Office mishap prompts rushed publication push
An accident in the office caused losses of type and delayed the issue. Despite the setback, staff scrambled to complete pages and deliver the publication on time.
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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
2
An accident in the office caused losses of type and delayed the issue. Despite the setback, staff scrambled to complete pages and deliver the publication on time.
Hon. A M Crawford opened the meeting in Roseburg Oregon with brief remarks. Rep J N Williamson urged voters to back Mr Hermann as best suited to Congress and praised his experience. Mr Hermann faced sustained applause in a Theatre address as he attacked opponent charges and outlined Republican aims on trusts and land policy while paying tribute to veterans.
Advertises 150 head of good stock sheep for sale at a reasonable price. Provides contact Adam Fisher in Roseburg Oregon for particulars. Written in a brief notice style typical of a market advertisement.
Thursday evening marked the closing of a successful year for Roseburg Public School. The eighth grade graduation ran late as state exam results arrived last week. Twenty three students participated with strong recitations and high quality musical numbers. President Orcutt of the Drain Normal School spoke, and County Superintendent Hamlin presented diplomas. Miss Herstine directed the class with commendable effort and leadership.
Cottage Grove Oregon May 30 1905 Conductor Frank Pickett on a Bohemia railroad work train was crushed when his hand was caught in a link and pin coupling. He reached town that evening with W C London and had the wound dressed by Dr Job losing only one day from work after showing notable pluck to resume duties.
A priced yearling Hereford bull is offered by Henry Conn of Roseburg or at the old Connfarm ji Stp. Contact for details and availability.
A seven year old work horse is for sale at Deer Creek Dam near Roseburg. Inquiries should be directed to F. F. Ball.
Joseph Lomas, a Grants Pass rancher, turned himself in after striking Everett Brown with a manzanita club on a ranch quarrel. Brown was found alive, badly wounded, and recently released from the asylum, with fears Lomas may be committed again. Brown, a former Captain of Company H, O N G, lends local context to the incident.
Kansas professor Cottrell details two wart removal methods on a red polled heifer. Castor oil applied to the head and shoulders repeatedly cured portions without pain. Concentrated acetic acid used on the back and hips removed warts within about twelve hours but caused irritation and risks from acid exposure.
We offer careful handling of every drug order and medicines request. Our prescription department is fully equipped to meet the doctor’s instructions and fill prescriptions by phone or mail as directed.
Roseburg triumphs 7 to 6 over Eugene in a chaotic slugfest at Willamette Valley League action. Robley pitched well for Roseburg and Bradley delivered a timely three-bagger while Higgins hampered Eugene with disputes and a late exit. Umpire Warbrosk presided as parks and players exchanged sharp moments amid a tense crowd.
Dr Pers of Marburg tells a gathering that bee stings aid rheumatism with a gradual increase in stings near the affected joint. A patient endured 6052 stings to achieve a complete cure, while claims of universal immunity to rheumatism are noted. Also cited is a dispatch from Philadelphia on Jewish rights abuses in Kishinev and a Polish furniture polish by J W Mote.
The British foreign secretary urges resistance to any fortification or naval base by other powers in the Persian gulf, invoking a Monroe doctrine style self defense. The piece compares this to Monroe's hemisphere doctrine and notes Britain seeks to protect its Indian possessions, while questioning enforcement against Germany and Russia. Also included is a sale notice for state lands in Oregon with bid deadline April 24, 1903.
The Denver and Rio Grande offers greatly reduced round trip fares from Pacific Coast points for teachers and convention delegates to Boston St Paul Baltimore Indianapolis New York Saratoga Springs Louisville and Indianapolis. One fare round trip with 90 day return window and stopovers to Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Colorado Springs and Denver. Return may be via a different route. For rates dates of sale and pamphlets contact W C McBarme Portland Oregon.
Steady season's lumber hauling offers pay per M feet with Draper Mill 22 miles to Grants Pass and Wertz Mill 12 miles. Two days travel from Draper. daily trips from Wertz. Dry, good condition timber. teams may start at once. Also listings for a cheap horse, Dr Ochme residence sale, and John Miller painting services in Rogeburg.
Notice to all parties holding city warrants endorsed before May 8 1901 and warrant No 449 endorsed May 8 1901 to present to the city treasurer for payment as interest will cease after this date. Dated Roseboy Oregon May 6 1908 H C Sheeren Jax City Treasurer. Hay Carriers single doobie and harpoon Forks at Churchill Woolley. 200 Plano Chain Drive mowers sold locally by Churchill Woolley. Genuine preferred.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on Saturday June 13 at 1 pm on G W Thompson s premises 5 miles south of Yoncalla Oregon a 14 horsepower Russell compound traction engine in first class running order cash terms Cortack Exps Yoncalla Ore Pi es May 25 Lilec Circle No 49 W O W will hold its annual jubilee celebration Friday evening May 29 Woodmen and their wives Circle members invited to attend business session at 7 0 invited guests should be present by 9 mapas Boonaway GN Milwe Orey clerk Will be paid to the party giving information leading to conviction of the person who cut and destroyed the hoisting rope used at Janes new hotel building Saturday night May 23 F F Patterson
Mrs George W- Short performed as a bone barger during the week and sang at the graduating exercises. Wr and Mrs George Viey of The Dalles are visiting there with relatives.
Dra Cheadle and Johncom advertise up to date dental work with Dr Johnson formerly of Portland in charge of crown and bridge wort department offering reasonable prices.
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