Graft in Persia and an Unlikely German Title
A long excerpt contrasts Persian graft with American attitudes to public service. It explains how governors extract fees from fines and taxes, deputized underlings hunt for money, methods to coerce debtors, and brutal punishments to force payments. The piece also notes a German title card seen in London, mocking bureaucratic self-importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motherland
Persia
Peraian
Cook
Fke
Informaton Ia
Mvn
Ike
Flo
Officer of Justice Praeticule
Derbi
Wilver
Kore
Willy
Tim
London
Frauk
National Debt Office
London Chronicle
Very Thin Man Complains of Stomach Aches
A slender man laments weight and constant stomach discomfort while a heavy man taunts him with envy. The exchange turns toward how even frequent pain might seem minor to one who is well fed, illustrating contrasting fortunes in a brief Life magazine fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Mel
Perfectly Natural Proceeds on Airship Bankruptcy Joke
A New York Journal quip notes a supposed young millionaire buying an airship just before bankruptcy. The exchange frames the buy as a natural step, with a wry joke about common sense and sentiment in odd financial moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Poetry as Voice of Truth Amid Hatred and Insight
The excerpt frames poetry as the finest and most powerful way to convey meaning. It contrasts the beauty of poetic expression with the piercing clarity of hatred, invoking Matthew Arnold and Hillard to underscore literature’s moral force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Arnold
Notice of Final Account Estate in Oregon Court
In Umatilla County Oregon the County Court hears objections to the final account of Sarah LaHue administratrix of Emery Laline deceased. The Court fixes a hearing for March 27 1913 at 2 pm at the Pendleton County Court House for objections and settlement. Paterson Wilton Attorneys dated February 24 1911
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
Emery Laline
Sarah LaHue
Emery LaHue
Anid
A. D
Pendleton
Notice to Creditors and Estate Proceedings in Oregon
Notice to creditors in Umatilla County Oregon for the James Henry estate and for John G Tharp deceased. Elizabeth Henry executrix and B D Tharp administrator have filed final accounts with the county court in Pendleton Oregon. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months of February 17 the first publication. The last publication is March 17 1911. Peterson Wilson Attorneys represent the executrix and administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
James
Athena
A. D
Athena Presa
Petraary
Administrator's Notice for Kidder Estate in Oregon
Geo B Kidder is appointed administrator of the estate of B O Kidder deceased in Umatilla County Oregon. Creditors must present verified claims to attorney Geo W Coutts Pendleton within six months from January 1 1911, date in Athena Oregon.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
B. O. Kidder
Geo. B. Kidder
Geo. W. Coutts
John Schmidt Block
Pendleton
Athena
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Hillard
Eligabeth Henry
Peterzon
Umatilla Ounty
John G. ‘Tharp
B. D. Tharp
Johan G. Tharp
Peterson & Wilson
Third Street
Athena Gregor
Newsom
M. D
Weston
Attorneys-at-Law
Homer I
Watts
City Veterinary Hospital
Chase Ave
Walla Walla, Wash
Athena and Vicinity
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. E, Froome, Prop
THE
ST. Nichols
Accos
Com
MAIN
Taird
Troy Laundry
Henry Keene
FOLEY
Mer
Honey
Tai T
James Coffee
Raymond
Missouri
J. Ler Shoney
Mich
Pasian
Gured
J. W. Bryan
Lowder, Il
Aled Peats & Ga
Fae Coe Bae Waa
Marion Jack
Pres
M. L. Akers
Sec-Treas
Pendleton Iron Works
F. A. Clise
Ballard's
Snow Liniment
Ballard
Ee Provo
Utah
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
North Second Street
ST. Louis
Missourl
J. Parker
South Side Street
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