Wildcat Money Feuds and Local Misfortunes In West
Northwest notes report a counterfeit wildcat money stock in Yakima and a fresh $1 bill tied to the same scheme. Other items include Sumpter Valley land company articles to reclaim denuded timberlands for irrigation, a saloonkeeper killed in Butte after a quarrel, Governor-elect Cosgrove health concerns, a brakeman loses a hand on a Masten Logging train, Olive D. Miller wins $15008 damages over a defective sidewalk in Wallace, and a new coal vein found near Wedderburn prompting development.
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Yakima
Wash
Georgia
Yakima Trust Company
Sumpter
Baker City
Ore
Sumpter Valley Railroad
Joan L. Hand
F. & Brallie and
Wallace
Idaho
Olive D. Miller
Mullan
Mra. Miller
Yakima to Send Water Samples for Health Analysis
North Yakima Washington has decided to send samples of Yakima drinking water to the state board of health for analysis. This is part of the broader campaign for a more sanitary Yakima.
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North
Yakima, Wash
Yakima
State Board of Health
Industrial Education Given An Impetus In Atlanta
Atlanta is to host a weeklong meeting by the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education. Speakers include James Wilson Governor Hoke Smith Dr Elmer Ellsworth Brown and other national figures. Also advertised are a $100 reward and the effectiveness of Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education
James Wilson
Hoke Smith
Elmer Ellaworth Brown
United States
Artist Ferdinand Earle Involved In Domestic Incident
Ferdinand Pinney Earle, famed discoverer of affinity, is nursing a bruised eye after a chair was swung at him by his wife. An employee witnessed the blow. Reports say Earle had beaten his affinity days earlier and was jailed.
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Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Earle
Cough Remedy Promises Lung Relief in Yellow Package
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar kills cough germs and heals inflamed lungs to prevent serious results. It notes the medicine comes in the yellow package and is sold by Pendleton Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Pendelton Drug Company
Fight for Unions in Yorkshire Miners Crusade
In Yorkshire England the Miners Federation continues its campaign against nonunion workers in coal pits. The union presses for stronger solidarity and adherence to collective bargaining amid ongoing industrial tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
England
Miners’ Federation
Electrified St Clair tunnel hailed as great railway feat
Port Huron experts and railroad officials witnessed the inauguration of the electrified St Clair tunnel between Port Huron Michigan and Sarra Ontario. The $500000 system uses overhead wire power to operate four large locomotives at about ten miles per hour. The electric method greatly reduces hazards from coal gas, improves ventilation and air quality, and allows open car windows throughout the run.
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Port Huron
Mich
United States
Canada
Grand Trunk Railroad
Sarria
America
St. Clair
Ganhaul
St. Clair Tunnel
Withdraw All Irrigated Land
The land office chief recommends classifying US lands to withdraw from entry those that may be irrigated but are not suitable for homes. He predicts irrigation costs rising to 200 dollars per acre and notes fraud investigations yielding acres recovered. Also mentions salt requirements on timber claims and 1907 08 fraud prosecutions and recoveries.
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Washington
Iis
Fred Bermett
General Land Office
United States
Reclamation Service
Ume
Bennett
Land Office
Postmaster Charged With Pilfering North Carolina Carolinian
Affidavits filed at Raleigh charge the Benson postmaster with withholding copies of the Raleigh weekly North Carolina Carolinian by Josephus Daniels and sending about 100 copies each to a Benson Negro woman. Also notes a drug ad for Foley's Kidney Remedy by Pendleton Drug Co.
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Raleigh
Benson
North Carolina
For Sale Chicken Ranch and Wheat Land Near Pendleton
For sale a fine chicken ranch with coops and all buildings in good condition. Also 255 acres of good wheat land adjoining. Enquire of Anton Nolte in Pendleton.
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Anton Nolte
Pendleton
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromo Quinine Liniment Tablets
An old ad promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The box touts a refund if it fails to cure, featuring BE. W. Grove’s branding and a crumelike display referencing 25a in small type.
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W. Grove
Women and Men Suffering Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An old newspaper ad addresses men and women plagued by kidney and bladder issues. It describes symptoms such as frequent urination burning urine and bedwetting and promotes Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as a remedy available in bottles with a free sample offer and testimonials. It urges readers to mail for information mentioning the paper and to note the product name and address in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Truth and Quality of Syrup of Pigs and Elixir of Senna
A promotional notice extols Syrup of Pigs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable laxative. It claims the remedy cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or rising doses, praises its natural action, and notes physicians approve its safe formulation. It warns to buy only California Fig Syrup Co. volume manufactured product, sold by leading druggists.
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California
Fie Syrup Co
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Northwest
Butte
Mont
W. H. Bowie
Lima
Jack Tony
Boyle
Tony
Cogrove
Pomeroy
Cosgrove
St. Helens
Watkins
Tost
Masten Logging Company
Bnk
Gold Beach
Hume Ranch
Wedderburn
Hume
Waah
Con
Test
Halls
Hall
Cura
J. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Toke Hall
Blasckens Ever
Fred Bennett
Gener
Uraes
Pendleton Drug Company
The
East Oregonian
Mark
New York
Oregon
Steinway, Knabe, Emerson and Others
Jesse
Nature
Los Angeles
Paso Robles
Hotel del Monte
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Santa Monica
Venice
Long Beach
Santa Cruz
Southern Pacific Co
FB. J. Quinlan
Agent Pendleton
WM. M'Murray
Portland
Marvel CO
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