Campaign to purge fraudulent Civil War pensions grows
Veterans voice strong opposition to pension grafts and demand strict audits of the rolls. They call for published lists, accountable agents, and examinations under proper authority to stop fraud and ensure benefits go to truly deserving veterans. The Grand Army leadership backs the crackdown, with broader tax and reform talk tying to income tax funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Lochren
Hoke Smith
Interior
Machute
Army of Pensions
Cleveland
Why They Have Gorns and Corns in Boots
A philostory narrator notes corns are common, with over ninety percent of men seeking shines having them. He argues wearing ill fitting or all-day boots causes corns, contrasting European habits of changing footwear at work and home with the American rush to be in the same boots from morning to evening. The piece critiques modern footwear use and daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nielock
Hermand. Schultels
United States of America
Herman J. Schulties
Europe
Southland
European immigration debate and mountain lion tale blend
The text combines a Schulties compiled analysis arguing against European immigration, claiming the U S has ample labor and should avoid absorbing pauperized Europeans, with a California mountain hunt recount where Don Felipe and mountaineer describe the pursuit and kill of a mountain lion, including remarks on its ferocity and regional lore.
Keeps, cashier, Bank of Forest Grove visit city
Keeps of Forest Grove visits the city and jokes about his name. In Portland he met President Steele who suggested a partnership in a new bank, a notion that was never realized though friendship remained. Also noted are pension drops in Pittsburg and a milk preservation tip from Pioneer Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeps
Bank of Forest Grove
Keep
Portland
Steele
Merchants’ National Bank
Insurance in Leading Companies and Names Mentioned
Insurance in leading firms such as London and Lancashire, Lion, Imperial, Caledonian, Liverpool, London and Globe, Continental, and the Great Farm Company. J. D. Harper, Athena, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance
London and Lancashire
Lion, Imperial
Caledonian
Liverpool
London & Globe
the Continental
Great Farm Company
J. D. Harper
Athena
Oregon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roeult
Chicago Mail
Huntera
Don Felipe
California
Rockies
San Bernardino
Charles Fredrick Holder
Spokane Review
Pittsburg
Washington
William A. Stone
Pioneer Drug Store
Knapp, Burrell & Company
Buffalo Pitts
Hodge-Haines
Gorman
Deering
Columbus Buggy Co
Racine Co
Hicks
Acms
Allianee
HELIX
Clark Walter
Chas. C. Sharp
Easeennes
N. A. Miller
Paperhancer
Watts
Main St. Athena
Oregonian
Etermma
Oregonian Publishing 60
Post
Richardson
Main St
Taft Tolbert
Fourth Street
Athena, Ore
S. C. Stanton
Main & Pourth
Gilman
C. L. Simmons
Athena Club
Buckley Lumber Comp’y
Od W.T. Railroad
RL. Maloney
the Athena Meat Market
Frank Beal
Voltolt
Saturn
Frank “Beal
Athena Restaurant
Mus Harp
Proprietress
H. P. Mining
Main Street Bet
Choice Farms
Umatilla County
THE
Jeg. M, Froome
John Gillis
Asehold Furniture
Gillis: Bros
ST. Nicholas Hotel
W. Froome & Son
ST. Nichols Hotel
MT Meeseeca
Tox Oe Te Vile
Ate
He Mart
Dan Gilt
Salem
Valers Im
Rushford
Gate City
Cox, McRae & Co
J. M. Smetherman
Prop
A. Nelson
Omaha
Kansas City
ST. Paul
Chicago
ST. Louis
Notah
Ncenesenker
Spokane
Poritana
Eaves
Breight
Penilleton
Penateton
Pullman
Colonist
San Francisco
Paom
A. J. Bradley
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