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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Dalles Columbia Line and river usage at Washi with unclear details about schedules or operators. Further readable context is needed to form a precise item.
A fragmented dialogue scene unfolds with Dr Cracious and Mr Glubbins in a setting described as a Burry. The talk shifts from fear of a pot to memories of debts and reminders, hinting at humorous or satirical exchanges and character contrasts.
The text mixes historical maritime phrases with early ideas about recording speech and telephone transcripts. It mentions a Dutch captain Whitby and a Spanish ship, then shifts to musings on phonographs and the impact of voice recordings on commerce and law, ending with a snippet of authors discussing a new book.
A Wilton Star quotation notes a man keeping an office downtown to avoid disturbing household servants, illustrating ostensible occupation as a mask for social behavior.
A notice asserts that Resinol ointment relieves itching quickly and provides relief for irritated skin. The claim presents the product as an effective treatment and emphasizes immediate action.
Reports from Louisiana and Mississippi assign 49 deaths and extensive property losses after Wednesday night hurricane. Damage spans Shell Beach in St Bernard Parish and other coastal towns with widespread outages and missing persons.
Sir Robert L. Borden notes four large houses left standing at Empire with about 200 people marooned. State conservation commission launched relief efforts as many river residents were reported stranded, some clinging to tree tops, with Bay St. Louis suffering fatalities and millions in property loss.
New York reports Professor Michael L Papin of Columbia University claims to have invented a device to prevent static interference in wireless communication. Papin described the invention as a breakthrough toward clearer radio transmission.
U S District Attorney Davis outlined a case over seized Taicum powder taxed under Schedule B amid a revenue test beginning March 2, 1914. He estimated at least five hundred thousand dollars in revenue involved. the location suffered heavy damage and leakage, with full extent undetermined.
A garbled collage of quips and misheard phrases from the Chicago Herald features exchanges about spelling, divorce, and domestic life. The text mixes replies about learning to spell amid changing words, a joke about belief in divorce, and stray lines about marriage and a rattling running board, all in a fragmented, nonsensical rhythm.
A fragmentary ad-like notice from Sterling Connecticut features a testimonial claiming a mysterious product relieved a girl’s ailments and urged other young women to try it. The text includes garbled names and locations, with mentions of backache and pelvic issues.
The list records varied prices for dairy and produce items from Oregon suppliers. Includes red Fife, cranberries, butters and cheeses with per unit or weight prices, noting creamery cubes and cattle values among figures like 4.50 and 6.25 dollars.
Reports from Eastern Oregon describe heavy rains and drought effects, with pruning and pear picking underway. Alfalfa in irrigated ranches looks strong while fruit and garden crops await rain for maturation. Prices for pines and peaches noted, with ongoing farm commerce and transport concerns.
A collage of humorous exchanges and sharp wits from public school scenes and newspaper quips. The items reference misheard phrases and light miscommunications, including a potato riddle and a cheeky courtroom line, capturing early 20th century social humor.
A scribbled passage recalls a playful exchange about golf with a character named Me Chun. The note mentions a humorous line about the man who always lost and a sense of ordinary game play, dated around early entries in the 19th.
Disjointed notes mention Dr Dumba and a hat, with unclear references to communions and tests. The text hints at Americans and debts, and mentions diplomatic persons and callers, but details are fragmentary and uncertain.
A garbled remark notes a 4 effort at an event labeled Mra and Hanes Wren with unclear details about underdone items or timing. The readable content is too fragmentary to identify persons, teams, places, or outcomes.
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