Star of the Old West Round-Up in Pendleton Oregon
The Pendleton Oregon round-up draws thousands for three days of authentic Old West life. Native riders, Indians from Umatilla, wild horses, and cattle from several states perform in events from cowpony and quick-change races to stagecoach contests. The arena showcases real cowboy life, ending with Indian War and Love dances.
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Pendletown
Oregon
Umatilla
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon Trail
Dearborn Independent
Briefs from Across The World And Beyond
In Korea women are taught silence humility and timidity. Greater London has 2300 miles of streets costing about 15 million dollars yearly. One American boy in ten between twelve and eighteen is a Boy Scout. Tipping in Spanish hotels is forbidden as it is included in the bill. A 3000 year old perfume jar found in an Egyptian tomb remains fragrant. The Bulgarian king owns two elephants trained to lumber and perform. Army officers say infantry shoes matter almost as much as the rifle. Old Mobile and Ohio Railroad records show slaves were hired.
Grove's Tasteless Tonic Restores Energy and Vitality
Tonic claims to purify and enrich the blood boosting appetite and color of cheeks. It describes iron and quinine in syrup and notes broad appeal including children. The ad mentions 60 cents and malaria-fighting claims.
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Grove
Oddities of History: From Advertising in Barbers to Ancient Egypt
A kaleidoscope of curiosities spans eras from barber shop ceiling ads to energy-claiming gardens, a 3500 year old mummified horse unearthed in Egypt, and old English social norms. It notes sea bathing scandal in England and harsh Tudor era gender rules.
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Paris
Egypt
England
Mexico’s 1917 Constitution on Intolerances
The article outlines nine restrictions on the church in Mexico under the 1917 Constitution. It lists prohibitions on owning church land or buildings, funds, convents, education, charities, fundraising outside church walls, clerical garb, and more. It notes the government’s current effort to enforce these provisions.
No Worms in a Healthy Child Purchases Grove's Tonic
An ad touts Grove s Tasteless chill Tonic as a treatment for children with worms. It claims the tonic enriches blood improves digestion and acts as a general strengthening tonic to combat worm related illness. Sold at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Religious freedom and government control provisions described
The text outlines limits on criticizing fundamental laws and government, restrictions on religious periodicals commenting on politics, permit requirements for new temples, and state power to set minimum or maximum numbers of ministers. It notes government regulation of public worship and legislature authority based on locality needs.
What is a guarantee in commerce and trust
A guarantee is a pledge of surety from a seller for goods sold. The home merchant stands behind the article and must honor the guarantee since his business relies on reputation and continued trade. In contrast a transient peddler, here today and gone tomorrow, offers weak or unreliable guarantees.
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Webster
Buying local goods protects buyers through known merchants
The Rockdale Reporter argues that verbal guarantees from traveling peddlers are unreliable and impractical. Buyers should prefer local merchants at home where accountability exists and disputes can be resolved in person.
Primary or convention votes debated in political prose
The excerpt contrasts the cost of influencing primary voters with that of securing delegates at an old style political convention. It underscores practical politics as a question of relative expense in shaping electoral outcomes.
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Boston Globe
LAX-fOS WITH PEPSIN Constipation Syrup Cure
Specially prepared Toric laxative for habitual constipation. Relieves promptly and should be taken 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. Stimulates and regulates. Very pleasant to take. 60¢ per bottle.
Happiness Hose Ad for Contented Calves
A merchant promotes Happiness Hose claiming benefits for calves, suggesting health or comfort improvements. The note appears in Life as a short item reflecting historical advertising.
Political leaders strive for ethics amid corruption debates
A WSJ quote highlights the idea that effective governance relies on good leadership rather than corruption. It frames ongoing discussions about integrity and cooperation among officials.
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Korea
Greater London
Bulgaria
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Henry VIII
Mexico
Rockdale
John Barleycorn
Asheville Times
Cretonne
SI R. Park
Whitewright, Texas
Wall Street Journal
J. H. Biggerstaff
S. H. Montgomery & Son
the Insurance Men
Eureka
Goodyear
Huffines & May
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