A Message From Mars Comes to Big Fifth Night Chautauqua
A spectacle style comedy drama from London and New York run comes to town as “A Message From Mara” features Arthur MacMurray in a cast praised for its suitable talent. The plot pits Martian intellect and emotion against human folly amid elaborate staging and lavish costuming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mara
Earth
Mars
Hichard Ganthony
London
New York
Chicago
San Francis
Forest Exchange Notice in Oregon Hearings and Protests
Heirs of Byron E Miller filed an exchange application on May 1 1928 under the 1922 act to swap forest lands in Union County and Umpqua National Forests for timber rights on 32 acres in Douglas County. Protests or objections must be filed within thirty days of the first publication dated June 28 1928 with Roseburg Land Office officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron E Miller
Fred E Miller
Atty Los Angeles
Cal
Union County
Ore
Umatilla
Nwk
Nwu
Umpqua National Forest
Register and Receiver
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Hamill A. Canaday Register
Notice of Final Account in Oregon Coos County
The administrator of the estate of Louisa A. Dodge, deceased, has filed the final account and report in the County Court of Oregon for Coos County. Objections must be filed in writing or appear in person before the first of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Coos County
Louisa A. Dodge
Public hearing set for Coquille judge’s office
On Tuesday in July 1928 at ten o clock A.M. a hearing will be held at the County Judge's office in the Court house Coquille Oregon. Dated June 28 1928 E A Dodge Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Oregon
E. A Dodge
Land Claim Notice at Roseburg Oregon 1928
Notice announces James H Loshbaugh of Remote Oregon filed intent to prove up a homestead claim in WYSE Section 1 Township 3808 Range 10 West Willamette Meridian before the Roseburg Land Office on July 24 1928. Witnesses listed include Milton B Anthony Alice Anthony Gay L Case May Case and Hamill A Canaday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Roseburg
Oregon
James H Loshbaugh
Wyse
Willamette Meridian
Land Office
Milton 8. Anthony
Remote
Alice Anthony
Gay L. Case
Portland
May Case
High Buildings Shape Winds and Tiny Whirlwinds
A historical note explains how tall structures create and shape gusts in narrow streets. On hot days wind accelerates between buildings forming mini whirlwinds as air mushrooms from street canyons and splits into multiple currents.
Over-Expression in Writing Through the Ages
A satirical note on over-expression in prose from journalists poets and clergy, contrasting Victorian and Georgian writing styles. The passage cites feline metaphor examples and laments verbose phrasing, predicting future shifts in how events are described and annotated.
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Grimalkin
Thea
John Galsworthy
Apain
Life as a Universal Force in Arrhenius Theory
Swedish chemist Arrhenius argues life is a universal force and interstellar spores travel between planets. He posits life is diffused across habitable worlds, with spores aging in space and some reaching suitable bodies to begin life. Meteoric transfer could also seed life across heavenly bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte August Arrhenius
Beieves
Agea
Bodlea
Arrhenius
Pathioder Magazine
Talking About Oneself Speech by Lord Bacon
A compact reflection on self disclosure and humility. The author notes that speaking of oneself is rarely wise unless praising virtue, and urges restraint in addressing others. The tone echoes Baconian admonitions about speaking to avoid personal offense and to keep discourse useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Bacon
Crows Escape Gas Clouds During Army Tests
Army chemical division experiments show crows gassed rise quickly above gas clouds while pigeons return to cages after liberation. Tests indicate crows fly out of gas clouds with similar behavior to pigeons despite fumes clinging to the earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown
Chemical Division
Army
Washington
Perth Amboy’s Rise as Colonial Capital and City Incorporation
The article traces Perth Amboy on the New Jersey coast from its 17th century settlement to a projected rise as America’s London. It notes Perth’s naming after James, corI of Perth, and Amboy’s Indian origin, with the town serving as the province’s capital from 1684 to the Revolutionary era and William Franklin’s 1776 capture, culminating in its 1718 incorporation as a city.
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Perth Amboy
London
America
Perth
James
Cori
Amboy
William Franklin
Forth Amboy
For Sale and For Rent Advertisements
Fragmentary listing shows For sale on a street with four lots and a note about sale. Also mentions a rent option offering two parts of a property furnished to a doctor.
Modern Woodmen Meeting Notice at Woodman Hall
Silver Camp 8622 invites all members to attend meetings on the second and fourth Mondays at Woodman hall. WCEC. Fite, Council A. A. 8 Schriefer, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Order
WCEC
Fite
A. A
Schriefer
Local Fraternal and Veterans Meeting Notices
Pythian Sisters Damonis Temple No 39 meets the second and fourth Thursdays at Woodmar bell. all sisters invited. Laura Schroeder Eva Haselwood. M E C Moff R4 2c. Coquille Valley Post 1412 Veterans of Foreign Wars meets the 2nd of each month at M W A Myrtle Point and the 4th Friday at the K P Hall Coquille. Edward J Brophy Adjt Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters Damonis Temple
Woodmar Bell
Laura Schroeder
Eva Haselwood
M. EC
Una Rebekah Lodge No. 120
C. F
Rebekahs
Votive Offerings in Gratitude to Saints
The Naples exhibition shows votive offerings as a long standing expression of thanks and faith. Citizens weigh their children and burn wax offerings to saints for cures and protection from plague famine and death while parish legends tie saints to relief from suffering and marriages.
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Naples
Pierre van Pallaven
Atlanta Constitution
Italy
Popeular
Bella
T. Nicheins
T. Anthony
St. Paul
Ercompo
Overcoming Handicaps Across History
Louis F Bisch argues in American Magazine that many great figures triumphed despite disabilities. He cites Milton, Handel, Beethoven, Keats, Pope, Caesar, Lamb, Fielding, Florence Nightingale, and others who achieved notable feats while managing illness or impairment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F Bisch
Milton
Handel
Beethoven
Keats
Pope
Caesar
Lamb
Fielding
Tom Jones
Florence Nightingale
Modern mother and child spark church supper row
A young wife brings her three year old son to a church supper. her mother, a helper, scolds the child’s unwashed hands and face. The mother asserts she asked the boy if he wanted washing and he refused, with the child replying he does not want to be washed in a self satisfied tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Essences Jewish Brotherhood Described by Classical Writers
The Essences were a Jewish sect dating to before Christ with celibate, communal living and strict ceremonies. Classical authors like Josephus Philo and Ulint describe them as religious separatists. They practiced long fasting and discipline. their connection to Jesus is unlikely, though some link John the Baptist to a similar type.
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Uling
Josephus
Philo
Jesus Christ
John the Baptist
Hardy's Rowing Eye and Vision in Doomsday Lore
J. C. Squire notes in the Observer that Thomas Hardy possessed a roaming and musing gaze. He recalls Hardy’s habit of conjuring visions of Roman Legionnaires amid Egdon Heath while mixing in Doomsday Book and antiquarian lore. The piece frames Hardy as constantly cataloging shelves of history in memory.
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Thomas Hardy
Egdon Heath
Leland
Hardy
J. C. Squire
Observer
Coca Plant Stimulus Described By South American Text
The coca shrub of South America yields a bitter tasting leaf chewed with time to form upadu a strong stimulant. A pouchful allows an Indian to walk two or three days without food. Excessive chewing can turn the user into a killer worded passage notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
South Americas
King Alfreds Candles and Timekeeping Marks
The old legend tells King Alfred used candies as rings and belts to measure time while working. Special lanterns were devised to reduce time errors from wind and drifting. A local ad invites dairy ranches berry plots or hardware ventures for sale with contact in Astoria Newport Roosevelt Highway beautification plan and a high school building idea at Gold Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Astoria
Newport
Roosevelt Highway
Gold Beach
Methodist Episcopal church services and league schedule
Sunday school starts at 10 a m and worship follows at 11 a m. League gathers at 1 p m and 8 p m. The church notes another good Sunday service and ongoing activities led by Omer Ideo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rela
Presbyterian Church Welcome Service for All Ages
A notice invites all ages to a church gathering at 11 a.m. featuring a welcome, prayer, and song. Includes details about a Sunday service and a related school event.
Lake County Notice Summary From Damaged OCR
Fragmentary text references Lakeview West Lake Lender and Perknd in Lake County. It appears to be a public notice or legal filing with OCR garble, mentioning a party or entity names such as AUTAURUA and SAE and locations including Lakeview and Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
Perlich Lake
Inter State Air Line Starts Northwest Express Portland to Yakima
The Rankin Flying Service began the first interstate air express and passenger service in the Northwest between Portland and Yakima. Two monoplanes will cover the route in under two hours with a 7 am departure and 3 pm return, linking Washington inland territory with Oregon seaport Portland. Mrs. Margaret Porter, a Yakima pioneer, was the first passenger.
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Portland
Northwest
Yakima
Great Inland Territory
Washington
Oregon Seaport
Rankin Flying Service
Perncea
Tex Rankin
Columbia Gorge
Cascade Locks
Margaret Porter
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Pete
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Menaage
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Hertwe Parker
Aatronomer
Mertte
Tran
Aelf
Herve
Strugglia
Arthur MacMurray
Artiat
Ontario— Cooperation Creamery
Ollting
Dalles
California Highway
Dufur—Mutual Creamery Co
Mt. Angel
Zien
Ahi
Hamilton
Hecsld Cies
Geo. E. Hamilton
Herald Office
Southport Coal
Myrtle Point
Rt Cash
N. J
Myrtle Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ee Hall
A. J. Nelson
W. M. Ralph Kring
See
Myrtle Point Lodge
Lo.c.f Hall
Geo. F. Hughes
Secy
John E. Dickson
Masonic Hall
Breuer
Myrtle Petat
King Alfred
L. Stressg Fourth
Maple Street
Mary Rowpps
N. G
Jason Jewett
Sec
Medford
Crater Lake
Weing
Meee
Nysea
Ontarie
Knights of
James Winters
C. S. A. Johnston
Methodist Episcopal
Omer Ideo
Presbyterian Church
Inter-State Air Line
Peter Pan Pongee
Tub Supreme
Gingham
N. P. Peterson, Oie
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