Rules for Forming a Militia Company in Oregon
A Portland staff officer quotes detailed procedures for organizing a militia company in Oregon. The article outlines application requirements including a list of at least 75 residents, officer selection, medical examination, muster processes, and handling finances and property when a company disbands or is discharged.
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la Grands
W. F. Smith
Adjutant General
Portland
L. ©. Pratt
Ita
Poreona Mabie
General Staff
Oregon National Guard
Chiat
Pontifical high mass opens bishop’s jubilee in Ogdensburg
In Ogdensburg New York on September 14 a large gathering of Catholic dignitaries began the bishop Henry Gabriels jubilee celebrations with a pontifical high mass of thanksgiving. Attending were Most Rev Diomede Falconio Archbishop Farley Archbishop Gauthier and other bishops. Bishop Gabriels, born in Belgium, was ordained in 1861 and later served for decades at St. Josephs seminary in Troy New York.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
Henry Gabriels
Diomede Falconio
United States
Farley
New York
Gauthier
Ottawa
Seminary President Departs to Become Bishop of Ogdensburg
In 1642 he severed ties with the seminary upon his appointment as bishop of Ogdensburg, ending his leadership role at the institution.
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Ogdensburg
Secretary Knox Seeks Higher Funds for Consular Assistants
Secretary Knox will ask Congress this winter to raise the consular assistants budget so the State Department can hire Americans at all posts. Currently only $1,000 yearly is allowed for clerk hire at consular offices, pushing posts to employ foreigners. Congress has opposed foreigners but may fund a change if the current practice ends.
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Washington
Knox
Congress
State Department
Strangled Orange Tree By Twisted Pine Roots
A Victoria clergyman found his orange tree drooping as pine roots nearby twisted around the orange’s taproot strangling it. Roots were cut away and the orange revived briefly but later died. Digging deeper showed the pine had attacked further down and caused the tree’s death.
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Victoria
Joshua Seeks Daily Use Magnifier Despite Thrift Offer
An 1900s note recalls Joshua desiring a permanent, high magnification fletdgla described as a thin lens. The clerk offers a twenty five times magnifier, but Joshua insists on more frequent use, reflecting practical demand over limits.
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Joshua
Snevese Magazine
So Me Rose Irish MP Declares Silent Protest in Commons
In a London Telegraph excerpt an Irish member of parliament proclaims he cannot sit still and remain silent. He rises in the House of Commons with a pledge to speak, signaling a dramatic parliamentary moment.
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Mr. Speaker
London Telegraph
Watches For The Blind In The Public Library Reading Room
The New York Times recounts blind visitors using raised numeral watches without crystals. A patron notes the time as 4 o clock with the watch, while librarians explain embossed numerals and tactile bands aiding the blind. The article mentions syncing with electric clocks.
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Agst
New York Times
Why He Went to Market
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Mann asking Jim Mann to shop for butter eggs and corn claiming market prices. He cites a busy day and money shortage but then offers to go next week, implying reluctance and a shift in the request.
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Jim
Mrs. Mann
Mr. Mann
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Gulle and the Black Crickets
Gulls saved early Utah crops by feasting on numerous black crickets and field mice. Settlers viewed the birds as heaven sent and sacred, a belief that persists as gulls forage over irrigated beet and alfalfa fields.
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Uteh
Salt Lake
Success Magazine
Saving Him. Engagement breakup over fortune tellers
The Pittsburg Press quotes a dialogue about an engagement ending after Miss Sweet hints she would marry three times per a fortune teller. He cites fear of being first on the list as the reason, framing it as a quip about fate and romance.
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Miss Sweet
Pitisburg Press
Ambiguous Excerpt Puzzles Local Discourse
The Clousten Post quotes a terse exchange about a man and his intentions, mentioning fear, truth, and a warning to avoid pursuit. The fragment hints at tension between a father and daughter over a mysterious suitor or threat, but lacks clear narrative details.
Notice of Street Improvement in La Grande Oregon
Notice explains that the La Grande city council created Improvement District No 17 for Jefferson Avenue and intends to repair the street by laying rivet cement? no, reconstruction of sidewalk. The council will act ten days after service on property owners.
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Common Council
la Grande
Oregon
Jefferson Avenue
City Council to Levy Special Assessment in La Grande
La Grande Oregon September 6 1911 notice states that the south side of Jefferson avenue from Chestnut to Fourth street and the north half of block 115 Chap sing addition are affected by an improvement costing $200. The council will meet September 20 1911 at 3 p.m. to consider the cost and levy. hearings available for aggrieved parties. City Recorder C M Humphreys signs the notice.
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Jefferson Avenue
Chestnut Street
Fourth Street
Chapsing
la Grande
Oregon
La Grande Oregon Sixth Street District Improvement Notice
A notice under the 1911 La Grande Oregon city council resolutions announces a planned bitulithic pavement project on Sixth Street within Improvement District No. 16. The boundaries run from the north line of K Avenue to the south line of Washington Avenue, including specified blocks in Chaplin’s Addition. Ten days after service, the council will order the work on affected and benefited properties.
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City
la Grande
Oregon
Sixth Street
K Avenue
Washington Avenue
City Council Sets Local Improvement Levy Details
La Grande Oregon September city council records outline an announced improvement cost of 28561.12 with a hearing on September 20 1913 at 8 pm in the council chamber to consider the estimated cost and the levy of assessment. Recorder C M Humphreys notes opportunity for aggrieved persons to be heard.
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la Grande
Oregon
LA Grande Oregon
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la Gragg, Oregon
O’connell
Cigar Store
Observer's
Corner Depot
Jefferson 8
George Palmer Lumber Co
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Baker Business College
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