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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
2
Dispatch reports two young women in regulation crinoline hoop skirts blocked a streetcar line for half an hour in the Pittsburg shopping district. The crowd halted traffic as clerks left stores, the house policeman summoned officers used clubs to clear a path, and the women returned to their carriage guarded by police.
A Pendleton man was overcharged at Kruse's grill room in Portland where 80 cents bought a breakfast that could be 26 cents in Pendleton. A downtown room rose from 1 to 2 dollars daily while meals at local eateries increased from 46 to 75 cents. The quote cites “fair prices” in force and accuses graft, noting contracts to hold prices down.
An advertisement notes low prices on fresh black and white items for July 4 trade. It mentions Mra Hand at 86 to 88 and a promotion for a pretty face, delightful air, Rosey cheeks and lovely hair, a wedding trip across the sea, and Rocky Mountain Tea from Obarebill Drag Co.
The article profiles Kittie Smith born October 21 1882 in Chicago who lost her arms at age nine and learned to use her feet as hands. After a difficult life including caring for siblings and drinking whisky unknowingly she published a life story to share her experiences and efforts.
A Chicago girl burned when a stove caused her to faint survived only because her little brother pulled her away. She lost both arms, lived at 548 Park Avenue, faced accusations against her father, and after legal struggles, was aided by the Humane Society and Kids Home Society. She learned to write sketch and sew with her feet, performing tasks once done by hands, and trained to support herself after reaching adulthood.
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