Willamette river revetment praised despite delays and accidents
Report from Parker to Independence describes a major willamette river revetment project on the west bank. Capt Ogdon guides a tour of the site, noting heavy government investment and delays due to weather and funding. The piece highlights lasting value and urges public inspection. The narrative also recalls a fatal accident and local sorrow, contrasting civic progress with personal tragedy.
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Capt
Ogdon
Willamette River
Willachetty River
Oncle Sam
Lost Treasures Amid Willamette Hop Yard Mystery
A cold wet Willamette Valley hop yard sets scene as a motherly hop picker searches for a lost niece described as an eight year old girl in overalls and rain gear. A tragic note appears with an unnamed man buried in an unmarked paupers grave following a saloon brawl.
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Willamette Valley
Greece
J. Hail
Do Good It Pays Mantra in Humble Community Ad
A Chicago man extols kindness over property deeds and urges public sympathy and help. An anonymous testimonial touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a sure cure for colds and pneumonia, claiming it has helped the speaker many times. The ad credits Kirki and Drog Cs as the sellers.
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Chicago
Chamberlains
Mystery surrounds Mr Gwinn death on Newport beach
Mrs V A Gwinn and daughter returned home after learning the body of Mr Gwinn, husband and father, had been interred. He was last seen on the beach with his face in his hands and is presumed to have died of a heart attack. His body washed ashore and was carried away as Howard Gwin continued the tour.
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V. A. Gwinn
Newport
Mr. Gwinn
Howard Gwin
Uncle Original and His Story of Chemistry Founding
A school gathering recounts John Dalton's life with a map tour of Eaglesfield England and Rendall, highlighting Dalton's perseverance and early teaching, while praising his chemist innovations. the tale ends with a Quaker exhortation to try again and a call for future gatherings.
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Uncle Original
Chemistry
John Wesley quote praise and Chamberlain cough remedy notice
A brief anecdote attributes a quote to John Wesley about repeating lessons. The item endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective against colds and grip and as preventing pneumonia with pleasant safe use. Sold by Kirkland Drug Co.
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John Wesley
Falls City seeks new correspondent. rewards offered
A Falls City call for a correspondent offers 100 points to the first applicant. The winning sender will serve as a correspondent for Balleton or Perrydale and attend the Exrminnse. Bertha Currera was a passenger to Portland Friday.
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Falls City
Tony
Balleton
Perrydale
Sperling Couple Welcome Daughter on September 24
Mr and Mrs Gustavus Sperling announce the birth of a daughter on September 24 in the year 1903.
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