Match Makers Anxious Over Timber Shortage
An article discusses dwindling timber supply for match production, noting the global and American impact. It traces the match's history from flint and tinder to friction matches, and cites vast factory networks, by product use, and a looming potential scarcity that could provoke invention and adaptation.
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Manchester
England
Boston
Pacific Coast
Re. Wion
Germany
France
Raither
Hypnotism Plea Cancels Note in Court
Justice Graham’s court heard Proctor vs Mrs. Leond Kilbourne over a $6 note claimed as the balance of a rooming house purchase. Mrs Kilbourne admitted buying the house and giving the note but said a mysterious spell rendered her temporarily not herself. The judge ruled she incapable of managing her affairs when the note was signed and dismissed the action.
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Tacoma
Justice Graham
Proctor
Mra
Leond Kilbourne
Kilbourne
Graham
Payment hush money letter lands in Mason City Iowa
A nameless letter arriving for a local railway agent describes a quieting payment to ease a guilty conscience. The writer recalls a past trip with his son and the father’s remark that the boy was under 12. The note ends with a statement of intent to live honestly. Also mentions DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and a store room for rent in East Oregonian building on Main Street.
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Hehe
Mason City
Towa
East Oregonian
Poultry Exhibit Breaks Up Negro Pat Fist Day
Promoters planned a three day poultry exhibit in Danville Tennessee but the event ended after the first night when several prize birds were stolen. Patrons showed mixed interest and the loss disrupted the fair. The article notes a racist tone in describing the event and attendees.
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Danville
Colfax Fair a Success in Whitman County
The Whitman county fair at Colfax closed as one of the association’s most successful events. A balance is expected in the treasury after expenses. Attractions were numerous and diverse, races were strong, and attendance exceeded 16 000 with office receipts near 7500. The dry weather affected agricultural exhibits but overall quality surpassed expectations. Weather was favorable all week. Oysters advertised from the Delta with phone number 2091.
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Whitman County
Colfax
Pony Contestants Earn Five Votes Per Coupon Offer
Readers are urged to collect and save the coupons appearing in the East Oregonian each evening. Coupons are valid for five votes each if voted before the start date printed on the coupon.
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East Oregonian
For Sale State At Fell Residence Cottage Bargain
For Sate the B H Fell residence at Rush and Washington streets offers a modern cottage and a good bargain. Apply at the premises or to G D Fell.
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Fell
Rush
Washington Streets
G. D. Fell
It Isn't a New Baby in W P Smiths Home
It isn t a new baby in W P Smith s home that makes him so good natured, his wife is using Folger s Golden Gate Coffee her grocer grinds it.
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W. P. Smith
Folger
Golden Gate
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DeWitt
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Tallmin & Co
Andy
America
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Band
Rikhart. Joh
Dudge van Fleet
Superior Court
Paget Fernraham
Donald Graham
Colfax Fair
Caltex
Delta
Japan
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Locorporated
Oregon
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Omaha
Kansas
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Chicago
Louisville
Cincinnati
Cleveland
New York
F. J. Quinlan
Ore
Wm. McMurray
Portland
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
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