Olcott shaped by advice and steady conservatism
Ben W. Olcott is described as cautious, steady, and principled. He weighs all sides before acting, earning a reputation for fairness and practical judgment. The piece contrasts him with Oswald West, notes Olcott’s rise to governor, and predicts cautious, nonradical leadership guided by duty and existing policies. It also recounts muskrat control at Boston and Maine yards, highlighting a yard brakeman’s fur trade.
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Ben W. Olcott
Olcott
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Charley Brown
Brown
Olcott Seen As Governor For Critical Oregon Period
Based on years of observation the editorial predicts Ben W Olcott will serve Oregon as governor during a critical period. It argues he will seek advice from knowledgeable men and act for the state’s good, reflecting credit on himself to conservative patriotic Oregonians.
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Oswald West
Ben W. Olcott
Olcott
Oregon
West
Buch
Bahaism Leader Abdul Baha After Turkish Rule Reforms
Religious movement Bahaism gains attention as Abdul Baha lead liberation after Turkish power wanes in Palestine. Born to founder Baha u llah, he preached doctrines widely after 1908, touring Europe and the United States and earning the title Father of the Poor for aiding the sick and oppressed. His teachings blend elements of Christianity and Judaism.
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Palestine
Abdul Baha
Abbas
Akka
Haifa
Turkey
Baha
France
England
United States
Orient
Chi
Kenosha
Wis
Silent pride and true merit in quiet deeds
The text condemns boasting as a false sign of merit and urges pride in country, sacrifices, and privations through quiet noble living. It argues heroes’ deeds are proven by actions not words and warns against boastful claims of national greatness.
Muskrats May Not Signal Winter With Houses
Edward F. Bigelow debunks Boy Scouts guidance that muskrat house height predicts winter cold. He notes myths about higher nests indicating longer winters are common but false, urging scouts to verify predictions. The piece celebrates the month’s charm and beauty.
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Edward F. Bigelow
Vesson
Censor the idle talk that inflames candidates
The text argues that insinuations drive people toward madness by shaping thoughts and actions. It warns that unfounded rumors confuse even trusted friends and urges applying censorship to remove the harmful talk while preserving the useful.
Nothing to Worry About on the Wild Sea
In the Rahobbeth Herald a frantic scene unfolds on a frail bark as Sarah clings to the stern and laments, while George consoles and urges steadiness amid remorseless waves. The couple faces potential disaster but strives to reach shore together despite fear and danger.
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