Young Maine rider completes cross nation bike wager trek
A 20 year old man reached Pendleton last night claiming to have ridden from Portland Maine since July 20 to win a $3000 wager on cycling between the two Portlands. He says he will reach Portland in two days, wire about his success, and publish his account in a New York paper. He traveled with a Rambler bicycle, tools, medical gear, a revolver, and rations, and described desert hardships, a near robbery, and feeding on jackrabbits to survive.
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Pendleton
Portland
Maine
New York
Wilson
Smith & Wesson
Chicago
Omaha
Cheyenne
Laramie
Wison
Ed Edmonson
Dallas
Tex
Secretary of the Navy nominee mirrors the president
The selected Secretary of the Navy closely resembles the president, a striking likeness that prompts caution. The piece warns against counterfeit Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, noting the genuine bottle bears a private stamp broken over the neck to prove authenticity and urges readers to beware of fakes.
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Hostetter
Hostetter's Bitters
Sheepman touts leasing public lands to end range wars
D R Cassidy of Rawlins Wyoming, a 30 year sheepman, argues government land leasing for pasturage will end cattle and sheep disputes. He cites Wyoming railroad land leases as a model and notes 7000 head range in Blue mountains near Baker City. He plans to winter near Baker City and ship east if ranges free.
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D. R. Cassidy
Rawlins
Wyo
Cate
Wyoming
Colorado
Union Pacific
Pary
Cassidy
Blue Mountains
Baker City
Maine Election Nears After Spirited Campaign
Augusta Me Sept 6 The Maine political campaign closes as the election approaches next Tuesday The Democratic congressional committee floods the state with literature and stump speakers aiming to reduce Republican majorities to encourage Democrats nationwide The Hon John Llen of Mississippi a longtime congressman and member of the National World's Fair Commission has accepted an invitation to speak at the Texas State Fair in Dallas Sept 27.
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Augusta
Maine
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
John «Llen
Mississippi
the Nations Congress
National World's Fair Commission
Texas
Dallas
Curing Hams and Hog Crate Design from Prairie Farmer
A country paper-style guide outlines a curing method for ham meat with salt, sugar and saltpeter, plus instructions for hanging and smoking. It includes a crate design for shipping pigs, sizing for different ages, and advice on hog feeding and sow quality, with practical notes on milling hogs at home.
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Pirot
Indiana
Fire drill rules at New York public school
The New York Mail and Express notes school fire drill instructions that require children to go to the sidewalk or yard and return with or without clothing, but only the outer wrap and body are described as the clothing in question, making the spectacle less sensational than it sounds.
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New York Public
New York Mail and Express
Flower Holders for Small Tables
Flower holders in bine or yellow china bowls suit small tables when flowers are chosen to harmonize. A fine bowl of Marechal Niel or Perle des Jardin rosin pinks with a rich yellow background complements Liberty or Jacqueline Minot rosea varieties.
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Maast
Old Pendleton
Main Street
Eben
Ben
J. F. Robinson
Prop
Oregon Lumber Yard
Altest
Court House
Lantz Bros
Main &T
ST. Paul’s
Wallace
Oregon
Dalles
A. Macdonald
Breeder's Gazette
Shipping Chate
Gwine
Beecham’s
POR
Bilious
Thomas Beecham
St. Helens
Eng
Canal St
United States
ACORN
W.j.glanxe & Gy
van Dran Bros
Pendlety
Conné
Dex
Corner Court
Johnson Streets
Pendieton, Oregon
M. F. Kelly
ST. Georg
Geo. Darveal, Prem
Fred Walters
Fleur
Colesworthy
Alta Street
Gray’s Harbor Com. Co
Opp. W. & C. R. Depot
Carli T
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