Seattle Woman Wins Carnegie Medal for Bravery in Fire
Minnie J. Meyers, matron of Washington Children's Home, was awarded the Carnegie hero medal and $1000 for rescuing two babies from a Riverton fire on December 24. She reentered the burning building despite severe burns, helped 23 children to safety, and saved two infants before leaping from the flames. Nurses Agnes Hill and May Baer also risked their lives. Meyers remains hospitalized but continues her work at Ravenna.
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Washington Children’s Home
Washington
Babea
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Pittsburg
Alrs
Minnie J. Meyers
Ravenna
Seattle P. I
Meyers
Mrs Meyers
Riverton
Mrs. Meyers
Agnes L. Hill
Mirs May Baer
Miss Baer
Paihs
L. J. Covington
Ravena
Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney and bladder remedy. It asserts weak kidneys affect whole body and promises quick relief, offering a free sample bottle and a pamphlet by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co. Bigg
Cues
N.Y
Water as nature’s remedy for rheumatism and urinary troubles
An appeal urges drinking plenty of water to prevent kidney bladder and rheumatic diseases. It promotes a home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilia with daily doses after meals and at night, stressing water as essential to health and digestion.
Pilot Rock visit frames local option shifts in Pendleton area
County Judge Gilliland visited Pilot Rock and discussed local option effects on sales and enforcement. He notes store cash purchases rise as credit falls, and predicts tougher prosecutions and frequent saloon turnover as measures fail to deter violations.
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Gilliland
T. P. Gouland
Pilot Rock
Pilot Rock Cod
Ghlliiind
Pendletend
Venelesa
Inw
Ag Ama
Titge Gilliiand
Thawe
Kiss Invasion Sparks Curious Japanese Commentary
Taklo Japan October 27 American battleship fleet visitors draw wide remarks from Japanese press about kissing as an unknown custom. A daily notes there is no verb to kiss in Japanese and explains the term is now written with a borrowed Chinese character. Observers fear Western affection habits may be adopted by locals and children.
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Taklo
Japan
Nippon
United States
Farmer J W Griffith shot dead in Taylor Texas
In Willliamson County at Taylor today J W Griffith a white farmer was killed by gunfire. His 16 year old daughter Bosale IX was arrested charged with cheating. The father reportedly ordered her to the cotton field against family will and advanced with a knife prompting the shooting. Two shots struck Griffith in the left breast.
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Dillas
Tex
Taylor
Willlhwnnon County
J. W. Griffith
Bosale IX
Griffith
Are You Only Walt Alive Kidney Ad Claims
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy can revitalize weak exhausted people with kidney trouble and restore health, naming Pendleton Drug Co as the distributor. The copy emphasizes vitality and half alive condition, urging readers to use the product.
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Foley
Foley’s
Pendleton Drug Co
Woman Testifies She Burned Company Books in Bankruptcy
Mrs Frank P. Glazier, wife of a former state treasurer, testified before a bankruptcy referee that she burned the Glazier Stove Company books up to its 1907 reorganization. She recalled hearing her husband wish the old books were in Tophet, and she burned them in the grate.
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Chelsea
Mith
Mra
Frank P. Glazier
Tophet
A Safe Venture Returns to Old Town After 20 Years
In Nashville American the piece recalls a return to the old town after two decades. The author reflects on creditors and past dangers as the venture resumes. The tone is cautious yet hopeful about renewed business ties and historical familiarity.
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Nashville American
The Founder of Indigestion and a Pure Shortening
An old style ad copy extols Cottolene as the perfect shortening made from pure vegetable oil. It claims lard causes indigestion and promotes Cottolene as a healthier alternative for cooking fats that help foods digest more easily and enable craving treats to be enjoyed.
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Noah
For rent store room in East Oregonian building on Main
Small store room available for rent in the East Oregonian building on Main Street. Inquiries should be made at this office.
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East Oregonian
Main Street
East Oregonian Note: Zero Start for Scoreboard
A brief item states that in the East Oregonian context the score is zero. No further details on teams or events are provided in the readable text.
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Minnie L. Myers
Miss Hill
Mra Meyers
Haxo) Lee
Iria Crabtree
Wood
A.C. Koeppen & Broa
Oregonian
Togo
Teddy
Gladys Brownfield
Carrie Kennedy
Hazel Wyrick
Alice Gaines
Rex Payne, Athena
Alice Gaines, Athena
Lola Rogers
Adame Frankets
Hermiston
Eugene Liman
Milton Gutaht
Harry Monterostellt
Gladya H Brownfleld
Carrie Kennedy Burton Greulich
Mark Patton, Jr
Harriette Johnson
Grace Rugg
Eugene Cuirk
Georgia Jaques
Ester Sturtevant
Pillet Rock
Jamezon
Preewater
Jessie Evans
Freewater
Allan Stewart
Joe Read, Weston
Amet
Walter Taylor
Weston
Ray Kilgore
Jas, Beemer
Odgeon Russell, Athena
Leo Judy, Athena
Marley Nolen
Portland Journal
Mather
Walt
Wisil
Delanet Company
Empire Meat CO
Phone Main
Thornton
Columbia, Edison and
Victor Talking Machines
Records
Cabineta
Musica
A. Eklund
Malin Street
Queen Chop House
Lindsey & Deweese
Eidson
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