Fine Trains Highlight New Pullman Car Comforts
The Northwestern Limited and Chicago and Northwestern trains debut enhanced equipment from Pullman Shops. New 72 foot sleeping cars replace old compartments with three private rooms and a drawing room plus ample dressing space. Day cars offer high backs and luxurious upholstery. Safety features include heavy steel frames and reinforced girders.
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Cve
Pullman
Northwestern Limited
Chicago & Northwestern
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Monbiile
Irrigation Statistics From Government Tawes Report
A government agriculture department report presents irrigation statistics and shows increased land values after an investigation into interstate water rights. The Tawes era document outlines findings on water allocation and property impacts across regions.
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Department of Agriculture
Rare Low Price Piano Almost New For Rent Or Cash
An unusual offer promises a piano barely used at a low price with flexible payments. Prospective buyers can choose cash purchase or pay as little as seven dollars monthly, described as nearly rent-like and affordable.
Oregon Railroad and Navigation barred from Albina oil tanks
Oregon Railroad and Navigation failed to obtain city permits to erect storage tanks for 116,000 gallons of crude oil in Albina. Insurance underwriters in San Francisco opposed the project over fire hazard and waterfront pollution fears. Property owners and council opposition delayed action, and the petition remains in street committee without plans for reconsideration.
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San Francisco
Tanka
Id Wild
Oil Company
Warst
Warden plans tunnel system to relieve water shortage
Warden Whitney of the state penitentiary reports completion of a large 18 foot diameter well 55 feet deep with a sandstone wall. Aiming to supply all needs, he plans two galleries toward the river and hill to tap the river channel for a constant flow after board approval.
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Wil Chamber
Whitney
Wire
Board of Prison Commissioners
Suilettes
Rotee
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Positive Results
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to heal by acting on diseased mucous membranes. It asserts testimonials prove success and offers a $100 reward if it fails. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a local phone listing.
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Himll
Hell
Chnpman
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Locators Crimes Sell Timber Tracts to Idaho Victims
A traveler recalls a Northwest timber land scam where land locators showed fake high timber tracts to would be buyers in Idaho and Oregon. The scheme used forged posts and bogus entries to lure victims, often women, into paying hundreds before discovering the land lacked any timber. The conmen relied on target’s reluctance to admit being duped, calling them “easy marks.”
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Idaho
Boles
Idina
Oregon
Statesman
Yaquina
Big Rain in Horse Heaven Section Improves Grain
A soaking rain visited Horse Heaven and Ratheamnake Saturday night through Sunday morning, boosting grain and cover crops. Weather has been favorable for weeks, aiding late seeding and improving conditions for the fall crop in these districts.
Right of Way Secured For Elgin Branch Extension
PA Worthington, agent for the O R N company, announces that with one canyon exception they have secured a right of way for the Elgin branch extension as far as Wallowa. He anticipates no trouble in obtaining a right of way through the Wallowa valley. Involved are condemnation proceedings by the O T L N against George B Clark who resists.
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Worthington
O, R. & N. Company
Elgin
Wallowa
George B. Clark
Court to rule on right of way price in Wallowa canyon
The case is on trial as a jury surveys the ground to decide if the landowner was justified in refusing the price offered by the railroad company for the right of way through his property in the Wallowa canyon. Four condemnation suits were filed for hearing at the special term of circuit court, but the others were settled out of court.
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Pratt River
Colorado
Notivdeka
Wyoming
United States Supreme Court
Denver
Cheyenne
Laramie
North Platte
Mackie
South Platte
Nebraska
Nebranka
Wallowa Canyon
la Hrande Observer
Old fashioned German Syrup touted for colds and coughs
An 19th century remedy advertisement claims German Syrup rapidly cures severe colds and coughs in children and adults. It urges mothers to use the remedy with home treatment, noting its popularity and availability from Tallman & Co with trial and regular sizes.
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Hoschee
Tallman & Co
Bridge Work Begins on 300 Foot Narrowg Span
Newt Hoover road master of district No 2 spent days in the city this week arranging a new bridge across the Narrowg. Timber is being cut and framing will start immediately with rapid completion planned. The over 300 foot structure is the county’s longest and the old bridge, 13 years in use, was unsafe. Hoover will coat exposed wood with tar to extend life.
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Newt Hoover
Thin City
Range Horses in Demand as Innings Arrive for Range Horses
Range horses gain value as years of effort pay off and the desert conversion pressures their numbers. The Crook County Chronicle notes a surge in demand for the “tomy tall” breed replacing larger shreede in labor. Mining data reveal Colorado leads deep mines, California dominates placer mines, with Idaho and Oregon also contributing significant counts.
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Crook County Chronicle
Aneka
Alexka
Appalachian
Colorado
California
Easlly
Idaho
Oregon
Notice to Contractors for Pendleton Ranch Grading 11 Acres
Notice to contractors to bid by December 1 for grading and leveling 11 acres at a ranch 1.5 miles west of Pendleton Oregon under supervision of John W. Kimbrell. Oliver brothers reserve right to reject bids. Also mentions New York building trades wage scale dispute risking a strike of up to 60,000 workers over open shop issues.
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Pendleton
Ore
John W. Kimbrell
Messrs. Oliver
T. D
R. L Oliver
New York City
Building Trades Unions
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Killen
Fano Bowitee
Eiler’s Piano House
Laathers’ Tranter
Saadfield Regulator CG
Atianta
Stemertz
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Winona
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J. L. Vaughan
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