W A Wann Democratic candidate for Oregon state schools
W. A. Wann, Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Oregon, was born in Meigs County Tennessee in 1870 and moved to Polk County Oregon in 1875. He studied at Willamette University, Monmouth Normal School, and has worked as a teacher and secretary at Monmouth. He criticizes the cram- ming system and school overwork for under fourteen. He recently left teaching due to eye issues and has served as managing agent for life insurance in Eugene and Southern Oregon.
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WA Wann
Oregon
Meigs County
Tennessee
Polk County
Willamette University
Salem
Bailleton
York County
Monmouth Normal School
Jane
State University
California
Monmouth School
Wann
Eugene
Southern
Life Insuranc Company
James F. Amis Nominated for Eugene Justice of the Peace
The Democratic nominee James F. Amis, a former justice of the peace from 1860 to 1862, is praised for legal qualifications and steady judgment. He is noted as one of the few veterans who marched to Mexico in 1846 with General Zachary Taylor, and his candidacy is framed as a graceful return of favors by the Republican majority in the district.
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Justice of the Peace
Eugene Justice District
James F. Amis
Mexico
Zachary Taylor
United States
Amin
Taylor
Justice District
Ihs
Oregon's First Semi Civilized Marriage in 1818 Event
The first civilized marriage in the Pacific Northwest united Duncan McDougal of the American Fur Company in Astoria with Chinook princess daughter of Chief Concomly on July 30 1818. British surrender to the colonists sparked tension as Concomly paraded his warriors in war paint, angrily declaring his daughter wed a squaw before calming.
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Pacific Northwest
Duncan McDougal
American Fur Company
Astoria
Concomly
Society
Jenkins
Onief Concomy
Democratic Campaign Opens With Music at Baker City
The Democratic state campaign launches tonight in Baker City with music and torchlight. In Linn County, Chamberlain’s supporters predict a 1500 vote majority among his longtime Oregon friends, who show strong enthusiasm for him.
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Baker City
Chamberlain
Linn County
Linn
Oregon
Trusts Fight Over Egg Market Dominate Packing Firms
The Chicago packing giants Cadaby and Armour clash for control of the egg market used in packing. Cold storage eggs are expected to fetch high prices next year as the struggle intensifies.
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Ben
Chicago
Cadaby Snd Armour
The Paper Box Trust Capitalizes At Nine Million
The paper box trust boasts a capitalisation of 9 million dollars and hints it could have reached ninety million. The trusts are accused of watered capitalisation, charging interest on inflated values.
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Paper Box Trust
King Edward Solves Odd Question of Going Out Between Acts
A humorous note claims King Edward of England settled a long perplexing question about discreetly leaving the theater between acts. He supposedly owns a compact cabinet with cigars liquors and the necessaries like sugar spoons and glasses, described as a clever contraption. The piece asks what such a ruler might do in this scenario.
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Edward
England
EK Ogland
Pioneer of the cowcatcher dies at his age
The inventor George C Charlott, credited with creating the V shaped pilot or cowcatcher that enabled rapid railroading by clearing obstructions from the track, died recently. He was pivotal before 1840 in loco motive design and shaping rail safety.
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George C Charlott
Charlow
Register to vote before May 15 to avoid extra hurdles
If you have not registered with the county clerk, register now. Registration closes May 15. Unregistered voters face the need to find six citizens to vouch for their citizenship before voting on election day, a burdensome certification process.
The Gibson Murder Trial Opens in Oregon
The Ashland region reports the TJ Gibson murder case against Gideon Gibson in Josephine County. The shooting near Merlo involved a dispute over fence lines and ground. Schonbachler died from rifle shots after Gibson ordered him to drop his gun. The coroner's inquest and district attorney proceedings led to a murder charge, with Gibson pleading not guilty as the trial date approaches. GK Smith represents the defense.
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TJ Gibson
Ben Schombechler
Merloia
Josphine County
Grants Pass Nex
Ditrict
Reames
Gideon
GK Smith
Grants Pass
Gibson
Schonbachler
Giveon
Captured Eleven Rattlers at Lyox Hollow
Gottage Grove Nugget reports Bob Veatch Billy Edwards and a Gowdy boy returned Wednesday from a snake hunt at Lyox Hollow with eight dead rattlers and three captured alive. The live snakes were taken to Dr Anderson who anesthetized them and removed the poison glands making them harmless, to be kept as pets for children.
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Bob Veatch
Billy Edwards
Lyox Hollow
Anderson
Three Troublesome Women Say Different Desires
The parson, lawyer, and physician each describe a difficult client in a humorous take on gender roles. A young woman, a middle aged client seeking divorce, and a patient of uncertain age all appear as the troublesome cases in a witty dialog.
Strikes a Rich Find in Lan caster Tale of Health
F J Green of Lancaster NH recounts years of chronic indigestion and nervous debility cured by Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with lasting benefits for his wife, praising it as splendid for female troubles and a grand tonic. W L DeLano guarantees satisfaction with a 50 cent price tag.
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F J Green
Lancaster
W L DeLano
Mrs Geer Selected as Delegate to National Federation
Portland April 26 Mrs A Duniway and Mrs A Dalton of Portland Mrs Guernsey and Mrs Wade of Pendleton and Mrs Geer of Salem were elected delegates by the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs to attend the biennial session of the National Federation to meet in Los Angeles May 1st.
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Por?tland, Or
A . Duniway
Mra A Dalton
Portland
Guernsey
Wade
Pedleton
Mra Geer
Ialem
Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs
Sesson
National Federation
Los Angeles
Coburg group hosts lively Cob Town hall gathering
Last night the Rebekahe of Coburg entered the Oad Fellows in the LOOF hall where about 140 people attended a very enjoyable evening. A fine lunch was served by the ladies during the event.
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Daily Guard
Copure Sectan
Rebekahe of
Coburg
Modern Store Hospital Cites Employee Welfare and Health
An analysis of store hospitals, showing their purpose to aid clerks, mainly women, and sustain productivity. It argues for genuine health solutions over temporary rests and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for womanly diseases, with testimonials and a promotional tone.
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Store
Dr. Pierce
Corinne C. Hook
Orangeburg
Orangeburg Co
South Carolina
J. H. Hook
Pierce Pyne
Add
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
The Mad Duke Wins Angela With Votes Across Isles
Angela Danby tests a duke with thirty seven constituencies to win his vote. He races through England Scotland and Ireland collecting ballots while she stuns him with a final demand. He meets the challenge and wins her hand at last.
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Angela Danby
Milliona
Papa
Daleshire
Shropshire
Devon
Rivers Court
Moreton
Dalehampton
Middleton
London
Angela
Orkney
Miss Danby
St. Gilles
Lastwill
Lastwill & Testament
West County
Mr. Danby
Scotland
Ireland
Ballenguich Castle
Senorland
England
Liverpool
Dublin
Troy
Dutia
Angela” Papa
Lverpool
Mersey
Cocker Arithmetick Copy Tie to 1678 Found
A Liverpool Post item notes a rare early edition of Cocker's Arithmetick from 1678, claimed as his authentic portraitless copy. Only two or three perfect copies exist, with one in the British Museum, and experts doubt the added portrait.
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Edward Cocker
Cocker
T. Passenger
London Bridge
British Museum
Morocco
John Hawkins
Liverpool Post
Sam Jones Relates Colored Man Seeks Forgiveness
A revivalist Sam Jones recalls Isaac a colored man in his melon patch seeking conversion and forgiveness for sins. Isaac worries the Lord will question his forgiving Sam after stealing water, while Sam urges repentance before forgiving, highlighting personal conflict and doubt.
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South
Sam Jones
Isaac
Jones
Sam
Mr. Jones
Primitive bone setting and chicken blood therapy described
The account contrasts European methods with a practice from Vigoy Western COUT eri Celestina e.apliv where a fractured limb is wrapped in red clay with bamboo strips and a live chicken head placed in the outer bandage. After beheading the fowl, its blood seeps into the fracture, claimed to nourish the limb as medicine.
Buddhist Ceremonies and Christian Parallels Noted
Dr Medhurst observes parallels between Buddhist rites and Christian practice, noting titles such as goddess of mercy and holy mother with Virgin imagery. He suggests Catholic missionaries faced confusion when comparing Chinese worship with Christian rites during conversion efforts in London.
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Medhurst
London
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