Flood Devastates Heppner Oregon Town in Cloudburst
A June flood swept through Heppner Oregon at dusk catching residents unawares. The Seppner Hotel with about fifty guests was lost, many homes and stores destroyed, and two churches wrecked. Estimated property damage reached five hundred thousand dollars and about three hundred lives were lost or missing. A relief train from Dallas arrived to aid, and Leslie Matlock was hailed for warning villagers.
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Seppner
Jones & Ashbaugh
Heppner
Court House
Presbyterian
Dallas
Tone
Longman & Martinez Purepaints Offered to Churches
A historic sales note promises liberal quantities of Longman & Martinez Purepaints to any church or institution supported by voluntary contributions. The firm cites 27 years of practice, millions of gallons sold, guarantees to repaint unsatisfactory jobs, and longevity of up to eighteen years with linseed oil added. Samples free. sold via Vienna Drug Co.
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Longman & Martinez
Vienna Drug CO
Rulers of Servia slain by mob amid rejoicing crowds
The king and queen of Servia were killed in Belgrade last Wednesday by a mob after rulers resisted stepping down. Seven officials died. ministers approved the deed. Spectators trampled the bodies as flags flew and bands played. The event followed a clash of rulers and subjects, ending with eight lives lost and potential war averted. Also notes of a stray ox reward and fruit tree prices in Georgia.
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Servia
Belgrade
Vexander
Draga
Dr Carlisle L and B Malaria Cure Promises Quick Blood Change
Potent advertisement describes Dr Carlisle's L B and Liver Pills as a vegetable remedy that cleanses the blood and treats malaria and a range of illnesses from rheumatism and neuralgia to biliousness and kidney issues. Claims no mercury or arsenic and highlights liver and kidney stimulation to purge diseased blood.
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Carlisle
Bargain Catalog: Fabrics Shoes Hats and Furnishings Sale
A local advertises a broad sale on fabrics including Mercerized Madras and Chambray yard goods at discounted prices, plus lace, ribbons, dress calico, and linens. It promotes men’s shirts, straw and felt hats, ice cream freezers, water coolers, garden hoses, and a wide range of furniture and home goods with low prices and factory-direct value.
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Leslie Matlock
M. Yearwood & Son
Candy, Ga
J. L. Harrison
Montezuma
Carlisle’s L
Deely Buginess Cellege
Vienna
Georgia
J. M. Kelly
Prieidnt
W. S. Christian, Sec
Treas
Forbe and
Coxe Drug Store
W. S. Christian
MNA
Madras
Seaisland
Miliford Cottonades
Hamburg and Laces
New Dressinghams
Hamburg
Dimities
Batiste
Gloria
J J Cooper
Vienna, GA
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