Turbulent Portland politics and tax debate in 1809
The piece critiques Mayor Williams administration and calls out officials’ efforts to purify social ills while criticizing figures from Colorado’s General Bell and others. It weighs taxation on intangible franchises and public utilities, praises the reclamation department’s growth, and defends Pilot Rock’s local press against sensational memorial editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Portland
Niene
Ameer
Medh
Se Western Union Company
Ieee
Taxation of Express Firms and Valuation Rules Considered
A report by P. Strain details state losses from failing to tax express companies and outlines two possible acts: appointing a temporary commission to examine books and publish its findings, and enacting an advance tax payment framework with reforms to valuation rules. The discussion cites comparisons with New York New Jersey and Oregon’s Wall Rule, presenting assessed values for Adams American and U S Express and urging legislative discussion in the upcoming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Multnomah
Tate
Wesematee Tineke
New York
New Jersey
Oliborne
Astote
Adams Express Company
American Expres Compas
Astesmed Valle
U.S. Expres Company
Teeees-Eee Srons
Adame Express Company
Aneneeed Vile
American Express Ompany
Ssrstado
U.S Express Company
Kinnasses
Kinnasses Asr
State Review
Telestayi
Ets
Tuttrowie
Lve
Riroate
Oregon
Dentro
Hesprot
Peruna touted as remedy for Bright's disease
A historical adlike fragment touts Peruna as a cure for kidney disease and Bright's illness. It cites testimonials from R. George King of Troy and I. Lindstrom of Minneapolis, claiming dramatic health restoreies after using Peruna. The text uses archaic spellings and unclear attribution, with medical terms like nephritis and tirlehi's disease referenced in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. George King
Ronsellant
Troy
King St. Troy
Perunia
Bright
Piel Lindstrom
Tirlehi
Tver
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted
A claimant extols Dr Pierce's remedy for stomach weakness and digestion improving blood quality. It claims to treat consumption related ailments by natural roots and tonics, with no alcohol or narcotics, supporting digestion and tissue building. The text showcases marketing language from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiephreictan
KR. V. Pieter
Priffulo
S. V
Pearn
Nature
Pierce
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Ceesanvan
Onegonian Publishing Company
Mitac
Nureau
D.C. Hureau
Memdirion
Ata
Queen of Light
Hilmond Harmes
Lowe
Thev
General Bell
Colorado
Thithie
Gelorade
Reclamation Department
United States
bin Diapconal
Bureau of
Brent
Congress
Department
Pilot Rock
Morning Tribune
Pendleton
Cuisene
Pilot Keck
The
Tribune
P. Strain
Aseemor Unaiilia County
George King
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Peruna
Ofred Lindstein
Ter Wetlowsweiter
Wet University
St. Anthony’; Hospital
Math Agg
Grays Harbor Commercial Co
Wad
C. B. Depot
Park and Washington
Portland, Orego
A. P. Armstrong
Ll.b
Pendleton Planing Mills
Robert, Forster
East Oregonian
Phoenix
E. J. Murphy
Court Street
Yoer
Olympia
A. Nolte
Restaura
Ory
Gus Lafontaine
Rock Spring Cor
Laatz
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