Motes From an Ocean Liner Excerpt on Manila Voyage
Excerpt from Ethel Taylor McKillop on a 1905 voyage to Manila recounts Honolulu sights and customs in Hawaii, native schooling, language, and dress. She notes wharf life, market noise, sea traditions, and opium deaths among Chinese steerage passengers while describing 180th meridian crossings and Yokohama stop planned.
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Ethel Taylor McKillop
Manila
Honolulu
Mother Hubbard
San Francisco
Los Angeles
United States
Chicago Portrait Co. agents accused of coercive sales tactics
A local minister reports that an agent named F. H. Gillian pressured Mrs. Wright and I. E. Holt into buying photographs without consent. The pastor urges a boycott of the Chicago Portrait Company until agents behave properly, citing intimidation and unwelcome contact at homes.
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Chicago Portrait Co
F. H. Gillian
T. E. Wright
I. E. Holt
F. C. Stanard
Baptist Church
For Sale Doge Work Mare Good Sound Price 35
For sale a large work mare described as true and sound with price thirty five dollars. Inquiries may be made to E Hofer, located one mile west of Newberg.
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E. Hofer
Newberg
Washington Ice Cream Ad Promises Best Quality
The agency promotes Washington Ice Cream as the city’s best, inviting orders for delivery in quarts or gallons. Reachable by both phones, with delivery to any city area. Orders should be left Saturday for Sunday dinners. Presented by C. F. Moore.
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Washington
C. F. Moore
Newberg Meat Co Offers First Class Meats and Free Delivery
The Newberg Meat Co advertises best facilities for furnishing first class meats and butchers supplies with free delivery and both phones listed for customers.
Notice to Newberg Steam Laundry Account Holders
All parties carrying an account with the Newberg Steam Laundry are expected to settle on the first of each month promptly as we have bills of our own to meet. Yours respectfully PRESSNALL BALDWIN
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Newberg
Pressnall & Baldwin
Porter and Larkin Endorse Hamilton Browns Shoes
Porter and Larkin remark that demand for Hamilton Browns American Lady shoes keeps them constantly on the road to fulfill orders. The message highlights rising popularity and steady sales prompting ongoing distribution efforts.
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Hamilton Brown
Engine for Sale Two Horse Power J Caseine with Boiler
For sale a two horse power J. Caseine engine with boiler in good condition. Inquiries welcome at Newberg Sash and Door factory. W. P. Heacock & Sons.
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Caseine
Newberg Sash & Door Factory
W. P. Heacock & Sons
Best telephone on sale by S. A. Mics
A Stromberg Carlson telephone is offered for sale by S. A. Mics. The ad promotes the Stromberg Carlson as the best choice and promises satisfaction.
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Stromberg Carlson
S. A. Mics
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Necker Island
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Hawaiian Islands
Jamie
Yokohama
the Newberg Meat Co
Porter & Larkin
Kuh, Nathan & Fischero
Buster
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Mark M. Heacock
Opti Ian
BY P.O
Monmouth State Normal
E. D. Ressler
Monmouth
Oregon
Walline’s Bazaar
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Morrison Street
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