Time Signals From Naval Observatory Impress Mariners
A detailed account explains how the Naval Observatory in Washington broadcasts precise time each noon. A young operator triggers electric switches as the clock reaches 60, sending signals along 900000 miles of telegraph lines to cities and ships, with pauses to let distant receivers sync. The system rivaled Greenwich in speed and accuracy, aiding mariners worldwide.
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United States Naval Observatory
Washington
Naval Observatory
District of Columbia
New York
Buffalo
Cleveland
Newport
Baltimore
Newport News
Norfolk
Savannah
New Orleans
Key West
Galveston
Chicago
Observatory
United States
Havana
Panama
Callao
Peru
Ae Tule
Lecture on Japan by Rev. Fred E. Hagin at Friends Church
Rev. Fred E. Hagin a returned missionary will lecture at the Friends church Saturday evening July 10 at 8 o'clock. The popular illustrated event uses moving pictures and a stereopticon. No admission charge voluntary collection. A union missionary meeting inviting all churches and townspeople to participate in gospel work overseas. Free, free, come. Gro. C. Ritchey.
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Fred E. Hagin
Christian Church
Tokio
Japan
Friends Church
Union
Gro. C. Ritchey
Man of letters Doctor Hale praised for lifelong faith and service
A portrait of Edward Bagi Hale, described as a humane, educated New England figure, who bridged scholars and working people. The piece lauds his faith in God, his writings, and influence as editor, preacher, and founder of literary clubs, detailing a life of eighty seven years centered on universal love.
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Richard
Doctor Hale
Dr. Holmes
Edward Bagi Hale
New England
Nat Hale
Sist
Edward Everett
America
a-Hand Clubs
County Clerk Receives Paperwork Saturday
The Polke County Observer reports County Clerk E. M. Smith received documents Saturday from the clerk.
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Polke County
E. M. Smith
Chehalem Center Sunday Sermon and Local Visits
Rev Requa at Springbrook delivered an excellent sermon at the church Sunday. The Misses Adams from Tye Valley Eastern Oregon visited their half brother W R Carter earlier this week. Mr and Mrs H C Paulsen with Mable and Nellie traveled over the mountain Sunday to visit J W Moore and family. Howard Waltons brother and a niece and her husband visited from Portland Sunday. Rosa Winters at Chas Shires home spent the Fourth at Carlton.
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Requa
Springbrook
Adams
Tye Valley
Oregon
W. R. Carter
H. C. Paulsen
Mable
Nellie
J. W. Moore
Howard Walton
Portland
Rosa Winters
Chas
Shires
Carlton
Dangers of river swimming cautions from Eugene Register
The Eugene Register cautions that Willamette and McKenzie rivers stay cold despite warm days. A boy fell from a log and drowned. warnings urge patience of six weeks of heat before safe swimming.
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Willamette
McKenzie
Valley Press
Willamette Or
Eugene Register
Farm Worth Twice Its Value in Dollars and Cents
A newspaper fragment notes a farm is worth twice its dollar value. The piece reflects on steady effort, avoiding hastiness, and hints at health risks of excess pie after an Indiana man died following seven pies. It mentions agitation as a lesson against political wrongs and a teen in the hoe.
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Indiana
Dundee Social Notes Highlight Summer Visites and Gatherings
Miss Mary Cook of Newberg visits sister Mrs A J Barrell and Miss Viola Harding attends the summer Normal at Monmouth. Families from Carlton to Portland share reunions and cherry party at Powell grove with neighbors and relatives from Minnesota and beyond.
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Mary Cook
Newberg
A. J. Barrell
Viola Harding
Monmouth
Louisa
Alfred
Alexander Allan
Carlton
Cherry Grove
Powell
Grape Arbor
H. B. Powell
Elwin McCornack
K. D. Hatch
Roe Robison
Fred Lehman
A. D. McEwan
Frank Keyes
E. S. Greer
Jessie Gilmore
Ethelyn Adams
Elizabeth Hatch
Helen M. Hatch
North Dakota Matriarch Visits Family and Plans Oregon Move
Mrs A Cornish of North Dakota visits her son A A Noble with daughter Etta Cornish a California trained nurse on vacation. Another daughter travelled via Seattle en route to a seven year missionary assignment in Japan. Mrs Cornish considers relocating to Oregon.
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A. Cornish
North Dakota
A. A. Noble
Etta Cornish
California
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