Origin of a Famous Phrase Traced to Wickliffe Bible
Mrs Elizabeth Meriwether, mother of a St Louis mayoral candidate, claims Lincoln’s line This government of the people by the people for the people traces to the Wickliffe Bible of 1324. She cites sources in the Review of Reviews and a 1705 London book arguing the idea predates 1795. A Portland transport note follows.
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Elizabeth A Meriwether
St Louis
3 Louis
Review of
George Parker
Birmingham
London
England
Parker
Review of Reviews
Russo-Chinese Friendship Diplomacy Described
A Russian minister to China quoted the Chinese envoy in St Petersburg as saying Russia would accept terms out of long friendly relations, though China was not satisfied. The Chinese minister had to yield to demands expected of other powers, illustrating the fragile balance of Sino Russian ties with a cat and mouse analogy.
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China
St Petersburg
Russia
A Cheaper Way Doctor To Take the Roast Cure
A humorous exchange where the doctor reveals a roast cure costs 100 dollars weekly and Henpeck quips that sending his wife to the country could halve the expense, provoking the judge to comment.
Found Her Hand Dishwater Proposal Tale
A brief dialogue centers on a suitor asking for a daughter's hand. The father replies with a feigned, humorous line about finding the girl in the dishwater. The exchange suggests tension and comedic miscommunication in a domestic scene.
The Expected Happened in September Smart Set
She offered to kiss her tears away and she cried worse than ever in a September feature within the Smart Set column.
Governor Savage’s Absence Over Omaha Boxing Scandal
The Nebraska governor attended the South Omaha boxing event while prosecutors say action against managers is unnecessary. Dignity of office cited. officials criticize the governor for lending countenance to an illegal spectacle.
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Nebraska
South Omaha
Savage
Frog industry grows as US hunts 2 million frogs yearly
An estimate from the United States fish commission notes 2,000,000 frogs are captured annually for the market with about $100,000 paid to hunters each year. The US consumes five times as many frog legs as France, and the industry is important enough that plans for artificial breeding are being considered.
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United States
Fish Commission
France
The
Trust controls chief table oil cloth plants
A trust has gained control of major oil cloth manufacturers in the country. The first act raised prices, then several plants shut down and many traveling salesmen were discharged. Consolidation aims to lower costs but is seen as robbing consumers. A Blair road section is littered with loose differing gravestones. The road supervisor should remove loose rock. the county court should remind all supervisors of their duty to clear loose rock from graveled and summer roads.
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Blair
Kaffir corn feeds cattle promising in Kangas
A Kangas farmer reports Kaffir corn as excellent cattle feed. Last summer he fed a cow the product and the cow produced a Kaffir two, suggesting strong results from this unusual fodder.
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Kangas
Portland man hats horse in harness a regional custom
A Portland man placed a straw hat on his horse while harnessed. The practice is described as common in Eastern cities to shield the animal from heat, but it will not be adopted in the Northwest due to our mild climate.
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Portland
Northwest
County auction of delinquent tax real estate fails
Baker county wrapped up an old horse sale of real estate bought for delinquent taxes but the proceeds fell short of expenses and taxes, leaving a financial shortfall for the county.
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Baker County
Gold reserves report shows historic U S holdings
The United States treasury on August 1 reports a gold reserve of 504,354,297 dollars the largest ever held by a nation except for Rosela which once amassed 589,700,000 Rogland now holds 153,330,681 dollars in gold reserves.
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United States Treasury
Rosela
Rogland
Irvings to A L Hudkines and others land transfers
Multiple property transfers and quit claims reported in Eugene Mulligan's addition and Cottage Grove. Transactions include 21.43 acres to Ser 4 w for $1500, city land for streets, and quit claims. Also mining, cattle branding, and court notices for divorce and guardianship. Estate actions list guardianship sales and custody considerations.
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Irving
Hudkines
TG Hendricks
City of Eugene
Mulligan
H BR Kinesid
Mary J Harger
Lacase
W H Martin
McFerland
Cottage Grove
Oregon Fire Relief Association Builds Wide Coverage
A Reliable Success. The Oregon Fire Relief Association has grown since January 1895 and issued 3048 insurance certificates from February 1 to August 1, 1901. Of these 761 were in July. It is a mutual fire insurance group at cost with lower rates, non merchant risks, and over nine and a half million dollars in force with more than 15,000 members. Contacts: A C Chandler McMinnville and 5 K George Eugene.
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Oregon Fire Relief Association
C Chandler
McMinnville
Ore
K George
Eugene
Oregon
Francis Pure Brandies Advertised In Eugene Oregon
Pure Home Made Brandy offered for liver kidney or stomach troubles and for colds flu or biliousness. Priced at 75 cents per quart or 2.50 per gallon with prune apple or pearly varieties. Orders by stage or express are boxed. Made and sold to consumers only by Francis at Fifth and Blair streets Eugene Oregon.
Arnica Salve Helps Child’s Disfigurement Case
La Grange Georgia resident Mra Nannie Galleger used Bucklen Arnica Salve on severe sores on her head and face and reports rapid improvement. The product is praised for healing skin issues and wounds. W L DeLano, a local druggist, guarantees care. Rev Father L Pray byleki resigns as pastor of a Eugene church and plans to relocate to Oregon by September 10. A new priest will be assigned soon, with best wishes from The GUARD.
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Nannie Galleger
la Grange
Bucklen
W L DeLano
Resianev
Father L Praybyleki
Oregon
Eugene
Father Przybylsk
Glucose Price Rise Tied to Corn Costs
Glucose has advanced forty cents per hundred pounds as the higher price reflects the increased cost of the corn used to manufacture it.
British commander orders infantry officers to carry carbines
Lord Roberts, the British commander, issued an order that dismounted infantry officers shall carry carbines instead of swords both on active service and maneuvers. This directive emphasizes modernizing armament for field duties and reflects strategic changes in combat readiness.
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Lord Roberts
Beatie and Godfrey in a Winter Love Tale
In a dreary November two lives diverge as Beastie Aytoun hides a letter offering reconciliation with a long-ago love, while Godfrey Lambert, in London, discovers at a gallery that Beattie is married. A tone of bleak romance and missed chances concludes with the realization that his earlier chance would not have changed the outcome.
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Beastie Aytoun
Godfrey
London
Godfrey Lambert
Bessie
Bond Street
Ressie
Beastie
Chicago Times- Herald
For Sale Near Lorane Oregon 157 Acres Bargain
Property for sale near Lorane in Lape county accessed 8 miles from Comatock includes 157 acres stock ranch features cool water three springs large barn orchard box house two cows two calves 21 head of hogs two horses farm implements household goods and garden F M Wallace Lorane Oregon sale completed within two months June 13 1991.
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Lorane
Lape County
Comatock
F M Wallace
Oregon
Land for Sale Near Pleasant Hill with Buildings
Sixty acres with ten acres cleared and the rest in pasture plus out buildings and fencing. Also one hundred sixty acres of rolling brush and timber land nearby. Property lies near Pleasant Hill. Call on Wm Wooten Pleasant Hill or address L A Crane Wendling.
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Pleasant Hill
Wooten
For Sale 80 Acre Tract Near Eugene Noti Valley
80 acre tract for sale fifteen miles west of Eugene in Noti valley. Parcel improved with Springs water good soil and timber. Near school. Price 275 cash or 325 on easy terms. Address HF Lancrexour Kiowa Colorado.
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Eugene
Noti Valley
Lancrexour
Kiowa Colorado
Hemlock Bark Wanted by Tanner Yards
Hemlock bark for sale sought by W W Harses and Co. Offers 10 dollars per cord for six hundred cords. Enquire at the tannery for details.
The traveler's tree of Madagascar described
A Malagasy island tree is noted to have twenty to twenty four leaves each six to eight feet long and capable of holding a quart or more of pure fresh water even in drought.
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Madagascar
Census figures show declines and growth in immigrant groups
Census data indicate 17,685 fewer Chinamen in the United States in 1900 compared with 1890, totaling 89,600. Over the past decade the Japanese population rose from 2,039 to 24,300, reflecting shifting immigrant patterns.
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United States
San Francisco Sees No Complaint Over Philippine Wars
San Francisco officials report no grievance regarding the Philippine campaigns as twenty million dollars are disbursed in the port for army and transport needs.
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San Francisco
Krupp's Guns and Wealth Highlight War's Moral Gap
The speaker contrasts murder and war by noting Krupp furnishes weapons for mass killing and has an annual income of four million dollars with an estate around forty million. The line frames murder and war as a false distinction, underscoring accountability and wealth in conflict.
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Krupp
Too Crowded Mother Now Dear Run Away and Kiss Grandpa
A humorous Punch caption depicts a mother urging her child to run away and kiss grandpa, the child puzzled by grandpa's mustache and beard and lacking a place for such a gesture.
Belknap Hot Springs leased for 1901 season by Ed Howe
Ed Howe has leased Belknap Hot Springs for the 1901 season. The resort offers camp grounds with mountain spring water, wood, and convenient facilities. Board is available on reasonable terms. Address Belknap Springs, Oregon.
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Ed Howe
Belknap
Trene
Belknap Springs
Oregon
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