Lack of Forest Fires This Year Across States
Washington reports a general lack of unusual fire danger this year with effective federal state cooperation. Only Massachusetts and Maine invoked emergency provisions due to higher risk, while Massachusetts adjusted funding after a drought stretch. The Forest Service reserves authority to increase manpower within available funds during serious emergencies.
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Washington
Masanchusetta
Maine
Forester
Massachusetts
Wyeths Lace and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
A vintage style ad hawks Wyeths Lace and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming it darkens gray fading hair quickly. It touts natural even color, renewed vitality, and removal of dandruff after one or two applications, urging readers to buy the 60 cent bottle at any drug store.
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Wyeth
Sleepless Night Aid Ad Promises Sleep
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sursapariila to improve digestion and restore regular, sweet sleep. The copy claims the remedy strengthens the stomach and establishes a condition where sleep comes naturally and refreshing.
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Hood
Timber sale on Olympic peninsula announced by forest service
Washington Sept 5 The forest service announces a sale of large timber on the Olympic peninsula totaling about 103 million board feet of saw timber and 43440 feet of western red cedar poles. Species include Douglas fir 80186048 feet, western red cedar 1100193 feet, hemlock 21236462 feet, western white pine 229516 feet. Minimum prices per thousand feet set by species. Cedar poles priced per foot with higher charges above 45 feet.
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Washington
Olympic Peninsula
Forest Service
Olympic National Forest
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
An Ontario newspaper ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It claims the medicine treats catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces, offering a $100 reward if it fails, and inviting readers to request testimonials. It also touts Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohlo
Estimated funds share for Washington schools and roads
The estimate notes about 26,066 dollars with 35 percent allocated to Washington state for schools and roads in Callam and Jefferson counties including the Olympic forest.
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State of Washington
Callam
Jefferson Counties
Olympic Forest
Prizes Awarded In Echo Contest At George Miller Store
Echo Ore Sept 5 contest at George Miller Co store awarded four top prizes. Elna Thompson won a plane, Gladys Wells a sewing machine, Mrs EA Schivner a gold watch, and Ruth Wood a silver toilet set. Consolation prizes went to Anna Sailing and Elizabeth Stiale for silver spoons. Nearby residents and visitors noted.
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Echo
Ore
George & Miller Co
Elna Thompson
Gladys Wells
Mre
EA Schivner
Ruth Wood
Anna Sailing
Elisabeth Stiale
W. T Hoskins
Miss Vina House
Zoeth Houser
J. T. Hoskins
Miex
Esther Scholl
Wasco
Sherman County
M. Powell
Victor, Mont
T. G. Smith
Louis Scholl
Powell
Morrow County
Fitter Root Valley
David McCarty
Enterprise
John McCarty
Anna Young
Portland
Percy Ripper
Seattle
Tacoma
E. Ripper
A. Keller
Hotel
The
Dalles
Jack Paker
Pendleton
J. T Hoskins
Mulhall Accuses Kirby of Provoking Confrontation
Murthy M. Mulhall former NAM agent testifies before the House lobby committee in Washington on September 5 accusing James Kirby Jr. NAM president of making faces at him and shouting Come outside and I will pull your nose as the pair clashed in the hearing room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Murthy M. Mulhall
Baltimore
National Association of Manufacturers
James Kirby, Jr
Association
Kirby
Do You Fear Consumption This Discovery Promises Aid
A nostalgic ad claims Dr. King's New Discovery cures consumption and chronic coughs with a money back guarantee. Read testimonies praise the remedy for throat and lung troubles and list prices 60 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koeppens
Centenarian Sharon Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday
Sharon resident Mrs Phoebe Coburn marks her 100th birthday as the area notes her advocacy for equal suffrage for men and women. She says she will live to vote again.
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Cetenarian
Sharon
Phoebe Coburn
Electric Bitters Endorsement Promises Quick Kidney Relief
Promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for weak kidneys offering prompt relief. Claims from Mr John Dowling of San Francisco praise its effect on his wife after other treatments failed. Also touts benefits for liver digestion and biliousness. Priced 50 cents and 1.00 at Koeppens.
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John Dowling
San Francisco
Koeppens
Trele Sam May Low Big Duty
In St Louis warehouses foreign goods valued about 900000 wait on new tariff. Current rates would yield over 200000 in duty but proposed cuts drop this to under 200000. Importers hold goods until schedules take effect, delaying sale and easing duties. Some remarks note the wearying effect on workers.
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ST. Louis
Congress
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Secretary of Agriculture
USA
New York
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
Oregon State Fair
Salem
Boyd and
Ogle
Frank Meredith
Sec’y
Oregon
Mulwall
Lel
America
Bond Brothers
Alfred Benjamin
Society
Chesterfield
Orney
Netherlands
Amercan Merrigage Bank
Frank R. Atkins
WE. O. Building
Main Street
Pendleton, Obe
Family Liquor
A. Schneiter, Prop
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