McCoy calls Belgian police boneheads after London arrest
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy arrives in New York on the steamship Loula from Southampton. He disputes London arrest for allegedly robbing Princess Thurn and Tusia of jewels worth 40000 pounds, says authorities misused him, and hints at staying in the United States awhile. Also aboard are actor Jack Norworth and his wife Nora Bayes. Norworth’s return follows his brother’s accident.
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Norman Selby
New York
London
Princess’ Jewels
Kid McCoy
Loula
Southampton
Lorraine
MacCoy
Boneheads
Paria
Princes Ostend
Princenn
Charles Tuncell
McCoy
Jack Norworth
Alae
Nora Bayes
Hydrogen and Oxygen Formation From Water Decomposition
A German investigator proposes a theory that water loss from the earth results from two decomposition forms. Ultraviolet decomposition yields hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide with no oxygen, while electrolytic processes release oxygen. The cycle causes surface drying and swamp formation, with forest destruction and land cultivation contributing. The idea notes hydrogen accumulating in high atmosphere and diffusing into space. Philadelphia Record.
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Canton of
Zurich
Philadelphia
World of friends flee to woods when trouble comes
In many communities, friends retreat to isolation as danger appears, prioritizing safety over solidarity. The line between loyalty and self preservation emerges, revealing how social bonds bend under pressure and how individuals choose paths of warning or withdrawal.
Athena Man Hurts Lassoing Mule
In Athena Oregon on Monday H Koepke and J F Hunter had a near miss when the mule pulled the tongue loose and the hack flipped. Koepke suffered a knocked out fall. Hunter endured minor bruises as the mule tied up. Joe Forest attempted a lasso and was knocked down with a dislocated shoulder. Other locals listed as visiting towns or in transit.
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Athena
Ore
H. Koepke
J. F. Hunter
Barrett
Mr. Hunter
Koepke
Mr. Koepke
Joe, Forest
Forest
E. L. Smith
Weston
F. C. Miller
Walla Walla
R. A. Miller
W. W. Wiley
Tillamook
Rev. Getzler
Wasco
Rev. Geizler
Methodiet
Adams Residents Visit in Portland
Adams Oregon special correspondence reports several residents traveling to Portland for visits and sightseeing. It notes Mr. and Mrs. Charley Owens, Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Hale, Mrs. BH Kirby and daughter Abuta with sister Minnie Peringer, plus Sam Carr of Meacham and local visitors. The death of six month old Lillian Fields is recorded with funeral plans to La Grande. Other local social visits are listed.
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Adams
Ore
Charley Owens
Portland
P. T. Hale
Metropolis
BH. Kirby
Abuta
Minnie Peringer
Roy Peringer
Walla Walla
Sam Carr
Meacham
Will Boyer
M. A. Baker
Rinehart
E. G. Marquis
Pendleton
G. M. Lewis
Lillian Fields
Ira Stoll
la Grande
Fieth
Bram
Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Horehound Syrup
An old advertisement touts BAL LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP as effective for chest soreness and lung congestion with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by A C Koeppen Bros. A playful line notes a scientist finding onions cure love.
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Ballard
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Epworth League of Echo Begins Winter Work
Echo Oregon residents report the Epworth League reorganized with officers named Miascent Houser as president and several vice presidents, planning monthly meetings. The item also notes local deaths, travel, and residents leaving for visits, schools opening, and various moves among townspeople.
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Epworth League OF Echo
Sunshine welcomes farmers at Albee in September
Special correspondence from Albee Oregon notes bright sunny weather aiding the hay harvest still unfinished with two to three weeks needed. J B and J W Ellis finished putting up 150 tons of hop crop on the Muriey ranch. County School Supervisor Yeager visits prairie schools as Albee school opens Monday the 16th with Miss Gertrude Gebbart as teacher.
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Albee
Ore
J. B
J. W. Ellis
Muriey Ranch
Yeager Ia
Gertrude Gebbart
B. Nell
J. H. Simpson
Syrup of Figs advertised remedy for women’s health
An old newspaper blurb touts Syrup of Figs as a cure for biliousness headaches and constipation in women. It urges a nightly teaspoon and promises a clear head rosy complexion and regular bowels, warning against imitations and naming the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Senna
California
Pioneer rancher returns to resume Nye farming
Chas Russell of Nye, longtime rancher, returned from visits to California Florida and New York to buy dairy cows and resume farming operations. He appeared hale and younger than five years ago after recent travels with Norm visiting at the Ells home on Sunday.
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Norm
J. B. Ells
Chas. Russell
Nye
Russell
California
Florida
New York
Mr. Russell
Religious Riot in Canada at Ville St Pierre
A report from Ville St Pierre near Montreal describes an assault on Bible women and comforters conducting religious meetings. A French arrival from France prompted threats to stop the campaign, leading to a pause when authorities promised protection. During a speech the electric lights were cut, and the women present continued under guard.
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Montreal
Ville St. Pierre
France
Man Bombarded with Rocks and Vegetables
A report describes an incident where a man was pelted with rocks and struck by vegetables of various kinds. The event appears to have occurred amid crowd activity, with witnesses noting the sudden aggression and confusion surrounding the assault.
Oregon Agricultural College Opens September 20 for Courses
Oregon Agricultural College announces the fall term opens September 20 offering broad courses in agriculture, engineering, sciences, arts, education, and military studies. Catalogue and illustrated literature available by mail from the Registrar in Corvallis, Oregon.
University of Oregon Correspondence Courses Offer Free
The University of Oregon Correspondence School offers forty University Courses by mats to Oregon citizens free of charge except for postage and the Extension Bulletin. Enrollment requires only the ability to profit from the courses chosen. Departments include Botany Debating Economics Education Electricity English Literature English Composition History Mathematics Mechanical Drawing Physical Education Physics Physiology Psychology Sociology and Surveying.
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University Extension Bulletin
Citizens OF
Oregon
MATS
University of Oregon
Eugene
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts
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Stanfield
M’coy
Grace McBride
Ethel Waddingham
City
E. E. Johnson
Dr. Kennard
Echo
Epworth League
Miascent Houser
Clephane Gulliford
Ind
Mra
J. E. Garver
Ruth Coburn
Daphene Gulliford
Eugenie Scholl
Clara Eipper
League
Jesse Correa
Chas, Thompson
Salem
New Mexico
Bert Mullins
J. B. Standley
Clarkston
Wash
George Sailing
J. F. Young
George Coppinger
Kent
B. C. Coleman
Jack Young
Langdons
G. B. Smith
Jos, Vey
Buttercreek
C. A. Gillett
Albee Farmers
Mark Teel
Teel-Hinkle Ditch
E.G. Brehm
Pilot Rock
the Rock
G. W. Ellis
Frances M. Burrows
Millinery
Carrier Millinery
Ores Oood Cottage
Renoutt
Ane
Eudes
Canada
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
The
University of Oregon Correspondence School
Miss
Spokane
Rolt
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