Republican Candidate for Representative in Yamhill County
W. W. Lunger, a LaFayette farmer and absent attorney, urges voters to back his bid in the Republican primaries on May 19. He highlights loyalty to Oregon, support for education, farming, fruit growing, dairying, and roads, and promises tax value and fair labor rewards.
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Yamhill
Iowa
New York City
Columbia University
Oregon
LaFayette
Yamhill County
Crocker
W. W. Lunger
Ore
Pd Adv
Republican candidate for the legislature nominee in Yamhill County
The document presents a Republican candidate for the legislature, No 54 on the official ballot, with 21 years as a Yamhill County resident. The candidate pledges to use best efforts to reduce public expenses while preserving good government and public institutions. Paid Adv.
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Yamhill County
Candidate Announcement for Yamhill County Rep Nomination
Herbert G. Crocker of Newberg announces as Republican candidate for representative from Yamhill County subject to the primary on May 19.
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Yamhill County
Herbert G. Crocker
Newberg
Pd Ady
Joint Senator Candidate Seeks 24th District Nomination
Jesse Edwards offers himself for the Republican primary nomination for Joint Senator of the 24th District, covering Yamhill Washington Tillamook and Lincoln counties.
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Yamhill
Washington
Tillamook
Lincoln Counties
Jesse Edwards
Candidate for county school superintendent in May 1916
Pail Ady announces candidacy for the nomination for county school superintendent at the upcoming primary election to be held May 19 1916. S Duncan. Paid advertisement.
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Duncan
Maloney Seeks Repetition of County Recorder Post
Letter from H S Maloney of Yamhill County seeks reelection as County Recorder. He states satisfactory performance to the people and asks for continued support and salary.
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Yamhill County
H. S. Maloney
Pd Adv
Cummins Seeks Republican Support for Yamhill County Commissioner
S BE Cummins announces four and a half years experience as Yamhill County Commissioner and asks Republican voters for support in the May 19 primary. The notice is paid for by Cummins of Carlton.
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Yamhill County
S. BE
Cummins
Carlton
Candidate announces for Yamhill County Commissioner nomination
A Sheridan resident Lee Rowell declares candidacy for the Republican nomination as County Commissioner in Yamhill County. Paid political advertisement.
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Yamhill County
Lee Rowell
Sheridan
R C Heary for County Commissioner Nomination
A political notice from R C Henry a lifelong Republican urging support at the May 19 primary. He cites birthplace Yembill county and parent Auspo B Henry a pioneer of 1852. He promises honesty economy and good roads in a paid advertisement.
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R. C. Heary
Yembill County
Auspo B. Henry
R. C. Henry
Economy and efficiency in the office and in the field
A short political notice for W. W. Nickell running with Republican backing. The ad urges support and indicates paid advertisement status dated 26th.
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W. W. Nickell
Republican
Pd Adv
Assessor Candidate Martin Miller Seeks Re nomination
Martin Miller announces his bid for county assessor seeking continued office. He urges voters to judge his performance and efficiency in the role based on his prior work. Paid Advertisement.
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Martin Miller
Warren Announces Republican Sheriff Candidacy
Sheriff candidate M D Warren declares intention to seek the Republican nomination at the May 19 1916 primary election, subject to voter approval.
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M.D
del) Warren
Sitton Seeks Democratic Nomination for Yamhill Sheriff
Pratt K Sitton of Carlton announces his candidacy for sheriff of Yamhill County on the Democratic ticket. He asks for loyal support and funds as a paid advertisement.
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Yamhill County
Pratt K.sitton
Carlton
Henderson seeks Republican sheriff nomination
W G Henderson asks voters to consider his past service as satisfactory and supports his Republican bid for sheriff. He states his candidacy is a paid political advertisement and provides a mailing address in Ponte Rey.
Pletcher Seeks Yamhill Sheriff Post on Republican Ticket
A. P. Pletcher announces run for sheriff in Yamhill County as a Republican candidate. He pledges to give his best efforts to the office if elected. Pdadvy 29.31
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Yamhill County
Oregonian
A. P. Pletcher
Pdadvy
Bathing Sailor Makes Hospital Visit Unplanned
A sailor visiting a hospital is locked in a bathroom to force a bath despite language barriers and miscommunication. He finally complies, ends up laughing about the incident, and says the bath helped him feel better and he forgives the orderly.
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Theaall
Brooklyn
Origins of Asia Minor name and its shifting use
A London Spectator passage discusses the unclear origin of the term Asia Minor. It notes the name appears in the second century and contrasts Roman geography with the broader notion of Asia. The piece mentions Anatolia as a preferred modern label and questions Turkish usage.
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Orostus
Asia Minor
Asia
Anatolia
London Spectator
When you find yourself trusting to jock you need a new credit man
An old proverb-like line from Youth's Companion cautions against relying on a sports-minded person for financial credit. The brief suggests finding a competent credit manager instead of trusting a jock with economic matters.
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Jock
The Biscuit Origin Tale From A Baker And His Son
A long anecdote traces how the phrase take the biscuit arose from a French count visiting a baker. A son bakes underdone dough into small cakes by accident, the result praised by an august guest, and the story explains the origin of the word biscuit meaning twice baked.
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Cheepenman
Pat Ao
Temple of Divorce shields wives in ancient Zen era
As early as 1900 women fled abusive husbands to seek aid from a Zen temple. The temple offered sanctuary enabling divorce away from state interference, functioning as a supreme authority on marital disputes for over 600 years.
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Gepeme
Prvene Ige
Temple of
First Automobile Race In The United States
Frederick Upham Adams recalls in American Magazine the 1895 Thanksgiving debut of practical automobiles and his role guiding the nation’s first race in Chicago over 57 miles at about 8 mph. He also notes the 1915 Astor Cup winner covering 350 miles at over 102 mph.
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United States
Chicago
Frederick Upham Adams
American Magazine
A Fair Proposition in a Patient Ad Tale
The Chicago Herald quotes a patient arguing over an ad that promises no cure but asks for time. The fragment hints at a dispute over payment and scheduling between a patient and an advertiser.
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Chicago Herald
Odd Exchange Over Beauty Prep Near Neighbor
A brief, quoted exchange shows a salesman asking a neighbor about a facial beauty preparation and the neighbor’s curiosity as the judge notes the peculiar dialogue.
Fragmentary quote from London Show speech caption
A garbled line appears to be a misheard quote from the London Show, mentioning a little boy and a pair of items. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or identifiable names or dates.
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London
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Spaulding
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R. B. Lyle
J. L. van Blaricom
Parior Pharmacy
E. W. Hudson
White
Rexall
Lowney’s
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