Intriguing Oregon Land Fraud History Variously Recalled
A fragmented reflection muses on Oregon land fraud cases from 1906 and named figures like Pinger Hermay and R P. Mave. It imagines future generations preserving old trial buildings and the notion of a lasting historical feature linking to London plots and revolutionary pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregus
Pinger Hermay
J No Williamsen
RP. Mave
Henry Meldrum
London
Guy Fawkes
Oregon
Nouthern
Ringer Hernan
Portland
White Slavery Claims Stir South and North
A graphic, biased critique argues that white slavery is a northern capitalist affair, exposing alleged exploitation in Florida and Alabama while denying similar conditions in the cotton mills and mines of the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Florida
Government ownership of railroads to serve people
The piece argues for government ownership of railroads to lower costs and unify rates nationwide. It contends commissions would fix rates and regulate traffic, ending monopolies, reducing subsidies, and ensuring universal service and access, akin to post office facilities. It urges expanding commissions to control rail systems across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacional
Sta
Railroaid
New Irrigation Scheme Promises Year Round Water Use
A historic concept in irrigation proposes winter use of abundant water to store soil moisture for growing crops. The plan aims to double soil area reclaimed by storing water in winter and releasing it in summer, harnessing streams through storage in earth and channels, enriching soils with silt carried downstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Crestifie Cotmry
Firet
and Belt
Fragmentary Prose and Verse Fragments From an Antiquarian Text
A garbled OCR passage blends old poetry and prose lines with stray references. It includes Robert Greene quotes on contentment and a note about a large sum sent to a mission, plus unclear remarks about a historical sack and preservation over time.
Cowboy’s Dream in a Dying Canteen Scene
A poem fragment recalls a desert water hole with a horse and rider. The speaker notes heat and thirst as the horse and man endure, questioning whether the cowboy will drink. A dog of memory and a vanished friend appear in a Denver diary imprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jian Davie
Denver
Pont
Apostles Fates and Claimed Remains Across Europe and Rome
Ancient church accounts recount martyrdoms of the twelve apostles with varied fates from stoning and beheading to hanging and crucifixion. Catholic authorities list burial sites across Italy, Rome, Spain, and other cities, naming Peter, Philip, James the Lesser, Jude, Bartholomew, Matthias, Simon, and others as interred in specific churches or regions, while several remains have uncertain or no known location.
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St. Mittre
Alain
St. Luke
Greece
Joh
Rome
Fiphesus
Asta
Jerusalem
Temple
Philip Wee
Hieropolis
St. Bartholomew
Andrew
A. Thomas
Coromandel
St. Jude
Simon Zeatot
Persia
St Matthias
St. Barinboe
Salmi
St. Paul
Nero
Apostles
Tanate
Italy
Peter
Philp
James the Lew
Jude
Bartholomew
Matthias
Simon
Matthew
Salerno
Ashdrew
Arnolfi
Thomas
Ortanto
Spaln
Jomex
St. Jaga Ie Compostella
St. John the Evanellet
Mark
Luke
Venice
Padua
Paul
Pip
Chaurch
Tiber
Matthies
Santa Maria
Maggiore
Ander
Moe
Flour Sack Bet Sparks Pacific Coast Auction Craze
In 1864 R Gridley of Austin New Mexico carried a flour sack as a wager in an election bet. The sack, ornamented with ribbons and flags, drew a crowd and led to a chain of local auctions with Gridley buying and reselling the sack to rising interest. The tale shows a quirky origin of a flour market curiosity on the Pacific slope.
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Pacific
R. Gridley
Austin
New
Cridley
John Brown
Gridley
Juiboey Commission
Kitley
Aueion
Portland Becomes Largest Macific Comet Territory City
The city expands to 28 186 acres total with 44 square miles of territory 1 8 square miles on the west side and 2 2 on the east. Annexation adds 929 acres and 19 532 acres on the east side bringing total land to 26 742 acres. Water area adds 1 294 acres making overall size 28 186 acres as noted by the Chamber of Commerce Bulletin.
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Portand
Ape
Hine
Territori
San Francisco
Connell Crest
MG Tabor
Montaville
Chamber of Commerce Bulletin
Measure the Dce Chicago method of weighing ice block
The text explains a historical ice weighing method using the Chicago approach. It describes forming a right angled block and using a calculation to estimate pounds per block. It notes irregular ice blocks reduce accuracy and suggests adjusting for underweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marketing Salem's Moss and a Fatal Manawa Shooting
Quoted fragmentary market note on Moss product pricing and packaging prompts speculation. The report mentions Danek of the old Dr SCO, Aeoni Gre Has Lielinbodd, and Ed Youncer, a Western officer killed at Lake Manawa Iowa by a deputy sheriff attempting to disarm him. Youncer allegedly defended himself amid crowd unrest with two revolvers. Pacific States Telephone plans a new headquarters in Baker City with underground wires, detailing conduit, brick and cement needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sco
Aeoni Gre
Lielinbodd
Falvm
Ed Youncer
Lake Manawa
Iowa
Youncer
Pacific States
Native Roots Aid Women in Doctor Pierce Prescription
An old advertisement touts Blue Cohvish and native-root remedies as cures for female weaknesses. It claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription treats tenderness, backache, dizziness, and bearing-down pains without alcohol. The text highlights safety for delicate women and contrasts with liquor-containing medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleren
Doctor Riches
Privie
Wormin
Pieres
Pierce
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Scrippa-McRae News Association
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Eile
B. B. Rich
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Telephone Maine
T‘bard Inn
Frazier’s Book Store
Hume
Robert Greene
Anid Ile
Achial
Whit Cally
Matus
Dey
Dun
Pouteasivs Atria
Salem's Moss
Learry
St. Chire
Lewis Hunter
Bingham Springs
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountains
Umatilla
M. FE
Foley
Gibbon
Orleen
Oregon Lumber Yard
Court House
Malin
Ely
Rotiel
Tye
Bruno
Mal Ely Brothers
Warton Street
New Yorlg
Demonet Wood
Northwestern Gas and Electric Co
Corner Court and Garden ST
Doling St
Frank B. Clapton
London & Lanceshire Fire
Naurerce
North British & Mercantile In, Ince
Royal Insurance Co
New York
Agenc
Allance Assirance Co
ER. Bowlsby
J. Hardwick
Bowman
Railroad Treet
Diamonda
C. E. Bowlsby
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. &. Byers
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