Citizenship and neutrality in wartime era debates
The piece discusses American neutrality amid World War I, questioning loyalties of German and British sympathizers and the status of naturalized citizens. It urges citizens to prioritize the country's welfare, noting a common belief among foreign-born citizens that allegiance remains with the United States. It also clarifies ballot measures on Single Tax and Rural Credits, and urges voters to distinguish between them.
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Germany
England
America
President of Farmers' Union Warns Voters
J. D. urged Oregon farmers to study the ballot carefully due to the order of initiative measures on the slate. He stressed vigilance in voting to ensure informed choices despite the ballot sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Warne Voters
Oregon
J. D
Quips and Quibbles on Campaign Life and Moon Speeds
The piece gathers satirical lines about Ford Hughes Wilson and Roosevelt Lodge and Wicker shams. It notes moon speed claims and foreign victory talk while lampooning campaign managers and voters. It reflects a lively 1910s newspaper voice with varied witticisms and banal observations about politics and life.
Republican Nominee for County Commissioner Platform
A 1916 election statement proclaims a dollar for a dollar fair deal and faithful duty. The candidate pledges honesty and conscientious service and asks for support at the November 7 election.
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Pdadv
Straw votes and jokes mix in election chatter
The New York Herald publishes straw votes showing Wilson leading in many doubtful states while explaining away its proof. The Agriculture Department unveils a plan to study wild duck habits, a lighter note beside political talk.
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Mexico
New York Herald
Wilson
Herald
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Grants Pass Reader
Doan's Kidney Pills are praised as a tested kidney remedy for backache and urinary disorders. J. P. Morse of Grants Pass Oregon recalls relief after use and urges others with kidney or back problems to try the product. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
J. P. Morse
Bridge St
Grants Pass
Ore
Doan
Mr. Morse
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Blood Purifier Claims Relief for Rheumatism
An advertisement asserts rheumatism stems from blood impurities and promotes cod liver oil emulsion as a natural remedy. It claims the preparation improves general health, strengthens organs, and aids upbuilding strength with daily use.
Peace on terms and civic duty in a press collage
A fragmented pamphletlike piece argues for peace on differing terms for Germany and the Allies, while urging personal happiness and civic participation. It promotes voting as a duty and fair conduct, urging readers to support the publisher's preferred stance.
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Germany
Yellow Press
Family notes from Myrtle Point describe naval careers and marriages
J P Stemmler receives a long letter from a nephew detailing relatives including Gilbert practicing medicine with son Walter in Fort Smith. Ethel and Bess daughters, Bess at Little Rock. Will Eberle a navy lieutenant on the Battleship Arkansas. Charlie county official in Muskogee with a granddaughter. Edward a navy captain at Annapolis. his son married in Providence. Joe died in Little Rock leaving a wife and two children.
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J. P. Stemmler
Myrtle Point
Frank Eberle
Joplin
Missouri
Gilbert
Fort Smith
Walter
Ethel
Bess
Little Rock
Will Eberle
Arkansas
Charlie
Register of Deeds
Navy
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Providence
Rhode Island
Joe
The New Woman Faces a Balancing Act at Home
The piece notes women entering various trades and businesses while cautioning not to neglect the wife and mother role. It highlights enterprise as well as the need to preserve home and family duties.
Notice of separation and debt disavowal in Powers Oregon
On September 12 1916 my wife left me with our two children and I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in her name. Dated Powers Oregon October 24 1916 H L Briggs.
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Powers
Oregon
H. L. Briggs
Notice of separation by October 26 1916 at Myrtle Point
Notice states that his wife Mrs L E Wilson has left his bed and board and that he will not be responsible for any debts she may contract. Dated Myrtle Point Oregon October 26 1916 THOS Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Wilson
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Thos. Wilson
Notice of Land Claim By W O Bortner in Oregon Office
Notice that W O Bortner of Silver Lake Washington filed in the Roseburg Oregon land office on October 6 1916 a sworn statement for land claim and related proceedings under the U S Land Office publication notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
W. O. Bortner
Silver Lake
Washington
Timber land and timber to be applied for in Oregon
Application No 010835 under the Timber and Stone Law seeks purchase of 160 acres in section 32 township 29 range 9 west Willamette meridian with timber valued at 225 dollars and 450 000 board feet at 50 cents per M. Final proof set for December 29 1916 before the Roseburg land office. Protests or contests may be filed with affidavits. 5110 W H Canon Register.
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Willamette Meridian
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
W. H. Canon
Register
Notice of Final Account in Milbury Estate
Nellie W. Milbury Administratrix of the William B. Milbury estate filed a final account with Coos County Court Oregon. A hearing on objections and settlement is set for November 6, 1916 at the Court House, before Judge James Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie W. Milbury
William B. Milbury
Coos County
State of
Oregon
James Watson
Notice of Timber and Stone Claim in Roseburg Oregon
Edward Ellingson of Eugene Oregon filed Sworn Statement and Application No 010474 on November 28 1916 to purchase the NE4 of Section 10 Township 29S Range 10W Willamette Meridian timber and land appraised at 53600 with timber 1140000 board feet at 040 per M and land 80. He will prove the claim November 24 1916 before the Roseburg Land Office Register and Receiver. Potential entry contest may be filed before patent issues. W H Canon Resistor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department, of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Edward Ellingson
Eugene
Township
Willamette Meridian
Register and Receiver
United States Land Office
Canon
Lip Reading for Deaf Succeeding in Everyday Life
Advertisement touts a lip reading method offered by the School of Lip Language in Kansas City Missouri. Claims quick, original results and free particulars without expense, urging deaf and hearing alike to learn to understand actors and distant speakers.
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School of Lip Language
Kansas City
Missouri
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