The Preacher's Wife and Norse Expositions in Oregon
A lengthy column discusses the burdens on a pastor's wife and broader church roles, then shifts to Oregon events including the Portland Country Club livestock show, the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress in San Francisco, and Oregon dairy leaders. It notes Governor Chamberlain involvement in London expositions and reports on property transfers in McMinnville and Newberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco
National Congress
F. L. Kent
Oregon State Dairy Association
New York
United States
Earls Court
London
Chamberlain
Hood River News-Letter and Local Club Notes
A Hood River News-Letter item rails at a sermon topic about a preacher’s wife and dismisses claims on her time as unpaid by a parishioner. The piece also notes a young man’s question success and an 1887 Acquiessence pun. It highlights US UK trade, an exhibit of national scientific and craft achievements, and Hood River forming a University Club with sixty three members, third in the Pacific Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood River
United States
United Kingdom
Pacific Northwest
How Inventions Were Stolen Before Patents
The piece explains that before patents, inventors relied on secrecy to protect a new device or idea, using concealment as the sole guarantee of return rather than legal protection. It reflects on the risks of disclosure and the lack of formal rights prior to patent systems.
Proved Proverbs From Town Topics
A collection of adages noting how sayings differ in meaning and value. It pairs familiar proverbs with modern contrasts such as personal perception and utility in daily life. The quip highlights subjectivity and common wisdom in a concise, newspaper-like voice.
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Portland Notes
Paoli
Lcnee
Venice
Hantly
Dresden
Vienna
France
Huntsman
Epwin
L’rin- pLe& In
American Industries
In County Abstract Company
McMinnville
Farr
Everett Ma
Baileys
C$ Scott
Leroy L Loban
Carlton
Phil Gard
Oscar E. Gard
Harriet I Burk
WJ Bennett
Nellie E Bennett
Newberg
Seth A
Mills & Wt
Emily W Rigby
Henry
J P Dorsey
Hurley & Larges
Ad Newberg
J H Comer
The
Worlds Faith Mission
Harry E Robertson
C G Robertson
FW & Allie Martin
N & Belle M Chappell
Jones & Adams
Admr
Fred Withee
F A Hyde
E C Johnson
Geo Vanderhoot & Wit
J D Cook
Burritt K & Gertrude S
Paul Fundman
S J Northn
Fairview
Willamina
H Nelson & Wt
A C Caldwell
L B Kirks
W Jones
Josh Turnbridge
Eva Hummer Hull
Pacific College
Alexander Hull
Snap
Nettleton
W.l.douglas
Hodson Bros
East First Street
Vincent Feed & Imp. CO
the Bank of
Yamhill County
B. C. Miles Jd. L. Hoskins J. ©. Colcord
W. E. Crozer
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