting congressional delegates. The Lewiston to portage trip is expected in roughly 14 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Gray
Commerell Club
Portage Road
Teal
Portland
Hue
Almota
Portage
Wailulu
Celilo
Big Eddy
Dalle
Dalles
Cascades
Ble Canal
Fane
Tew
Open River Association
Neet
Ohio Republicans to Name Slate at Columbus Convention
Columbus Ohio May 23 The Ohio republican state convention meets tomorrow to renominate Governor Herrick and select a candidate to succeed Lieutenant Governor Harding who faces opposition from Senator Dick and other party leaders Taft will preside with interest on his opening speech expected to reflect administration views on tariff rate legislation and other issues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Republican Stae Convention
Herrick
Harding
Taft
Mudh
Knights Templar Hold Missouri State Conclave In St Joseph
Knights Templar of Missouri gather in St Joseph for the annual state conclave drawing several thousand members. Large delegations come from St Louis Kansas City Springfield and other leading cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kniights Templar of
Missouri
St. Joseph Mo
Knights Templars
Order
St. Louie
Kansan City
Springfield
Soothing a horse before a steam roller incident
A horse in a broad uptown street is startled by a steam roller. Police officer calms the frightened animal with firm words and careful guiding, the horse stepping forward and testing the roller before proceeding. The incident ends with the horse calm and unlikely to fear a steam roller again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teflon
Bee Polleemen
Cel Bey
Herve
Lefinite Pationer
History of Shoes Through Time and Fashion
A compact survey traces footwear from ancient skins and papyrus to jeweled robes for elites. It notes monarchs like Queen Mary banning wide shoes and Venice chopines as tall stilts, requiring helpers to walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Venice
Indies
Redfern
Thaddeus Stevens Wit and a Parting Quip
Thaddeus Stevens, ill in bed, quips that it is his disappearance not his appearance that troubles him. A House member seeking leave of absence for his indecisive, neutral stance prompts Stevens to remark that he might pale off with himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus Stevens
John
House of Representatives
Speaker
Stevens
Evolution of the Skate Through the Ages
An excerpt tracing skate history from bone and wood models to iron attached devices then combined skates and modern variants. It credits Scanidianavian archaeologists with 1000 year antiquity and notes methods of propulsion, ending with Fen type, Norwegian racer and figure skates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wand
London Standard
Shorthand Lesson Frustration Between Employer and Clerk
A boss rebukes a new clerk for slow dictation and urges shorthand. The clerk admits she can write shorthand but needs more time, explaining the process is faster for ordinary writing. The exchange highlights workplace communication gaps and skill gaps in transcription.
Lacking the Motive Power in Travel Dialog
An impatient passenger wonders why the car won’t start while another traveler explains the cargo shortage due to insufficient people on board. The exchange reflects practical constraints of a transport situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boand
On a Pilate and Edie in Illustr ated Bits
A witty exchange frames Edie as sweet enough to eat as a photographer seeks her portrait. The cartoon caption mocks vanity and asks who reforms first, with a quip about gratitude and selfishness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edie
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root offered free trial by mail
Readership is urged to try Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver or bladder trouble. A free bottle and a booklet are offered by mail with the address to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. Regular sizes sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monster EmbroiDery
Alexander
Sale
Northwest
Dindinger, Wilson & Company
Byer
Pendleton Roller Mills
S. Byers
Propriet
Ewing Mc
Eben Ithines
East Street
Goodman-Thompson Co
Resourg
Washington
Quality
TA. Folger & Co
Golden Gate Coffee
J. A. Folger & Co
San Francisco
Wool Pool
PROM
Mike
Washington Star
Cumberland
Pendleton
Polydore Moens, Prop
Rale
W. E. Davidson & Co
Cont Street
R. F. Payne
Payne
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Father Desmarais
Rose Campbell
The
Columbia
Main Street
Alta
Webb Street
F. X. Schempp
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!