Oakville election ends in Lawton victory with whisky feast
The Oakville ballot outcome comes after a secretive march on the courthouse led by Jim Lawrence and Dick Newton. A midnight banquet fueled by whisky and supplies from Lawton supporters culminates in 600 black voters marching to the polls, delivering a landslide majority for Mayor Lawton. The note concludes with a letter from Virgil Waters praising Corvallis as a dry town and predicting no future saloon return.
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Washington
Jim Lawrence
Lucullus Williama
Charlie Lawton
Jim
Dick Newton
Marie Newton
Newton
Lawton
Oakville
Lucullus
Dlacomftore
Colonel Jackson
Alice Lawrence
Alice
Prohibition Drive Prompts New Housing Moves Across Benton
Local officials in Benton County discuss new housing development as a prohibition stance and voting actions unfold. Community leaders push planning for recent Silvan centers and expansion of regional services while addressing concerns about zoning and infrastructure. Tenants and residents weigh impact on housing supply and local commerce amid a tentative regional vote.
Prohibition Candidates Sweep Offices Across Pennsylvania
The Chicago Record-Herald notes over 300 Prohibition candidates elected in Pennsylvania during February, including Fayette county councilmen and school directors. The People's Tribune claims many Prohibitionists now hold posts, with expectations of a larger future legislature for a reforming voice. The Record-Herald praises Prohibition officials for conscientious service, predicting more victories and cleaner local politics statewide.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Uniontown
People’s Tribune
Pennsylvania
Fayette County
Couicilmen
Merhi
Liquor League Forms In Ohio Politics
The Ohio Liquor league filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state to take an active part in politics. Incorporators include Joseph F. Bott P J McCafferty F C Wolfel Charles Miller and William St Sher. The charter states aims to study economic and polity questions and to hold conferences establish tavern clubs and leagues and other steps to carry out those purposes.
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Columbus
Ohio Liquor League
Joseph F. Bott
P. J. McCafferty
F. C. Wolfel
Charles Miller
William ‘St. Sher
Memorial Day Proclamation by Governor Gooding Idaho 1905
Governor FP R Gooding proclaims Memorial Day on May 30 1905 urging statewide observance. Citizens urged to pause work, close offices, fly flags at half mast, and reflect on liberty and justice. Secretary Will H Gibson authenticates the proclamation at Boise Capitol. Also appears a local ad for Time Tried and Merit Proven cough cure and 81.00 Leghorn eggs setting 15 from R L Badger.
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State of Idaho
B. B. Gooding
Idaho
Goldier
Natfon
Capitol
Boise
Indigestion Relief Promises From Dr. Davin Prescription
An advertisement touts Dr. Davin’s Pepsikola Tablets as a cure for chronic dyspepsia and stomach trouble. It claims wide local use in Weiser and cites testimonials from Walker & Sommercamp and others, promising relief from heartburn, sour stomach, nausea, and low energy.
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Weiser
Davis
Messrs
Walker & Sommercamp
Popsikola
Walker & Memmillerdamp
Prairie Camas irrigation survey by King details
Prairie O A King, an engineer, returns from Big Camas prairie after five weeks of surveys for an eastern company planning irrigation. His 12 man crew will not disclose the backers or further information about the project. Deafness cannot be cured locally. must use constitutional remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure offers a cure for catarrhal deafness. All the news in The Signal, Gem i Weekly for fresh news.
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O. A. King
Big Camas Prairie
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Wewa
Old Home and Old Friends Travel Sale to Chicago Returns
Reduced rail fares offered May 27 and 29 June 3 6 10 12 from Salt Lake City to Chicago Milwaukee Peoria and, with proportional Utah Idaho Montana Wyoming Nevada routes, via Chicago and North Western Lines. Contact A Walker Genl Agent for details at Salt Lake City box 750.
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Salt Lake City
Chicago
Milwaukee
Peoria
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Nevada
Chicago & North-Western
A. Walker
Chicago & North-Western Ry
P. O
Salt Lake
Cure a Cold in One Bay Advertises Laxative Bromo Quanine
Ad copy promises a single cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quanine tablets. Refund offered if it fails. Signed boxes feature B. W. Grovel. Contains garbled text and dubious product claims. Churchill Drug Co advertises the remedy and price.
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B. W. Grovel
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Pazo Ointment Advertisement
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles promises relief from itching bleeding or protruding piles with Pazo Ointment. Druggists refund money if not cured regardless of duration. 50 cents, or send 50 cents by stamps to Parle Medicine Co. St. Louis Mo for post paid sale.
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Dave
Parle Medicine Co
St. Louis
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