Oregon Style Debates and a 1856 Capitol Fire
Early Oregon discussions in 1856 newspapers are recounted with focus on the Oregonian and Statesman. The burning of the statehouse is blamed on careless acts and political adversaries, with editorials accusing opponents and defending the integrity of the era.
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Oregon
T. J. Dryer
Oregonian
A. Bush
Salem Statesman
Portland
Graphic
Oregon Historical Society
George H. Himes
Salem
Corvallis
Statesman Plain
Beavers Slump Sets Season On Edge At Start
The Beavers began the season strong but have slipped to third place causing concern among fans. McCredie remains a key figure amid uncertain form and upcoming games.
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Beavers
T Ave
Ema Tins
McCredie
Ote John
New Law Sets Ten-Hour Workday Rules for Businesses
A new law requires mercantile establishments laundries restaurants hotels and offices to limit daily hours to ten. It guarantees seating for workers during idle periods and directs enforcement of the rule. The measure is described as good and worthy of enforcement.
Promoting local views boosts visitors and boosters
The author urges taking East Coast friends to Chehalem mountain for a sweeping valley view and to Portland to visit the forestry building to illustrate timber interests. Such short outings require little time or money and effectively convert visitors into boosters.
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Chehalem Mountain
Portland
Local Post Office Receipts Spark Debate Between Towns
The Hillsboro Argus notes Forest Grove posts $30.12 and $100 yearly, while the Newberg Graphic claims Newberg exceeds Forest Grove by $292. Both towns run five rural routes and one post office, with Forest Grove hosting two post offices. Nearby, Newberg has three rural routes and Springbrook and Dundee nearby.
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Hillsboro
Forest Grove
Newberg Graphic
Brothers
Ft . Newberg
Springbrook
Dundee
Newberg
Envious critics exposed as pretenders in local note
A Roseburg Review clipping bemoans narrow minds and petty envy in critics who attack meritorious work. It argues genuine effort withstands malice, while pretenders fear criticism and seek to diminish others.
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Roseburg Review
Big Crowds Expected for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
James A. Wood predicts record visitation to the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition with a flood of travelers from Minneapolis Saint Paul and other big cities. Railroads report strong interest and large homeseeker migrations into Washington Oregon Idaho and British Columbia since March 15.
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Pacific West
James A. Wood
St Paul
Minneapolis
Puget Sound
Pacific Northwest
Twin Cities
United States
Chicago
Eastern Railroad
Washington
Gees
Idaho
Bia
Expo Exposition Opens as Pacific Northwest Welcomes a Crowd
The speaker hails a ready exposition and urges all Pacific Northwest residents to extend a welcoming, efficient reception to the tens and hundreds of thousands visiting from around the globe. Northwestern railroad representatives are praised for their energetic support of the project and its promotion.
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Pacific Northwest
Government Whitewash Recipe Revealed in Historic Text
A historical account outlines a government whitewash mix made from lime, boiling water, salt, ground rice, whiting, and glue. The procedure involves heating, straining, and combining ingredients, then allowing the mixture to stand for several days before applying hot with a kettle or portable furnace.
The Power of the Tongue Sunday Lesson Outline
A Sunday school guide from 1909 discusses James 1 12 and Proverbs 23 1, stressing tongue control as key to self mastery. It questions motives of rulers, the harm of words, and the need for discipline, with a memo on heroes of faith Hebrews 11 1 40 for June 13th.
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TeMenberg, Oregon
Hamerssed Publicmers
Queen
Chehalem Valley Mills
Seneet Leesen
Rev. Linecots
lIaternations
Newcpser Bible Study Club
The
First National Bank
Newbery
Cromwell
Mary Bryan
J. M
J. D. Gordon
A. Nelson
Just
McCormick Binders
King & Bennett Hdw. Co
First and
Washington Sts
B. Cummings & CO
Kienle & Son
First Street
Kienle & Sons
Newberg, Oregon
T. E. Wright
Wright Feed & Implement Co
Mackie & Taylor
First
Meridian Streets
Opera
R. B. Jacks
Nash & Finley
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