Deluded pioneers shattered by wheat growth in eastern Oregon
The East Oregonian notes decades of cattlemen's opposition to farming in Harney and Malheur counties, recounting Abner Robbins’s Burns mill and W G Hodder’s wheat sample from The Narrows. It predicts renewed settlement of arid eastern Oregon as delusions fade and the desert becomes productive.
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Oregon Misrepresentation in Boston Transcript Editorial
The Boston Transcript is accused of misrepresenting Oregon's initiative and referendum effort to defeat a Massachusetts measure. The piece cites a Portland saying about petitions and claims the Oregon experience shows petitions are easy to sign, noting many ballot titles mislead and the average voter is drawn to a few measures.
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Editorial Attacks on Oregon Initiative and Referendum
The piece denounces alleged misrepresentation by opponents of Oregon's initiative and referendum, calling them plutocratic and foolhardy. It asserts Oregon's system was adopted by five to one and remains unrepealed, praising popular government over corporate influence.
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Oregon
United States
Massachusetts
Reclaiming Southern Pacific Lands in Oregon
Attorney A W Lafferty with Attorney General Bonaparte reviews the Oregon Southern Pacific land grants from their origin through Congress and the land department. The pamphlet urges restoring lands to public use, forcing sale to homesteaders at 2 50 per acre, and opposing foreign speculation in military and road grant lands. Public sentiment should push Congress to favor homebuilders over parasites and speculators.
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A. W. Lafferty
Portland
Charles J. Bonaparte
Congress
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United States
Truly Beautiful Women Speak Beyond Fashion
An editorial argues beauty contests mislead by rewarding physical allure while praising the quiet, powerful contributions of hardworking women at home. It contrasts public models with women who rear families, work, and shape future citizens, noting Roosevelt and Taft politics and urging patience for reformers.
Port land harbor eyed as key to Roosevelt policy
Analysis suggests Yeera’s stance could push Bryan closer to Roosevelt policy, shaping the Northwest’s future commerce. The text argues Portland must become the region’s principal commercial and shipping hub, with strategic emphasis on harbor development and growth.
Voice of the Mountain Poem Fragment from New York Times
A poetic fragment from the New York Times speaks in a mythic voice about forgotten cities and vengeful power. It envisions nations clashing with fire and clouds and foresees a future where submerged lands reveal history while the speaker’s burning heart remains unquenched.
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Earth
New York Times
Reclaiming Sand Wastes On King Island
A wrecked vessel off King Island introduced yellow flowered clover seeds that took root and transformed barren sands into a lush grazing area. Clover and leguminous plants fix nitrogen, enriching soil and enabling cultivation. The formerly white sand now bears a dark brown soil supporting abundant pasture.
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Tasmania
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Sketch of Melville E. Stone
Melville F Stone born August 22 1848 in Hudson Tennessee later moved to Chicago. He founded Chicago Daily News in 1875 and became general manager of the Associated Press in 1891 succeeding William Henry Smith. He led AP until 1898 before health issues and travels.
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Melville F. Stone
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Intereata
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Aseodated Press
William Henry Smith
Pronunciation debate over margarine in restaurant
Two men argued how to say margarine with a hard g. A woman joked she would call it butter regardless. Pierce Brothers of the Grande began delivering 400 tons of timothy hay at Conley Spur on the Elgin branch for Portland market at £12 per ton f.o.b.
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Rheumatism Cured by Swift Specific Remedy
The article claims rheumatism arises from a sour blood condition caused by indigestion and waste buildup. It argues cures come from a blood cleansing formula by the Swift Specific Co, promoted as a tonic with herbs and roots, offering a free book and medical advice from Atlanta, GA.
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Largest Mule Sells for 400 Dollars in St Louis
The world famous Missouri mule Woe set a high-water mark when the largest mule ever sold for 400 dollars in Rant St. Louis. The Culver, Missouri native will be exhibited after shipping to Pittsburgh where it will replace thealdem halrlews horse. The 1960 pound animal stands over eight feet tall with straight head, claimed by experts as the most perfectly formed large male.
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Kansas City Journal
Largest cave found in the western United States
Two gold prospectors in the Santa Susana mountains near Los Angeles discover a vast cave system. They enter a cavern with many passages, some wide and lofty, others narrow. Some halls span an acre and are lined with stalagmites and stalactites. Walls feature Indian wall paintings showing bear and deer hunts painted with red pigment.
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America
Confederate Camps Decline Across States in 1996
Confederate Veterans groups lost 390 camps in 1996 due to apathy and non payment of dues, per Adjutant General William E. Mickle. Forty one charters were issued, increasing total camps to 1649 with Texas showing the largest decline. Other states listed include South Carolina Georgia Alabama Missouri Arkansas Tennessee North Carolina Mississippi Virginia Indian Territory Kentucky Louisiana Florida Oklahoma West Virginia Maryland Pacific states Massachusetts.
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William E. Mickle
Campa
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Georgia
Alabama
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Indian Territory
Kentucky
Louisiana
Florida
Oklahoma
Maryland
Pacific States
Massachusetts
Army and Navy Journal
Sketch of Senator Perkins California Politician and Sailor
George Clement Perkins, born August 23 1839 in Kennebunkport Maine, left farm life as a youth to work aboard ships. He settled in Oroville California, built business success, led steamship interests, became bank president, served in the California state senate, won the governorship in 1879 and 1883, and was elected to the United States Senate in 1893 as a Republican.
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George Clement Perkins
United States
California
Kennebunkport
San Francisco
Oroville
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United States Senate
Essay About an Automobile Sparks Candid Family Tale
A student writes a 250 word essay on an automobile. The text begins with a concise incident of an uncle buying a car and a breakdown on a country road. The remainder of the piece, claimed to be spoken by the uncle, recounts a long walk back to town, with remarks deemed unfit for publication.
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Long Hill
Island of Leyean Reported Not Disappearing
Captain of schooner Olsen reports the island of Leyean in Howell remains visible. The U S government tug Troquois, on a Guam return voyage, visited the island on the 16th of this month to confirm its status.
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Leyean
Howell
Olsen
Guam
Rooms: Block and a Half Prom Depot Ad
Rooms priced at $1.00 and $1.59 per block and a half advertise a large electric sign at Prom Depot. The brief notice highlights affordable lodging and a prominent display to attract customers.
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