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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary remarks from a lively scene include voiced cheers and a sharp line about Mrs. Brown, while a Detroit Free article notes an accountant questioning Bliggins as an expert in a tense public moment.
A mix of anecdotal snippets notes farm accounts must adopt uniform business methods to keep pace. The clippings feature dialogue on noise, sailing, and social advice, highlighting everyday concerns and humorous exchanges from various papers.
Massive floods sweep the Carolinas causing about 10 million dollars in property damage. Rail lines and telegraph lines are wiped out. The Southern Railway bridge over the Catawba River at Belmont washes away, likely trapping 10 to 12 workers. Rescue efforts struggle as fears grow for a possible dam breach.
In Seattle and Tacoma a strike clash left one wounded and two shot amid a chaotic scene. Victims include a butter and egg dealer struck in the leg and two men beaten near Pier 6 around six o'clock. Injuries range from scalp wounds to head injuries as Southside workers are described. A separate note mentions a U-Boat trap and British assets gathering in Norfolk.
An old Portland item lists The Perkins Hotel offering summer rates for rooms with private baths and various configurations. The note interleaves other city chatter and stray phrases, presenting a collage of ads, interjections, and brief local commentary.
A reader thanks the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for free advice that helped restore her health after suffering with female complaints and liver issues. She credits the remedy and the company’s guidance for improving her condition.
The clipping lists diverse market quotes including Wheat Bluestem at 0.60 per unit, cattle steers at 7,606.00, yearlings at 6,60, poultry products priced per pound, turkeys, ducks, geese, cascara bark, and various jobbing prices. Oregon and bean markets appear with multiple figures, alongside notes of no bids and prime firsts.
Wheat experts from the Pacific Northwest raise estimates to 55 to 64 million bushels as the season shows strong improvement. Weather remains uncertain, but parity with Chicago prices appears likely. coast markets near parity though not yet there.
A jumble of excerpts shows writers praising a typewriter and automated rack, with agents challenging questions about discrimination and costs. Various newspaper clippings touch on self reliance, roofing sales, and leadership, citing The Detroit Free Press and Washington Star. The lack of coherence mirrors an OCR fragment.
Fragmented OCR yields a satirical exchange about discipline aboard a ship. A naval officer confronts a junior with blunt language while the captain assigns punishment. The piece includes garbled lines with references to marriage, patriotism, and jingoism, reflecting wartime print satire.
An old advertisement warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich food and uric acid. It touts Pierce remedies including a liver tonic and a female restorative, claiming longstanding public approval. It mentions prices and trial offers for these patent medicines.
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