Salmon Prospects Improve Slowly in Lower Columbia
Astoria Oregon May 22 The salmon outlook on lower Columbia remains poor with small catches and weak prospects for immediate gains. Factors include cold river water delaying migration and reliance on hatchery eggs. fishermen expect modest improvement within ten days while prices stay around seven cents per pound for stored fish and near term rents rise for small plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javoria
Astoria
Ore
Daliason
Hin
Dandruff cure claims spark race with Germ theory
An old advertisement touts Herpicide as a scientific preparation that kills dandruff germs. It asserts dandruff caused by a germ and promises to remove the root cause by treating the scalp, claiming it prevents itching hair loss and baldness. The text targets many readers with dramatic claims about prevention and hair vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Adam
Pardon Petition Seeks Release for Larceny Convict
A Salem petition in May urges Governor to pardon St Jonlan of Merilline county who was jailed for grand larceny involving a cow. Judge Clifford and others signed the plea claiming the prisoner deserved clemency despite his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forernor
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial in Toledo notice
The document contains a sworn oath by J. Soerae claiming senior partnership at F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. It promises one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure and is signed before a notary on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pronk J. Soerae
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
Adame Notes and Local Business Moves in May
Adage notes visit of Anguat Arp to Athena. Pendleton hosts William Baker and Dave Williams on bridge project business at Cayuse station. Smallpox and measles cases cleared. quarantine lifted. J K Johnson assists John Hrow in grocery sector after voluntary assignment to KR L Sabin for 1400 assets and 900 liabilities. A T Brewer returns from five day Portland Kalama trip with Frank Holdman. Charles Ferguson returns to work for the elevator firm after Pullman berthing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adame
Adama
Anguat Arp
Athena
Towsday
William Baker
Dave Williams
Pendleton
Umatilla River
Cayuse Station
J. K. Johnson
John Hrow
KR. L. Sabin
Portland
A. T. Brewer
Hag Jent
Kalama
Wash
Frank Holdman
Chas. Ferguson
Pullman Company
Granger
Elevator
Arnica Salve praised for eye and skin healing
H Robin son of Hillsborough Illinois recalls severe eye pain that made walking difficult. He credits Bucklon's Arnica Salve with complete cure, calling it magical for sprains bruises sores and skin ulcers. Core guaranteed by Tallman and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Hillsborough
H Bucklon
Tallman & Co
Names in scattered listings across cities
A collection of individuals with city affiliations including San Francisco Portland Chicago Omaha New York Spokane Seattle and Boston. The fragmentary list mentions WN Matlock Joneau L Block M L Miller and many others with no clear event or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WN Matlock
Joneau
L. Block
San Francisco
L Miller
Chicago
Portland
Clerne
H B Rees
H J Lea
Seattle
T E Raates
J A Cooke
Louis Bernard
Denver
FE Sikes
John Havehe
Davenport
Lews
R Prince
Boston
Paul WO Heiser
Pokane
He H Booth
Dr Kings New Life Villa Tonic Advertised Cure All
Advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Villa as a 24 hour remedy for liver issues fever and malaria. Claims to banish headaches and restore health with small tasty tablets sold by Tallman & Disolution Notice details a law firm dissolution in Pendleton Oregon with Godecke Kirkman ending partnership and Wm Godecke continuing the business.
Norris and Rowe Show Delights City With Animal Acts
Norris and Rowe presented a daytime and evening animal act near the R. R. and N. depot. The parade featured cages ponies elephants dogs geese and a white Shelland with a grand entrance and a fire drill finale. Audiences laughed at clowns and marveled at trained elephants ponies and monkeys in a remarkable display of animal intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris & Rowe
Bhowman
Advertising Faith Shown By Persistent Indian Woman
An East Oregonian account describes a daily visitor who pleads for a found purse of money. She asks in sorrow if the missing funds have been located and, if found, to deliver them to Lee Moorhouse. Her quiet faith in advertising mirrors business lessons.
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Johnson
Umatilla Reservation
Lee Moorhouse
East Oregonian
William Balm Adcock 1824 1901 Pioneer of Oregon
William Balm Adcock a Fayetteville New York native aged 77 died at his daughter Mrs J T Lieuallen's home in Adame on Sarees May 25. Born October 10 1824 he traveled west in 1852 via Cape Horn and settled first near Hillsboro Washington county Oregon later moving to Eastern Oregon near Athena. He married Harriet Ellen Sebofeld September 11 1850 and had three children Edward G Lucy Izora and Harriet Ellen. He joined the Baptist church at Adame around 1891 and was noted for industry charity and piety. He died ten years with his daughter at Adame and was buried at Keve cemetery near Athens May 24 201.
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Wm. Balm Adcock
J. T. Liewullien
Adame
Fayetteville
N. Y
California
Cape Horn
Omn
Hillsboro
Washington County
Harriet Ellen Sebofeld
Edward G
Lucy Izora
Harriet Ellen
Oregon
Baptist Ehorot of
J. T. Lieuallen
Keve
Athens
R Martin touted as grocery leader with cash discounts
The article claims R Martin earns leadership in groceries through long experience and cash-car lot buying. He passes savings to customers and invites comparisons to beat other stores on prices. Also notes Acker’s dyspepsia tablets sold with a guarantee by Brock & McComas.
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R. Martin
Bowloon
Martin
Acker
Mle
Brock & McComas
Bicycle Sales At Crescent Agency In Oregon City
The Crescent Bicycle Agency in the Eset Oregonian building offers a new ladies bicycle for $20 with a guarantee and a men s bicycle for $22.60. Used girls bikes are $22. It also lists frame bargains at higher priced models and offers payment plans with possible interest. Catalogues are free.
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Crescent Bicyele Agency
Eset Oregonian
HO Itereat
Moki tea promises cures for headaches and indigestion
A dubious herbal drink offered by Bravk & McComas claims to cure headache indigestion eruptions and improve complexion with a money back guarantee priced at 25c and 50c per bottle.
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Bravk & McComas
Pendleton Saddlery Ad Promises Low Prices and Prompt Service
A Pendleton Saddlery ad boasts no rent costs, the largest Eastern Oregon stock, and no hired clerks. It claims one undisguised price, fresh stock, and a reputation for reliable work. If goods aren’t as represented, money is cheerfully refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Orage
Wwe
Boya
Hatchery prospects outlined by state fish officials
Greenman superintendent of the Oregon State Fish Commission with J. C. Bradley and Gd. A. Brown returned from Wallowa county to Pendleton to discuss fish propagation. They reported thousands of fish lost to irrigation ditch outlets and urged ditch screens from Birch to Meacham creeks and the Umatilla. A hatchery site three miles west of Pendleton was favored at the McKay Creek mouth pending salmon egg supply. They noted true blueback salmon can be propagated in local waters. Brown departed for Portland. others continued eastern Washington scouting for hatchery opportunities.
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E. ©. Greenman
Wee State Fish Commission
J. C. Bradley
Gd. A. Brown
Wallowa County
Pendleton
Wallowa
Greenman
Birch
McKay
Meacham
Umatilla
Pendleton Hatchery
McKay Creek
Menere
Bradley
Brown
Wallowa Lake
Mr. Brown
Portland
Mesere
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
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Weaver Bros. Dry Goods Co
Oregonany
Priday
L, Hunziker
J. W Bancropt
Prop
Hale
Kigeiri
Ain
Cor. Court and
Johnson Sts
Pendleton, Oregon
Allen Bros
Vin
Anu, Oregon
Ceiy
Totnes
Hotel Pendleton
Godecke & Kirkman
Kk. Ores
Wm. Godecke
Pendleton, Or
WM. Eee, &. J, Kirkman
ODD Fellows
Alexander
Baker City
Grand Lodge
Rebekahs
Omeers
Mrs. Barnett
Odd Fellows’ Grant] Lodge
Rebekah’ State Assembly
Baker
R. Alexander
Grand Patriarchs’ Association
Webb
Hh. Alexander
G. W. Bradley
T. F. Howard
W. T. Williamson
Salem
Weston
KB. Sharon
Joseph Micelli
Roseburg
J. H. Nelson
McMinville
Robert Andrews
Ceper
Joseph N. Micelli
Roseberg
Newport
Princ
Aker
Pawt
Welch
Palmer
A.J. Joineon
Selo
J.C. Mille
Independence
Pogue
Ontario
Rebekah Ewembly
Nellie L. Gustin
Nettie J. Ungerman
McMinnville
Florence Atwood
Oro Cooper
Dallae
Nora Barnett
William Balm Adcock
Fayetteville, New York
DeWitt
Joseph Ell
Kentucky
Bud
John Schmidt
Louvre
Crowner, & Son
M‘kay Creek
Tallman &Co
Dr. Sanden
A. T. Sanden
A. Russel Block
Oreboon
RTE
Hansford & Thompson
Main Street
Avery
Bar
Brilliard Rooms
Aead
Hest
van Dran Bros
J. E. Moore
Henry Kopittke
R. W. Fletcher
Cmatilie Dooney
Jesse Failing
Hole
SS. Georde
Oho Darvhall
Piret National Bank Ohlive
Pilot Rock
Bear Creek
J. BE. Smith
Lee
International Poultry Food
C. F. Colesworthy Poultry and Bee Supply
Polydore Moons
Klima
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