Theaters at the Orpheum Show Several Silent Features
At the Orpheum theater on Saturday a multi feature bill includes Janet of the Brunes starring Mable Tennelle and John Devant with Mary Fleming plot lines. A mixed program follows with Flaming Hearts featuring John Bunny Hughie Mack and Josie Sadler and His Secret from Biograph. The Fatal Shot stars Herbert Mylea and Ethel Phillips. A comedy Peggy’s Burglar with Edith Storey and Harry Lambert, plus Fatty’s Affair of Honor. Western drama Broncho Billy’s Oath with G. M. Anderson closes the program.
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the Orpheum
Yeatere
Janet
The
Brunes
Mable Tennelle
John Devant
Mary Fleming
Captain Billy
Madersiines
Oreen
Vitagraph
John Bunny
Hughie Mack
Josie Sadler
Biograph
Herbert Mylea
Ethel Phillips
Rodger
Donald
Amy
Roger
Peggy
G. M. Anderson
Hyomel Cure Promises Relief for Catarrh Sufferers
Tallman & Co advertise Hyomel as a painless inhalation treatment for catarrh bronchitis and related head cold symptoms. The complete inhaler and liquid kit costs 1.60 with an extra bottle at 50 cents, and a money back guarantee if not benefited.
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Tallman & Co
Grandma Hair Darkening Remedy Ad Promises Youthful Look
An old advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready-to-use product costing 59 cents. It claims darkens gray hair naturally, removes dandruff, stops hair from falling, and enhances appearance with repeated applications. The copy emphasizes ease of use at home with dampening and brushing the hair.
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Momic
Wyeth
Haif
Cosy program features Indiana singer and western comedy
Chief Silver Tongue will sing Annie Laurie and The Silvery Colorado on Friday and Saturday with a Saturday matinee. Condit Downs and Condit present The Bachelor's Courtship. The Ghost runs two reels with an Irish tale of a dreaming ghost who reforms. The Pravest Man shows how a lame boy saves a ranch foreman from a fire and is praised by cowboys in Mutual Weekly.
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Cosy
Chief Silver Tongue
Indiana
Annie Laurie
Colorado
Condit
Downs
Domino
Tim
The
Cowboys
Mutual Weekly
Complete change in program again tonight
Frank Rich's company will present My Friend from Australia one of the cleverest small musical.
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Frank Rich
Australia
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims relief within five minutes for sour stomach, gas, heartburn, and dyspepsia, promoting regular meals and calm digestion with a large fifty cent case available at drug stores.
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Pape
Clever and classy company presents new pictures nightly
Two more nights remain at the Oregon Theater for that attraction tonight and tomorrow with new pictures. Tomorrow night Saturday features The American Consul and episodes of Aliens Wars. Artemus Ward, a humorist philosopher, headlines with his wit and the Bachelor’s Honeymoon featuring twins in a lively, droll show.
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New Pictures
Artemus Ward
Charles Brockton Brown
Ward
Mr. Ward
Marm
Oregon Theater
Within the Law comes to Oregon theater December Sth
A prominent drama by Bayard Velller with nationwide success reaches Oregon. Public figures like President Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt have praised it. Margaret Lilington stars as the persecuted heroine, delivering a record run in Chicago with three performances on farewell day. The play features a strong supporting cast led by Howard Gould and Nell Moran among others.
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Law
Bayard Velller
Chicago
New York
England
Australia
Oregon
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Margaret Lilington
Miss Mington
Miss Tllington
Bernstein
Miss Illington
Howard Gould
Nell Moran
Frank E Camp
Robert Elliott
Hilda Keenan
Sonia Jasper
Ragtime craze waning in Cleveland pop concerts
Cleveland managers of municipal popular concerts report ragtime dying out after record crowds at season openers. An orchestra of Cleveland musicians played classical and popular pieces in parks for free, while hippo drome shows opened with 25 cent tickets and no ragtime. Despite doubts, attendance confirms pop concerts will remain a city institution.
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Cleveland
Boston
Inieor
Hippodrome
Senia
Herr Timmer
Dynamite Ends Life of Old Prospector
In Medford Oregon on November 21 William Laddington aged 85 a long time miner and prospector on Evan Creek died in a dynamite blast at his cabin neighbors saw a flare and flames and the coroner A E Kellogg says the explosion of four to five sticks of dynamite likely caused the death Laddington who came to Oregon in 1852 was a central figure in the early mining era though in recent years he drew a county monthly allowance born in Kentucky
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Medford
Ore
William Laddington
Evan Creek
Laddington
A. E. Kellogg
Gala Hill
Oregon
Thoesdaya
Kentucky
Mount Kaizhadin Elevation in Placataque Maine
The United States Geological Survey lists Mount Kaizhadin in Placataque county Maine at 200 feet, the 4th highest mountain in the state. The average elevation of Maine is about 600 feet above sea level.
Bar Association Backs Nonpartisan Oregon Judiciary
Oregon Bar Association endorsed a nonpartisan judiciary via a Portland meeting vote of 35 to 25. The adopted resolution urges enacting a law for nonpartisan judicial elections, with a committee to draft a bill for the next legislature and no initiative bill. Robert Bean named president. Will M. Peterson vice president. lists of officers and district reps follow.
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Oregon
Bar Association
Portland
Clarence Reames
Oregon Bar Association
Robert 5. Bean
Pendleton
Columbia
Bert E. Haney
Chas
J. Schnekel
Tightwad Husband Exacts Frugal Demands From Wife
A husband shown as stingy expects his wife to save more from her allowance than she can reasonably, illustrating a frugal routine that constrains household budgeting and finances.
A Consumptive Cough Promoted Medicine Ad
An advertisement extols Dr. King's New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles. It quotes Mrs. A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa praising the product after six weeks of doctors failed. The ad claims quick relief, money back, and lists prices 50c and 1. All druggists.
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Dr. King
A. F. Mertz
Glen Ellyn
Iowa
Mal. H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Andy
La Grande Installs New City Commission in Office
La Grande Oregon November 21 After routine matters the old city council stepped aside and the new commissioners elected under the commission manager plan qualified and assumed office. Mac Wood with one year to serve was elected president of the commission and it carries with it the authority of the office.
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LA Grande
Ore
Mac Wood
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Child Remedy
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a universal laxative for children and adults. It claims to ease costiveness, biliousness, and stomach issues within hours, promising gentle relief without griping and a pleasant taste.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Overcome Constipation with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A classic 19th century style advice note promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle relief for constipation and related disorders. It claims quick morning relief, mild taste, and suitability for infants and adults, with a free bottle offer by mail. It cites Mrs. N Frantz of Salem Ohio as a testimonial and urges avoiding harsh laxatives.
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Allmenta
N. Frantz
Eighth &T
Salem
Ohio
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Mayor Retains Position Under New Charter Plan
The text notes honors of mayor under the new charter with no official named. Other members listed include John Gardner, a railroad engineer, and J A Russell, a meat dealer. The council sought consent of all city officials to retain posts until permanent appointments or relief. Dr M K Hall was the retiring mayor.
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John Gardner
J. A. Russell
M. K. Hall
Springfield Exposes High Lighting Charges Across Regions
Citizens allege excessive lighting charges, drawing attention to electric and utility firms. Representatives from major water power centers nationwide attended the Springfield gathering with industry officials present to address pricing concerns.
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Springfield
Carnegie Fund pensions total $615800 to 404 professors
New York, Nov 21 Four hundred four professors or widows of professors received pensions totaling $615,800 in the last fiscal year from the Carnegie foundation for the advancement of teaching. The endowment now totals $15,326,000 with an annual income of $694,000.
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New York
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
St Jacobs Back Rub Relief for Lumbago and Sciatica
An old ad promotes St Jacobs Oil as a quick relief for backache, lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia and rheumatism. It claims kidneys cause no pain and says a small bottle applied to the affected area dissolves soreness and lameness, with harmless formula that won’t burn skin.
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St. Jacobs
Utilities decision on power and steam plant costs in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo Nov 20 A public service commission decision may affect how a utility that buys power from a water electric generating plant can operate a steam plant for emergency use and count its expenses in rate fixing.
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Jefferson City
State Public Service Commission
Salts for Kidney and Bladder Troubles Advised
An old health ad claims uric acid causes bladder irritation and suggests Jad Salts to neutralize urine acidity. It touts quick relief, inexpensive, and harmless results by taking a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for a few days. The copy stresses widespread use and no bad effects.
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Main Street
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American Mortgage Bank
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First National Bank
Unday
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Hoyt Theatre
Frank Bertrand
Rose Ainsworth
Pendleton Drug Co
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