Humorous Bits and Editorial Snippets From An Early Oregon Page
A collage of quips and observations from a 1900s era paper includes a sheep dyeing joke, a pun on editors, a medical quip about grip, and forecasts on smokeless powder and smokeless cigarettes. It notes Roosevelt’s South appointments and Geer’s Missouri trip for the Lewis and Clark fair, reflecting political humor and commentary of the time.
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Delaware Ends EightYear Senate Deadlock with Two Senators
Delaware, long dubbed a rotten borough, finally elects two United States Senators. The piece notes the irony of a small state sharing upper chamber representation with the nation’s largest states, while acknowledging the constitutional price of the union.
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Oregon Politicker Moody Faces Fate After Nomination Defeat
The piece notes Rep Moody's resignation from federal hopes under Roosevelt after losing renomination, citing his continued advocacy for Oregon. It critiques Oregon legislature for rejecting state poultry and agricultural funding while detailing a Washington trip narrative and impressions of Washington DC landmarks and Mount Vernon.
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Father of his Country praised in praise filled tribute
A cluttered excerpt extols George Washington as hero and patriot through grand claims of his retirement to family and nature While praise shifts to medical ads and cure claims for consumption pneumonia nervous disorders and skin wounds featuring King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Backlin’s Arnica both touted by F H Caldwell Co indicating a mixed page of early 20th century promotional content
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Ministers Suggest Delay In Linking, Six Month Pause Urged
A humorous suggestion claims ministers should say what God hath joined together but forbid any action for at least six months. The quip highlights marriage timing and signals cautious social commentary.
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DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted in Ad
An Illinois producer touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a universal remedy for piles eczema cuts and burns. The copy warns of counterfeit imitations and urges buyers to seek genuine DeWitt’s at F A Cal dwell & Co.
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