Speaker Selling Endorses Michelbook for Senate
A Portland letter from Ben Selling Speaker of the House endorses Francis L Michelbook for Oregon State Senate praising his conservative and economical legislative actions. A second certificate from L S Hopfield testifies to Michelbook’s integrity and dedication to public interests and service.
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Michelbook
Senate
Portland
Ore
Francis L. Michelbook
McMinnville
State Senate
Ben Selling
Legislative Assembly
R C Henry Seeks County Commissioner Nomination
Republican candidate R C Henry urges voters in Yamhill County to support him in the May 19 primary. He frames himself as a lifelong Republican taxpayer advocating progressive economic reforms and good roads. He notes his father Anson B Henry was an 1862 pioneer and signs as a Paid Advertisement.
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R. C. Henry
Yamhill County
Anson B. Henry
Candidate Jesse Edwards Seeks Joint Senator Nomination
Jesse Edwards offers himself for the Republican primary nomination for Joint Senator of the 24th District encompassing Yamhill Washington Tillamook and Lincoln counties. He seeks support from Republican voters in the upcoming primary.
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Yamhill
Washington
Tillamook
Lincoln
Jesse Edwards
Candidate for Legislature No 54 from Yamhill County
W O Sims, a 21 year resident of Yamhill County, seeks the legislature. He pledges to reduce public expenses as far as possible while upholding good government and protecting public institutions. Paid adv 26 of
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Yamhill County
W. O. Sims
Cummins Seeks Republican Support for Yamhill County Commissioner
S E Cummins, with four and a half years as county commissioner, asks Republican voters for backing in the May 19 primaries. He notes his experience serves the public and mentions Carlton as the paid advertiser.
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Yamhill County
S. E. Cummins
Carlton
Lee Rowell Seeks Yamhill County Commissioner Nomination
A paid political announcement from Sheridan resident Lee Rowell announces his candidacy for county commissioner in Yamhill County addressed to Republican voters.
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Yamhill County
Lee Rowell
Sheridan
Candidate announces for county school superintendent nomination
S Duncan paid adv notes candidacy for county school superintendent in Yamhill County ahead of the May 19, 1916 primary. H S Maloney, who seeks reelection as County Recorder, asks for support, citing satisfaction with past service and desire for salary. W W Nickell also solicits Republican support for economy and efficiency in office.
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Yamhill County
Herbert G. Crocker
Newberg
Pd Adv
S. $. Duncan
H.S. Maloney
W. W. Nickell
Republican
Assessor Candidate Seeks Voter Review of Work
Martin Miller announces his candidacy for county assessor and invites voters to inspect his work in the office to judge his efficiency for the position. Paid advertisement.
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Martin Miller
Sitton Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Yamhill County
Pratt K Sitton of Carlton declares his campaign for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Yamhill County. He appeals for public support and acknowledges paid political advertising.
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Yamhill County
Pratt K.sitton
Carlton
Publican Warren Announces Sheriff Nomination Candidacy
Voters are informed that M. D. Warren announces his candidacy for the office of sheriff on the Publican ticket for the primary election to be held May 19, 1916.
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M.D
del) Warren
Candidate for sheriff nomination in Yamhill County
A political notice from W. G. Head Paidady and Fletcher Paidady announces candidacy for sheriff in Yamhill County. The document includes short personal pledges and a health advisory on foods like green salads, onions, spinach, tea, and coffee.
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W. G. Head Paidady
Caen. Word of Appreciation.
A brief note from the Caen Star reflects a lighthearted exchange about piano practice. The speaker jokes that a piano can seem a patient brute, with dialogue highlighting everyday humor and family life in a local column.
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Caen
Knife Duel In Mexican Plains Ends In Death
A deadly duel between cattle herders in the Mexican plains is described with a referee binding wrists and both men stabbing swiftly to kill. The Exchange reports the violent scene as a stark example of frontier combat and fatal wounds. Portland special Frank Warren discusses the Republican National Convention and his bid as Delegate-at-Large from Oregon. Warren promotes new blood and reform to lead the party to victory in November and urges immediate nationwide support for a strong delegate slate.
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Mexico
Mexican
Portland
Oregon
Chicago
Republcan
Frank M. Warren
Frank Warren
Republican Party
Oregon State Fish and Game Commission
East
Warren
Oreson
Ore Fon
The Origin of Surnames and Their Meanings Across Trades
A study traces how surnames arose from trades places and personal traits. It notes occupations like Baker Carver Shoemaker Tyler and many more and explains place names like Brook Townsend Atwater and farm signs that spurred nicknames becoming family names. It also covers noble titles and event based names such as Joy Bliss Winter March and May from Exchange.
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Baker
Carver
Shoemaker
Tyler
Chandler
Mason
Cutler
Carter
Saddler
Slater
Butcher
Draper
Thatcher
Fletcher
Hooper
Cheeseman
Turner
Joiner
Cooper
Gilder
Mercer
Skinner
Coleman
Sawyer
Tanner
Spicer
Cook
Tutor
Miner
Driver
Weaver
Gardner
Archer
Merchant
Porter
Wainwright
Taylor
Shepherd
Glover
Clifard Howard
Hall
Stair
Garret
Kitchin
Chambers
Ard
Bally
Fowler
Woodward
Hayward
Forest
John
John Brook
David
Richard
Richard Townsend
Peter Underwood
Atwater
Thei
John of
Dick of
Reed
Blount
Armstrong
Mitchelley
Singer
Whistler
Eatwell
Swints
Strong
Weak
Small
Osgood
Longfellow
Crookshanks
Longman
Whitehead
Broadhead
Swift
Bober
Noble
Hardy
Doolittle
Good Man
Darling
Long
Short
Bachelor
Savage
Wise
Sweet
Moody
King
Queen
Pope
Bishop
Knight
Prior
Abbot
Squire
Earl
Duke
Baron
Lord
Unusual Buyer Seeks Ointment Free of Flg in Louisville
A shopper requests a seal check on ointment to avoid a flag hidden in the product. The clerk notes the jar is sealed and acknowledges the unusual inquiry. The exchange highlights caution in consumer purchases.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Overcoming Faults as the True Advantage
The quote reframes advantage from exemption to resilience, arguing progress comes from conquering faults rather than avoiding them. It emphasizes persistence, growth, and the value of learned discipline over mere immunity from error.
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McMinnville, Gre
Oregon National Guard
Meno
L.S Hopfield
United States National Bank
Spaulding
C. K. Spaulding
Logging Company
Lone Fir Dairy
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
R. B. Lyle
J. L. van Blaricom
Parior Pharmacy
E. W. Hudson
White
Rexall
Lowney
Lynn B. Ferguson
First St
John Gower Mentors
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