The Liquor Debates and Clean-Up Efforts Stir Oregon
A long discussion argues that liquor sellers evade law, juries are biased, and prosecutors face challenges. Citizens criticize lax courts under Governor West while dry forces gain momentum. local options and registration drive civic action and concern across Oregon.
Behold the Big Stick Active Volcanoes Explained
An excerpt from Pearson's Weekly explains volcanoes as eruptions that create mountains rather than burning them. Eruptions occur at sides or bases, with smoke as steam clouds and flames as reflected light from molten material. Friction within the ejecta may cause lightning and illumination.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Candidate credits women voters in election defeat
A fragmented report notes a candidate attributing his loss to the influence of women voters in the election. The remark reflects post race commentary and campaign stance amid a close vote.
Hunting the Ram at Eton Described in Ageold Rite
The New York Tribune recalls an Eton College ceremony in which the butcher rode a ram on election Sunday to be hunted through Windsor. The ram allegedly swam the Thames and burst into Windsor Church before being captured. In one incident the ram was killed by boys during a speech, while others claim the beast was kept alive until tired.
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Eton College
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New York Tribune
Polite Language Notes From Old Market By Laws
An OCR fragment discussions politeness in language and notes that the word bum mer appears in historic market bylaws from two or more eras ago. It mentions relatives and Sears and an Ameri Sel tid. The text hints at cautious phrasing in formal records.
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Sears
Our Friend John Burroughs quoted by Clara Barrus
The excerpt discusses the origins of the word tee and warns against using it, notes American attitudes toward etymology, and quotes Burroughs on life as opportunity to learn. It reflects a curiosity about the universe and a desire to share enjoyment of knowledge.
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Oregon
John Burroughs
Clara Barrus
Legal Thrust and Defense Counsel Exchange
A courtroom exchange shows the defense counsel pressing a point while the prosecution argues a lack of readiness. The dialogue features a joke about ignorance of the law and a brief anecdote from The London Tatler about a pessimistic Scotchman and a gate visitor.
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Pye
Philadelphia
Parlor melodeon swapped for cornet in quirky dialogue
A humorous exchange contrasts a girl from next door trading her parlor melodeon for a cornet with playful banter about the instrument’s appeal. The quick wordplay ends with a light, nonsensical finish.
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