Oregon Legislature Cracks Down On Gossip And Builds Rail Links
Oregon lawmakers pass a law punishing gossip with a fine up to 1000 dollars for circulating malicious reports. The section also considers constitutional amendments to back a state railway from Boise to Coos Bay, aiming to spur Southern Oregon and Idaho development as liquor and crime debates persist. Lincoln centennial remembrances highlight the emancipator’s life and lasting influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Oregon
Idaho
Boise
Coos Bay
Development Congress
Fragmented 19th Century Snippet About Fashion And Courtship
A garbled passage notes fashion, commerce, and social beliefs with references to telephones, yellow shoes, and a bridegroom. It mentions winter, sealing wax on stems, and a teenage girl's behavior, all within a random, nonsensical colonial-era voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tettera
Humorous Observations on Society and Gossip
A columnist riffs on social pretensions and vanity from mothers judging daughters to friendly cliques. It lampoons newspaper notoriety in the East versus West, smoking quitting by gradual steps, and the mythical dignity of "James" butlers, noting Atchison's lack of butlers and pantries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
England
James
Jim
Atchison
Statement of the Bank of Myrtle Point February 5 1909
Report on the Bank of Myrtle Point Myrtle Point Oregon shows resources loans and discounts 26182 85 cash on hand 11866 55 total 68014 71 liabilities deposits 60108 07 time certificates 8365 10 and reserves. signed by cashier W F Hendricks and notary A H Bender. notes on local notices and medicines follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank OF Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Wwe
For Sale Eight Draft Horses and Notices
Eight head of good young horses for sale weights 1200 to 1400 pounds all well broken inquiry J O Stemmler real estate dealer section 8 township 27 south range 9 west Willamette Meridian has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish a claim before register on receiver Roseburg Oregon on the 18th day Witnesses William M McGee Benjamin O McGee George McGee John G Scholleberger Beneficiary Benjamin L Eppy Register Washington doctors and Bucklen Arnica Salve claim cure for blood poison spider bite and eczema burns and piles 25c at G W Perkins drug store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
State of
West
W. M
Myrtle Point
Benjamin Li Eppy
Register
Gale
J. O. Stemmler
Willamette Meridian
William M. McGee
Benjamin O. McGee
George McGee
Foschure
John G. Scholleberger
Park Rapids
Minnesota
Benjamin L. Eppy
Washington
Bucklen
John Washington
Bosqueville
Texas
G. W. Perkins’ Drug Store
Notice of Final Proof for Land Claim in Oregon
Everett M. Simonton of Portland filed for final proof on his Sworn Statement No. 01036 covering e4 nw and ne% sec 20 T30S R10W Wil lamette meridian. He will prove before the U S register and receiver at Roseburg Oregon on February 20 with witnesses R F Critenden Benjamin Smith R C Endicott and Warren Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett M. Simonton
Portland
Oregon
Willamette Meridian
Aeoep Bite
R. F. Critenden
North Bend
Benjamin Smith
R. C. Endicott
Bridge
Warren Beatty
Roseburg
Benjamin L. Eppy
Register
Soldier Balks Death Plot and Recovers with Discovery
Civil War veteran J. A. Stone of Kemp Texas describes a stubborn cough tied to a lung illness. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with restoring his health and weight after years of ailment. The remedy targets severe colds coughs hemorrhages asthma and pneumonia prevention and is sold by N G W Perkins at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Texas
Dr. King
N. G. W. Perkins
Notice of intent to prove up land claim in Oregon
Department of the Interior notice lists Timothy Billings of Rural Oregon who filed a final five year proof for a homestead entry in township 32 south range 11 west Willemette Meridian. The hearing occurs March 10 1909 before the Roseburg Register and Receiver with witnesses Dellroy Barker Louisa Barker Roy Hillis and William B Milbury all of Dothan Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Timothy Billings
Rural
Wig
Ne Ely
Township
Range
Willemette Meridian
Dellroy Barker
Louisa Barker
Roy Hillis
William B. Milbury
Dothan
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Shyrtle Point Enterprise
L.J
Roberts Owners
ANG
Orégon
Johnson
Ted
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Goldam
State
Wendas
W. F. Hendricks
A. H. Bender
Ona
Enson
Foley
G. W. Perkins
Kas de Chiitesias
N & W. Perkins
Department of the Interéx
U. 8
Land
Meen Catith
Ipee Ag
David Comstock
Tee
Classidad Advertisements
Weer
Levi Strauss & Co
Iejspleur
Thos. E. Dickson Contractor
B .U . L. de R Myrtle
Edison
Meade
Columbia Talking Machines
Ariiberal
Columbist Indestructible
Double Din
Flanagan & Bennett
Bank
The
Flanagan & Bennett Bank of
Marshfield, Ore
Mair T
Henry G. Ploeger
Steiger & Kerr
Wm. Volkmar
North Bedd
Miller-Cleaver Business College
J. A. Davenport
D. H. Johnson
E. F
Coquiele Valley Packing
Davenport
POLO
W. T. Ramsey
Gro. W. Bryant
Ran Company
Schneider
Lown
Greete
Myrtle Point Livery and Feed Stable
Sperang Bari
Cox Uee
Maple Streets
Vm Shird
Weekiy
Prope
DE. S. Clendicott
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