Henry Ford's Forte and the Puzzle of His Views
A Oregonian essay praises Henry Ford for mechanical genius and efficiency in production while noting flaws in his peace activism, wartime views, and anti-Semitic episodes. It highlights his direct processes, managerial instincts, and the push for growth through shortcuts and innovations in industry and farming.
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Henry Ford
Europe
New York
Judson C. Welliver
Review of Reviews
Ford
Tested Cows Earn Money for Progressive Owner
Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis reports cow testing associations with 2500 cows yielding 571 pounds milk and 27.91 pounds butter fat in October 1921. Total fat gain 5920 pounds valued at $2664 after comparing with untested cows. Tillamook led in cows tested, Rogue River in average fat, and notable herds include Clyde Kinneson's 50.73 pound herd average and Princesa Holstein fat 84.85 pounds.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregon
Tillamook Association
Rogue River Association
Clyde Kinneson
A. J. Roger
Princesa
Windows Shattered by Explosive Air Waves
Explosions of powdery or other sulfur materials generate air waves that devastate windows even far from the blast. These waves explode outward with equal force in all directions and can destroy nearby buildings. The air pressure often shatters windows while sturdy houses resist the surge.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Car insurance report ends with paint touch up
The exchange has limited details about a car accident. Webster says no luck with insurers beyond a new coat of paint for the damage.
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Blackstone
Webster
Harding’s habit of frequent trips boosts paper circulation
The publisher Harding treats travel as a routine, aiming to widen the newspaper’s reader base through extensive circulation efforts.
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Harding
Evolution and Form of Steeples in Gothic Architecture
The article traces steeple origins from the term spire to their evolution in Gothic design. It notes differences between European practices and English methods, language roots, and the shift from timber to stone. It cites towers in St Paul’s, Salisbury, Coventry, and Norwich as examples of tall stone spires.
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England
Germany
France
Perfect Dime Novel Hero Stukely’s Roaming Career Highlighted
A pieced together sketch of Thoms Stukely described as an adventurer in dime novels. He allegedly claimed lineage to Henry VII and pursued bold schemes from Florida to Ireland while commanding ships in piracy and the Lepanto era.
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Thoms Stukely
Watrimoniy
Stukely
Henry VII
England
Sir Walter Scott
Gallant
Raleigh
Queen Elizabeth
Florida
Ireland
Shane O'Neill
Spain
Lepanto
Chicago Journal
Plant Societies and the Sociology of Botany
The article argues that botany has advanced through a sociology of plants, showing how species form organized communities. It describes ponds as giant societies with fixed roles, swamp-forests with trees in social relations, and progressive transitions between plant communities as environments shift.
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Swalpemoor
Piie
Dallas business men favor county bond measure
The Dallas business community shows cautious support for a county road bond plan, favoring a half million dollar program to improve four or five main highways. Proponents argue bonds could leverage state and federal funds, tighten trade corridors, and keep Dallas competitive with Yamhill and neighboring counties, with a May primary election looming.
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Dallas
Yamhill
Sheridan
McMinnsville
Corvallis
Independence
Supreme Court
Brunk's Corner
Salem
Brunk’s Corner
Monmouth
Polk County
Large Apple Shipment Aims at European Market
The Grower association ships thousands of apple boxes from The Dalles and Willamette to Eng land markets direct to Europe. England markets expand as apples gain advertising value and reach. Nebraska carries boxes forming a trainload for a long trade route, marking one of the era’s large shipments direct to overseas buyers.
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Dalles
England
Nebraska
Horthwest
Europe
Rural Route 3 Marker Shifts. Conlee New Carrier
Polk County begins rural route No 3 service with Melvin A Conlee as carrier, serving about 130 families. Charles Kraber, former resident, buys Wasco County farm with cherries peaches and cats.
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Melvin A. Conlee
Charles Kraber
Wasco County
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She McClurg
Kew
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Qoregonian
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Bess
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Dallas Observer
Independence Enterprise
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