The Fiber of a Century in Oregon Irrigation Debate
A long-era editorial echoes Western Oregon’s push for a comprehensive irrigation code as Eastern Oregon seeks development. It critiques current legislative logjams and party interests, urging unity to secure water policy, resist corrupt influence, and propel regional growth. The piece frames irrigation as vital to the state’s future and criticizes partisan obstruction.
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Oregon
Cascades
Eostern
Wottine
Raaternorton
Lywa
Thane
Gregor
Kuykenstall
Carine
TH Jotien
Legistatiuien
Who Is Tom Lawson Colliers Weekly January 7
A sarcastic editorial sketch targets Thomas W. Lawson, praising and mocking his self‑portrayal. It notes his roles as banker and broker, yachtman, and author, and references his claimed prominence and his work on the History of the Republican Party.
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Colliers Weekly
Contalo
Thomas W. Lawada
Pratense
Thomas Willum Lawson
Lawson
Republican Party
Harrison
Morton
Library of Congress
Tod Land Steals Ashland Letter Reveals Fraud Scheme
A letter to the Telesrany claims S84,000 acres in southern Oregon were secured through fraud. The writer alleges a vast scheme involving land titles and forged transfers. Officials dispute portion of the claims while detailing transfer actions and wartime custody issues.
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Tod Land
C.F Dalremple
Ashland
Cire
Telesrany
Oregon
Titiee Branmnetters
A New Year's Wish and Odd Inquiries From the Era
The fragmentary text presents a New Year greeting with garbled lines and stray phrases. It references a wish for health and happiness, a note about Crane and a reference to a French embassy official, then shifts to a purported mathematical puzzle about speed and a government official’s remarks. The overall piece blends personal wishes, stray names, and disconnected inquiries without a clear single event.
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East Oregonian Pormseing Company
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Scripps Mcline News Anectation
San Pranciecy Secourt
D. C
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Grivite
Standard Oil
Knwticlers
Benepipere
Lawron
Lawait
Evie
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Laveen
Mendletwo
Fala
Wimisell
Freedom
Noouien
Urehy
Tem
Sochatiam
Titel
J Float
Heinle
LA Wit
Nike
Drulin
Dawn
Edgear Bilerton
East Oregonian
IS Tom Lawson
Chinen Blues
Nogla
Timier
Colin
Huei Livingston Sroltty
Portes
Wankieton
Guilng
Hy Conliewtt
Fulton
Kinmatth Irrigation Company
Kinmath
Altoona
East Fifth Ave
Mpany
Atlanta
L. Vaughn
West Court
Tribune Building
Bradfield Regulator Co
White Bros
Roslyn Lump
Roslyn Coal and Wood CO
Offtice and
Yari Neat W. & C. M. Depot
Ottke & Gon
West Alte Street
East Oregoniad
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Hirard
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