Northwest notes and regional stories mix of grand jury recall and small town events
A jumble of brief items from Larinde and nearby towns reports a grand jury recall with rumors of wholesale evidence, a June wedding in North Yakima with Mrs Sirah Wheelock, gold bearing quartz findings near Trout Lake, a pioneer home fire near Bristol, bootlegger sentences in Roseburg, shipping woes for apples and wheat, a wrestling win by John Berg over Walt Evans, and a murder trial adjournment in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fioneer
Bristol
John C. Perry
Mr. Perry
Dalles
Eugene Man Aims To Fly In Bi-Plane
Eugene resident builds a self powering bi plane model said to lift from ground. Letter to manager George L. Hutchin of the Rose Parade confirms the claim as Oregon vies with Ohio for inventor prestige. Dalles Wins At Football
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Eugene
Portland
Oregon
Ohio
Wrights
Palm
Oregon Bee
George L. Hutchin
Rove Peatival
Car Shortage Felt in La Grande County
Car shortage may prove serious in this county as La Grande records show strains spreading through local economy and daily life. Officials note supply gaps affect transport, deliveries, and access to essential goods for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Ore
Pape's Diapepsia Ad Claims Quick Digestion Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsia as a harmless candy like remedy that digests all food, prevents indiges tion, sour risings and headaches, with relief promised within five minutes and a 10 cent case available from pharmacists. It emphasizes universal stomach comfort and avoidance of laxatives.
Mandie Langley Passes Oregon State Bar Exam
Forest Grove Ore Miss Mandie Langley receives congratulations after passing the Oregon state bar exam. Daughter of Judge Langley she studied law in her father's office and is noted as a social favorite and Fleur de Us club member. She formerly edited a local weekly paper and toured the United States with a group of Oregon girls led by Philip Bates of the Pacific Northwest Publishing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Grove
Ore
Mandie Langley
Miss Langley
Langley
Fleur de Us Club
Oregon
United States
Philip Bates
Pacific Northwest Publishing Company
Sleeper Is Scorched Near Hood River
Henry Andersen, a ranch worker near White Salmon, nearly died after a lantern he carried in darkness spilled oil onto his leg and ignited. His companion tossed a coat over the burn to extinguish the flames, and Andersen was taken to Hood River hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Anderen
Underwood
Anderson
Hood River
Fitzsimmons Aims for Australia in Fall Return
Portland Journal notes boxing great Bob Fitzsimmons may travel to Australia with Hugh D. McIntosh to fight again, counting his six-decade career and rivalries with Jeffries and Hall. It recalls a disputed loss before San Francisco and praises his ring courage and enduring legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fitzsimmons
Australia
Hugh D. McIntosh
Bill Biunt
Jeffries
Jeff
Fitz
Sydney
San Francisco
Jim Hall
Fitzsimmons
Portland Journal
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted in Testimonials
A long testimonial appeal praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ills. Read stories from Mrs W P Valentine of Camden New Jersey and Mrs J P Endlich of Erie Pennsylvania detailing relief from back pain headaches and fatigue. The ad claims 30 years of operation and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. P. Valentine
Lincoln Ave
Camden, N. J
Erie
Lydia E. Pinkhaim
J. P, Endlich
F. D
Spokane Mayor Calls for Commission Government Plan
Spokane mayor Nelson S. Pratt blasts the present city government as wasteful and dishonest in an open letter. He pledges to form a committee to outline a new city charter and aims for a special election in early 1910. Pratt, elected last May for a two year term, says he may step down. The plan follows a quarrel among council and board members that has delayed major street, bridge and water projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Nelson S. Pratt
Pratt
Board of Public Works
People of
Pile Sured in 6 to 14 Days Pazo Ointment Claim
An advertisement-style claim promises healing for conditions described as Stehing Blind Meeding or Protrud with a 6 to 14 day window or a money refund. The text reads as a guaranteed product promise with minimal context and unclear medical specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Ae
Let the women do your work at Hays & Finney
A compact classified notice announces cleaning and pressing services for suits and dresses at Hays & Finney with a phone contact Main 198.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays & Finney
Tablet to Gridley Dedicated at Annapolis Naval Academy
A memorial tablet honoring Captain Charles Vernon Gridley U S N was dedicated at Bancroft Hall Annapolis. Mrs Allyn K Capron organized the fund drive. Gridley commanded Admiral Dewey s flagship at Manila Bay and was told You may fire when you are ready Gridley by the admiral. The tablet will be unveiled by Spanish war veterans. Ely s Cream Balm touted as a cure for nasal catarrh hay fever and colds with a 50 cent price and availability from Ely Bros New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridley
Washington
Charles Vernon Gridley
Bancroft Tall
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Allyn K. Capron
Capron
United States Volunteers
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Glad
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Anti cruelty convention opens in Utica with experts
The New York State Anti Cruelty Societies convene in Utica on October 20 with experts on child and animal welfare in attendance to discuss prevention efforts and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-cruelty Society
Utica
N. Y
New York State
Anti-Cruelty Societies
Pendleton Cash Market Ad Targets Pendleton Women
Local advertisement urges every woman in Pendle ton to buy hams bacon and lard from Pendleton Cash Market praising quality and listing phone contact Main 101 for orders.
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Pendleton
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Northwest
Larinde
Law Enforcement League
North Yakima
Sirah Wheelock
Herman Hanftenberg
Kiona
Wheelock
Sanftenberg
Golf Quarts
Guler
F. A. Schnicke
Trout Lake
Westtern
Monte Adama
P. J. Peterson
Behnicke
Roseburg
Frank Varrellman
Gardner
Dale Strange
Varrellman
Gibbon Botsford
Berg
Evans
John Berg
Walt Evans
Merrill's Hall
Reece
White Salmon
Here
Ray Hamilton
Charles Stewart
Justice Field
Jacksonville
Charles H Wilsworth
James F. Mankins
Norval Waleworth
Mankins
Young Walsworth
Fort Stevens
Dalles D. C
A. C
Goldendals
The
East Oregonian
A. We
A. C. Koepfen & Bros
Penland Bros
Main Street
Pendleton Amateur Athletic Club
Frank Nodo
Chris Castle
Frank Smith
Young Gallagher
ED. Cuff
Dud Evans
Pendleton Drug Store
J. M. Bentley
Hartman Abstract CO
Harvey
James
Spaulding Bros
Kovarick
Orpheum Theatre
Pendleton Roller Mills
Pendleton, Oregon
East End Grocery
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