Apple Growers Fight Not Ended Opponents Frame New Lafean Push
W E Newell Oregon state horticulture president says the apple growers battle over the Lafean bill is postponed not ended. He cites packing flaws in Oregon fruit and argues northwestern quality must lead to eastern markets while forecasting new legislative effort next year. Solar power study notes sun rays may power some regions, with coal at sixty six cents a ton for steam plants.
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Washington
Oregon
Idaho
W. E. Newell
Oregon State Board of Horticulture
East
Newell
Northwest
Committee On Agriculture
New York
Virginia
Northern Pacific serves record baked potatoes in dining cars
The Northern Pacific Railroad reports serving 67 525 baked potatoes weighing two pounds or more in a single Washington month. Commissary Laurence notes the total exceeds fifteen times Spokane catering norms. The Everett Tacoma Railway Company files a $5 000 000 deed of trust in Snohomish County signaling soon operations from Everett through Snohomish Monroe and other towns to Tacoma.
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Washington
Northern Pacific Railroad
Spokane
Laurence
Northern Pacific
Everett-Tacoma Railway Company
Snohomish County
Everett
Snohomish
Monroe
Cherry Valleys
Tolt
Issaquah
Renton
Kent
Auburn
Sumner
Puyallub
Tacoma
Solar power from sunshine fuels future California plant
Professor Sir J J Thomson estimates solar heat under a clear sky equals about seven thousand horsepower per acre. Inventors have pursued practical use and California already operates a sun powered plant. When coal runs out and water power fails, more plants like it may arise, with alkali wastes and the Sahara desert becoming manufacturing centers.
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J. J. Thomson
Acre
California
West
Sahara
Trains to showcase state agriculture with Thatcher lectures
Northern Pacific and O R and N plan summer demonstration trains and seek lectures from Professor R W Thatcher head of the Washington State College agriculture department. Four letters from each railroad express belief the trains will benefit state agriculture and staff will arrange more trains after peak college activities.
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Northern Pacific
R. W. Thatcher
Department of Agriculture
Washington State College
Thatcher
R. B. Miller
State College and Experiment Station
Inland Empire Electric Road
J. J. Hill
Woman Drowns After Fearing Halley’s Comet Impact
North Yakima reports the first Halley’s Comet linked death in the state. Mrs. Ruby Woolford, mother of a three month old, drowned in the Naches River last week leaving an epitaph in the sand. Her mind reportedly unsettled by fear of a collision.
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Halley
North
Yakima
Ruby Woolford
Naches
Michigan Adds 12 Counties to Dry Column
Full election returns from 23 Michigan counties show 12 more counties voted dry last week. Michigan is now about two thirds dry with 42 counties for prohibition and 21 wet. Brewster city council passed an ordinance for city cleanup and the next day all councilmen appeared clean shaven, prompting the Brewster Herald to remark the town looks cleaner already.
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Michigan
Brewster
Brewster Herald
The Echo Readers Urged to Follow News Source
A brief nudge encourages readers to seek reports from The Echo for the latest developments across topics and events.
Heathen Collection Provokes Stirring Church Moment
In a Scotch church a Sunday collection for heathen aid led to tension as a member refused to contribute. The minister retrieved a collection box from the vestry and offered it again saying, Take what thou wantest lad. It has been gathered for the heathen.
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Emily
Correct Time In Egypt Story Tells Of Time Telling
A London Standard tale recounts how in Helouan Egypt a telescope project observer and a gunner use a local watchmaker to correct time. The gun fires at noon daily and the gunner aligns his watch with the signal. The maker then checks his own time by the gun.
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Egypt
Turner
Mathematical Association
Helouan
Lyons
Cairo
London Standard
The Will and the Wise Man's Sheep Split
A dying Chinaman leaves eleven sheep to three sons with one half to the eldest one fourth to the next and one sixth to the third. A sage adds one of his own sheep making twelve, then divides twelve as six to the eldest five to the second and two to the third. Each takes his share and the sage takes back his sheep, leaving everyone satisfied.
Silver Wedding Banquet Plan Provokes Gentle Dispute
A farmer and his wife debate how to celebrate their twenty five year marriage. She suggests killing the fattest pig for a grand banquet but he questions blaming the animal for past troubles as they consider a special celebration.
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John
Maria
Child born to Alderman Smith praised for political future
An anecdote from Lippincott's notes Alderman Smith's baby christened as attendees praise the couple. The mother predicts the child will become a great politician, joking the infant crawls out of everything.
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Alderman Smith
Lippincott
Lazing as a historic verb in early English verse
The note cites Samuel Rowlands 1610 Martin Markall describing layters laziness in streets and alehouses and cites Mortimer Collins lyrics where Cupid is said to lazy among fairies. The passage is used to illustrate archaic usage and sense of laziness in poetic language.
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Samuel Rowlands
Martin Markall
Mortimer Collins
Cupid
London
How Erin and Scotia See Things
A lighthearted quip contrasts a Scot and an Irishman in a playful exchange about argument and temper. It notes the stereotype that a maddened Scot slows his speech, which in turn stirs the Irishman further.
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Erin
Scotia
Puck
Woman Testimony Emerges On Clerkenwell Court Death
A witness at Clerkenwell county court stated he had been informed of a woman’s death and then confirmed she was alive, contradicting earlier reports. The exchange occurred during proceedings, revealing uncertainty over the deceased’s status.
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Clerkenwell County Court
London Telegraph
Husband Confesses Cheerful Selfishness In Courtship Tale
A wife recalls his claim of unique devotion while he admits the truth that he valued her for the benefit of other men. The exchange turns humorous as the husband explains his motive in courting.
Burglary Disturbs Couple as Exchange Echoes
A fragmentary exchange shows a burglary in progress with a husband and wife characters reacting as intruders rattle pockets. The scene hints at a domestic dispute set against a crime in progress. The tone resembles a concise dramatic dialogue excerpt.
Experience takes dreadfully high school wages
Carlyle expresses that experience earns top wages in teaching, arguing seasoned educators provide unmatched instruction.
Burns Replies On Salary Debate With Witty Retort
In a Battersea meeting John Burns, president of the local government board, faced a challenge over his £2000 salary. Quipped that the trade union rate justified the pay and redirected further questions to his treasurer, Mrs. Burns, after noting £1500 excess.
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John Burns
Mr. Grubb
Battersea
Burns
Prank by Dr. Hale Ends in Surprising Reading Moment
The young Edward Everett Hale stole a popular novel from a party on the Massachusetts coast and replaced its ending with a spoof. On delivering the altered book to a publisher a reader discovers the prank when the fake finale is read, the moment described as worth traveling to witness.
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Edward Everett Hale
Massachusetts
Hale
The Flying Dutchman Myth and Its Ocean Legend
The Flying Dutchman appears from land at times and especially from the Cape of Good Hope during storms. A famed tale says the captain cursed for blasphemy and must roam the seas until judgment day. The ship never docks and haunts the oceans under full canvas in strong winds.
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Cape of Good Hope
Shipwreck Tale Sparks Fortunate Family Reunion
In a Cincinnati Commercial Tribune item a man reacts to a storm news story about a passenger ship going ashore off the New England coast. He exclaims the vessel belongs to his uncle in Portland, sparking a humorous family connection as his wife notes the passengers' relief at reaching dry land.
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Indianapolis
George
New England
Tom
Portland
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
The Poor Milkman
An eastern city family finds unusual cream in overnight milk. The driver asks the servant to report it. The master remarks on throwing it out and offering a fresh bottle.
Higgins and Wiggins Debate Time Management
A dialogue excerpt shows Higgins chiding Wiggins for idling while Wiggins blames his time spent on others' affairs. Wiggins complains he has little time left for his own tasks due to tending others. The exchange mirrors concerns about personal productivity and responsibility.
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Higgins
Wiggins
Boston Transcript
Legendary bull terrier keeps watch at last week’s front door
The London Tatler recounts a bull terrier’s dramatic defense, claiming the dog held a burglar by the throat and beat him with his tail, an act described as proof of the breed’s unlikely watchdog abilities.
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London Tatler
Trial reveals defendant’s unconventional weapon
The judge questioned the plaintiff in an assault case about what struck him as unusual. The plaintiff replied simply that it was the defendant’s fist, highlighting the blow as the extraordinary element in the case reported by the Chicago News.
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Mississippi
C. J. Neill
Bible
Delaney
Dulaney
Chicago News
Rainy weather quip from Dr. Watson in Scots lore
The line by Dr. John Watson spoken through Ian Maclaren jokes that Scots rarely admit rain is falling. The quip suggests persistent showers will lead to continued wet weather, reflecting a playful view of Scottish weather talk.
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John Watson
Ian Maclaren
Mutual Surprise in a Golden Couple’s Quiet Rift
A brief exchange reveals the couple’s surprise at the spouse’s constant absence from home. The line conveys resigned humor about life together, hinting at strain amid affection.
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