Miners Rescued After Week Entombment at St Paul Mine
At Cherry Illinois on November 20 20 miners trapped a week in the St Paul mine were brought to surface alive after a dramatic rescue led by key figures including William Clelland and George Eddy. The town held its breath as hope surged then steadied through the perilous ascent and prayers.
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Cherry
Ill
St. Paul
Billie
Frank
George Eddy
George
Eddy
William Clelland
Wilmington
Clelland
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed as Lung Remedy
A Nashua Iowa man praises Foley's Honey and Tar for curing a severe lung cold after trying many remedies and medical treatment. The ad credits the product with stopping coughs healing lungs and preventing serious cold outcomes. North Yakima Drug Store promotes the remedy.
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Foley
J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Iowa
North Yakima
Louie Hite
Oudlen
St. Danville
Bright
Yakima Valley Apple Show Praises Local Fruit Quality
Charles Hauser, floor foreman at the Horticultural union, says Yakima apples shown at Spokane rival the world’s best. He contrasts the Spokane show with local store fruit, praising the county’s display and its potential impact before judge decisions are announced.
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Yakima
Sawyer
Hill Orchard
Arkansas
Spokane
Charles Hauser
The
Horticultural Union
County Game Birds Under A New Law
Washington passes a new game law with protected species and seasonal limits. Quail partridges Chinese ring necks golden pheasants and English pheasants are protected until Oct 1 1912 prairie chickens until Sept 1 1912. Informers may claim up to 25 dollars from fines. County Auditor Crocker prints the text for public distribution.
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Washington
Herald
Crocker
Ballinger Denies Charges About Alaska Coal Lands
Secretary Ballinger rejected magazine claims about his conduct and fraud in Alaska coal land affairs. He cited the 1907 order modifications by Secretary Garfield, noted no patents issued, and said investigations into coal land claims were vigorously pursued. He also dismissed ties to the Alaska Petroleum & Coal Co.
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Washington, D. C
Ballinger
Alaska
Garfield
the Land Office
Congress
Gifford Pinchot
Representative Parson
New York
Alaska Petroleum &Coal Company
Bryant Bros Special Representative Contact at 16% South Second Street
F C Wallace serves as Special Representative for the Bryant Bros office located at 16 percent South Second Street. Phone 1324.
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South Second Street
F.C. Wallace
Bryant Bros
Pacific City Aims to Become Major Pacific Coast Shipping Hub
Pacific City plans to evolve into a leading shipping and manufacturing center on the coast. Officials forecast immediate growth, a large rising population, and eventual ranking among the region’s foremost cities.
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Pacific City
Coast
Pacific
Floras Lake Harbor Promises Deep Water Access and Growth
A Portland era advertises a new Oregon harbor at Floral Lake Curry County. The canal will connect ocean depths up to 40 feet, enabling deep draught ships. The site features a 95 foot bench mark on a 5 mile elevated townsite with vast timber reserves and a planned pulp mill to feed a world market.
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Pacific
Floras Lake
Ptats
Pacific Ocean
Cape Blanco
Curry County
Oregon
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Floral Lake
Canal Construction Company
Forestry Service
Port Orford
Rogue River
Coquille River
Coast Range
Beaver Hill Coal Belt Spurs Pacific City Growth
The Beaver Hill coal belt in Southern Oregon is poised for rapid development with the opening of Port Floral. Experts say the coal bodies are practically unlimited, promising a strong commercial factor that could attract population to Pacific City.
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the City
Beaver Hill
Oregon
Port Floral
Pacific City
Agriculture Prospects Nearby City Highlight Dairy and Horticulture
The Pacific Coast dairy lands beside the city ship 25 000 pounds of butter weekly with strong Frisco market prices. The region can grow fruits grasses and small grains, with Sixes Elk and Rogue River valleys awaiting harbor development. Spring to December mild climate enables year round husbandry beyond sheep and cattle, and minimal fog reduces winter heaviness.
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Pacific Coast
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Yakima Valley
Ballinger Brands
Royal Roads
Tillamook
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