Washington encampment prep urges practical public support
An editorial calls Washington residents to fund and organize the State Encampment amid veteran and G A R activity. It stresses immediate, practical work, paying expenses, coordinating halls, telegraph tolls, decorations, and speakers, and urges every citizen and business to contribute and participate. The piece warns delays risk disappointing guests and tarnishing Washington’s reputation.
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Washington
Ohio
G. A
Girand Army
Prrcapeter Ter
Poem of Reunion Across Time with Robert Louis Stevenson
The poem speaks of a friend not dead but ahead in life’s shared journey. It urges the traveler to press on, believing distance and time will reunite the two, with steady steps through trials toward a hopeful, hopeful end. The voice leans on endurance, trust, and imminent meeting beyond the horizon.
Interesting Bits of News at Forest Grove Library
John E M Kerr notes Pacific University in Forest Grove Oregon houses Morse telegraph instruments weighing ten pounds each. He also reports Federation of Women’s Clubs in Washington DC drawing over 2000 attendees and plans for a Wilson portrait unveiling in Steubenville. Marshal Field and Co Chicago is described as a general store with 5500 employees. Gary Indiana adopts a school currency plan where students earn credits via bank checks for coursework.
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Pacific University
Forest Grove
Oregon
University
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Washington
D. C
District of Columbia
Marvehal Mield and Co
Chicago
Chifaco
Marshal Field and Company
Weather Digest for several states and days
Readable weather notes cover Seba Washington Ohio Indiana and Lower Michigan for Monday and Tuesday. Moderate variable to northerly winds, gradually rising temperatures and cloudy conditions across regions.
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Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Withelsn
Weather observations forecast for Ohio and adjacent areas
Weather observations report fair conditions in Ohio with indications of moderate north and east winds. Includes scattered notes on tomorrow’s outlook and general regional weather perceptions from the U.S. Weather Service.
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Washington
Ohio
A Glimpse Back Through Years by John E. M. Kerr
A column notes an 18/0 year in Robin and Strcott with a specie payment on a Saturday giving out silver to customers. It mentions Ohio legislature’s invitation to ride for free to Washington City with B and 0 R R Co to enjoy the National Capital hospitality likely in a national and sensible manner.
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Robin and Strcott
Ohio
B and O. R. R. Co
Washington City
Jeff Columbus
Authority corrects coin value misunderstanding
E. K. Leech of the U S mint corrected the Bulletin on gold coin value. He explained that a five dollar gold piece weighs 168.75 grains and is worth 18.60 per ounce in gold. The bullion and coin values are identical, with the alloy effectively transferred to the public.
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Bulletin
E. K. Leech
U. S
Picture frames and lithographs for sale by Bostwick and McLean
Cromos and beautiful lithographs and all kinds of pictures and frames for sale by Fred Bostwick. Also all kinds of picture frames made to order. Call and see specimens at Joe McLean's store.
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Cromos
Fred Bostwick
Joe McLean
Westminster Abbey switches to electric lighting system
The installation of electric lighting at Westminster Abbey is complete and in use, replacing the gas plant. Main body fittings are brass while chapels use antique bronze. Large electric blowers now operate the organ, and the improvement is said to be marked, with much opposition overcome.
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Westminster Abbey
Abbey
Secretary Houston Objects to Bureau of Publicity Oversight
Secretary Houston voices dissatisfaction with the literature slant dictated by the Department of Agriculture to the Bureau of Publicity, noting a plain newspaper man oversees the effort.
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Houston
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Publicity
No Substitute Could Do This Foley Kidney Pills Claim
The advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as the only remedy for kidney trouble. J. P. Wallich of Bartlett reports relief from backache dizziness and headaches after using the pills. The testimonial also notes his 93 year old father-in-law benefited and gained years of life. Blackmer Tanquary
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Foley
J. P. Wallich
Bartlett
Ned
Ife Blackmer & Tanquary
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Oregon Worker
A Morris Florence of Oregon states that after years of kidney and bladder trouble he found relief using Foley Kidney Pills. He says the pills are non habit forming, act quickly, and improve health, urging others with kidney issues to try them with medical guidance.
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Oregon
Plackmer & Tanquary
Ladies of the Grand Army Meeting Tonight
All members are requested to meet at Mrs. Mary W. Millikan's home this evening at 7 o'clock for important business, by order of the president.
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Ladies OF Grand Army
Ladies of the Grand Army
Mary W. Millikan
Oberlin University to Rebuild in Dayton After Fire
Oberlin University plans moving there after a blaze. Dayton offers trustees 200000 to relocate Dr Goldsberry. The vacant Court and Fayette site has a dug cellar and brick work for the new building is set to begin.
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Oberlin University
Dayton
Red Cross Ball Blue Laundering Ad Claims Best Value
An old advertisement praises Red Cross Ball Blue as all blue and the best laundering value in the world, promising a bright, cheerful wash and a smile for the laundress.
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Red Cross
Decoration supplies arrive for G A Ee campment
Tissue paper and wire for making flowers have arrived at Cockerill's grocery. Call Mr. Fite to tw by for the items.
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G. A
Cockerill
Fite
Old Reliabs Cash Grocery Ad Seeks Bargains
Florida Indian pineapples twelve and a half cents per unit New potatoes fine old potatoes and fancy ripe tomatoes priced between twelve and fourteen cents per pound Fresh radishes green onions and Texas onions plus bananas Starlight peaches 10 to 12 cents per pound smoked bacon offered Trade savings at Old Helac Cash Grocery run by J W Duffel with two phone lines No 77
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Heliac Cash
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Washington Daily Herald
Poetry For Today
Robert Louis Stevenson
John E. M. Kerr
Cox
James Wilson
Wilson
Steubenville
Staunton
Parih
Gary
Ind
Weather Report
United
Sisas
Brat
New
Qaek
Hartt Washitiius
Colinas
Chear
Morris Florence
Delbert C. Hays
Ansco
J. W. Duffef
Particus
Barcher’s
Fayette County
Brown's Drug Store
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