Bottle of Powder Used in Kalama Death Mystery
In Kalama Washington last August a man died with a room fire and no signs of violence. A small bottle of white powder was found and kept by Coroner E F Wicker now in St Johns. Insurance dispute over 10000 proceeds and court order to turn over the bottle. Analyzing powder ordered. Chamberlains Cough Emedy touted as preventing grip complications. Sold by Jacksons Pharmacy.
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Kalama
Washington
E. F. Wicker
St. Johns
Wicker
O. M. Rosendale
Building Clash Sparks Rumor About Chinese Brick Work
Contractor W C Adams denies rumors that the Chinese brick project is unsafe or halted by an injunction. He says heavy rains caused foundation settling and bracing, asserts work continues, and predicts the finished structure will be a $5000 asset to the city.
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W. C. Adams
Adams
Pye
Various Bright Bits From Portland to New York
Clippings note a busy year in Portland with jokes on public figures and headlines. References include T Yerkes in New York, a goat show in Dallas, a statue likeness to Rockefell er, and a humor column about love and the lifeline.
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Dallas
Dangers Of A Cold And How To Avoid Them
A traditional warning on cold risks notes more fatalities stem from colds than any other cause and urges early treatment. The piece promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt and effective, claims it aids natural processes, loosens the cough, relieves the lungs, and restores health, sold by Jackson's Pharmacy.
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Jackson's Pharmacy
Made A Trial KP Wicker Tracks Midnight Home Invasion
KP Wicker woke to a mug flat noise at midnight as a flashlight glare lit his room. He roused partner Mackburn and reached for a gun before the intruders fled. That night two men reportedly pursued Paschal Hill’s property and may have attempted arson with burned paper and wood evidence.
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Wicker
Mackburn
Paschal Hill
Levy Set By School Board On Valuation and Mills
The school board has levied on a valuation of 1 542 Spa. and 3 60 mills total. Of this, 1.7 mills fund the general fund and street improvements, .4 mill covers outstanding votes, 66 mills are bonds, .35 mills cover interest, and 52 mills remain for other charges.
St. Johns Exchange Sparks Civic Satire
Fragmentary OCR mentions a Portland resident and a St Johns figure swapping clipped lines about a saloon and hostelry in a playful, garbled dialog reflecting local humor and miscommunication. No clear event or date is verified.
Practical Household Tips From An Early 1900s Guide
A compilation of kitchen and home hacks covers boiling onions in hard water with salt pork, boiling vegetables in ample water, and turning turnips and carrots for best texture. It includes potato preparations with cheese, cleaning ribbons with ammonia, dusting methods, and simple Chicken and hair care remedies.
Bouillon Recipe With Tomato and Spices
A simple bouillon method uses tomato can plus four quarts of strong bouillon onions bay leaf and a bouquet of six cloves twelve peppers and celery seed. Boil then cool heat again and serve.
Jamaican Woman Praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs. Michael Hart of Kingston Jamaica says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves coughs croup and whooping cough. She has used it for years and would not be without a bottle. Sold by Jackson's Pharmacy.
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Jackson's
Michael Hart
Cart
Kingston
Jamaica
West Indies
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