Tom L Johnson A Reformist Ahead Of Philanthropy
Obituary portraits Tom L Johnson as a Cleveland reformer who used his fortune from traction to improve municipal ownership and fare policy. He fought opposition from traction interests, sacrificed health and wealth, and pursued principles over personal gain, signaling a greater benevolent crusade than typical philanthropists.
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Stanfield Strawberries Plant Purchase Sparks Hope
The Stanfield Fruitgrowers association bought 75 000 Clark Seedless strawberry plants from Hood River. Settlers on the Furnish project trust the climate altitude soil water and transportation will support a strong strawberry industry. They believe careful work by West End residents will prove fruitful for the new crop.
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Study of Horticulture Promises Higher Irrigation Returns
A group is examining horticulture from A to Z and plans to learn methods to obtain the very best returns from their irrigated tracts.
Commercial club luncheon to feature C Chapman guest
The Commercial club luncheon tonight promises high interest, with C Chapman Port land club secretary as guest. Key topics for discussion include a new theatre and a permanent club home. Strong member participation is urged to sustain the club’s improving momentum and push pending improvements toward fruition.
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Portland Commercial Club
Movement for a New Theatre and Club House
The East Oregonian argues for progress on both a new theatre and a Commercial Club house this summer. It urges prioritizing the theatre first to satisfy public demand for a new playhouse before the next theatrical season, while noting improvements are needed and could be pursued together.
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Inside story on troops and election fuels doubt
Washington denies mobilization claims as debate swirls around frontier troops. With a presidential election near, the piece mocks public opinion and weighs who might lead the locale in the upcoming race.
Owed to Haines Boosts Columbia Show to $1500 Night
Kansas City Times recounts Bob Haines, Missouri University alumnus and James ONeill's Monte Cristo alumnus, helping the Nell company draw tickets at Columbia University. The show grossed $1500 in one night, inspiring other troupes to route there, while Haines later met a grateful performer who credited that success for his own truck gardener gig.
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Monte Cristo’ Company
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Viscountess Helmsley Health Crusade Birthday Tribute
Today honors Viscountess Muriel Helmsley called the health crusader of English society. She leads the Woman's Imperial Health Association and promotes a ten commandments of health: open windows, no spitting, nasal breathing, drink pure water, eat slowly, well-cooked meals, regular habits, bone clothing, open-air exercise, and daily washing.
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Helmsley Leads Crest Campaign in English Effort
The fragment notes Lady Helmsley from the Crest as the leader of an English campaign. The text implies ongoing weekly work and a focus on duty, without providing dates, places, or concrete outcomes.
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Bride and groom flee on honeymoon bound train
A practical joke backfires as a guest handcuffs himself to the groom and bride on their train departure. After a brief chase and a platform key snag, the guard frees the pair within fifty miles, leaving the joker to pay full fare both ways.
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London Express
First Chinese Cook Meets Mrs Harrington Buckingham
A past era tale recalls a Settle marriage where a young woman hires her first Chinese cook. The cook introduces himself as Hong Long S00 while the employer jokes about long names and gives himself the nickname Charley in a humorous exchange quoted from Harper's Magazine.
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Harper's Magazine
Golden Seal Root Used In Catarrh Remedies
Golden Seal, the shore plant root, is a valued medicine gathered in summer woods. It is noted for dyspepsia catarrh and tonic effects. Thousands of pounds are used annually in Peruana, a famous catarrh remedy, explaining widespread use of Peruans for catarrh.
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