Ballot Titles Set for 32 Oregon Initiative Measures
Salem—After days of work the attorney general and secretary of state completed ballot titles for 32 initiative and referendum measures to be voted on at the next general election. Titles describe origins and brief content. items include women's taxpaying suffrage, a branch insane asylum in Eastern Oregon, calls for a constitutional convention, county organization bills, and tax and liquor regulation proposals with yes and no tallies.
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Salem
Secretary of State
Legislative Assembly
Oregon
People 'S Legislative Assembly
State of
Eighth Judicial District
Baker County
Nesmith
Douglas County
Lane County
Oregon Normal School
Monmouth
Polk County
Otis
Harney
Malheauh
Grant
Clackamas
Williams
Lane
Douglas
Hood sarsaparilla patent medicine ad and Oregon ballot text
An advertisement touts Hood sarsaparilla as purifying enriching and revitalizing the blood available in liquid or chocolate coated tablets. The second portion shows Oregon ballot questions from an 1911 election including proposed county organizations tax levies school funding and constitutional amendments with yes and no vote options.
Largest Dolly Varden caught on McKenzie River by Jay McCormick
Jay McCormick, a local cigar dealer, hauled a 15 pound Dolly Varden about 2 1/2 feet long from the McKenzie river near Blue River. Dr Day assisted, presenting the catch at McCormick camp and the cigar store exhibition next to the Guard.
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McKenzie River
Jay McCormick
Day
McCormick
Blue River
Jay
Miners Move to Boycott Hearst Owned Papers
In Denver the Western Federation of Miners approves a resolution urging a boycott of all newspapers owned by William R Hearst. The action follows prior anti Hearst actions linked to the Homestead mine lockout and Hearst’s stock in mines. The move risks a legal challenge as open boycotts are unlawful.
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Denver
Western Federation of Miners
William R. Mearst
Hearst
California
Homestead
South Dakota
Wonderful Hen Lays Huge Eggs One Every Day
Portland reports Mrs. Lee of 521 Fifth street owns a Buff Orpington hen noted for size and productivity. The hen lays eggs about 84% inches long and 6 inches thick while also brooding chicks. Over a month she produced 30 eggs in 30 days while caring for her brood.
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Portland
San Francisco Visitors Describe Auto Trip Through Oregon
M. A. De Laveage and family, traveling from San Francisco to Seattle, stopped in Eugene last night. An expert driver praised the road, noting rocks and rough grades but better routes exist. signage misdirection caused a detour near Cottage Grove. They planned to reach Portland tonight, continuing the three day journey.
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M. A. de Laveage
San Francisco
E. I. de Laveage
Eugene
Bay City
Seattle
Here
Frisco
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Bonem‘a
Portland
Salem Embraces Metropolitan Street Car Service
Salem, Oregon July 21 For the first time in the capital city history street car traffic uses metropolitan equipment. The Portland, Eugene, and Eastern Hine operates the line now in Salem and reports good business though the route remains short. A new double track car from Eugene draws favorable comments, with praise for smoother rides over previous single-truck cars. Local manager Frank W Waters says the line will extend to the state fair grounds by September 8 and provide adequate service for fair week.
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Salem, Or
Capital City
Portland
Eugene
Welch People
Salem
Frank W. Waters
Welch Lines
State Senator Parrish Suffers Paralytic Stroke in Canyon City
State Senator C. W. Parrish suffered a paralytic stroke in Canyon City last week. The brief report notes the event and location with no additional medical details or outcomes.
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C. W. Parrish
Canyon City
Hills Reception at Portland Hummer
Portland July 21 James J Hill will be warmly welcomed during the Harvest Festival in September. He will attend a notable banquet and participate in events linking him with Oregon’s growth and livestock industry. Organizers from the Portland Commercial club and Livestock association aim to give Hill the warmest reception yet.
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Portland
James J. Hill
St. Paul
Conservation Congress
Hii
Pacific Northwest
Jultus Meier
Livestock Association Committee
C. C. Chapman
Commercial Club
Mr. Hill
New Mexico Man Secures Lease on Hoffman House
W. M. Johnson of Farmington New Mexico has bought the Hoffman House lease from Jared Moore and will take charge on August 1 A deal was arranged by S Rugh a neighbor of Johnson Moore came from Cheyenne Wyoming and plans to stay in Eugene after relinquishing control He will join his family at Newport for a few weeks Effie Barrett will continue as dining room manager under Moore’s regime
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W. M. Johnson
Farmington, N. M
Jared Moore
Rugh
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Moore
Cheyenne
Wyo
Eugene
Newport
Hoffman
Effie Barrett
Martin Luther
Luther
Heaven
Purgatory
Oregon Wheat Crop Larger This Year
A Portland authority touring Oregon Washington and Idaho reports Pacific Northwest wheat harvest near 42 million bushels, down from 62.5 million last year. Oregon yields about 15 million bushels, Idaho 9 million, while Washington faces severe winter damage and an 18 million bushel forecast.
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Portland
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Pacific Northwest
Palouse
Big Bend
Irrigate Forty Five Thousand Acres in Rogue River Valley
Portland July 21 Irrigation for 45 000 acres in the Rogue River valley is promised at an expenditure of not less than 2 000 000 The Rogue River Canal company composed of Spokane capitalists has acquired the Fish Lake Water company property The old company has about 60 miles of canals and ditches and the new owners will add to reach 100 miles of canals and 400 miles of laterals The company owns reservoir rights in Fish and Four Mile lakes with a storage capacity of 55 000 acre feet of water in addition to the running water in the north and south forks of Little Butte creek
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Portland
Rogue River Valley
Rogue River Canal Company
Spokane
Fish Lake Water Company
Little Butte Creek
Reconsidering Original Sin and Bible Truths
A speaker argues against the traditional view of Original Sin and eternal damnation, claiming God shows kindness to Adam's descendants. The piece critiques medieval interpretations and urges believers to study Scripture, highlighting Bible student groups and a hunger for divine truth.
Salvation for all through Christ and the end of purgatory
The sermon contrasts eternal torment with the Bible view that death means all go to the tomb and that purgatory is unsupported. It traces church doctrines from Catholicism to Protestant reformers, argues for universal salvation through Christ, and outlines twofold salvation: the Bride as the Church and the world at large, with the wicked facing the Second Death.
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Jesus
Christ Our Lord
Jesus Christ Our Lord
Adam
Christendom
Purgatory
Murgatory
Satan
Bille Srud
Christ Jesus
Christ
Meeslat
Rredeemer
Aden
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Creek County
Crook Country
Petitiion
Mckenzie
New Mexico
Hoffman House
Jared W. Moore
People's
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God
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International Bible Students Association
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Charles T. Russell
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Calvin
Brother Wesley
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