Railway mail clerks warned to silence critics by order
A wartime style decree from the second assistant postmaster general bans railway mail clerks from criticizing the railroad or its officials. Any clerk who complains to newspapers or the public faces potential dismissal. The measure aims to keep vice and information flowing only through superior officers and official channels. Oregon note recounts longstanding local clergy history.
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Railway Mall
W.S. Shallengberger
Reverend T F Reval Visits Pendleton After Walla Walla Funeral
Portland pastor Rev. T F Reval, a veteran Methodists minister, traveled to Pendleton awaiting a train home after preaching at the funeral of Mo G Royal in Walla Walla. Royal began circuit preaching in southern Oregon in 1860 and has served the church across western and southern Oregon, with limited work in eastern Oregon.
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Oregon
Pon Moten
M. GO. Royal
Pendleton
Alachin
Carrie Hoyal
E. M. Mumford
Dancouver
Wash
Roya
M. G. Royal
Walla Walla Key
Rev
Royal
Salem
T. F. Reval
Portland
Tie Son
Mo G. Royal
Walla Walla
Tow
Orowen
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Post
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the great kidney remedy for weakened kidneys and resulting body distress. It touts cures, a free sample by mail, and urges readers to mention the paper when writing to Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Hyomel Promises Cure For Catarrh In Pendleton
Fall symptoms of catarrh cause coughing and sleepless nights as tongues coat. Early Hyomel use brings quick improvement and relief from catarrh and colds. Sold with a guarantee by Tallman & Co. complete outfit costs one dollar, extra bottles fifty cents.
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Pendleton
Tallman & Co
Noted Arrivals at Hotels Across Cities
A long list details guests arriving at Hotel St George and Hotel Pendleton including C. S. Andrews Portland C. E. Houston J. M. Bates Walla Walla Henry Blackwell D Stones St Louis FL T Warner Spokane A D Spencer Portland etc. Many named individuals from Portland New York Chicago Tacoma Spokane San Francisco and other locations.
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St. George
Hotel
Pendleton
Ss. Harris
Portland
J. W. Morrow
G. D. Galley
T. C. Lord
W. R. Glendening
J. Green
F. Logan
Marcer
W. A. Lown
Doi J. N. Smith
Holness
le Harshland
Bakerliy
M. “Vorhel
New York
H. Mor Ha Ch
A. Thomas
San Francisco
Hayden
W. H. Garrett
G. H. Summers
Walla Walla
F. Roth
N. I. Tooker
T. Roberts
FD. Stephenson
Batson
A. T. Kingxen
Leo Miffield
St. Paul
W. T. Hotwon
M. M. Patton
Spokane
W. A. Slavher
Nolen
Grange campaign grows in Milton county
A state officers campaign for the Grange in Milton county spurs interest. Jacob Voorhees reports rapid organizing at Vincent Chapel with 25 petitions signed in about 16 minutes. Mrs Waldo plans meetings at Echo and Filot Rock with a proposed gathering at the German hall October 30 if possible.
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Thie
Grange
An. Seeeor
Jacob Voorhees
Voorhoos
Vincent Chapel
Milton
Cant End
Tum-n- Yom
Waldo
Echo
Filot Rock
German Hall
Here
Local goose killing sparks hunting scramble at Butter Creek
A letter from Aga B Thomson reports that Mr Thompson and R B Stanfield were killed while hunting geese last Saturday. The incident is described as the first goose killing of the fall and is expected to prompt many hunters to travel to Butter Creek and the lower Umatilla River.
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Geen
Dan Cc. Trowman
Bowman Gun Store
Aga B. Thomson
Buttercree
Mr. Thompson
R. B. Stanfield
Jorge
Butter Creek
Umatilla
Be Laughed Last and Early Fire Arts
A Victorian tale recalls a trickster insured cat hoax where a prompt insurer asked for the first premium as a satire on mock risk. It contrasts with primitive fire use, from cave warmth to the first stove, showing how early people shaped shelter and cooking around fire. A French medical note then outlines a practical death-detection test using forearm scent and skin reactions.
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Indy
Ehiliing
Turneil
London Telegraph
F&o
Nicholas
Fragmented passages on language and sunset images
The excerpt cites Emerson and Thoreau on linguistic power and perception, notes from racing literature, and a reflection on the daily sunset. It references March 22, 1889, Canon Wwe, and Cromwell, weaving together brief literary observations and quotes about words, ideas, and visual phenomena.
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Emerson
Newairket
Aiwars Dors
Nerreta
Iilage
Beine
Thie
Wwe
Persistence and the path to achievement noted
A test of will outlined by Success Magazine emphasizes bending toward a goal with full effort. It argues that attainment grows in exact measure to the intensity and persistence of our exertion.
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Success Magazine
Ancestral Holiday Talk Amid City Scenes
Mrs Newcast muses about taking a short holiday to visit scenes tied to her ancestors while Mrs De Bleu quips that such slumming feels outdated, revealing social banter about travel and heritage.
Where to Have a Poll in Job’s Trials Stinging Quip
Thomas Bailey Aldrich recalls Job’s testy woes and quips that the proper place to have a poll is between John and O'Rall, highlighting a dated humorous aside on political surveys and public discourse.
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Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Job
John
O’rall
Buck's stoves and ranges fuel gavors at Baker and Folsom's
Buck's stoves and ranges are advertised as the fuel gavors at Baker and Folsom's, highlighting a sale or display of heating appliances.
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Buck's
Fuel‘gavors
Baker & Folsom’s
Portland Court Swamped by 6900 Pending Cases in Circuit Court
Portland’s four circuit judges face a swollen docket with about 6900 civil and criminal cases unacted, as trials are continually postponed. Chief Deputy H C Smith estimates 6000 dormant and 1000 active cases. trials average six actions daily and take one to five days each. Judges Alfred Sears Jr, John B Cleland, Arthur L Fraser, and C U Gantenbeln sit daily, handling motions while pending trials rise.
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Oregon Daily Journal
Sears
Har
H. C. Smith
Circuit Court Department
Smith
Multnomah County
Alfred F. Sears, Jr
John B. Cleland
Arthur L. Fraser
C. U. Gantenbeln
Insurance Costs Too Much Reported by Committee
Indianapolis Oct 23 The special committee told the governor that insurance costs burden the people due to company excesses. It recommended a yearly dividend law.
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Indianapolis
Newbro’s Herpicide Core Message Explains Word of Fate
The article explains that Newbro’s Herpicide is a hair treatment believed to destroy the microbe causing dandruff itching scalp and hair loss. It notes herpes as a disease name and claims the product destroys the parasite, prompting hair regrowth. Available through druggists and mail samples from The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
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Newbro
Newhrd
Dinggista
Herpicite Co
Detroit
Mich
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Cutting the Meat Properly and Prompt Service
The text notes that careful meat cutting, prompt service, and high quality have built the business to its current high standard. It emphasizes core factors of operation and customer focus as drivers of success.
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Tullway
Hmoneer
Rev. T. Ff, Royal
Oregon Territory
Ghuange
Severn
County
Oregonian
Ort
Lillebonne
Journal Des Sciences Medicales de Lille
Thoreau
Oliver Cromwell
Crank
Portland Court
Multnomah Cveat
Golden Gate
Japan
Ceylon
Golden Gate Oolong
Golden Gate Gunpowder
J. A. Folger & Co
Afotoarg
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. 5. Byers
V. Stroble
Court St
the Brewery
Paul Hemmelgarn
Main Street
Empire Meat Co
Phone Main
Jas. H. Estes
Eagle Baths
Jack Brown
West Webb St
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