Marie Antoinette de Montolieu’s Trials and Love
In a tale set around the Montolieu family and Miss Winifred Eyre, a penniless noblewoman and a farmer’s daughter navigate social defeat and quiet resilience. Winifred’s longing for recognition clashes with Sir Howard Champion’s scorn as Marie Antoinette’s past casts a shadow over their relationships and hopes.
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Marie Antoinette de Montolieu
Marquis
Marquise de Montolieu
Louis the
Marie Antoinette
Marie
Sir Howard Champion
Sir Howard
Madame de Montolieu
Winifred
Gal
Herather
Miss Eyre
Mr. Eyre
Flora
Madame
la Cac
Miss Champion
Night in Hazell Court Aromantic Encounter
Winifred meets Mr. Hastings in the wood near Hazell Court after a mastiff assault. The refined gentleman returns home, offers walking rights, and expresses quiet admiration as she exits toward her path, while he watches her depart with tender regard.
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Mr. Hastings
Sir Howard
Winifred
Madame de Montolieu
Res
Rollo
Hazell Court
Elegant drawing room scene sets County society mood
In a refined drawing room Mrs. Champion and her daughter Flora discuss marriage prospects. Reginald returns from court with hints about Hastings and Evelyn Vane as Flora’s rival, while tensions and hidden motives surface amid their selfish, entwined relationships.
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Mrs. Champion
Miss Champion
Hastings
Flora
Mamma
Reginald
Mr. Hastings
Evelyn Vane
Lord Lancing
Flora Champion
Errol Hastings
Reginald Champion
Familiarity Softens Edge of Admiration Says Hazlitt
The quote notes that closeness dulls fervor, suggesting that deep acquaintance with someone or something reduces initial awe. It presents a caution about overfamiliarity dampening enthusiasm and respect in relationships and judgment.
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Hazlitt
Fruit prospects brighten as Linn county yields predicted
Oregon farmers report record prune yields in Linn county with large Albany orchards flourishing under favorable weather. Early blossoms in pear trees died but not from frost. overall crop prospects look strong barring prolonged cold. Wheat and grain in eastern areas also show good potential, while irrigation is boosted by abundant mountain snow.
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Linn
Albany
Arly
Linn County
Nae
Wne
Baker City
Pine
Eagle
Surveyors Begin Electric Rail Route From Baker City
A 12 man surveying party led by Chief Engineer Howe leaves Baker City to map an electric railway to John Day Valley and Prairie City. Major J W Bonta backs the survey for the Oregon Wonder mine, with promoters hoping the line reaches Harney County to Burns.
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Howe
Baker City
John Day Valley
Prairie City
J. W. Bonta
Oregon
Prineville Smallpox Bulletins End As City Declares Freedom
Crook County and Prineville board of health ends daily smallpox bulletins saying all current cases recovered. No new cases since April 27, though some quarantined individuals exposed earlier may still become ill.
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Board of Health
County of
Crook
Prineville
Farm dance scarcity pushes job seekers to Portland agencies
Farmers in Eastern Oregon report few dances but many men seek work through Portland employment agencies. Officials expect steady jobs across the wheat and fruit belt for a large number of men beyond those currently employed, lasting until harvest ends.
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Oregon
Portland
Marion Crops Look Well After Warm Shower
A heavy shower of warm rain fell in Marion county last Saturday. Farmers report crops generally in excellent condition and expect great benefit to all growing crops statewide.
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Marion
Marion County
Dredge Contract Awarded for Oregon Rivers
The War Department selects Featherstone foundry and machine Co of Chicago to build two dredges for Oregon rivers. One dredge will serve the Upper Willamette and Yamhill rivers at 25000 dollars and the other will work on the Upper Columbia and Snake rivers at 22500 dollars both due within six months.
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Oregon
War Department
Featherstone Foundry and Machine Company
Chicago
Willamette
Yamhill
Upper
Columbia
Snake
Log Rolling Preparations for La Grande Event
Woodmen of the World group gears up for a two day log rolling in La Grande on May 18 and 19. One hundred twenty five candidates to be initiated. Program features a parade of fraternal societies, a trophy drill contest, leg chopping and sawing. Railroads offer reduced rates.
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la Grande
Weston Brickyard Rushed to Meet High Demand
Weston brickyard runs at full capacity producing 40 000 brick daily with orders exceeding supply this summer and fall. Building material shortages hit the region as rapid housing growth in Walla Walla Pendleton and other Umatilla county towns strains lumber and supplies.
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Weston
Weston Brickyard
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Umatilla
Dallas Board of Trade plans Union Depot Exhibit
The Dallas board of trade will gather materials for an exhibit to be sent to the Oregon information bureau at the Union depot in Portland. The board has contributed a sizable sum and the county court has added 50 dollars to support the collaboration.
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Union Depot
Board of Trade of Dallas
Oregon Information Bureau
Portland
Board of Trade
Grants Pass Women Win Carnegie Library Gift Increase
The Grants Pass woman's club persuaded Mr. Carnegie to raise his proposed donation for a local library from 5000 to 10000 dollars. Citizens prefer a creditable building even with higher maintenance costs.
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Grants Pass
Lane County Roads Attract Widespread Attention
Lane county has led the state in road improvement for years and its success has spurred interest in neighboring counties. Visitors note the better condition of Lane county highways, encouraging broader adoption of the approach elsewhere.
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Lane County
Placer Mines Build Reservoir to Run Year Round
In the Galice district near Grante Pass miners report a seven hundred dollar haul in gold dust and nuggets from the St Helens and Galice hydraulic placers. The crews continue a strong season and plan a large reservoir and extended ditches to secure water for year round operation despite forthcoming water constraints.
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St. Helens & Galice
Galice
Grante Pass
Wood shortage to drive high prices this summer and next winter
Salem faces a severe firewood shortage as cut wood lags behind anticipated demand. The note warns of a possible wood famine and signals strong profits for farmers who own timber ready for cutting.
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Salem
Weston Normal School to Graduates Twelve in Commencement
The Weston state normal school will graduate 12 students next month. Preparations for the commencement exercises are extensive. President French will spend his vacation campaigning for an increased scholarship for next term.
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Eastern Oregon Normal
Weston State Normal School
Weston College
French
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets
A list of commodity prices from multiple markets shows wheat, oats, and hay values along with livestock quotes. Butter eggs and cheese prices are included, with ranges for milk products and byproducts. Regional entries cover Valleys and Oregon mohair, reflecting farm and market rates.
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Young America
Woll—Valley
Oregon
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NLY
Mrs. Forrester
Flo
Meaded
Burns
Valley
Graham
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