Colorado Stone for Memorial Boulder to supply Denver marble
The Brent memorial Lincoln statue project in Washington plans to use Colorado marble, dubbed Denver marble, quarried from a national forest near Marble Colorado. The quarry lands are private under federal mineral laws, with the marble company a major user of forest timber. The remote, rugged area to be accessed has a history of indomitable enterprise amid transportation challenges.
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Washington
Oct
Potomac
Denver
National Forest
Marble Company
Marble
Colo
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
Nervous dyspepsia gas or indigestion remedy advertises fast relief within five minutes. Claims no sour risings, no undigested food odors, and lasting ease after a single dose. Promotes a fifty cent case for family use.
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Pape
Development Costs Behind the Stone Debacle
fragments of a historical article note that before 1907 much money was poured into developing the property, with estimates suggesting up to 1 200 000 dollars spent to bring the product to market.
Telegraphic briefs from multiple cities
In Los Angeles Jesse King, 12, caused a revolver to discharge while his baby sister cried, likely wounding his 10 year old brother William. In Seattle 85 tons of Mount Katmal ash aboard the Admiral Sampson is found to be a fine metal polish in demand. Also in Seattle Congressman J W Bryan announces bid for Senate to replace Wes Jones. In San Francisco H H Howard, jail keeper at Alcatraz Inland, plans to stay away after a robbery. In Venice Otto Bachlund, 7, tied a string from a loose tooth to a street car rail and rode away as the car moved.
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Los Angeles
Jesse King
Alsier
William
Seattle
Mount Katmal
Alaska
Admiral Sampson
San Francisco
H H.howard
Alcatraz
Holdup
Howard
Venice
Cal
Otto Bachlund
Troublemaker as Citizen News Seeker of Gab
A witty line defines a trouble maker as any citizen with a nose for news and the gift of gab. It characterizes bold locals who chase stories and stir talk in their communities.
Oregon Agricultural College plans dairy herd expansion
The Dairy Department at Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis outlines plans to build representative herds of four main dairy breeds. Current stock includes Jersey, Ayrshire, and Holstein Friesians with six new Holsteins added from Gaston and Scappoose sources. Holstein entries must meet strict butterfat records to qualify for registry, with eight Holsteins, seven Ayrshires, and ten Jerseys currently in the herd and a Guernsey foundation expected soon.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
Dairy Department
R. J. Graves
W. K. Newell
Gaston
Oregon
BP. A. Frakes
Scappoose
Oakland saloon robbed as two men take only owner’s cash
In Oakland California on October 17 a saloonkeeper named Bierly and seven patrons were robbed by two hold up men. The pair took $60 from Bierly but declined to take the others’ money claiming one of them sells poison while the rest must earn theirs.
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Oakland
Cal
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief for Colds
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for nasal congestion, catarrh, and headache. It claims relief within minutes by applying a small amount in the nostrils, with effects including open air passages and soothing relief, and promises disappearance of cold symptoms by morning.
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Ely
Quick Relief for Constipation with Syrup Pepsin
This ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for the whole family. It claims gradual relief without harsh purgatives, cites endorsements from a Mr. H. W. Fenstermaker, and offers a free sample via mail. Bottles cost fifty cents to one dollar with a money back guarantee.
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Callwell
Dr. Caldwell
H. W. Fenstermaker
Siefried
St. Monticello
Nolin Rancher Plans Weston Home Weston Oregon
A Special Correspondence from Nolin Oregon details W F Smith leaving Pendleton to settle in this county and relocate permanently in Weston. Elbert Larkins and family return to Clackamas after visits. Zelma Cuming sister of Mrs Larkins joins them. R A Reese and bride return from honeymoon near Spokane. Spokane realtor J N Parmenter visits on business. J C Williams welcomed by family as his father, mother and brother settle in from Missouri. James R Marple and Wm Kupers pass through. Beavert of Stanfield visits. Joe P Dellno and Joe Holmes visit relatives and conduct business. Catarrh advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla ends.
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Nolin
Ore
W. F. Smith
Pendleton
Weston
Oregon
Elbert Larkins
Clackamas County
Zelma Cuming
R. A. Reese
Spokane
J. N. Parmenter
J. C. Willams
Missouri
Williams
Permaently
James R. Marple
Wm. Kupers
R. N. Beavert
Stanfield
Joe P. Dellno
Joe Holmes
Birch Creek
W. L Holmes
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Lincoln
Bach “Pape
Mt. Hood
Tallman &Co
Umatilla Reservation
Major Lee Moorhouse
J. W. Bryan
Senate
Wesley L. Jones
Bryan le Progressive
MR. I, W, Fenstermaker
Umatilla County
Hood
The
J. A. Borie Lumber Co
Crescent
Main Street
Henry Schultz
D. R. Chen
Webb St
Under State Hotel
China
Malin
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