Fees recovery case in Oregon eyes state as plaintiff
Judge Galloway sustained the demurrer in a suit to compel restitution of fees paid to former Secretary of State Dunbar. The action sought about 100000 dollars. McMahon for plaintiff argues the state may be compelled to sue, while defendant contends only paying individuals can sue for refunds. The judge will hear full merit arguments, and McMahon plans further steps to make the state the plaintiff.
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The
Salem Journal
Saya
Salt
F. J. Dunbar
Galloway
Dunbar
Bingham
Clyde Fulton
L. H. McMahon
Salem
Leare Ve Dunbar
State Dunbar
Denmurrer
Seara Ve. James
Oregon Supreme Court
James Little
Little
Jay
Vinol advertised as life restoring tonic in Pendleton notice
Public notice urges Pendleton residents to try Vinol cod liver oil tonic for old age weakness chronic coughs bronchitis and weak lungs. Claims Vinol uses fresh cod liver elements without oil or grease and promises money back if no benefit. Pendleton Drug Co. markets Vinol and lists local agencies nationwide.
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Parsons
Pendleton
Pendleton Drug Co
New Discovery Claims Cure for Lung Ailments
An advertisement cites testimonials from Mia and Fannie Connor praising Dr. King’s New Discoveries as the sole remedy for severe lung problems. It promises relief from coughs and weak lungs, offered by Tullman & Co. with 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles and a free trial kettle.
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Mia
Fannie Connor
Monte 1
Georgetown
Tenn
Dr. King
Lung
Tullman & Co
Swackhammer in Salem Visit Draws Mixed Views
The Salem Journal recounts Rev D H J A Swackhammer’s visit described as a traveling evangelist from Pendleton. Donations funded meals and lodging while local secretary Forbes supplied water and bath facilities. Swackhammer toured Fullerton millinery, opposed plumage, and proposed a grand plumeless hat purchase for tribal members. Reports claim prior towns show missionary gain sought for personal benefit.
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Salem Journal
D. H. J. A. Swackhammer
Swackhammer
Pendleton
Journal
Errett
Forbes
Geome
Tate
Pullman
Portland
Window Glass Factory Cuts Prices. Several Closures Planned
American Window Qhasa company, Hartford City Indiana, announces a price cut with all window glass factories in the country affected, except possibly one non union plant at Lancaster, California. The plan will close April 25 as National Brokerage Company declines to meet the cut. The move claims improved methods reduce production costs without raising wages or lowering consumer prices.
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American Window Qhasa Company
Hartford City
Ind
Lancaster
National
Happiness and the sexes as seen by London Spectator
A London Spectator view contrasts male and female happiness. It argues women find joy in detail and present pleasures, while men seek broader aims. Women dwell on minutiae and children as they are, whereas men chase fleeting, future outcomes.
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Heaven
Earth
London Spectator
Shells That Swim in Tropical Seas
The article surveys tropical ocean shells collected from ships in mid ocean, noting most surfacing shellfish are tiny and brilliantly colored. It highlights species such as Carolinia trispinosa and Cleodora tridentata, their surface appearances, and their ability to sink and rise with weather, with the Nautilus mischaracterized as a shellfish relation.
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Indian Ocean
Puzzling Measures of Wheat in Great Britain
The article lists twenty different wheat measures used across Britain such as quarter comb toad and bushel. It notes regional variations where a bushel ranges from 62 to 80 pounds and a ball equals three to four to six imperial bushels with varying regional poundweights. It also cites that a quarter weighs 400 pounds in country districts and 504 pounds in London.
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Great Britain
Birmingham
Gloucester
Taunton
Monmouth
Abergavenny
Aberystwyth
Neowcastle
Scotland
Berwick
Glasgow
Hamilton
London
Advertising legend and Bonner's bold page
A tale about Robert Bonner and his faith in advertising. He filled an entire page with one repeated message six thousand times in amateur type. A friend asked why, and Bonner replied that about five people would pose the question for every line, proving the reach of repetition.
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Robert Bonner
Robert
Mr. Bonner
Opening His Hand William Penn Advice
William Penn advised against drinking by a simple act. He told a man, who asked for an easy way to quit, to open his hand whenever a glass of liquor was in reach. He promised the man would never drink to excess again if he followed the gesture.
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William Penn
Penn
No Surplus Wealth Myth Per Stax Quote
A short quotation exchange questions surplus wealth as a myth. Dustin Stax argues there is no surplus wealth in personal experience. The Florida Times and Washington Star are cited in the clip as sources.
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Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Florida Times
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Sears
McNary
Sear
le Myr
Hunt Ve. Williams
Upreme
District Attorneys Office
Colon
de Witt
Tallman & Co
East Oregonian
Pendleton, Oregon
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