Plan To Defeat Wool Sales Days
A special writer reports woolgrowers suppressing Chicago warehouse control by boosting early prices. About 75 percent of U S wool has passed to buyers, leaving producers with little remainder and buyers fearing reduced profits. The article notes buyers opposed regular sales days, preferring private sales to curb competition and keep prices high amidst scarce supply.
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Portland
Chicago
Boston
United States
Journal
Quietus
German Emperor Rumor Swirls As Dr Hahn Tours East
Berlin reports a remarkable claim as Dr Hahn of this city tours eastern Germany and summarizes a big rumor about the German Emperor. The item notes attention on the lecture tour and the ongoing chatter surrounding the imperial figure.
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Berlin
Dr. Hahn
Erbe
Germany
Great Kidney Remedy Ad Warns of Overwork Dangers
An old advertisement warns that overworked kidneys risk serious harm to all organs. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a top kidney and bladder medicine with claims of rapid relief and wide use. Samples by mail are offered along with a request to mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Opens With Record Interest
Seattle’s exposition unites accident and orient themes and draws Alaska from the north to showcase both. It will assemble the islands and peoples of the south seas, enabling Tazal to view Siwash and the world to know him. The event opens on June 1, 100 per cent ready three months early, without federal aid. Hotel rates are rising via an informal agreement among innkeepers. Railroads anticipate 2,000,100 visitors this summer to Seattle, heralding a novel and acclaimed exposition unknown before.
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Seattle
Alaska
South Seas
Tazal
Siwash
United States
Exposition City
Charles Dana Gibson
Wilhelm II and the paradox of a great yet little man
A critic argues Wilhelm II strengthened the German state while stunting individual thought. The Kaiser is praised for driving a powerful, all encompassing state yet denounced for eroding freedom and culture. He is described as a great ruler but a very small man.
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Wilhelm TI
Germany
Reien
Wilhelm I
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Claim Relief
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama reports rapid relief from biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says the tablets improve appetite, vitality, and digestion by purifying the stomach liver and blood and aiding natural function. Sold by all good dealers.
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Chamberlain
Rosa Potts
Birmingham
Ala
Baker City Bonds Fail in Chicago Opinion Sparks Issue
Baker City declined an issue of 62750 water works extension bonds after Chicago bond house A B Leach & Co refused to accept the issue. City attorney Charles F Hyde calls the bondhouse stance nonsensical while asserting the bonds remain effective. Only one ballot was used by voters rather than two. bonds may be offered to the second highest bidder. Hyde says the decision should not stop city work this season.
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Chas. F.’Hyde
A. B. Leach & Co
Chicago
Citizen’s ‘National “Bank
Water Works Extension
Baker City
Gty
Hyde
Five engines run wild wound 200 in Berlin incident
A Russian correspondent reports nearly 200 persons wounded or bruised after five locomotives with steam up were released by miscreants at Behmerinka on the southwest railway. Three engines crashed into a crowded passenger train, with passengers hurled, injured, and scorched as the cars were torn apart.
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Berlin
Taertche Rundechau
Behmerinka
Sienna
Miesenwers
Gines
Indhurad
Bruleed
For rent Newsroom cottage with modern conveniences
Rent this newsroom style cottage with modern conveniences and a new barn and yard. Located near 613 Pine Street, Lot 530 by 100. Enquire for details and availability.
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Pine Street
Pacific Northwest Exposition Draws Record Travel
Officials predict a record influx to the Pacific Northwest with over a million travelers passing through Twin Cities toward Puget Sound. The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition boosts publicity, drawing new homeseekers to Oregon Washington Idaho and British Columbia since March, while rates lure further visitors starting opening day.
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Seattle
Pacific Northwest
James A. Wood
St. Paul
Minnmespolis
Puget Sound
United States
Chicago
Milload
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
British Columbia
Foley's Honey and Tar advertisement claim
A Kansas city pharmacist advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a guaranteed cough and cold remedy. It asserts the medicine stops coughing, heals the lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption, claims no opiates, and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package from Koeppen Bros.
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Foley
Koeppen Bros
Toler Musicians Vienna Opening Under Imperial Patronage
The international music congress opens in Vienna under Emperor Josephs patronage to honor the Rogdn centenary. American delegates include Marc Murienburg and G Sonteck. British representatives feature Sir Hubert Parry and Sir Charles Stanford. Haydn centenary works will be performed by Vienna ensembles. Evening receptions and graves visits are planned.
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Toler
Vienna
Joseph
International Music Congress
America
Marc Murienburg
New York
G. Sonteck
Washington
Hubert Parry
Dr. Cummings
Alexander Mackenzie
Dom Andre Macquereau
Charles Stanford
Haydn
Clef Musical Associations
Herr Felix
Weingartner
Imperial Opera
Frau Noordewier-Reddingling
Maschaert
Herr Senius
Eisenstadt
Call for Warrants in Pending County Funds
All general fund warrants registered during June July August and September 1408 will be paid at my office in the county court house upon presentation. The matter is published as required. Dated Pendleton Oregon May 17 1400. George W Toradley County Treasurer.
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Pendleton
Oregon
W. Toradley
County Treasier
East Bluff Street
Cham berlin Salve for burns or wounds advertised
An old newspaper snippet promotes Cham berlin salve to stop pain instantly and speed healing of injured parts. It asks where to buy and queries what time a clock will strike. The fragment includes sale language and a product claim typical of era ads.
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Chamberlin
Gooi
Navy budget trimmed as cabinet eyes tighter spending
Washington reports Secretary Moyer cut 19 million from navy department estimates for the coming year. Treasury Secretary Mac Veagh plans to gather department heads' figures by June 1 and, before Congress reconvenes, conduct a careful review of bureau needs and results versus costs. Foley's Kidney Remedy advert gives health advice and promotes a product.
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Washington
Moyer
Navy Department
Army
Navy
Congress
Oregon Lumber Yard Ad Offers Cheap Sawdust in Any Quantity
An Oregon lumber yard advertises supplying sawdust in any quantity at low cost, inviting customers to request amounts as needed. The notice emphasizes affordability and availability from the Oregon Lumber Yard.
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Oregon Lumber Yard
Hair Naturally Abundant Dandruff Cure Ad
An advertisement promotes Luxurianti Dandruff as the cure for hair trouble caused by a germ. It claims Newhro's erg destroys the germ and offers a free sediment free product sample. The ad invites purchases from leading druggists and A Koeppen & Bros.
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Newhro
Wherpicida Co
Koeppen & Bros
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