Steamboat Bill and the naming of children on a river voyage
A Globe Democrat column argues against harsh or pun prone names for children. It cites a baby born aboard the steamer Bowling Green near Evansville Indiana named Steamboat Bill and criticizes the lifelong social costs of unusual names. The piece suggests reforms such as neutral or descriptive names or numbering children until they choose names, noting gender differences in name flexibility.
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Bowling Green
Green River
Evansville
Indiana
Globe Democrat
Juliet
Wilson
Steamboat Bill
Ot v
Grovers
Theodores
Poynter
Missouri
Proposed Eight Hour Law Topic for November Vote
The Graphic will dedicate space next week to discuss a proposed drastic eight hour law that is set for a vote in the November election.
Carlton editor Carruth attends Nebraska Kansas picnic
A. G. Carruth editor and publisher of the Carlton Sentinel visited Carlton on Tuesday for the Nebraska-Kansas picnic and reconnected with former Kansas friend W. W. Silver. His town paper is praised for its clean upstanding work and community service.
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A. G. Carruth
Carlton Sentinel
Carlton
Kansas
W. W. Silver
Prohibition Debate Figure Challenged Over Saloon Plans
The article recalls Mr. Hoter being cited as backing convenient thirst parlors. In his Sunday remarks he opposed that claim, noting his long effort since arriving in Oregon to oppose saloons and reduce their numbers, and suggesting irritation at minor provocations may reflect reconsideration of past stance.
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Hoter
Oregon
Real Estate Transfers in Newberg Area Listings
Sadie F Armbrust et al transfer to Oma Wright in NW section 12 township 3 range 6 for $10. Dozens of deeds follow including Dunham to Sharpe near sections 21 and 28 for $4000 and Draper to Bewley 215 acres in sections 11 and 14 for $10. Additional transfers involve Entler to Enatler, Fort to Ritchey, Freiwald to Howe, Hobson to Hobson, Illig to Deskins, and multiple parcels in Newberg and Edwards addition with prices from $10 to $1100.
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Sadie F Armbrust
Chester Martin Et al
Edd M
Monna E Essley
Nels P Nelson & Wt
Jos J
Clara M Kutcher
Edwards
Newberg
Prudential Loan Co
Paris
Chehalem Mt Orchards
Geo C Ritchey & Wt
J S Wilson
G M Purdy
Geo C Ritchey
Father's Front Name Enigma at School
A girl unable to recall her father's Christian name after naming herself to a teacher. The teacher asks for memory prompts and learns the mother does not call him by name, only showing she loves him.
Apple Growers Hold Training at Hood River
Hood River apple packers begin September sessions of the Apple Growers' association training school. Amateurs from across the valley attend as packing tables are set up in the large warehouse and experts teach new methods for the upcoming apple season.
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Hood River
Apple Growers’sociation
Fruit Statistics Sought in Oregon Horticulture Plan
Albany reports the state board of horticulture seeks accurate fruit yield data to identify causes of poor results. EB C Roberts of Lel on leads efforts to outline a plan tested this year in Polk county to improve fruit quality and production. Hermiston notes extension bill gains final passage aiding settlers with long term, low interest payments for land and charges to the government. Roseburg cites Douglas county investment in automobiles surpassing a million, with some cars counted after relocation.
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Albany
Oregon
EB. C. Roberts
Lelon
Polk County
Hermiston
Umatilla
Mail Voters Pamphlets On Constitutional Amendments
Salem reports Secretary Ben W. Olcott mailed copies of the statewide voter pamphlet to all registered voters. It outlines 19 proposed constitutional amendments and 10 initiative measures for the November 3 general election.
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Salem
Ben W. Olcott
United States
Grants Pass Plans Double Celebration in September
Grants Pass and Wilderville will host a double celebration on September 7 to honor the completion of the Grants Pass and Crescent City railroad’s municipal unit and to mark the return of nature expert Joseph Knowles whose experiment concludes around that time.
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Grants Pass
Wilderville
Crescent City
Joseph Knowles
Costly Imbler Fire Destroys Mill and Grain Assets
The Imbler Flouring Mill company in Imbler 15 miles northeast of La Grande suffered a Sunday morning fire destroying the mill elevator and warehouse along with 70 000 bushels of wheat and 3000 barrels of flour. Loss estimated at 125 000 dollars with about half insured.
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Imbler
la Grande
Imbler Flouring Mill Company
Here
Two Teen Girls Drown Bathing in Brewster Creek
Marshfield Vera Harry and May Willey both aged 16 drowned while bathing in a shallow Brewster valley creek. They were caught in a current beyond their depth and could not be rescued.Authorities investigated the accident and residents mourn the loss of two local youths.
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Marshfield
Vera Harry
May Willey
Brewster Valley
Death from Anesthetic In Office Tonsil Operation
Salem Miss Mena Smith 15 daughter of Mrs O G Smith died from an anaesthetic given for a tonsil operation at the office of Dr H J Clements.
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Salem
Mena Smith
O. G. Smith
H. J. Clements
Roseburg Artillerymen in State Shooting Contests
Roseburg coast artillery unit members have been selected to participate in forthcoming state wide shooting competitions. The local company aims to prove its marksmanship skills and bring home honors for the region.
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Roseburg
Coast Artillery
Prices from A M Dunlap for Picnics and Hauling
Before any outing or hauling, consult A M Dunlap for prices. Call 18 and White 48 to compare rates and arrange service.
Japan assures United States of friendly attitude
The Japanese ambassador Baron Chinda delivered to Secretary Bryan a written announcement that Germany has been addressed with an ultimatum and Germany’s withdrawal from China. Japan pledged to safeguard U S interests and maintain Chinese territorial integrity by restoring Kiaochow to China. The United States does not intend to become involved in the controversy, viewing it as a matter between Germany and others.
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Washington
Baron Chinda
Bryan
Japan
Germany
China
United States
Kian- Chau
Ger
Invading Uhlane Suffer Great Loss
Report describes heavy casualties among German Uhlans in Belgium with only about one fifth of 5000 troops from the Haelen battle surviving unhurt. Antwerp stories note the Kaiser's cavalry suffered severe losses in the invasion period.
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Uhlane
Antwerp
Belgium
Haelen
Japanese Cruiser to Follow Leipsig
San Diego reports under orders to the Japanese warship, making no secret of her mission to shadow the Leipsig.
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Leipsig
San Diego
Cal
Questioning Pen versus Fountain Pen Concealed Weapons
A Town Topics quip ponders whether a fountain pen implies concealed weapons, contrasting the phrase The pen is mightier than the sword with a playful take on hidden danger tied to writing instruments.
The Bad Egg and the Angry Wife Cartoon
A wife angrily shows a broken egg and complains of bad eggs from a grocer. Her husband replies with calm sympathy questioning the grocer. The exchange captures a light domestic moment from a New York World cartoon caption.
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New York
Origins of Normal Schools in Europe
The text traces the rise of normal schools in Europe, noting Germany as the seedbed. It cites Stettin in 1735 as the first, Frederick the Great at Berlin in 1748, Hanover in 1757, and others across Germany, with a brief mention of a parallel school in France.
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Germany
Stettin
Prussia
Frederick the Great
Berlin
Hanover
Pee
France
Early teacher training milestones across nations
The report notes key dates for normal schools: 1810 first, 1816 Holland, 1830 England, and 1839 the first United States normal school per New York American. It highlights the spread of teacher training institutions in the 19th century.
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Holland
England
United States
New York
Twain Visit Inspires A Photographer To Question Clemens
A Cleveland youth recalls Mark Twain visiting to lecture. The harborist photographer asked for a sitting after the talk. Clemens replied with a witty line asking if he is a hen to do such a thing.
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Washington
Cleveland
Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
The Parsees Today Descended From Ancient Persia Faith
The Parsees of today are direct descendants of the ancient Zoroastrians of Persia. They still maintain the fundamental beliefs and ceremonies of the old faith. The modern Parsees number about 150000, most living in British India, according to those who have dealt with them.
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Persia
British India
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