Southern development and tariff critique in Oregon notes
The column discusses western and southern development including experimental farms, climate advantages, and education. It criticizes tariff changes, especially on cotton goods and agricultural implements, and highlights immigration policy, women’s duties on duty free imports, and broad social notes. It also covers Oregon Agricultural College events, Portland bank growth, road campaigns, Washington timber swindles, and a Californian claim about producing sweet fruit from climbing roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
The
Omaha Bee
Road work delayed in Oregon due to county wage limits
Road projects across Oregon are slowed as county court set wage approvals are considered too low. Local officials cite inadequate pay scales as the main obstacle to progress, affecting maintenance crews and planned enhancements statewide.
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Oregon
The Other Kind of Deer and Campaign Arts
A fragment from Youth’s Companion recounts Israel Lane’s wedding prank and a barbed joke about a hunting license. It also recalls old time election pageantry in Disraeli and Gladstone campaigns with bands, banners, and social rituals. The piece closes with notes on the scorpion’s antennae and insect hearing from the London Spectator.
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Israel Lane
David Fletcher
Israel
Dave
Isriel
Disraeli
Wycombe
Gladstone
Newark
London ‘Times
London Spectator
First Justice Gown History in Supreme Court
An authority notes few officials know when the first Supreme Court justice wore a gown. Justice Join Jay reportedly wore an academic gown borrowed from a Dublin degree, a tricolored garment, before black gowns became standard.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Join Jay
Supreme Bench
Haying
University of Dublin
Trinity College
Tild en's Dog Tricks at Early Show Highlight Name
Samuel J Tilden bought a massive Great Dane named Askim at an early dog show. The dog only performed when fed, drawing a jab about politics as Tilden quipped he would make a good politician while offering a bone.
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Tilden
Samuel J
Askim
Mr. Tilden
Queer Observations on Men From a Denver News Remark
A thoughtful thinker notes the strange traits of men. The innocent bystander asks what is queer about them. The remark says men will sit long for a fish to bite but rush none for their wives to prepare for church.
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Germany
Tatt
le Bron
Denver News
How He Lost It
A wry Buffalo Express quip notes a ruler’s downfall at home as his wife phones his office and the staff cannot parse his name, illustrating a humorous domestic moment about misplaced supremacy.
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Hiis
Buffalo Espress
The General Opinion on engagement rumors
Belle and Nell mock how men act when proposing with playful sharp wit. Jack is teased for his foolish behavior as Nell recalls the engagement announcement and public reaction.
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Belle
Jack
Nell
Portrait Skew of Her Highness Inspires Mock Praise
Fragmentary modern critique notes a skewed portrait of a queenlike figure. The exchange mocks praise with lines about resemblance and treasure from an enrthon wit, attributed to obscure commenters.
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Herbert
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