Analysis of rocks questions answered by USGS
The United States Geological Survey clarifies the distinction between an assay an analysis and an expert examination of rock or mineral specimens sent to the survey by prospectors and collectors. An assay measures the quantity of valuable metals in a sample an analysis determines composition and grade and an expert examination provides identification morphology and context for mineral specimens.
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United States Geological Survey Department of the Interior
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promoted For Healthy Complexion
An advertisement extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to improve yellow skin tone and mouth taste. It claims the tablets are a calomel substitute after years of study and are mixed with olive oil to restore clear bright skin and buoyant feeling.
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Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Geological survey assays and bulletins on rock analysis
The Geological Survey explains assays versus analyses for private parties and notes that most specimens are clinically worthless. It highlights its Bulletin 422 on the analysis of silicate and carbonate rocks, revised from Bulletin 105, and mentions thirty- to sixty-day lab work for complete analyses. A copy of Bulletin 425 is available from the Director, Washington, D.C. Sloan's Liniment advertisement promotes quick relief for neuralgia, aches, and minor injuries, claimings its penetration and no staining.
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Ansk
Geological Survey
W. F. Hillebrand
Germany
United States
Washington, D.C
Sloan
Wilson California plurality may be 0 cents in count
Sacramento reports that Democratic representatives anticipate Wilson's plurality at 6017 votes after the official tally. Secretary Jordan said no final figures will be released before next week.
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Sacramento
Wilson
Jordan
Daily Chats With the Housewife Vegetables Soup Directions
Old household guide offers a vegetable soup recipe using carrots turnip cabbage and celery with canned tomatoes butter olive oil and baking soda. Also describes making a simple writing pad from cardboard denim or retone with pockets for envelopes paper stamps and an address book and small tape holders for pen and pencil.
Color schemes for women and quick sewing tips from a newspaper piece
The article presents color guidance for brunettes and blondes with varied skin tones and hair colors, lists two color pairings and three triad combos, then shifts to a note about mending a raincoat with tape. It includes fashion notes on hip length leather jackets and advice on keeping sandwiches fresh, plus a Christmas gift idea of a portable writing pad.
NEW FRUIT CUP AND PEPPERS IDEAS IN DATED COOKING NOTES
A dated column presents recipes including a chilled fruit cup with oranges mint leaves and olive oil dressing plus a two sentence note on dishcloth care. It also touches peppers as steak accompaniment and a nut salad for 36 with celery apples walnuts grapes cherries and mayonnaise and whipped cream.
Mix Milk with Mour and Bake in a Roast Meal Pan
Mix 1 pint of milk with 1 cup of Mour very carefully to avoid jumps. Then add two well beaten exe. Bake in a pan under a roast of meal. Serve with brown gravy.
Weston Newsy Notes Hit By Bank Cashier Trip
Weston residents heard E M Smith banker from Weston make a Pendleton business trip while A L Thoroughman Spokane presiding elder preached at the Methodist church services both morning and evening in Weston.
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Weston
E. M. Smith
Weston Bank
Pendleton
A. L. Thoroughman
Spokane
The
Drexel Seeks Delay in Alimony Case in London Chancery
In London Chancery court on November 1 an echo of the Drexel separation surfaced as Anthony J. Drexel’s lawyers moved to restrain serving papers on his wife in a French suit to recover money ruled by British courts to belong to Mrs. Drexel.
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London
Anthony J. Drexel
Chancery Court
Mr. Drexel
Peared
Drexel
Mire
Former Queen of Hawaii Liliuokalani Nearing Death
Nov 34 Honolulu advices report former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii dying any moment after abdicating the throne when the republic was established. She wandered politics seeking restoration while Honolulu houses her income and a residence. She authored books and many popular Hawaiian coin designs.
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Francisco
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Honou U
8 B. Dola
Washington
Honolulu
Lilivokalan
Local Notes From Walla Walla Pendleton Weston and Heppner
News from Walla Walla includes W. A. Barnes on a business trip while James Kirkpatrick Jr spent Monday in Pendleton. A daughter was born Sunday to Mrs John York. Revival services continue at United Brethren Church led by Rev M D Armstrong. James Rom sold his farm to Sim J Culley for 155 per acre and will stay until spring. Bachelor Girls Club hosted Gladys Banister’s miscellany shower with 21 attendees. Body of Jack Lats shipped from La Grande to Weston for burial Friday. Mrs Harriet Mosier travels to Heppner to visit her daughter and Mr John Edwards plans to spend winter there.
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W. A. Barnes
Walla Walla
James Kirkpatrick, Jr
Pendleton
John York
United Brethren Church
M. D. Armstrong
James Rom Haa
Sim J. Culley
Bachelor Girlss Club
Mise Gladys Banister
Guetta
Jack Lats
la Grandé
Weston
Harriett Mosier
Heppner
Oregon
John Edwards
Colds and Pneumonia Warned By Remedy Ad
A damaged ad urges quick cure for frequent colds to prevent chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as widely trusted, affordable at a quarter, and available everywhere.
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Ady
Fossil plant decline ends in lone species in Asia
The text traces a vast history from Mesopotamian times through the Jurassic period when the plant was widespread. It notes a drastic decline to a single living species in Japan and China, with the Far East treating it as a mered tree used around temples, though wild status is uncertain. Despite doubts, its ornate, fernlike foliage and historic interest have led to wide planting, including in southern Europe and the eastern United States, and it remains a familiar Washington shade tree.
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Arctic
Globe
Japan
China
Far East
Europe
United States
Washington
DP. C
U. & Geolor
Joan Burney
Department of the Interior
Super-Zeppelein Reported Wrecked With 27 Sailors Dead
Amsterdam dispatch reports a zeppelin wreck in Wilhelmshaven on Thursday. Twenty seven sailors were killed and one survivor was rescued. The piece notes the ruins as a significant disaster.
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Super-Zeppelin
Amsterdam
Munich
Whilhelmsnhaven
Judge Phelps Reelected to Office Amid North Dakota Roots
Ancestor of the gingko tree is noted among North Dakota families. The article reflects on the gingko’s geologic history, highlighting its ancient lineage and unique characteristics as the maiden-hair tree of China and Japan.
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North Dakota
China
Japan
Bernie Zimmerman Takes On The Marner He Always Wanted
Henry Zimmerman known as Bernie embraces baseball more fully as he is placed under the manager he has long aimed to play for, signaling a renewed commitment and focus on the sport.
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Henry Zimmerman
Bernie” Zimmerman
Marner
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief and Clean Bowels
An old advertisement touts a 10 cent box of Cascarets to cure digestive ills and headaches. It claims the product cleanses the stomach liver and bowels, removes undigested food and bile, and leaves the head clear by morning. It warns against harsh laxatives and notes children enjoy Cascarins.
Mall Roseword Style Ambition in Club Society
The passage reflects a garbled note on club membership and ambitions linked to a figure named Havika and a leader McGrawam. It envisions a grand institution and debates keeping it in the auditorium, with an imagined life for streetcar conductors announcing events.
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