Oregon's Direct Democracy Movement Promises Reform
The Pacific Monthly article by Lute Pease is highlighted in this item, praising Oregon's direct legislation and direct nominations as a peaceful revolution in democracy. It notes Oklahoma, Dakota, Washington and others adopting or adapting Oregon's reforms and asserts the movement has empowered citizens against bosses and machines, with rapid U.S. Senate elections described.
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Pacific Monthly
Portland
Oregon
Han Ld
Lute Peasz
Oregin
Oklahoma
Dakoa
Washington
Pease
United States
W. S. O’ren
Tipped as He Went Promise to Pay Weekly Fails
A young man returns from Europe and tests a weekly lump sum tipping plan in a London hotel. He pays in advance for service but finds the valet does not perform tasks, such as pressing clothes or preparing outfits, and reverts to tipping as before.
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Europe
London
New York Press
Pie Birds of Brittany Tale of a Pies Overrunning Farm
A Breton farmer tells a traveler a tall tale of pies black and white invading his fields. He nails the birds to a tree with tacks, but the flock unites to pull up the tree and carry it away.
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Brittany
Winter’s influenza and rheumatism link urged care
The article notes an influenza season with a high prevalence and warns of subsequent muscular rheumatism. It describes a common, less severe rheumatic form without joint swelling and with pain worsened by movement. Advice urges rest and frequent use of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, sold by Columbia Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Columbia Pharmacy
Colum bia Pharmacy Offers Tea and Candy Specials
Fragmentary note describes tea and tablets at the Columbia Pharmacy with a price of 55 cents and references fresh candies at a local shop. Mentions Hollister and a Rocky Mountain theme in a dated tone.
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T King Hollister
Columbia Pharmcy
Tennyson’s lunch remark as a tale of truth and memory
Bram Stoker recounts a Henry Irving anecdote about Tennyson’s honesty. At lunch a hostess serves a dish and asks for exact judgment. Tennyson first says it was like an old boot, then corrects that it was like an old shoe.
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Tennyson
Bram Stoker
Henry Irving
Irving
Haslemere
The Conduct of Life Reflections on Inner Resolve
Ralph Waldo Emerson argues that true strength lies in inner force rather than outward talent or wealth. He cites the decisive, unbegged will as the sign of power, noting that truly central natures influence others through consistent self-rule.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hamlet size debate sparks duel in Paris review
M. Ca tullo Mendes argues Hamlet is slender while M. Vanor favors a hundred kilo frame. A sword duel ensues but only skins the duelists, failing to pierce the mystery behind the quarrel in Paris.
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Hamlet
M. Catullo Mendes
M. Vanor
Tierre Lerouge
Paris Revue Generale
Divorce Fallout in Pick-Me-Up Dialogue
In a brief dialogue from Pick-Me-Up a character notes a husband’s dissatisfaction with a divorcee wife who possessed half a million at marriage and still holds all of it, highlighting fault lines over money in a marriage. The exchange underscores tension around wealth and autonomy in relationships.
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