Portland Letter Lively With Rainy Day Wry Notes
Leslie Graham's Portland letter from June 21 1008 mixes weather chaos with social scenes. Readers learn of river excursion plans, the Hepner disaster referenced, and humorous depictions of rain soaked fashion misadventures. The piece notes local police humor and arrivals like Miles Jaquatte, while lampooning city life and public notices with a wry voice characteristic of early Portland columns.
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Portland
Oregon
Columbia River
Bono
Columbia
Baily, Gatzeré
T. J. Potter
Weinhardt
Boys In Blue
Alde
Newport and Fall River travel journal of a coastal voyage
A traveler describes a May trip from Providence to Newport and Fall River by sea and rail. The account notes summer homes along Rhode Island shores, inland farms, and aristocratic Newport wealth. It covers views of historic streets, beaches, stony mills, and statuary, plus a May 25 to Memorial Day sequence with visits to Attleboro Taunton New Bedford Middleboro and descriptions of whaling heritage and cotton goods. It ends with public school visits by G.A.R. comrades and plans for Memorial Day.
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Providence
Shoreham
Newport
America
Fall River
Rhode Island
Mays
Faunton
Mass
Fanton
Attleboro
Bristol Co
Thanes
New Bedford
Middleboro
Republican Candidates for County Convention Preview
Early report lists tentative contenders for county offices including legislator John D. Sunter of Illyivia as the sole outspoken candidate. Sheriff candidates named include Thomas of West Union D A McNaul Chas Woyt Payette R I Dewey West Union A S Thomas Randalla Ed L Ash and 600 Sturrington of Westfield and A E B Tadwig of Hawkeye. Other hopefuls for treasurer Otis O Ness incumbent West Union John Hanson Owlwein and a Mr Stevanson Fayette. Supervisors named Connrlay Brueshler Windsor Garnier Harlan A F Fridley Banks and S G Wayman Eden. For superintendent of schools L D Ayer Guy Rowson and possible return of Supt Adams.
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Legislatura
John D. Sunter
Illyvia
West Union
John Hanson
Owlwein
Stevanson
Fayette
Qobnrlay Brueshler
Windsor
Garnier
Harlan
A. F. Fridley
Banks
G. Wayman
Eden
L. d. Ayer
Guy Rowson
Adams
Tts Anfe
Anfe
Othara
Married Fifty Years Follett Anniversary Celebration
Mr and Mrs Ed Follett celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 4 1908 near the city joined by 23 family members from several states including Ed Follett dry Valentina Wholether John Waterworth Henry Follett and others. The day was a joyous family gathering with generations present and well wishes for many more anniversaries.
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Ed Follett
Serdom P
Follett
Ed Follett Dry
Valentina Wholether
Fairmont
Mino
John Waterworth
Alma
Republican State Convention Nominates Ticket at Des Moines
The Republican state convention met in Des Moines last Wednesday. The ticket selected includes Governor A B Cummings Polk County and Lieutenant Governor John Herriot Guthrie County, with Charles A Bishop Polk County as Supreme Court Judge, D J Palmer Washington County as railroad commissioner, and J F Riggs Keokuk County as State Superintendent. Four incumbents were renominated by acclimation. The ballot counts for State Superintendent show Riggs leading on first and Barrett transferring support to Biggs to secure the victory.
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Des Moines
Govenor
A. B. Cummings
Polk County
John Herriot
Guthrie County
Supreme Court
Charles
A. Bishop
Joilway
D. J. Palmer
Washington County
J.B. Riggs
Sigourney
Riga
Adams
Barret
Riggs
Ballat
Barrett
Adamés
Biggs
New Assessment Rates For Members By Age In Order
The plan, adopted by Modern Woodmen of America Indianapolis lodge, sets assessments by member age. Figures show rates up to 1090 dollars per unit, with ages listed from 26 to 60 and beyond. Assessments apply based on age at joining. a member joining years ago pays according to his age then.
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Wobdthen Fy
Indianapolis
Tnst Weale
Advill
Leach Sayesamant
Meag AG
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Large buffalo fish landed near Fred Butikofer’s farm
Walking along Uorhil road track last Sunday, Warren Tarvington and Ernest Pulvér found a large buffalo fish in a waned pond opposite Fred Butikofer’s. Harrington helped, Pulvér assisted, and Hal landed the 40 pound specimen weighing about 04 lbs.
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Warren Tarvington
Ernest Pulvér
Uorhil
Fred Butikofer
Young Harrington
Pulver
Hig
Hal
Tikan
June Report Of Rural Routes In Descriptive Turbulence
A June rural routes brief recounts local incidents and notices from small towns. It notes a park tragedy with a collapsing restaurant, several injuries, and fatalities, plus community events including barn raisings, local visits, births, illnesses, and upcoming games. It mentions Fred Sghori, Mrs. Hogg, and local businesses.
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Miles Jaquatte
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Fred Solberger
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Fred Sghori
John Hogg
Oelwein
Ft. Dodge Hall
Fred Neidecker
Baungertnar
Angrensoy & Grove
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Manly
Tenson & Gooty
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