Fragmented Notes From An Antique Page Of Oddities
A collage of stray items from a turn of the century page includes garbled phrases about automobile repair, home remedies, and a scattered mix of anecdotes. It mentions the Indo European origin of Slavs, a cemetery ghost tale misread as a reflection on a granite monument, and short pieces on book care, mice in paste, and a child’s piano lesson reaction, with quotations attributed to Potrick Henry and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Caspian
Europe
Henry W. Ledsmith
Potte Tows
Henry
Ware
Robert C. Hawk
Hawk
Locksmith
Pottstown
Philadelphia Record
Man's Peculiarity and Oddities in a Brief Listing
A fragmentary column surveys quirks of men and romance, noting Jude Johnson’s alleged cruelty and a poetical line about spirit and love. It references a college student’s misfit honor, a joke about life insurance, and a diary-like musing on germs and childhood. The piece closes with terse notes on British Columbia timber and a Chinese disaster.
World News Summary From Seasons Of War And Peace
A chaotic week with reports of Lusitania disaster fallout and Turkey war moves. Edison to visit Portland in July. Italians hopeful, London riots flare. Strikes, naval prep, and morale shifts dominate as nations eye naval power and China’s open door policy. Portland eyes water meters at June vote amid broader world tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alaska
Italy
London
Thomas A. Edison
Portland
Cunard Line
New York
Liverpool
Taft
Ilaon
Pennsylvania
Bryan
China
Sones
Stomach as Barometer of Physical Condition
A poor appetite signals possible overworked and overloaded stomach, liver, and bowels hindering daily function. The text notes these organs as indicators of overall health and hints at a trial remedy.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promotes Health
Advertises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters claiming it restores strength and regularity through the entire system and encourages trying a bottle today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Happy or Brave in Hard Times and Odd Snippets
In a blend of moral advice and humorous fragments, the piece urges happiness or bravery during troubles, cautions against fretting, and recalls old snuff habits of famous generals. It references a child named Rastus resisting a haircut, and notes how mental overwork and worry affect brain cells and sleep.
Bluestem Wheat Prices and Despatch Cargo Update
Seattle market reports Bluestem at 1.31, fortyfold 1.26, red Fife 1.24, Russian 1.18 per bushel with club and other varieties. Despatch steamer arrives from Alaska, discharges cargo, reloads for Astoria, tied to Northwest cannery supply needs for railroad construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Valley
California
Tacoma
Yakima
Idaho
Nevada
Walla
Diamond T. C
Washington Creamery
Berlin
Ellensburg
Seattle
Alaska
Astoria
Bermont Railroad Construction
Lydia E Pinkham Product Claim In Personal Letter
A reader from Minneapolis describes long illness and weight loss after childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after two years of suffering and asks others to contact her for advice. Includes mention of Karl Deken's Yeastite Cam and an invitation to write for confidential guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Mian
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Mra Joseris
Fourth Avenue
Minnespella
Columbia Run Resumed Between Wenatchee and Pateros
Wenstehee Washington on the Columbia River resumes navigation between Wenatchee and Pateros. This marks the first passage since the C and O me The Douglas ta owned Fonteros East Side Fee company, with Captains Gray and Proctor as stockholders. Wheat moves along Snake River, with 60 000 to 70 000 bushels to be moved.
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Columbia
Wenstehee
Wash
Columbia River
Wenatchee
Pateros
Douglas Ta
Fonteros East Side' Fee Company
Gray and
Proctor
The
Quoted Wit and Moral Snippets From Old Columns
A compact selection of quotes and aphorisms appears, including lines from Time of Day by Dorie Egerton Jones, a prayer for the day, and a remark attributed to Socrates via Montaigne. The passages touch on love, fate, forgiveness, and travel, framed as brief literary reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Egerton Jones
Chase
Rus
Dorie Egerton Jones
Resinol Cleared Pores And Promised Clear Complexion
An advertisement narrates Resinol acne treatment claims noting rapid soothing of pores and removal of pimples. It mentions a routine of washing with Resinol solution and warm water, finishing with cold water to close pores, and asserts the complexion becomes clear and velvety. The text shifts to discuss cheap household cement plaster ingredients and a note on the word echo and its custom origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaster of Paris
China
Daily Thought on Work by Army and Drama
A quip on life and labor contrasts duty and art. The saying notes that work done by the army gives life purpose, while work in drama elevates society. without both, society would lack value and meaning.
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Portland, Oregon
Ars
Bie
Mamta
Anid
Eben
Henry Norton
Arthur
Potrick Henry
Monamobile
Portland Auto Oil Co
East
Jack Farm
B. F. Swaggart
Lexington
Iver Johnson
Coer
Hudson Arms CO
Third St
Portiang
Ore
Jude Johnson
Esnens
British Columbia
Cham Main
Genter
Iad
U. BA
Pacific Northwest
Turkey
Clarence Fisher
Mexico
Wilson
Nelson A. Miles
Senny Mommliar
Alfred W. Vanderbilt
Navy League of the United States
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Bosphorus
Goeben
Amsterdam
Seer
Bradford
England
Dardanelles
Libau
Riga
Petro
Abpas Hilmi Pasha
Khe‘dive
Egypt
Vienna
Carpathians
Willamette _ oy
Sita
Ote Poe
Pratt
Led Strauss & Co
Sam Pranciece
Elila
Siammy
Rastua
Seacher
Rastus
Abe
Napoleon
Wellington
Washington
Frederick
Karl Deken
Lynn,Mass
Pierce
Araggista
Abby
Sparen
Sale
Stampa
Ns Fm
Pomdet
Hove
Tealthat
P. Fh Meyer
Sen Ae Ie
Socrates
Montaigne
Swift
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