Women’s fainting and the changing view of weakness
A study of fictional fashioning of fainting as an art in older novels contrasts with modern heroines who rare ly faint. The piece cites medical ads praising Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments and weakness, with testimonials from Mrs Milton Grimes and Mrs Ella Soop.
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Erce
Verce
Milton Grimes
Wair
Adair Ca
Iowa
Bright
Dr. Pierce
Perec
Ella Soop
Jamestown
City Art Exhibit Planned in New High School Building
City teachers organize an art exhibit from January 2 to 30 in the new High School. Horace K Turner selects color prints from leading publishers. Proceeds fund school room decorations. Special viewing slots offer undisturbed study and features evenings.
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Horace K. Turner
Soule Art Company
Boston
Basketball Captain Chosen For Coming Season
The last year's U. C. basketball team elected John Penland captain for the upcoming season. He is a Sophomore guard who also played football as a substitute lineman and runs distance events in track. Games are scheduled with Corvallis and likely with Willamette University Albany College and other valley schools.
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U. C
John Perland
Penland
Corvallis
Willamette University
Albany College
Virginians Celebrate Union of Young Couple in Cottage Grove
The contracting parties are well and favorably known young people of Cottage Grove. Daniel Byrne and ptt go Wate kina, both of Cofinge ipvh, became alread in mirvinge 1st evening by trviicg of the Peace Wintermelar. The ceremony marks a notable event in the community with local acknowledgment of the union.
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Daniel Byrne
Ptt Go
Death notice of Frank McDonald at county poor farm
Frank McDonald died at the county poor farm on November 27, 1905. The cause of death was consumption. He was 37 years old.
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Frank McDonald
Letter List for Eugene Post Office 1903
Uncalled letters remaining at the Eugene Oregon post office as of December 2 1903 include Anderson Mrs Elminen Burne Mrs M A Crosse M Darling ton Eugene Fink Stephen Ford James Pay Mra Emily Huff Edw L Lodge Mra Myrtle McCallum James Morgan Mrs J 8 Miller Misa Kate Stanley F E Sanders A Boole Mrs Mary Thompson Mise Ida Tuttel Perry. Persons calling for the above please say when advertised. J L PAGE P M.
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Eugene
Oregon
Anderson
Elminen
Burne
M. A
Crosse
Darlington
Fink
Stephen
Ford
James
Pay
Mra
Emily
Huff
Edw
Lodge
Myrtle
McCallum
Morgan
Miller
Misa Kate
Stanley
F. E
Sanders
Boole
Mrs
Mary
Thompson
Mise Ida
Tuttel
Perry
J. L. Page
P. M
Harris Bride Agnes Harris to Arnold D Patterson in Eugene
Mrs Laura Harris announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Agnes to Mr Arnold D Patterson of Sacramento. The wedding occurred Wednesday December 30 1903 at the Congregational church in the city. Miss Harris is a popular society figure in Eugene and Patterson is a mining businessman partnering with his father in Sacramento.
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Laura Harris
Miss Agnes
Arnold D. Patterson
Sacramento
Het Congregational Church
Miss Harris
Eugene
Mr. Patterson
Lane County Boy in Trouble
Salem Journal reports two men held for disposition by the police. R A Miller arrested for vagrancy. Arthur Bryan, from Saginaw near Eugene, charged with keeping late hours after a disagreement with a Willamette University professor led him to loaf about Salem streets at all hours. He was arrested after 4 15 this morning. Court disposition planned.
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Salem Journal
R. A. Miller
Arthur Bryan
Bryan
Salem
Saginaw
Eugene
Willamette University
Condolence Resolutions for Sister Zolla Shaw’s Mother
Resolutions note the Heavenly Father removed the devoted mother of Sister Zolla Shaw. The G A R extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and recalls the mother as affectionate. A copy of these resolutions will be sent to Sister Shaw and filed in the minutes by Malvina King Harriet L Mosier Angie Chapman.
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Zolla Shaw
Sister Shaw
Bowlsby Takes Over D E Rice Saloon Business
Robert Bowlsby has purchased the saloon fixtures and business of the late D E Rice and took charge yesterday. He submitted an application to the city recorder to transfer the license to his name today.
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Robert Bowlsby
D. E. Rice
City Recorder
December Weather in Portland Averages and Extremes
The Portland Journal notes December is typically mild with an average around 42 degrees and extremes from 3 above to 65 degrees. Rain averages 0.74 inches, with a record 20.14 inches in a heaviest month, while snowfall peaks at 1.40 inches on December 22, 1802. four clear, eight fair and 19 cloudy days are common.
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Portland
The
Portland Journal
Mercury
Etays
Rumored sale of Corvallis & Eastern railroad at Albany
Report at the depot says a syndicate may buy the Corvallis and Eastern railroad with bonds already sold. The sale would include SM acres of timber land and adjoining Albany property. Promoters plan to visit this week to study the matter, though railroad men are skeptical.
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Albany Vdemocrat
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad
Albany
Marriage Market in Lane County Sees License Drop
County Clerk E A Lee issued two marriage licenses in November signaling a matrimonial decline in Lane County. The month totals 28 licenses in October, while a year earlier November yielded 190 licenses, with a list of couples including Stroud and Gann, Young and Beebe, Strange and Kauffman, and many others.
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E. A. Lee
Lane County
W. E. Stroud
Millie E. Gann
Eugene F. Young
Carrie A. Beebe
Ford A. Strange
Katherine Kauffman
A. W. Sturtevant
Emma E. Kartwig
Geo. Cornwell
Myrtle Lott
Successful W R C Bazaar raises funds for relief work
The ladies of the W R C held a very successful bazaar last night clearing a large sum for relief efforts. Prizes included a battenburg pillow won by J O Watts a center piece by Miss Marie Thompson an embroidered piece by Mrs Josie Kemery and a quilt by Mrs Olile Waller. Mrs Fay Woodcock supervised the prettily transformed room. Executive committee chairwoman Mrs Sowers led the event and plans for extensive winter work were announced.
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J. O. Watts
Battenburg
Marie Thompson
Josie Kemery
Olile Waller
Fay Woodcock
Sowers
Eagles Elected New Officers at Eugene Aerie 275
Eugene Aerie No 275 Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers for the ensuing term at its regular meeting. L N Roney was chosen Worthy President F W Bloomfield Worthy Vice President Wm Heitch Worthy Chaplain Jos Pironi Worthy Secretary Jobn J Rude Worthy Treasurer M S Hubble Worthy Conductor Hert Wiley Worthy Inside Guard RK Henline Worthy Outside Guard L M Travis Worthy Trustees L N Roney F W Bloomfield were named as trustees.
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Eugene Aerie
Order of Eagles
L. N. Roney
F. W. Bloomfield
Wm. Heitch
Jos. Pironi
Jobn J. Rude
Hubble
Hert Wiley
Worthy
Henline
L. M. Travis
Worthy Trustees
Resolutions of Condolence by the G A R Ladies
The Ladies of the G A R publish resolutions on the death of Sister Sarah Baker's son noting the home’s bereavement and vacancy. They express deep sympathy and hope divine aid eases the loss, and order copies to the family and minutes. Harriet L. Mosher, Committee.
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Sarah Baker
Doctor Houck Resigns From Oregon Soldiers Home
Dr Geo Houck mailed resignation to Governor Chamberlain after several years as physician at the Oregon Soldiers Home the action to take effect January 1. His term expired April 1 1903 and Home members regret the decision due to his satisfactory service.
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Roseburg
Geo
Houck
Chamberlain
Oregon Soldiers’ Home
Elmira Notes and Local Happenings
Elmira notes report Joel Maye is building a house on G. R. Gilson’s purchased lots from last spring. Hopkins Brothers of Fairmount gave a well attended show last Monday night and will return December 21. Fred Price of Fairview visited his sister Mrs. J. A. Fountain last weekend. A son was born to the wife of KE. W. Jordan. Mr. Erickson and daughter of Eugene were in Elmira on business last Saturday.
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Joel Maye
G. R. Gilson
Hopkins Brothers
Fairmount
Fred Price
Fairview
J. A. Fountain
KE. W. Jordan
Mr. Erickson
Euagene
Elmira
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Elmer D. Sheare
Mount Hope
Courmeon Sense di Cdica
American Beauty and
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Kalamazoo
Michigan
Axilly Department
California
the Paraline Paint Co
San Francisco
Seattle
Los Angeles
Denver
Colorado
John Penland
Willamette Valley
Lay
Jeff
Cen
Torent
Ite
Willie A. White
Elsie O'Brien
Arthur Comegys
Edna PF. Smith
A. H. Hinkson
Mable
Barbour
William Shelby
Sallie Sampson
B. E. Mackey
Emma E. Mueller
Chas. D. Rossman
Nettie A. White
F. Ross Meyers
Daisy L. Slayter
Hugh D. Kester
Katherine G. Whitbeck
Malachi Miller
Ethel Nokes
Frank J. Damewood
Nettie M. McCullough
Joseph E. Young
Ermine E. Veatch
B. Ness
Watson
W. B. Blachley
Myrtle M. Otey
G. A. Nichols
Lillie
W. R. C. Bazaar
Eagles
Malvina King
Harriet L. Mosher
Angie Chapman
Dr. Houck
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Castoria
Theo
Williams Mpa
Cleveland
Ohio
Linn Drug Co
Pennyroyal
DR. Nott’s Chemical Co
Ohi
Saleby Linn Drug Co
Elmira Notes
Nighswander
Crow
Siuslaw
Order of Lions
Jesse Bollman
Smithfield
T. A. Fountain
Oas
Dr. Harter
Carcano
Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Dayton
GenTiewen
Atlanta
Aobil
Ofotiah
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