Oregon Law On Mill Races Prompts Supreme Court Review
A local case Riggle versus Pendleton Roller Mills raises questions about Oregon law and mill races through populated areas. The piece argues a mill must take reasonable care to prevent endangering life, especially children, and calls for new interpretation or legislation to protect the public. It commends Dr. Withycombe for public service and notes his resignation to pursue the governorship, highlighting his impact on agriculture and livestock.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Misplaced money teaches a wary youth in Pendleton
A man recalls how a $1000 extra from his father's estate led him to spend freely in New York for seventeen days, only to learn money cannot buy happiness and to feel foolish for wasted ten dollar bills. He reflects on his possible new Pendleton precinct and jokes about baseball magnates forecasting a snow storm amid unusual February weather.
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New York
Selecting Men to Treat With Mexican Factions
A terse note warns that only men worn out by life should be chosen for negotiations with Mexican factions, implying a policy of selecting tired, possibly disillusioned individuals for talks. The wording suggests a political or military context and a grim criterion for selection.
Federal building advances toward completion
A federal construction project progresses steadily as the new government building nears completion, with officials signaling ongoing milestones and anticipated opening timelines for public use.
Anonymous poem about fame and identity
A riddle in verse hints that the first is a name, the second even smaller, and together they describe something lacking fame and having no name. The piece plays on anonymity and the idea of emptiness in recognition.
Writing as a Career Is Harder Than It Seems
Jessie Roberts argues in the Portland Journal that writing is a tough, crowded field requiring real training and skill. She warns aspiring young women that casual introductions to editors do not make one an illustrator or writer and urges focused, productive work to avoid wasted effort and heartbreak.
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Jessie Roberts
Portland Journal
Stranger Admires City Firehouse Display
A man from the suburbs visits a city firehouse and learns of frequent fires. He is invited to see how quickly a crew can hitch up. When an alarm sounds, the team mobilizes rapidly, horses and engine charging out as admired by the visitor.
Vacuum Cleaner Pitch Spoofs Newspaper Subscriptions
A fragment notes that East Oregonian aims to grow subscribers rather than sell vacuums, presenting a best available machine as a lure. It reflects a savvy promotional strategy where the paper uses product offers to attract readers and boost circulation.
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