Youngest Declaration signer Lynch vanishes at sea
Thomas Lynch born August 5 1749 in Prince George parish Washington sailed late 1770s seeking health to Europe. He was only twenty six when Congress declared independence and disappeared after his voyage with ship lost at sea or wrecked in the West Indies leaving his fate a mystery.
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Thomas Lynch
Lynch
Prince George Parish
D. C
Congress
Europe
West Indies
Thomas Lynch Educated in England Son of Wealthy South Carolina Planter
The New York World notes Thomas Lynch was educated in England and was the son of a prosperous South Carolina planter.
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Thomas Lynch
England
New York World
The Trade Winds And Their Constant Direction
The article explains why trade winds remain steady due to equatorial heating and rising air. It describes surface winds moving toward the equator from north and south, rising and diverging aloft, and the earth’s faster eastward rotation at the equator causing the surface winds to lag and deflect to southwest or northwest paths.
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Equator
Trade Winds Guide Ocean Navigation
A brief note identifies reliable winds known as trade winds that aid sailors by providing steady, predictable air patterns for crossing oceans.
Willies Fervent Wish on Cape Cod Fishermen
A father reads an item about Cape Cod fishermen quitting whaling. William blurts out a wish to be a Cape Cod fisherman himself, showing eager child imagination and humor from a family moment.
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Willie
Papa
William
Cape Cod
Gonal
In Hot Water Cure Sparked Recent Street Banter
Two locals stroll up a street sharing dyspepsia tales. The thin man asks about the hot water cure. the other recalls trying it and quips he has been married fifteen years, mixing humor with the topic.
Republican Speaking Oct 10 With Mulkey in Berg
Hon. B. F. Mulkey of Portland has joined the Hughes campaign in Berg and will speak here Tuesday night October 10.
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B. F. Mulkey
Portland
Hughes
Berg
Trains for Portland and Lodge Meetings Noted
Train times listed for Portland at 9 03 A M 11 02 A M 5 23 P M 6 58 P M 2 05 P M 12 55 A M Saturday night loop special. Newberg Lodge No 104 A F A M regular meetings evenings monthly visiting brothers welcome. Shiloh Relief Corps No 28 meets 2nd and 4th day of each month at 2 30 P M L O F Hall Minnie B Byers president Emma L Snow secretary.
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Newberg Lodge
A. F
A. M
Larkin, W. M
Shiloh Relief Corps NO
L. O. F. Hall
Minnie B. Byers
Emma L. Snow
Ezra Hayes Promotes Pension Claims Service
Ezra Hayes offers specialized pension services with 24 years of successful practice. Indian war claims are featured. File your claims now at the office next door east of the Electric Light office on First Street in Newberg.
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Ezra Hayes
Electric Light
First Street
Newberg
Tailored suits and coats by Mrs Terrell
First class dressmaking offers tailored suits and coats with satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. E. B. L. Terrell advertises at 911 East Third, corner of Center.
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East Third
E. B. L. Terrell
Corner of
Center
Nowsek Oregon Official Commission Doc Dated September 1916
A fragmentary local government record from Nowsek Oregon shows an official commission or affirmation dated September 26 1916 with a commission expiration noted as June 10. The readable text references Yamhill County and the state of Oregon.
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Nowsek
Oregon
Cooberg
Estate of Virginia H. Clarence Butt Proceedings
Notation indicates Randall, attorney for the estate, has qualified as administrator with the Yamhill County Court overseeing claims and distribution for the estate of Virginia H. Butt.
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Noti
Socate
Yamhill
Randall
Virginia H. Clarence Butt
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Newberg Feed & Seed Co
Graphic Office
McCoy Bros
Cummins
Spaulding Logging Co
Hamnett Bros. Brick Yard
Clarence Butt
Oliver Plows
Oregon Hardware & One Co
Cedar
Hdw
Imp. Co
Concord
Niagara
H. Walton
H. S. Gile & Co
T. H. Keney & Son
Springbrook
W. F. Hanna
McMinnville
Oregon Hardware & Implement Co
Duke
Sanderman
Rex
T. E. Miles
Theo Jeffries
Edwards Streets
Nash
First St
Groff
Lone Fir Dairy
R. W. Stayley
Berkshire Boareas
C. M. Hall
John Deere
Pesreara
Prince
Hardware Company
Morton
Oregon Hardware & Implement Company
B. A. Kirks
George W. Lindsay
Ore
Ferry Landing
de Dickerman
Howard
Ralph Ackley Land.Co
Rothchild Bldg
Pension Business
Edwards
David A
Flora K. Miller
W. W. Hollingsworth
SON
Howard Newberg, Obe
Bilec
Undertakers
Hodson & Elliott
Sea Office
1St Street
Office Grose
C.R. Chapin
der. H. C. Dixon
P. F. Hawkins
C A. Eldricdge
First National Bank
White
DR. A. M. Davis
Ofries
Ferguson's
R. W. van Valin
U. S. Natl
Littlefield & Romig
Physicians and Surgeons
Firet
Nat’ Bank
Thos. W. Hester
Dixon
Sarah E. Smith
John 8. Rankin
U. S. National Bank
E. E. Daniels
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