Mormon dominant in United States warned in Pacific Northwest note
The East Oregonian reprints a preacher’s tough critique of Mormon influence, arguing it already penetrates Idaho politics and church offices while warning of broader national impact. It condemns post reform in postal rates and highlights comic exchanges about life and religion with a mix of satirical quips and social observation.
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Idaho
Talesman
Shanghai
Ching
Jarminica
Postal Service
Great Britain
Uncle Sam
United States
New Zealand
France threatens Japan's victory in Orient dispute
In a bold attack on Japan, France is accused of colluding with Russia to block Japan's Port Arthur prize. The piece argues France falsely inflames international tensions and warns powers to keep hands off the Asia conflict, affirming Japan's right to its hard won gains.
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France
Russia
Orient
Japan
Port Arthur
Europe
Mothe
Alanghier
Meen
China
Rusia
Pranece
Auemian
England
Germany
Rusalsie
Ener
Liao Yang
Danny
Hussia
Church Attendance and the Workingman Faith Gap
A Sacramento writer argues in January Everybody's that workingmen avoid church not from lack of oratory but from disbelief or doubt. Even with powerful pulpits, he says, many still remain skeptical or atheistic and need a reviving force on common ground. He notes abundant churches but claims no excuse exists to justify indefinite absence.
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Acta
Sacramento
Cal
Spurgeons
Beechers
Moodyn
Talmages
Ebepe
Uncapered columned hurled upon a word of woe
A San Francisco Star column by J. W. Foley laments humane suffering and anger at war. The prose evokes blood, fear, and moral decay as brothers fall and nations press toward violence, with stark imagery of emblems, blades, and a hellish battlefield.
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Hell
Empire
Cain
J. W. Foley
San Francisco
How to Pronounce Chauffeur in Town Talk
A humorous note on the muddled pronunciations of chauffeur with variants like chofer shawfewer shofer and chiffoner. It suggests the second pronunciation with the accent on fewer is closest and jokes that car owners can pronounce it any way while others mock the ride as delightful. Also offers playful alternatives garrazshe auto stable and wagon in kept to mimic speech.
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Hofer
Shaw
John D. Rockefeller
Chofer
Chaffer
Binghampton Herald
Barbers Forsake Shaves as Zion Apostolic Edict Grows Whiskers
In Zion the apostolic mandate prompts barbers to halt shaving to protect natives from a prohibition on haircuts. Men grow beards rather than pay extra for shaving, boosting whisker growth and depressing barber business as residents comply with the order.
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Zion
Aleo
Fragmentary Restoration of a Biblical Parable Reference
A disjointed reminiscence mentions Nordy-Washington and Le Butts with mournful dialogue about wives and warning about dressmaker bills and a fig tree. The text hints at Adam and rib removal, implying a humorous or satirical aside on domestic life and temptation.
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East Oregonian Publishing Company
Bally
Aix
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East
Oregonian
Bich
Portland
Pertina
Oregon
Hureas
BD. C
Bureau
Pendleton Postettion
Mir
Wak
Chaupyeur
Nordy
Washington
Butts
Olin Adam
Winnamac Avenue
Omicano
Pita
Cardus
Jeet
Shell
Beerstory
North Chicago
Franen Verein
Gurdui
Antee
N. Joerger
West Court Street
ANOL
B. F. Beck
Cottonwood
Brunswick Bowling Alley
Newport Ni
E. Giuderslerve
Mpany
Atlanta
Demen
L. Vaughn Electrician
East Oregonian
Steinway and
Emerson
Planoe
Jesse Failing
Bridge
H. M. Sloan
Real
Wpa
TBO
Jaime
Umass
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