Land and farming dreams in the western states rise
A 1906 notice surveys young farmers in Iowa Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Illinois seeking land with high alfalfa yields and easy water, contrasting western settlers and midwest buyers while citing Rockefeller and Roosevelt era politics and regional industry shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Illinois
Far West
Faraor
Middle West
Rocky Mountain States
Carelows
West
Roosevelt
Representative Campbell
Minnesota
Campbell
Standard Oil Investigation Resolution
Public Health Notes On Tuberculosis Decline And Education
The article cites lower mortality from tuberculosis and credits public education, sanitation, and behavior changes for progress against consumption. It notes mortality dropped from 2454 to 172 per 100,000, and stresses teaching that tuberculosis is communicable and preventable. It critiques enforcement of game and fish laws and urges responsible conduct among sportsmen and youth assessing career choices after graduation.
Tillman as Seen: A Debated Portrait in Washington
Spokesman Review discusses Senator Benjamin Tillman amid conflicting views. Washington correspondent Mr Thompson portrays him as sober and devout, while others recall his fierce rhetoric and hate filled moments. The piece notes Tillman’s complex image and calls for a broader reassessment by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Tillman
Hink
Thompson
Washington
The
New York Times
Tillman
Senator Tillman
Thompsons
Lincoln
South Carolina
CORDS WON'T MARRY University of New York Alumni data
New York Sun reports statistics from Secretary Arthur B Boater of the Alumni Association showing that among 1060 women graduates since 1808 only 17 have married about 16 percent The data note that 214 graduates in the last two years may have more time but no satisfactory explanation exists for earlier cohorts lack of marriage interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Boater
University of
Tia
Coeds Delay Marriage At University Claim
A 1904 graduation study notes nine women graduates after the world’s fair did not wed. Authors argue faculty courting restrictions push young women away and toward other colleges, citing Northwestern as an engaged alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baar
Pei
Northwestern University
Hitchcock’s quiet methods jail timber and land thieves
The New York Sun reports Oregon’s wealthy and influential faced prison in a conspiracy to defraud the Government through timber and land deals. Secretary Hitchcock pursued the case with steady patience, surprising suspects and the public with solid evidence and decisive results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Oregon
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
United States
Summer Travel Sale and Local Church Notices
The O R N will offer round trip tickets to North Beach points from Athena for 13.90 covering Waco Nahuatla Seaside and Clatsop Beach with travel June 15 to Aug 25 and return by Sep 80. Church notices list services every Lori day Bible at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Y P S C boat event at 7 p m prayer Wednesday evening Public invited to all services by minister Y E B Hoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Beach
Waco
Seaside
Clatsop Beach
Athena
Suis
Church of
Chaat
Y. EB. Hoven
Proclamation Declares Oregon Amendment Ratified by Vote
Governor George B. Chamberlain proclaims approval of a state constitutional amendment on printing and printer's compensation. The June 25 1906 canvass shows 63 749 votes for and 5 71 against, a clear affirmative majority of valid votes. Proclamation dated June 26 1908 confirms the amendment’s adoption and directs its entry into the Oregon Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Capitol
A. D
Geo. B. Chamberlain
Dr Plorons Golden Medical Discovery Ad Promises Health
An advertisement extols Dr Plorons Golden Medical Discovery as a natural blood purifier and tonic. It claims to invigorate the liver stomach and bowels and to strengthen brain and nerves. The notice urges readers to request a free sample or cloth bound copy by mail from Buffalo New York.
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New York Herald
Neal Eal
Medical
Mori Lse
Addi
Mares
Buffalo
N.Y
Dr. Ploron
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Athena Ress
Torspar An Fairay
F.B. Borp
Athi ‘Oregon
Athena, Obe
the Bypstander
New York
America
Ove “Corley
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
New Brunswick
Canada
State Hall
Union Republican
Witwell
HVS
Cords
Prrish Witcucock
Danbar
Pendleton Steam
Charles Gay
the Palace Drug Store
WM. M’bride
South Side
Main Street
Ore
the Wricht Livery
Herpes
Ind Street
TROY
Henry Keene
Henry Keen
Athena, Ore
A. H. Luna
King's Barn
Athona
ST. Nighols Hotel
KE. Froome, Par
ST. Nighols
Cam
Attorneys-at-Law
Pendleton
M.A. Rader
Parlora
C. H. Sherman Prep
Parker
Mair
AIHEN
Peebler & Chamberlain
Umatilla
Sherwin-Williams
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