Hotel Charges Target Telephone Rates and Room Pricing
Local reformers and hotel operators discuss a measure to lower hotel charges and restore existing telephone rates. A statewide petition aims to cap room prices at one dollar for first class hotels with bath and to prohibit tips to hotel staff. The plan seeks to reduce city phone and long distance rates, with enforcement as a misdemeanor for hotel owners.
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Puck
Winely
Corvallis
Teful
Bath
Portlan
Noorma
People Ruler
Coervallin Gawette Tieroe
Social events fill week at church and homes
Mrs. Lottie McIntosh organized a benefit concert at the Methodist church drawing a large audience and adding to the treasury. Lynn Cook celebrated his tenth birthday with ten guests and a cake. The Auction bridge club met at Mr. and Mrs. Z C Kimball’s with high scores for Mrs. Asa B Robinson and E C Bradner.
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Lottie McIntosh
Methodist Church
Lynn Cook
D. A. Cook
Auction Bridge Club
Z. C. Kimball
Asa B.robinson
E. C. Bradner
G. C. Skinner
GC. W. Henkle
O. D. Butler
Fragmentary financial figures and lost context
Listed numbers include 7,029.91 and 12,200.00 and 4,616.26 and 68,110.59 and 179.14. The source lacks readable narrative to identify persons, organizations, places, dates, or events.
Mark Twain and Watterson friendship anecdotes
The passage recalls Henry Watterson's reminiscences about Mark Twain. It recounts London scenes at Mount Street and 102 103 Parochial Workhouse, Twain fearing disgrace, and a Geneva dinner invitation. A telegram soon after announces Susie’s death, revealing personal tragedy amid literary circles.
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Henry Watterson
Mark Twain
Almertcap
Mark ‘Towain
Qonce
London
Mount Street
Watterson
Leftey
Andley
Geneva
Switzerland
Eame
Susie
Scheme Worked Out Well At Engagement Party
A young woman known for her lively nature received a party invite after a staged setup with a masculine acquaintance. The man then sent theater tickets, and she replied she would not attend the engagement party because she had promised to accompany him to the theater that very evening.
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New York Sun
News events at Oregon Normal
President Landers spoke at a teachers meeting in Woodburn on Saturday on The Idealism and Practicability of Present Day Pedagogy. Superintendent O Hara of War renton visited Tuesday to interview prospective teachers for the coming school year. The student body plans a gym chanting party next Saturday evening March ik, led by seniors with special decorations. Examinations run this week and next as the term ends March 24, with spring term starting March 27.
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Landers
Woodburn
O'Hara
Warrenton
Normal
Hie
The
Greta Brumage
Grace Parker
Hamlin
Nina Needham
Helen DeAramond
Thomas Meighan
Cappy Ricks
Mount Comfort Dubs Ideal Town as Seen by Denver Visitor
Jimmie Rice of Denver praises Mount Comfort Ted as an ideal town. A tramp, exhausted and hungry, arrives in Mount Donm and endures a bitter day. A house to house canvass and local curiosity meet the unsettled traveler at an intersection.
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Jimmie Rice
Homsier
Denver
Mount Comfort
Ted
Mount Donm
Herland Pike
Tie
Nothend
Wils
What the Reds Are Kicking A
A fragmented satirical piece references a "philosopher" from Type Metal Magazine criticizing social problems. It contrasts shabby living conditions with a hypothetical weekly shave and bath schedule and hints at protests against government tied to diet and food.
Classified Ad Teasing Enterprise Buy Sell Trade
A brief call to use Enterprise classified ads for selling buying trading or finding items. It promotes the classifieds as the go to place for marketplace needs.
Bond Redemption Notice by Polk County School District
School District No. 29 Polk County Oregon announces funds available to retire Bond No. 4 from the April 1910 issue. Interest ceases after April 25 1922. Bond payable at the Oregon State fiscal agency in New York City or Farmers State Bank Independence Oregon. Dated Independence Oregon March 2 1922. Charles G Irvine Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Oregon
State of
New York City
Farmers’ State Bank
Independence
Charles G. Irvine
Enterprise Ads Prompt for Buying and Trading
A compact slogan invites readers to use an Enterprise platform to sell buy trade or locate items. The message emphasizes ease of locating marketplace options and encourages engagement through the enterprise service.
Enterprise Promotes Sale Trade and Purchase Options
The message invites readers to sail it buy it trade it or locate the Enterprise for potential deals. It emphasizes availability and contact avenues to pursue ownership or barter opportunities.
Thirty Two Years Continual Service Asks for Your Trust
A Portland area men's wear store touts thirty two years of continuous service and buying power, claiming better value through quality clothing and furnishings sold at the lowest possible price. It emphasizes careful stock selection, reliable merchandise, and a commitment to service over price cutting, aiming to attract loyal customers with experience and value.
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Willamette Valley
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Gwendolyn Byers
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Mrs. Byers
Maxine
Margaret Foster
Marlo Butler
Maurice Hunnicut
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Elizabeth
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Mr. Dickinson
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Independence National Bank
U. S
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
County of
Polk
I. D. Mix
H. Hirschberg Co
A. McLaughlin
Ot’ D. Butler
BE. F. Swope
Notary Public
Beaver Hotel
Will J. Thompson
Portland
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Ideal Hoosier Town
A. J. Foster
State Street
Salem
Patton’s Book Store
Salem Woolen Mills
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D. A. White , Son
State
Salem, Oregon
Cletrac
L. O. Ralston
Polk and Yamhill Counties
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