Sophomore Dance Lights Up University Armory
The Sophomore class held season opening festivities at the Armory last Saturday with evergreen and mistletoe decor. Alumni and students danced to two barn dances, punch served by Ming Jean Kelly and Eva Huble Ig. The evening featured a Christmas tree, candy gifts from Santa, and a modest crowd with several invited guests and groups including Zeta Iota Phi sorority events and local clubs enjoying games and refreshments.
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Eva Huble
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Zeta Lota Phi Sorority
Zeta
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Pauline Dorris
Sid Henderson
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Harry Mix
Blaney Young
Dick Charran
Pola Davis
Ralph Mc‘ewen
Roland Kennedy
Geo. Carter
Ralph Stuart
John Kelly
Ralph Dodson
Arthur
Annual Report of U S Attorney General 1908 overview
Wreh m en ten December reports that the United States should have a right of appeal to the supreme court in criminal reversals, and cites a $29 million case. He discusses amendments to allow appeals, waivers of double jeopardy, and the department’s stance on anti trust and rail rate issues via the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Wreh'meten
United Statee
Supreme Court of the Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Bonaparte
Congress
Supreme Court
Attorney-General
Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sterman
Quaker State Grafters Sent Up for Capitol Fraud
Harrisburg, Pa. December 18. Judge Kunkel sentenced four men to two years in prison and a $500 fine each for defrauding the state in furnishing the capitol building. All plan to appeal. Defendants include John H. Sanderson of Philadelphia, contractor for furniture, James M. Shumaker of Johnstown, superintendent of the board of public grounds, and two others.
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Harrisburg
Kunkel
Capitol
John H. Sanderson
Philadelphia
James M. Shumaker
Johnstown
Board of Public Grounds
The Dangerous Operation and Dr King’s New Life Pills
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation headache biliousness and malaria. It claims the pills work quietly and promise relief without the frightful ordeal of an operation. Available for 25 cents at W A Kay Kendall's drug store.
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Dr.King
W. A. Kaykendall
Chambers Hardware Announces New Stock Tools
Chambers Hardware Co. introduces new stock cross and black iron items for home and shop use. The release highlights updated hardware offerings and availability at the store.
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New Stock cOross
Black Andirons
Chambers Hardware Co
Electric Bitters touted as cure for stomach and liver
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark credits Electric Bitters with curing malaria stomach ailments and run down condition. The ad claims the tonic purifies blood tones nerves and boosts energy with a money back guarantee. Available at Kuykendall drug store and Chambers Hardware Co.
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W. C. Kiestler
Halliday, Ark
W. A. Kuykendall
Pioneer James Parvin Dies at 77 in Dexter Oregon
James Parvin a pioneer of Lane county died at his Dexter home at 5 a m age 77 Born May 2 1831 in Indiana he came to Oregon in 1853 He settled in Lane county and held a donation land claim and later 160 acres near Dexter Survived by wife Selenia Parker and three children H M Parvin Ida Williams and Jennie Shaffler Funeral services set for 10 a m tomorrow with interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery Rev R G Callison officiating
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Daily Guard
James Parvin
Lane County
Dexter
Indiana
Plains
Oregon
John B. Hanna
Ida Williams
Jennie Shaffler
Gettysburg
Parvin
Pleasant Mill
R. G. Callison
Sultan Abdul Hamid Ends Despotic Rule in Turkey
Constantinople reports the first Ottoman Parliament convened today as Sultan Abdul Hamid granted a constitution and opened the session with a royal cortege. The sultan is hailed as popular for the move and priests revere him, marking a major shift from centuries of autocratic rule.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Abdul Hamed
Fads And Fashions Review Of Ball Gowns This Season
New York fashion notes detail the season’s dramatic gown changes with long, clingy dancing frocks in delicate hues and gold silver trimmings. Silk gauze overlaid with frosting, chiffons and mesalines offer durability and beauty, while satin cashmere gowns lead dining wear. Velvet embroidery, soutache on heavy fabrics, and one color from neck to hem dominate. Hairstyles favor a single puff and Psyche look, with new suede slashed boots and refined neck ribbons enhancing dress.
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New York
Papke Kelly Go Declared Draw In Vernon Arena Bout
In Los Angeles last night Jim Jeffries ruled a draw between Billy Papke and Hugo Kelly at Vernon arena. Papke, with a bruised face, may quit the ring though backers expect him to return. Kelly narrowly escaped knockout in the fourth round as Papke pressed the attack and controlled the bout creating a storm of reactions from fans. Eugene lodge No 11 A F & A M elected new officers for the ensuing term with W M W D Hegsill and other named officers listed.
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Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries
Billy Papke
Hugo Kelly
Vernon Arena
Jeffries
Billy
Papke
Kelly
Jeff
Eugene Lodge
A. F
A. M
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Marriages at Cottage Grove and Springfield in 1908
Married couples listed at the residences of the officiating clergymen Rev W J Gardner at Cottage Grove on December 15 1908 and Rev BE J Emmons at Springfield on December 17 1908 Ernest Watkins wed Mollie M Sharp Della Mead wed T Arthur Peterson to Miss Della P Mead in separate ceremonies.
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Cottage Grove
W. J. Gardner
Ernest Watkins
Mollie M. Sharp
J. Emmons
Springfield
T. Arthur Peterson
Della P. Mead
Two Birth Announcements From Oregon in 1908
In Halsey on December 15, 1908, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter. In Eugene on December 17, 1908, a son was born to R. W. Wealch and wife. Also noted: fourfold fire screens in black and gilt, from Chambers Hardware Co.
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Halsey
Frank Porter
Eugene
R. W. Wealch
Chambers Hardware Co
Willie Hoppe Challenges World To Billiards Match
New York declares Willie Hoppe, now of age, challenges any billiard player worldwide to a three to six night match. He offers 500 points per night in balkline styles, one or two shots, with stakes from 1000 to 10000 dollars, to be played in a city agreed upon.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
Practical kitchen apron pattern with pockets and sizing
A sewing guide instructs on making a utilitarian front-closure apron with two large pockets and a long front panel. It covers fabric requirements, pocket placement, seam finishes, and optional French fell edging. Four sizes are given with material estimates and laundering considerations.
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Sela Iima Actan
A Football Martyr From Baltimore American Verse
A poem in a Baltimore American tribute recalls a soldier in WWI era terms. It describes a hero who returns from battle severely injured, losing toes, a nose, eyes shut, and mangled ribs. The wounded man remains stoic, insisting through suffering that "We won and I don't care."
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Baltimore
House in Session with Speaker Cannon Calling to Order
Rare photograph captures Speaker Cannon at the rostrum initiating the second session of the Sixtieth Congress. Image shot from the gallery overlooking the Republican side, one of the few known in-session pictures.
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House of Representatives
Cannon
House
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