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Newspaper
Vancouver Register
Location
Vancouver, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1868
Page
2
The act requires every dealer in manufactured tobacco and cigars to make sworn monthly inventories of stock over specified quantities and file them with the Assistant Assessor. From January 1860, all tobacco and cigars must be stamped as state, with penalties including fines up to five thousand dollars and imprisonment up to ten years for noncompliance.
A meeting at a schoolhouse in Clarke County argues for routing the railroad across the Columbia River at Lay's Upland near Washougal. Speakers claim shorter distance, stronger rocks, higher land, and ample water power vs Vancouver site, urging local land donations and surveys to win construction. The piece highlights geographic and economic advantages, touting Washougal as a potential future manufacturing center with abundant water.
The Register and Oregon Herald items report gatherings of voters and agriculturalists in Clarke and Multnomah counties, plus meetings of local lodges and educational associations. Burglary attempts near editor offices are noted, real estate prices rise, and editor remarks lampoon local dignitaries while obituaries for former editors fill much of the page.
An 1840s style notice touts Aristol's Sarsaparila as a blood purifier and hints at Bristol's Pills for a cure. It also mentions improvements near Mr Tenac's store and a school tax vote in District No. 6. A surveying party reports progress seeking a mountain pass, and a quip questions why someone visits Washington.
For the accommodation of customers we have secured a celebrated European cutter and can make up piece goods in a superior style. Shirts, Ties, Collars, etc., tailored to order with prompt service.
Country orders for forwarding goods to any part of the Pacific Coast on receipt of eaters and measures. directions for measurement requested.
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