Rose Festival Opens in Portland with Giant Rose Fountain
Portland hosts its annual Rose Festival June 7 to 9 with a massive rose fountain as the centerpiece. The display covers 80 000 square feet in Park blocks and rises over 40 feet, using 606 rose plants and 15 000 Dorothy Perkins blooms to form the floral feature. The fountain will be ready by June 6 with electrical aspects completed.
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United States
Dorothy Perkins
Real Estate Transfers Across Several Counties in 1900s Records
Edwin Allen and wife transfer 101.34 acres to Isaac Ramsey and wife except railroad right of way. N M Apple and wife transfer 10 acres in section 36. C A Buck and wife transfer 40 acres in section 32 and 2 acres in section 3 to AF and Ella O Strachen. Sarah L Cawthorn transfers 11.05 acres to Grace G Monroe. Earl Delashmutt and others transfer 18 acres to Richard Miller and A N Miller. G T Gibson transfers 3.49 acres to Lillian Herchberger. Charles Heinz and wife transfer 57.73 acres to Wm A and Grace Kassebaum and 2.50 acres to John Berry. G N Hodgden and wife transfer nw quarter of section 26 to Tracy Philips and wife 1000 dollars. Frank R Johnson transfers 80 acres and multiple tracts in Hillcrest area to W P Johnson for 1 dollar. Samuel Lowery by sheriff transfers to George Elligsen 1531.35 dollars. Franklin L Sawyer and wife transfer Lot 3 East Newberg subdivision to Robert E Brown for 10 dollars.
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Edwin Allen
Isaac Ramsey
Elisha Bedwell
M Apple
RR Adams
Sarah L Cawthorn
Grace G Monroe
John Monroe
Earl Delashmutt
Christner
Richard Miller
A N Miller Diest
T Gibson
Lillian Herchberger
M Matheny
Charles Heinz
Grace Kassebaum
John F Johnson
John Berry
Hodgden
Tracy Philips
Frank R Johnson
W P Johnson
Joseph Wood
Hillcrest
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Highlands
Samuel Lowery
George Elligsen
Franklin L Sawyer
Robert E Brown
East Newberg
Daily diet commonly misses essential minerals in growth
Many diets overlook key minerals needed for brain and body development. Deficiencies can affect cognitive function, immunity, and overall health, making balanced intake of iron, zinc, calcium, iodine, and magnesium important for daily growth.
Woodcarving for ships and the master William Rush
The article surveys 18th century ship ornamentation with emphasis on figureheads and the work of William Rush of Philadelphia. It notes the American figureheads on ships like the United States line frigate and Constellation, praising Rush for lifelike motion and artistic genius in carving.
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Washington Star
Barring Out the Wolves and Idle Gossip Reflections
A miscellany of quotations and observations on social life. The piece discusses wolves in forests to deter wandering livestock, idle gossip as a societal plague, and Rousseau on occupation. It also includes nuggets of wisdom about managing troubles, weather, and a satire on ear ticklers.
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Rousseau
Atlanta Constitution
Lawsuit tale of oyster and umbrella in Polish court
A Russian journal reports a Polish court case where a man claimed an umbrella left in a restaurant, two men brought evidence, one misused the law, and the court dismissed the suit as a trivial pretext. The owner later identified the umbrella and the defendants were fined for their action.
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Poland
Neft
Vision of a city where wealth and virtue share equal pride
A Civic League secretary from Cleveland envisions an ideal city with equal comfort for rich and poor, abundant parks, honest government, and a focus on ideas and character. The excerpt includes other 16th century and travel notes, humorous anecdotes, and social observations from various papers.
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Mayo Fesler
Civic League of Cleveland
New York Independent
Fire Bags at Sea and Other Curious Tales
A miscellany of maritime lore explains the fire bag carried by whalers and sealers to start fires at sea. It details construction, safety, and usage in lifeboats, alongside notes on double eyesight in Brazil fish, and various humorous vignettes about old-time manners and sayings.
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Arctic Circle
New York
Denbie Ane
Brazil
Philadelphia
Castor Oil Plant Enigma Tied to Ancient Tomb Finds
The article notes Deludes ts enemies yet masquerade around the castor oil plant. It describes the plant seeds as oval, about a half inch long, growing into spiny capsules with three seeds each. Archaeologists report finding seeds in tombs, linking castor beans to historical contexts in Philadelphia.
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Oyec Nay Ame
Philadelphia
Appendicularly Speaking and a Tenant's Lease Exchange
A fragmentary exchange mentions a doctor visit with a demand to see someone apart and a warning about lying. The text then shifts to a line about a lease imposing contract conditions and tenant communication.
Lord Macaulay Whispered by Inn Guest
A St James Gazette note describes a diner at a London inn who eats lunch then stares in a dream like trance before smashing a glass and leaving. The waiter explains the man often breaks glasses but is not crazy, saying he merely grows angry at thoughts about the great Lord Macaulay.
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Alia
Lord Macaulay
St. James” Gazette
Riddle Question From The Sphinx At New York Tun
The sphinx posed a riddle about how many girls would swim beyond the danger line if the lifeguard were a woman. The remark appeared in New York tun.
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New York
Engagement Secret and Harsh Words Sparked by Postage Pain
A lively exchange sees a man and woman debating marriage and happiness while a poet rails against taxes on his hopes and postage for manuscripts. The dialogue reveals choices about ending relationships and pursuing art over social expectations.
Undefined Quote Fragments From The New York Sun
A cryptic collection of phrases references wishes and possession. The text juxtaposes a query about usefulness with a reflection on knowledge attributed to Confucius. No clear news event or person is established.
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Sun
Confucius
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