Bone Game Excites Yakima Toppenish Indian Powwow
At Toppenish near Yakima many Indians and white spectators witnessed a week of bone gambling games at the Indian powwow. The Yakima and Nez Perce contested with large bets, including about 400 dollars in blankets on a single morning. The display drew participants from tribes from the Palouse country to the coast, with photographic attention from the U.S. ethnology bureau.
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Yakimas
Nez Perces
Toppenish
Yakima Republic
Lancaster Spencer
Indian Agency
United States Bureau of Ethnology
Palouse Country
Coast
Colville Reservation
Columbia
Coffee and steak quality clash at the grocer
A humorous note compares coffee and steak quality with cost in mind. It highlights a middling steak and excellent coffee versus better coffee and middling steak. The grocer refunds money if you are unsatisfied, ending with a nod to Mike Schilling's best and a promise of payment.
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Mike Schilling
Irish official sails to the United States on research tour
Dublin October 16 Sir Anthony Patrick MacDonnell under secretary to the lord lieutenant and author of the Irish council bill departs for the United States for about a month He will land in New York then tour New England and visit James Bryce the British ambassador at Washington His visit is non political but he will meet influential people concerned with Ireland and its welfare Augusta Maine October 16 many delegates arrive for the fifteenth annual meeting of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs The gathering opens with a reception at City Hall and programs continue through Friday
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Dublin
Anthony Patrick MacDonnell
Ireland
United States
Anthony
New York
James Hryce
Washington
Augusta
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Meets on Agriculture Plans
Syracuse hosts a three day convention of the Chamber of Commerce with agricultural experts invited from western states to discuss better state conditions and to discuss plans for a national scope for the association. The event aims to lay groundwork for broader national status.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Help Wanted Ladies Clothes Ironers at Robinsons Laundry
Domestic laundry seeking experienced ladies to straighten and iron ladies garments. Apply in person at Robinsons Domestic Laundry for steady hours and steady pay.
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Robinson
Oregon fruit crop value tops four million in 1907
President W K Newell of the State Board of Horticulture reports a total Oregon fruit crop value of 4 275 185 for 1907 based on county reports and inspections. Dried prunes are estimated at 1 590 625 and Apfiles lead with 1 423 000 while green crop values are lower though prices were strong across varieties. Newell calls the year prosperous for growers despite lighter yields in some lines, noting high prices and large quantities.
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W. K. Newell
State Board of Horticulture
Oregon
Portland
Newell
Dried prunes crop value estimate reported
The estimated value of the crop of dried prunes after packing for shipment is $1,690,625. The document lists various fruit products with totals and a grand total value of $4,275,195.
Army of the Cumberland Opens Chattanooga Reunion
A several hundred strong, dignified body gathers at the Read House in Chattanooga for the Society of the Army of the Cumberland annual reunion. Gen Gate P Thurston presides as Col M Fitch of Pueblo Colo delivers the oration. the event continues tomorrow. Divorce Suit Filed in Michigan marriage case from 1884. Mary V Balcolm seeks divorce from Thomas Balcom. five children exist. Peter Wert attorney.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Read House
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Gate P. Thurston
Nashville
Col. M. &. Fitch
Pueblo
Colo
Chicamauga
Mary V. Balcolm
Thomas Balcom
Michigan
Peter Wert
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed Worldwide
No other medicine has such wide endorsement for female ills or a record of cures for female complaints and spinal weakness. For over 30 years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has cured backache irregularities headaches nervous symptoms and general debility, acting in harmony with the female system. Sold by druggists everywhere, refuse substitutes.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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Willis W. Bradley, Jr
Farnam
N. D
Naval Academy
Washington, D. C
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
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Samuel Overshine
Guy Norvell
Eighth Cavalry
Seattle
Wash
Addiion
Chicago
San Francisco
Vancouver
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
Gooseberrien Oo
T. Tupper
Pendictom Savings Bank
Army OF the Cumberland
Vernis Martin
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