State public service commission weighs complaint on rail line
The state public service commission considers filing a formal complaint against a Pacific line over its failure to furnish new cars for Oregon shippers, notably lumbermen. General Breen to prepare the complaint, with a possible report to the Interstate Commerce Commission if needed.
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Balem
State Public Service Commission
Hox
General Breen
Oregon
Commissio
Inter“Ale Commerce Commission
Cruiser Boston to be Scrapped After Portland Tow
The cruiser Boston, former Oregon naval militia vessel, will be scrapped and sold once it reaches Bremerton. Lieutenant J H Blackburn reports Captain Kuntz says the ship will depart Portland with a tow to Paget Sound, ending its service history after a loan in 1910.
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Boston
States Cruier
Oregon Naval Militia
Bremmerton Navy
J. H. Blackburn
Kuntz
Navy
Bremerton
Koume
Portland
Paget Sound
Yar
Daily Chats With the Housewife Wool work from waste paper
A 1900s home skills column suggests invalid readers transform wallpaper scraps into useful wall pockets baskets and receptacles. It covers cutting patterns, pasting cloth seams for strength, and using samples from houses for affordable projects for pleasant, productive hours.
Unclear fragment: home remedy for plant care and salad
Fragment describes improvised plant care during absence and a recipe idea using ripe tomatoes chicken or tuna with onion or celery served on lettuce with olives and cream dressing.
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement warns of children suffering from intestinal worms causing irritability and hair loss. It touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a pleasant remedy with tonic effects and urges immediate relief for worm symptoms. The copy uses period language and mentions universal remedies and health claims.
British Steamer Sunk. Nineteen Sailors Saved
London Sept 19 The British steamer Torridge has been sunk. She was eighty hundred tons heavy. Nineteen sailors were saved.
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Satlonas
London
Torridge
Oregon Is Made Goat By Public Service Chairman
Frank J. Miller of the Oregon Public Service Commission in Portland denounces Southern Pacific for car shortages harming western Oregon industries. He cites monthly net losses of cars southward, alleges discriminatory practices, and urges investment in rolling stock to relieve the crisis affecting mills and workers across the state.
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Portland
Seyt. S
Southern Pavide Company
Oregon
Frank J. Miller
Oregon Public Service Commision
California
Idaho
Washington
Nevada
Arizona
Mn Miller
Southern Pacific
Dierriminsdon
Stead
Polley Sedwed
Corm
Public Service Commissan
Miller
Trin Continental Railroad
Cpliat
Mand
Pacific Cota
Ithemia
Amhloni
Thane
Avhland
Sullivan 18 Defeated in Indiana Supreme Court Nomination
Late returns indicate Sigac N. Sullivan defeated for nomination as justice of the state supreme court. Progr essives fought Sullivan on account of unspecified issues as returns trickled in from Boish, Sept. 4.
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Boish
Retuiny
Sigac N. Sullivan
State Supreme Court
Sullivan
Headache Powders Claim Quick Relief at Drug Stores
The ad promotes headache powders costing 10 cents a package offered as the quick relief for headaches and neuralgia. It claims millions have used the product and urges readers to believe the relief it provides.
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James
Contempt fine hits Boise Capital News editors
In 1913 the Boise Capital News publisher and editor were sentenced to jail for printing Roosevelt's attack on the Idaho Supreme Court. The case reflects early 20th century press freedom battles in Boise.
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Boise Capital-Newsa Waa
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Letters Endorse Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Women share testimonials from Marinette Detroit and Bellevue praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for avoiding surgery. Letters describe relief from painful female ailments, improved mobility, weight gain, and renewed ability to work, urging others to read and consider the remedy.
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Pinkhamaboratory
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marinette
Wis
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Beny
Fre Drance
Detroit
Tuos
Dwyer
Milwaukee Ave
East
Mich
Bellayne
Flint
Lydia
Pinkham
Miss Inenn Faogtienen
Manhattan
North Side
Bellevue
Lydia FE
Pinkham Med. O
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Eve Srail
Peoutfel
Cote Cai
Sherman Lay & Co
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Rere L
Kwong Hong Low
West Alte St
George Beban
Cohen
Allen
Hoad
CAL UN
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Other Industrie
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Pioneer Bottling Works
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