Notice to Advertisers from the San Francisco Bureau
A damaged notice from the San Francisco Bureau lists addresses at 403 Fourth Street and 591 Y Street with an instruction that advertising letters must appear in the associated periodical by a due date. It references Mendleton Post Office and mentions an entered date. The fragmentary text indicates deadlines for notices to advertisers and production flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francico Bureay
Fourth Streets
Soo
Wettest
D. C
Y Street
Mendleton Post Office
Pendleton's Bright Future Promised By Inland Empire Growth
A booster message extols Pendleton as the center of a rich inland empire, predicting rapid development within two years. It envisions steel highways, cheaper freight via North Bank road, revived wheat and alfalfa yields, and new public works including parks and electric streetcar lines to attract investors and solid citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
North Bank Road
Portland
Inland Empire
Nature
The Disappearing Bar at Columbia River Mouth
The piece reports on the Columbia River bar’s uncertain future and its impact on Portland’s port prospects. Northern Pacific delays to Portland hinge on engineers’ belief the bar can be overcome, with hope rising that Portland becomes the main Pacific coast hub.
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Columba
Northern Pacific
Portland
Columbia
North Bank Road
Pacific Coast
Portland Seeks Port Status by Clearing River Bar
The city, facing a river mouth bar hindering commerce, reports 40 feet of water over the bar and improvement of the jetty. Portland aims to secure investment and commercial strength by deepening the waterway and removing the obstacle to becoming a true port.
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Portland
A Successor to Roosevelt and political duty
A discussion of possible Roosevelt successors Joseph W Folk and Robert La Follette as progressive, honest leaders who would carry out Roosevelt’s ideals. Commentary on law, gambling in Rainier beer hall, and calls for vigorous prosecutions to prevent prohibition threats. Advertisements urged for Pendleton readers amid local commerce and housing notes.
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Roosevelt
United States
Joseph W. Folk
Robert la Follette
Elvic
la Follette
Folk
Philippines
Girton
J. M. Stewart
Stewart
Rainier Beer Hall
Pendleton
East Oregonian
Umatilla
Little Tune Mystery and Japan School Growth Snapshot
A fragmentary poem about a forgotten merry tune and a Japan school report notes 27 138 public schools educating 6 084 000 children with 108 360 teachers. Enrollment rates rise from 20 percent in 1972 to 68 percent in 1867 with rapid growth in late 19th century amid Sino Japanese relations.
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Japan
Missionary Picnic Among Filipino Converts Described
Mrs Joan R Hall describes a Sunday school picnic for Filipino converts on Guimaras island. The event featured games such as blind man's buff and races, with prizes of mangoes and rice. Filipinos danced and gambled in local customs, while missionaries noted the contrast with their abstinence goals.
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Joan R. Hall
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
United States
Milipino
Wei
Guimaras
Colorful feast unites three nations in a day of harmless pleasure
The dinner committee finished their work and guests gathered in long rows on logs. Banana bark boats held bread and soup, followed by pork. Laughter, bright dresses, and a sense of brotherhood marked the scene before formal service and games. No incidents occurred as the day ended with grateful hearts.
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Fitte Brown
Malaria Cure Promises Health Through Blood Purifier
An advertisement claims malaria damages health and promises full recovery via Swift’s Specific blood purifier. It cites long-term sufferers from Louisville and compares relief to other medicines, asserting 8.6.8. and 8.0. aid, purify blood, increase appetite, aid digestion, and strengthen the body. The copy mentions free medical advice and a book on blood from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Portland plane sale offer during Lewis and Clark fair
Soule Bros Piano Co advertises direct-from-factory bargains in Portland during the Lewis and Clark fair. Free round trip to Portland, no obligation to buy, and substantial savings by buying direct, plus installment plans and many instruments to choose from. Stores claiming cheaper prices than regional agencies.
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Portland
Wis
Soule Bros.’ Piano CO
Morrison Street
West Park Street
Springfield Cal .45-100 rifle sale marvels for troops
An advertisement touts the Cal .45 Springfield as the best military rifle, with claims of 2000 yard accuracy, rapid kill claims, and battlefield use since 1870. It offers three ball cartridges and two shot carriages, a money back guarantee, and promotes a combined shot gun rifle capability. Local dealers unload at 2.75 each, with waxed shot to prevent lead buildup.
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United States Army
U. S. Army
Peters Cartridge CO
Cincinnati
Ohio
St Anthony's Hospital and Rex Wagons Ad
St Anthony's Hospital in Pendleton Oregon advertises private rooms operating room and maternity department with telephone Main 1651. Rex and Winona wagons promoted as safe luxurious town and country conveyance with low maintenance costs and strong customer service support.
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Aick
Pendleton
Oregon
Monmouth State Normal Begins 24th Year
Monmouth State Normal opens its twenty fourth year on September 26 offering full courses of study for county and state certificates. Higher courses recognized in Washington and other states. Demand for normal trained teachers remains high with better wages and promotion opportunities. Directors praise graduates, catalog with full information available on request from HB Ressler president or J B Hutler secretary.
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Washington
Norman
Monmouth
Addrem HB
D. Ressler
J. B. V Hutler
Union Metal Cart Ridge Ammunition Patent Claim
The text describes central fire reloadable cart ridges by Union Metalic Cart Ridge Co with charges of 70 grains of black powder size F G. It notes smokeless powder velocity type and that ammunition is available through cartridge manufacturers price lists, via hardware stores or gunsmiths.
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Union Metalic Cartridge CO
Sale Opens Tuesday 26 for 5 Days Only Bowmen
A sale is announced opening Tuesday the 26th and running for five days. The notice identifies Bowman as the organizer or seller.
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Friast
Ana
Geewoiran
Ae East Oregonian Publishing Company
Oregonian
Rich
Perkins
Orego
Elina
Veven
Ben Land
Ont At
Arthur Stringer
Everybody's Magazine
Kansas
Kaw
Lion
Carolyn Wells
Vrurgino
Market St
Loulaville
Beecham’s
U. S. Springfield
Uncle Sam
Winslow Bros
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Neagle Bros. Blacksmiths
Springfield
Chester Repeating
Monmouth State Normal
Bowman
W. C. Minnis
Henning
Chfar
C.F. Colesworthy
Alta Streit
W. T. Parker
DBD
B. Richardson
Helix
Tom
Helie
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