Voter confusion as Oregon county division bills flood and tax fears rise
The Pendleton West Oregonian warns that hundreds of county division measures threaten new taxation and altered maps. It notes Orchard county opposition in Weston and Athena and cites Milton and Freewater leaders against the proposal, with Walla Walla impact anticipated.
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Oregon
Secretary of State
Pendleton West Oregonian
Hood River
H. A. Jehitfier
Pendleton
Orchard County
Weston
Athena
Walla Walla
Milton
Stine
Free Water
Freewater
Freewater Times
Milton Dagle
Weston Leader
Athena Press
Population growth and county division challenges in Oregon
The Prineville Review argues many sparsely settled counties lack tax bases for division. It urges delaying Crook County’s breakup until populations reach 25 000 to 30 000 and taxables rise. It says Bend Madras and Redmond should settle their own splits, while urging a NO on Nesmith and other county bills. It notes Nesmith’s creation is commendable but only if done properly.
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Prineville Review
Lste
Crook County
Madras
Redmond
Bend
Nesmith County
Portland
Lane County
Eugene
Neamith County
Victor Hugo and the Praise That Shaped His Legacy
The piece recalls Theophile Gautier praising Victor Hugo as a moral giant and compares Hugo to a Moses delivering law. A fictional scene from Souvenir sur Turgentoff in which admirers debate naming streets or Paris after Hugo shows his spellbinding influence and self-assured response that “even that will come.”
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Theophile Gautier
Victor Hugo
Gautier
Sinai
Hugo
Paris
Bookman
Picturesque Barefooted Fish Hawkers of Portugal
A Consular Report notes the ovarinas of Murtosa near Oporto as active female fish sellers. They travel barefoot, carry large baskets on their heads, and work from early morning to reach buyers across Lisbon. They sell small portions at 12 to 15 cents per pound, with about 2000 workers in Lisbon.
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Portugal
Murtosa
Estarreja
Oporto
Lisbon
When He Did Not Stutter in a Restaurant
A stutterer entered a restaurant faced taunts from acquaintances who challenged his ability to order. Crown surprised all by calmly ordering, then sang the request to prove his fluent control, leaving his tormentor speechless.
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Saya
Start of an Author Births a Classic Tale
Two Norfolk travelers journeying to London discuss Treasure Island. One, after reading it, claims he could write a better child’s story and indeed completes a manuscript six weeks later, delivering King Solomon’s Mines, the debut novel that established Rider Haggard’s reputation.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
London
Norfolk
King Solomon's Mines
Rider Haggard
Notice to Creditors in Oregon Estate Proceedings
To the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County the estate of Emery LaHue deceased Sarah LaHue appointed administratrix all persons having claims must present them with vouchers to Peter son Wilson Athena Oregon or Pendleton Oregon within six months from date hereof Dated August 12 1910 Sarah La Hue Administratrix Peterson Wilson Attorneys
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Emery LaHue
Sarah LaHue
Peterson & Wilson
Athena
Pendleton
Sarah la Hue
A Woman's Wit
A short anecdote recalls Lydia Chills and her husband Mr Childs with his remark I wish were Croesus. You are Croesus for you are king of Lydia. The line showcases wit and gracious tact in a family vignette reported by the Los Angeles Times.
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Lydia
Imaginary Pain Beliefs Warned By Physician
The physician cautions against laughing at those with imaginary pains and notes that belief alone can create perceived reality. The piece reflects on delusion, fear of threats, and how misperceived injury travels through the body.
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New York
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