Candidacy Announced for Thirteenth District Nomination
Herbert G. Crocker of Newberg announces as a Republican candidate for the representative seat in Yamhill County Thirteenth District with a May 19 primary. W. O. Residing at Sheridan also announces as a candidate in the same district with paid political advertising.
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Yamhill County
Herbert G. Crocker
Newberg
Pd Adv
Ppentine Assembly
W.O
Sheridan
Yamhill
Tillamook
Frank A. Rowe
Wheeler
Tillamook County
Pdady
Washington
Lincoln
Jesse Edwards
Candidate Announces Candidacy for County School Superintendent
Iran Barber announces progressive platform and full-time commitment if elected in the May 19 primary. S. S. Duncan notes the paid advertisement and candidate details for the county school superintendent race in 1916.
County Record Seeks Support Again in Yamhill County
A candidate asserts county services have satisfied locals and pledges to seek renewed backing. The message cites continued approval of the county’s administration and appeals for votes from residents of Yamhill County.
Local Candidate Declares for County Commissioner Nomination
I announce to the Republican voters of Yamhill County that I seek the nomination for County Commissioner. Lee Rowell, of Sheridan. Paid adv.
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Yamhill County
W. W. Langer
Farmer
LaFayette
Lee Rowell
Sheridan
R. C. Henry Seeks Republican Nomination for County Commissioner
A paid political notice from R. C. Henry born in Yamhill County son of 1852 pioneer Anson B. Henry asks Republicans to support him at the May 19 primaries. He pledges honesty, economy and good roads as a life long GOP taxpayer.
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R. C. Henry
Yamhill County
Anson B. Henry
W. W. Nickell Campaign Message
W. W. Nickell appeals for support on economy and efficiency in the office and in the field. The Republican notice urges readers to consider his platform and promises progress with timely approval.
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W. W. Nickell
Republican
Pd Adv
Miller Seeks County Assessor Nomination Renewal
Martin Miller announces his candidacy for county assessor and invites voters to review his work in office to judge his efficiency for the state. Paid advertisement.
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Martin Miller
Warren announces candidacy for Sheriff Nomination
M. D. Warren announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff subject to voter approval at the May 19 Primary election.
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M.D
del) Warren
Pratt Sitton Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination in Yamhill
Carlton resident Pratt K Sitton announces his candidacy for sheriff of Yamhill County on the Democratic ticket asking for loyal support. Paid political advertisement.
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Yamhill County
Pratt K.sitton
Carlton
Faulconer Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination in Yamhill County
A paid political advertisement endorses C. Roy Faulconer of Sheridan for the Republican nomination for Yamhill County sheriff and requests voter support during the campaign period.
Sheriff Nomination Appeal by W G Henderson
W G Henderson endorses his past service as satisfactory and requests the Republican nomination for Sheriff noting appreciation for consideration. The brief notice signals a campaign appeal from an incumbent or candidate seeking party backing.
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W.G. Henderson
Tires Of A Motorcar Heating From Internal Friction
An old magazine explains that tire heating arises mainly from internal friction as tires bend under road contact. Harder tires reduce heat but lessen ride quality, so some heating and wear are inevitable. The item also recalls a 18th century forger Lyland and a warning against talking too much in sales.
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Scientific American
The Wise Guy Quip On Luck In Cards And Love
A Philadelphia Record quote notes a witty line about luck at cards and love. It contrasts the idea of holding hands with the notion of luck in romance through a simple mug's remark.
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Philadelphia Record
Parcel post oddity in England via express messenger
A Youth's Companion note describes sending a boy by mail under a parcel post system in England. An express messenger could deliver a package to any address for a mileage fee, with a weight limit of pounds for parcel deliveries.
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St. Martin's-le-Grand
England
Philip Én
Through the Arctic Passages Two Expeditions Succeeded
Cyrus C. Adams notes in the New York Times that the northeast and northwest passages drew many European quests. Franklin’s lost party failed to complete a voyage by sea, Amundsen later sailed the Northwest Passage with the Gjoa in August 1905, while Barents opened the northeast route but wintered near Cape Chyursky and reached Bering Strait in July 1579.
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Atlantic
Oriental Co
Europe
Asia
Northwest Passage
Sir John Rogs
Sir John Franklin
Amundsen
Barents
Cape Chelyuskin
Bering Strait
Cyrus C. Adams
New York Times
Tolstoy’s Early Flight Dream Ends in Fall
The young Tolstoy, in his teens, pursued a self designed flying device and tested it from a second story window. He survived the crash with no broken bones though a severe concussion left him sleeping sixteen hours afterward.
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Tolstoy
Young Tostoy
Sinister Bastille Dominoes In Royal Curiosity
Curio recounts a dominos set made from Bastille fragments given to the dauphin before Versailles departure. The queen allegedly called it a sinister plaything. The item and other revolutionary artifacts are kept in Paris, with wry quotes from period papers and social musings included.
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Versailles
Mme. Campan
Paris
Origin of Ore Deposits Becomes Topic in Nevada Springs
The Steamboat Springs Nevada waters contain minute amounts of precious metals and several ore minerals in solution. They hint that many ore bodies form as hot waters rise from deep in the earth, depositing metals in rock fissures as they cool and react with surrounding rock.
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Steamboat Springs
Nevada
Geological Survey Bulletin
Modern Torpedo and Its Impact on Vessels
The article describes the modern dirigible torpedo a cigar shaped device over twenty three feet long and weighing more than a ton. It travels about a thousand yards per minute and must be aimed precisely to affect a ship’s hull. It notes its use in a Chilean revolution a quarter century ago.
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New York World
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