PanamaPacific Exposition Sets World Convention Record
The Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco 1915 hosted 928 conventions and congresses, with 61 international, 541 national, 94 Pacific Coast, and 232 California meetings. Attendance reached 1 756 000 across 2 927 session days and 5 854 half day sessions.
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Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain States
San Francisco
Cal
Chas. CG
Moore
St. Louis
Chicago
Exition-Memorial
Sann Francisco
Jas. A. Barr
St. Louis Exposition
California
International Congress of Education
International Press Congress
Barr
Summary of Congress Program Variety Across 928 Gatherings
The program emphasized present day problems over history with 928 gatherings. Notable categories include Educational 172 and Agricultural 36, with many other interests such as Business 75, Internal 105, Genealogical 28, Greek Letter Societies 55, Govermental 69, Industrial 28, Labor 21, Live Stock 29, Religious 79, Scientific 56, Social Service 56, and Professional 47.
Wedding Unites Evelyn Corliss and Ovid Wickham at Powers
At the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Corliss in Powers Oregon Evelyn M Corliss became Mrs Ovid A Wickham in a quiet home ceremony officiated by Elder C H Barklow of Myrtle Point The couple will reside in Powers with Mr Wickham working as an assistant cook in one of the Smith Powers camps
City Council Start Proceedings for Street Improvements
The City Council at the regular meeting passed preliminary resolutions for street work in 1916. The plan covers Spruce and Maple streets to the easterly limits and the full Railroad avenue length, with decisions on methods to depend on property owner votes. Council directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance and set the annual city caucus for March 21, with Chairman Whitaker presiding in Mayor Dement’s absence due to a broken leg.
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Railroad Avenue
Whitaker and Schroeder
Giles
Deern
Dement
Whitaker
Professor Conklin Lectures on Psychology of Habit
Prof Conklin of the University of Oregon addressed a full Unique Theatre audience last evening. He cited that 92 to 98 percent of daily activities are habit and praised quiet attentive listening from the children. The program included a male quartet, a girls quartet, and the High School Orchestra under Prof C A Davidson, all encored and praised for their performances.
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Conklin
U. of O
M.O. Stemmler
W.M. Arrington
A. S. Lowman
W. E. Lundy
C. A. Davidson
Stiéll
Blue Mountain Grange Opposes Bonded Roads Plan
At its March meeting Blue Mountain Grange No 345 declared opposition to bonding by state or county for road construction while supporting better roads and backing tax increases for that purpose.
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Blue Mountain Grange
la Grande
Ore
Blue Mountain Grange No. 345
Union County
Blue Mountain Grange No
Farm life happiness and comfort ease worry on the land
The farmer and family cultivate a desire for beauty and comfort to banish worry. Flowers lawns pictures books magazines chairs hammocks all foster longevity and happiness on the farm, making life more content for parents and children alike.
Love and Corn Beef Bring the Home Together
A brief home note celebrates simple meals with corn beef and cabbage sharing space with affection, implying warmth and togetherness in domestic life.
Marshfield Hears Of Railway Extension To Eureka
Marshfield Oregon March 3 The Twohy Brothers won the contract to build a 260 mile railroad from Coos Bay to Eureka and add a Portland San Francisco link. The Engineering News reports the coast road geP closure and confirms a long denied plan. Locals celebrate as Coos Bay gains mainline status and regional growth potential.
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Marshfield, Or
Twohy Bros
Coo, Bay
Eureka
Portland
San
Francisco
Gep
Coast Road
Southern Pacific
Coos Bay
Addiiton
Towhy Doubts Railway Contract Award for Portland Line
John Towhy of Towhy Bros Co says no contract was awarded to his firm for the proposed railway line after reading the notice at the Portland hotel. He doubts any contract has been let and believes the matter of building the line is not now under consideration by the Southern Pacific, though he thinks it will eventually be taken up.
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Portland
John Towhy
Towhy Bros.Co
Southern Pacific
Winston-Salem Crowned Leading Tobacco City in 1910s Speech
Col A D Watts praises Winston-Salem as the leading tobacco town claiming the city produces and ships vast quantities of chewing and smoking tobacco and related products. He notes Winston-Salem accounts for a large share of U S tobacco taxes and asserts the city dominates national and international tobacco output.
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A. D. Watts
Internal Revenue
North Carolina
Twin City
Winston-Salem
United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington
St. 2
Uncle Sam
J. Crawford
America
Hog Cholera Reported in Eastport by Dr Masson
Dr J L Masson veterinarian reports a hog cholera case on the Bay side at Eastport. He notes uncertainty whether the disease has appeared in the county before, but this is the first case in eight years of his residence in Coos County.
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J. L. Masson
Enterprise
Bay Side
Eastport
Masson
Coos County
Anders Houge Walks Downtown Without Invalid Chair Aid
Anders Houge is now able to travel downtown without using an invalid's chair. This milestone marks a significant improvement in mobility and independence for Houge.
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Anders Houge
Special Attraction at Unique Theatre
Aylesworth presents marvelous motion pictures of wild animal life and big game hunting in the Canadian Rockies and Alaska. A two year expedition with gun and camera in the great north country. Six reels shown by Paramour Pictures at 10 and 20 cents this Saturday March 11.
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Aylesworth’s
Canadian Rockies
Alaska
North Amercan
Para
Social Art Club Hosts New Member at Shelley Home
Mrs George W Shelley entertained the Social Art Club on a Wednesday afternoon with a standard business meeting and a new member added to the roster. Guests lingered over dainty refreshments in the dining room as time passed quickly.
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Social Art Club
George W. Shelley
Old men and angle worms quip unsettles young reader
A fragment recounts a humorous remark comparing old men to angle worms as a boy and others react with surprise and a shared gulp, illustrating a moment of rustic banter in a rural setting.
Ruling on water guards and railway plans in Oregon
Labor Commissioner Hoff Feceritl announces safety measures for water gauges and steam exhausts including metal guards and valves. Oregon counties push land policy changes, rail surveys, and port plans amid talks of new ships and Wasco elevators. Local officials review road supervision, bulk grain handling, and presidential primary efforts as bridge work nears completion on the Siuslaw and Willamette Pacific lines.
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Labor
Hoff Feceritl
Portland
Linatton
County Court
Josephine County
Oregon
Jackson News
Astoria
Judge Colvig
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Mlen
Pacific
Southern Pacific
Buxton
Douglas County Court
Roseburg
Umpqua
Marshfield
Gardiner
Blewett Harvester
Pendleton
Blewet
Spokane
East Oregonian
Wasco County
Boyd
Dalles Chronicle
Albert Cummins
Siuslaw River
Cushman
Florence West
Willamette Pacific Railroad
Coos Bay
Benton County Taxpayers League forms to curb taxes
About two hundred and fifty Benton County taxpayers met in Corvallis to organize a Taxpayers League aimed at a substantial, lasting tax reduction. They cited a twelve year tax rise from 48000 to 301000 in 1914 and pledged drastic action if needed to fix the system. Oaxaca, Mexico was reported burned on March 5 and claims of Felix Diaz entering Mexico were denied by the government.
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Tober
Umpqua
Benton County Courier
Benton County
Circuit
Corvallis
Benton County ‘Taxpayers’ League
Ingle
Oaxaca
Mexico
State Department
Caranza
Theza
Felix Diaz
Small National Banks Plan Radical Change in Salem
In Salem Oregon on March 3, Sar gent, Superintendent of Banks, says several small town national banks plan to reorganize under state laws due to dissatisfaction with the federal reserve system. One bank has signaled intent, with more to follow, arguing the federal act imposes reserve burdens and limits on small loans. They also oppose proposed curbs on interest charges and seek relief from additional duties.
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Salem
Federal Reserve
Congress
Sargent
Fins
Oregon Governor Backs Wilson on Armed Merchantmen Policy
Governor Withycombe of Oregon says President Wilson's position on armed merchantmen is correct and should be supported by Congress. He asserts the president must handle foreign relations in a crisis and defend rights of American citizens on the seas under international law. He criticizes past policy but supports the current administration's stance.
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Salem
Ore
Wilson
Congress
Withycombe
New York
Emma Guerin Walks Without Crutches After Knee Infection
Miss Emma Guerin has recovered from a knee joint infection and can now stroll unaided, ending months of reliance on crutches. The improvement follows extended treatment and physical therapy.
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Emma Guerin
Preparedness bandwagon draws wide interest
The phrase signals growing attention to readiness across sectors. Communities and organizations seek guidance on drills, supplies, and planning to bolster resilience against emergencies.
Plans for Night Horse Show at State Fair
Salem Oregon March 4 tentative plans for a night horse show at the State Fair this fall were discussed by a committee appointed by the State Fair Board. Attending were J H Murphy of the Portland Riding club H M Kerran of the Portland Hunt Club Professor Carl Kenny and E L Potte of Oregon Agricultural College and J C Brownell and Ed Fortune of Oregon City. Murphy and Kerran were to report back on March 9 with club officials and an appropriation of 1500 is available for the show featuring fancy riding stunts.
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Salem
Ore
State Fair Board
J. H. Murphy
Portland Riding Club
H. M. Kerran
Portland Hunt Club
Carl Kenny
E.L. Potter
Oregon Agricultural College
J. C. Brownell
Ed. Fortune
Oregon City
Messrs. Murphy
Kerran
Felsher Family Hosts Farewell Party for Fred Felsher
The country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Felsher hosted a well party last Friday in honor of Fred Felsher who left the next day for Portland. Indoor games and visiting filled the evening with light refreshments served to a group including Ralph and Edna Sigsby Allie Bartlet Mabel and Hazel Barksow John Hall Chas Miller Clarence Schriefer Wm Picket Violet and Esther Royer Carl Ampfer Chas and Bill Anderson Fritz Miller Bert Davenport Mr and Mrs Walter Miller Blanch Florence Constance and Walter Felsher and Fred Felsher the guest of honor.
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John Felsher
Recital by Mrs. Worley and Pupils At Home
Mrs. Roy Worley hosted a Saturday evening song recital for her pupils and friends. The program featured solo performances by Elva Green Stella Baiklow Florence Hansen and Dorothy Miller among others with piano duets and a sextette number including Swing Low. The event celebrated noticeable progress in the students voices under Mrs. Worley’s teaching.
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Roy Worley
Rothy Wie
Shelley
C. W. Combs
Dorothy Miller
Squim
Little Boy Blue
DeKoven
Florence Hansen
Sextette
Swing Low
Barrett
Cha Marschall
Henry Schroeder
Mayor Dement Suffers Broken Leg After Stable Accident
Last Monday evening Mayor W. Taylor Dement tried to catch a loose horse in his stable. The horse kicked him, breaking both bones about four inches before the knee. Dr. Stemmler reduced the fracture, and the mayor is recovering as well as could be expected.
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W. Taylor Dement
Northwest lumber output dominated by seven species in 1914
Ninety three percent of Northwest lumber production in 1914 came from seven species: Douglas fir, western yellow pine, redwood, hemlock, cedar, white pine, and larch. Total quantity reached 7.6 billion feet, reflecting a concentrated timber portfolio.
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Northwest
Northwest 1914 lumber cuts exceed ten million feet mills
Government figures show Northwest mills producing over 10 million board feet annually account for a large share of total lumber output in 1914.
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Northwest
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Prof. Conklin
Eureka Line
Unique
Jas. Withycomb
Folger
Folger’s
IFFEE
N. P. Peterson Bank of Myrtle Pint Building
Golden Gate
N. P. Peterson Bank of
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