On Sale in Other Cities and Subscription Rates
Listings show distribution points in Portland Oregon and Washington DC with offices at multiple streets. Subscription rates are given for daily and weekly options by mail and carrier, including six months and one year terms.
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Eastern News Co
Portland
Oregon
Washington St
Imperial Hotel
Howman News Co
Washington, DC
Fourteenth Street
N. W
Mall
Dally
Mal
The Gull
Poem fragment by George Speer cited in Book News Monthly describes gulls in dawn light and sea spray, birds riding the green wave and white-winged moths in dew, as the speaker longs for land at sunset. The piece evokes coastal imagery and a scenic verse tone.
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George Speer
Book News Monthly
Hermiston Parents and Teachers Meet on School Work
Hermiston residents highlighted public school work at the monthly high school meeting attended by 50 mothers, several businessmen, and all teachers. The gathering stressed closer contact between parents and teachers on vital educational matters. Also noted is a tax discussion on the graduated income tax and a survey of frequently visited places in the United States, with Independence Hall cited as the top spot.
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East Oregonian
Hermiston
Illinois
Elsie
de Wolf
New York
Congress
United States
Independence Hall
Museum visitor figures spark debate on counting crowds
A dialogue critiques museum attendance statistics across Philadelphia and New York, noting high totals at the Philadelphia Museum and Milwaukee while warning of incomplete data for major sites. The discussion highlights the need to distinguish out of town visitors from locals and recalls a playful exchange quoting an immortal verse.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Museum of Natural History
Capitol
Bunker Hill
Boston
New York Public Library
Department of Interior
Philadelphia
Quaker City
New York
Milwaukee
Chi
President Wilson Faces Ongoing Congress During Illness
President Wilson battles illness amid a continuous session of Congress since his inauguration. The administration argues that the nation cannot afford to lose him at this stage while lawmakers push ahead with legislation of great importance.
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Wilson
Congress
Holdman Farmers Rally Behind Rabbit Drive Philosophy
The Holdman farmers argue that one effective rabbit drive deserves another as rabbits multiply quickly and demand ongoing pest control. They emphasize persistent efforts to protect crops and harvests.
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Holdman
Why Wheat Prices Climb After Most Sales Are Done
Wheat prices rise after large portions are sold because remaining supply tightens the market. Inelastic demand and transport or storage costs can reinforce the spike as buyers compete for the small remaining lots.
Dining Scene Turns On House Fly Eye Pamphlet
Sydney Smith hosts a dinner for an archdeacon and a fellow guest fond of natural history. The talk turns to a pamphlet by Professor Dickenem on the fly’s eye. The archdeacon is challenged as the conversational bore interjects with zeal.
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Smith
Sydney Smith
Dickenem
Deacon
Poltely
Bere
Farmers Pay High Interest On Loans Without Community Credit
An article in Farm and Fireside argues farmers face high loan rates due to lack of collective credit, contrasting with foreign models. It cites a Department of Agriculture survey showing regional rates from under 6 percent to over 10 percent, and explains banks set higher rates for farmers who use funds aggressively and frequently balance fluctuates.
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National Farm Paper
Springfield
Ohio
Judson C. Welliver
Washington
Wel- Mver
Department of Agriculture
New Engand
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Montana
North Dakota
Texas
South Dakota
Georgia
Florida
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Town
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
California
Food For Thought On Marriage Conversations In The Smoking Room
Discussion in the smoking room explores marriage as a social theme with varied views. Debates touch on engagement length, marital success or failure, and gender roles, ending with a quip about big women marrying small men.
Mirthful Vein Story of a Doctor and Henry
A wounded man named Henry seeks aid after a bad head cut. The doctor sutures the wound and remarks on the injury's severity before the man departs. The tale pivots on a suggestion to profit from the event as a moral or witty aside.
Henry and Doctor Discuss Money for Divorce
Henry tells the doctor he wants to keep out of bad company and seeks a divorce but lacks funds. The exchange highlights his financial barrier to separation and social concerns.
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Henry
A Blunt Exchange From Washington Star
A playful exchange shows Mike and Pete debating wealth and leisure. Mike imagines ease but Pete argues that ease is a disguise for ongoing effort. The quip reflects tensions between wealth, sport, and culture in a compact citizen’s wit.
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Mike
Pete
Washington Star
Brooklyn woman hid 22 year marriage from sister
A Brooklyn woman who wed 22 years ago kept the fact from her sister until last spring. The unusual reveal unfolds amid stories from Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that in Chicago marriages occur frequently, yet this case stands out for its secrecy.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Cleveland
Free thinker puzzled by old sayings in Cincinnati Enquirer
An unclear fragment discusses a free thinker and an unmarried man titled Paw An, with references to Maw You go to bed and Willie in the Cincinnati Enquirer. The readable bits imply a light, wordplay style typical of a vintage newspaper item.
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Willie
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Pendieton
East Oregonian Publishing CO
United Press Asportation
The
New
York Evening Post
Cago
Bronx Park
Memorial Hall
Fairmont Park
Zoological Gardens
FOOD
Thought
Whitman
Tallman & Co
Alexander Dept
Toyland
Santa Claus
Madam Root
Brad Company
Paw
Willie—Paw
Distrom
Hostetter
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