Oregon politics and county assembly turmoil noted
A dense Oregon civic page covers Statement No 1 as a legal issue, clashes between Oregonian and reform forces, and county assembly disputes in Clackamas. It notes Great Northern exhibit cars planning Oregon tours, a Washington car, and proposed political tweaks including a joint Umatilla senator bid. Also quips on civic neglect and a legal case involving Dr Crippin.
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Portland Oregonian
Eugene Guard
Assembly
Oregonian
Machine
Great Northern Railway
Northwest
East
Middle West
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Alaska
Immigration Department of the Road
H. B. Wight
Great Northern
Eastern club pledges on marriage and children policy
An eastern club of married women declares that a wedded Lilia cannot be assured without children. It is assumed they do not live in fashionable hotels and are not keepers of a pet poodle.
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Lilia
Jim Maloney for County Judge Elect Him for County Attention
Editor endorses Jim Maloney for County Judge, arguing his leadership would focus on county business and provide the accountability and efficiency the county needs. The plea urges voters to support his candidacy to drive practical reforms and improved governance.
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Jim Maloney
Frederick the Great and the King’s Swift Promotions
Stories recount Frederick the Great chasing a captain with a stick after a mistake and improvised promotion. In another tale an officer’s slander against a fellow is proved false as the king reveals the accuser’s fate in battle. The monarch’s stern wit and thunderous voice shape lessons on merit and conduct.
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Frederick the Great
Prussia
Min Sway
Oficer
The Old Time Surgeon
An old time medical anecdote recalls surgeons before anaesthetics simplifying pain with speed. Maisonneuve reportedly offered a watch to finish in under a minute while Langenbeck cut a shoulder in two minutes. The tale notes dramatic skill, then remarks that times have changed.
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Maisonneuve
Wateh
Langenbeck
Germany
Johnsons Church and the memory of Dr. Johnson
Notes on Dr. Johnson worship at St. Clement Danes with Johnsons pew marked by 1851 brass plate. Details of 1884 centenary memorial service and Boswell’s account of Johnsons devoutness on April 9 1773. Also a London Chronicle remark on postal letter opening as a fine art with methods.
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Johnson
St. Clement Danes
Dr. Johnson
Lindsay
Boswell
London News
Russi
London Chronicle
Contradictory Inscriptions On City Drinking Fountain
An observant man noted a city square drinking fountain with two conflicting inscriptions. One Bible verse invites all to take the water of life freely, while a placard above urges please do not waste the water. The contrast highlights life’s contradictions.
Stewed Deers Horns Dish Described by Baker
In London Mall notes, Sir 8. W. Baker explains that young sambur or wapith horns can become a savory dish. While growing, the large horns are scalded to remove down and then gently stewed with good eatice and a few vegetables.
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W. Baker
Sambur
London Mall
Muggins Woman's Quirks Described by Recon Reporter
In a Philadelphia Recon item, Muggins remarks on women’s fashions explaining that Miss Yellowleaf was “a sight to behold” yet soon added she was not fit to be seen, illustrating dated social humor about women.
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Miss Yellowleaf
Philadelphia
Rural Amenities and Train Delay Mystery
A fragmented excerpt recounts a railway mishap where a train bypassed a rural stop. Dialogue suggests tension between an engine driver and the station master. Mixed garbled phrases imply a local curiosity about the delay and the station’s handling of the stoppage.
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Morter
Hele Mele
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the Athena Press
F.B. Boon
Pantuxiren
Portomes
Athena
Cathena, Ore
Clackamas County
J. A. Tuffis
E. P. Dedman
Ty ‘Toono
County Assembly
Clackamas
Umatilla
Union
Morrow
F. Wilson
Fred
Washington State Taxpayers' League
United States
League
Euglish
Atlantic
Crippon
North Beach
Queen of the Northwest Resorts
Columbia River
Washington Dc
Dlam
Pei
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
WM. M'Murray
Company Post
Main Street
Oreg
Lewis
Peninsula
Swift Packing Plant
Dalles
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Miller the Rustler
Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
James Smith
Bentons Ferry
W. Va
R. A. Cray
J.P
Oakville
Ind
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