Whitman's Wildride and the Continental Quest for Oregon
A rugged 18th century compare and contrast of Marcus Whitman and Paul Revere echoes alongside early American exploration. The piece traces Gray’s river findings, Lewis and Clark’s expedition, Astoria’s founding, and English claims, underscoring Whitman’s trek across mountains to secure territory for the United States and the implications of treaty-era possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcos Whitway
le Wan
Acrosa
Paul Revere
Apell
Concord
Lewis and Clark
Astoria
England
Ulaanne
Russia
Ota Vancouver Sioreys
Hydson's Bay Company
Magntulus
Columbia
Aimerican Board
Christianize
Tudfang
Waltman
Oregon reach in the northwest fort and the Whitman plea
A distorted account describes Dr. Whitman journeying from Oregon to Washington and hitting harsh winter hardship. He pleads before President Tyler and Secretary Webster, arguing Oregon’s value and urging it stay under American control.
His Parting Shot About a Wrecked Sailor and a Bishop
An old Irish tale recounted by a Catholic bishop from Raphoe describes a shipwreck survivor on a stormy shore. The dying man asks for a small sign to show his faith, the bishop tests him, and the man dies after uttering a final plea to the pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphoe
Ireland
Balley
Every Bird Weathercock Refutes Wind Narrative
A mangled New York Prose excerpt critiques wind reading from birds. The text suggests birds reveal weather and mocks human reliance on avian signs, noting unreliable birds and the futility of interpreting gusts through creatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fragmented quote on shopping restraint and spending
A garbled quotation discusses a wife who buys what she cannot afford and then decides afterward. The fragment mentions phrases attributed to the Philadelphia Press and Browce. The wording is unclear but centers on consumer behavior and financial choices.
Ambition Drives Optimist and Pessimist Views Compared
The text contrasts optimistic and pessimistic attitudes, noting the optimist tends toward doubt and delay while the pessimist leans toward bold risk. It frames ambition as a shared but opposing force that fuels both patience and rivalry.
Red Headed Policeman Seeks Monkey Clues In City Burglary Wave
In a city of 106000 inhabitants a red headed policeman poring over a strange case wonders if a foreigner and a monkey next door are linked to a series of burglaries. Detectives chase signs from a widow who reported a nocturnal monkey. A burglary spree targets private homes, prompting criticism of the police chief who later dismisses two detectives. The monkey's antics allegedly distract, while a stray tomcat ends up tied to the mystery. The widow expresses outrage at criminals moving in next door and the alleged fear of a masked assailant. The case leads to ridicule of authorities as more crimes occur nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylight
Matolug
Ae Abobas
America
Howse
Sud
Rim
Aod
Sanda Street
Agulhene
Africa
AG Fen
Tiwoe
Abel
Matyas
Hasolts
His Prayer and the O Connell Trial
A fragment from the Argonaut recounts O Connell winning releases for a robber and a burglar while facing a grand jury on a third charge of stealing a brig. Despite cajoling, the judge remained wary but granted a sentence and curioso prayers for O Connell’s mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell
Mr. O'Coennell
The Cocoa Tree And The History Of Chocolate
The article explains the cocoa tree's growth, fruit, and beans used to make chocolate. It describes harvesting by native women, fermentation, drying, winnowing, grinding between stones, producing chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, and final products like drinking cocoa and eating chocolate with sugar and vanilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teoplon
Maine
Beating the Law and Travelers Tales in Scotland
A fragmentary historical note recounts a Scottish Sunday travel law allowing tavern access during prohibited hours. It describes travelers from Edinburgh and nearby villages seeking refreshment, only to be turned away until they reveal their origin. The piece also touches on the term Dixies Land and its racist plantation origins linked to enslaved people in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Edinburgh
Cilnagow
Auld Reekle
Corstarphine
Folloburgh
Dixie's
Manhattan
Tuland
New York
Lighting Up at New York Hotels
A New York Sun item notes hotel lobbies and front rooms glow nightly, making prominent hotels look lively as staff order lighting to avoid a graveyard impression while rooms stay occupied. The piece cites uptown strolls past big hotels and comments on the perception of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Sun
Hottentot Women in Africa and Marriage Roles
A fragment from the Spectator notes that Hottentot women hold favorable status in Africa, including authority over household matters and permission over meat and drink. It cites a traveler stating married women reign supreme and influence family decisions within their communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Ony
Tandon Spectator
Mayflower’s Drift from Plymouth to Trade Routes
Fragmentary note recalls the Mayflower ship and its journey after the Plymouth landing. Mentions drift to cotton trade and later service for a company in Masulipa on the India-London coast, with unclear dates and details.
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Ani
Plymouth Rock
Ana Anatter
Bok
Thhe Raathidia Company Ab Masulipa Tam
Inidlni
London
Atendant
The Clock That Foretold a Death in My House
A 160 year old house anchors a chilling tale of a pendulum clock suspected to foretell death. The narrator recounts a warning from a former owner, the unsettling ticking that marked each second, and a night of sleepless dread ending in a near collapse. The story blends superstition with a lingering fear of unseen forces.
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Howard
Jhasta
Nhen
Elght
Vorhain
Pavan
Manda
Robinson
Agreed With Him Father Allhae Teem Neud Of Stains
Fragmentary text mentions Agreed With Him and Father Allhae with unclear references to stains and a plant, with scattered terms like Jee Tekagdar Whiten earth Began Fon inn i Pacivinider. The readable content is insufficient for a definite event or person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Allhae
Edison the Victor Humble at the Fast Telegraph Office
Edison, newly arrived in Memphis, wowed the St Louis wire room with his rapid telegraph work. He impressed colleagues by shaping messages with precision, prompting astonished reactions as he outpaced veteran operators and upended the office routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Memphia
Anya
St. Louis
Wardeat
Anya Praugla
Acthar Jones
Editon
Edieon Bind
BL Louis
St Louis
Louie
Hidlaon
Louis
Memphis
Thrilling rafting tale from unmapped Alaskan river
A rough expedition by ten explorers in Alaska braves the swift current to reach settlements for food. Captains Pred and Robert Thun describe their improvised rafts Mary Ann FE Ethel May as they ride the glacial canyons seeking rescue and survival amid hazardous water.
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Witts
Pred
Othne
Ethel May
Net Unucint sai Sel Bbee Stata tale
A fragmented report notes partial names and terms as a local page item. It mentions Gotan E and woatil Seite, with unclear context and scattered phrases across the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Net Unucint
Bbee
Stata Tial
Dante Tab Gotan
Seite
Piace
Silent Tugboat Scene Through Eddies and Poles
A fragmented travelogue describes steering a craft from cliff to shore, lashing overboard, and battling shallow waters. It notes paddling skill and pole handling amid turbulent waves, emphasizing precise balance, strength, and quickness with equipment and eddies.
Street Grading Begins in Centralia Contract Work Commences
Davia and Milla the contractors started grading and sidewalk construction at Malo and Oak streets. About fifty men and ten teams are at work for roughly three months. Wooden sidewalks cost 275 cents per lineal foot for six feet, cement 275? per real foot for five feet. Extra 40 cents to contractor via private contract. 27 cents goes on warrant. Gravel pit work also underway near Hoes field with hoisting engine to be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davia & Milla
Centralia
Malo
Oak Streets
Proparty
Messrs
Davis de Milla
Dears, Davin & Mills
Eagle Band Receives New Uniforms for Memorial Day Ride
Hagia band members received twenty new uniforms, dark blue cloth trimmed in black, far ahead of ordinary band attire in cloth quality and cut. Cost about $835 in total, roughly ten dollars per uniform, and the band will march in Tacoma on Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagia Tand Haves
Abreota
Tacoma
Advertised Letters at Centralia Post Office May 1908
Weekly list shows unclaimed letters for Bengon Hena hidwood Graff Jensie Homan Heath Ada Hines Tom Kelleck Lana Miller Mitchell Fin Fan Pirky Peqginont Storer Arribar Cbney Thomptemy Mine Lot tia and others. Letters to be sent to Dead Letter Office May 30 1908 if undelivered. notice requests paying advertized date. Also notices the Centralia Equal Lodge meeting May 26 at 2:30 pm at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralix
Bengon
Dabn Henahitwood
Mias Graff
Chan Jensie Homan
C Heath
Divs
Ada F Hines
Tom Kelleck
Mra
GL Lana
24 Miller
Milew Mitchell
Fin Fan
F W Pirky
Peqginont Storer
Arribar Cbney
Thomptemy
Lottia
J.M. Bessater
Birth notices from May announce several new arrivals
Birth notices report new arrivals in May including a son born to Mr and Mrs Schuyler Bolville on Friday May 15 and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Moe Gillon on Monday May 11. Also a boy born to Mr and Mrs Will Caulknor of 012 North E Street on Sunday May 17 and a child born to Mr and Mrs Le Ve Begus on Saturday May 18 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jand
Schuyler Bolville
Aml Bre
Moe Gillon
Miz
Will Caulknor
North E Street
Aml Are
le Ve Begus
Smith and Walker Tie The Knot At Baptismal Parish
On Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev Hi By Mack officiated at the Baptist parsonage where Charles J. Smith and Roby A. Walker, both of Winlock, were united in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Charles J. Smith
Mise Roby A. Walker
Winlock
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Fotwell
Whitman's
Oragon
Washington
la Wake
Waltmac
Wadd- Huyton
Prairies
Tyler
Binte Webster
Whitin
Congress
Oregon
Imoyatalua
Vonjiantes
Tory
Oniluy World-Herald
York Gliba
Browce
Philadelenia
Delaya
Rivala
Denbam
ROYAL
Jao
Aii
California
Folger’s
Golden Gate Coffee
J. A. Folger & CO
Edison the Victor
Thrilling Sport
Scandinavian American Bank of
Seattle
THE
Scandinavian American Bank
Eagle Band
Tutnilay
Christian Church
All'ara Mada
Roots Na Lee Ae i
Hope Building
Tooma
Lagalre
Che
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