City Brevities from Oregon Lumber Yard Ads
A mix of local notices and ads including sea Minnis private room and board 413 South Main Street lost keys return to office and Minnis wood supply Lots of dry wood on hand furnished rooms inquire 202 Loom Street house rental North Side rent furnished or unfurnished contact E oo photos Kodak finishing Bowman near bridge incubator sale Cunningham Sheep & Land Co Pilot Rock Oregon field fence poultry netting Goodman Hardware Co sale of Stocker ranch 240 acres near Alba Vogel Pendleton Oregon lumber yard ad touting complete stock piled in dry shed
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South Main Street
Loem Street
E. Oo
Goodman Hardware Co
Alba
Oregon
L. A. Vogel
Pendleton
Ore
For Sale Coneh dog monthw oll Call 817 Garden street Try Walters new Hard Wheat flour
Furnished rooms 701 F Court one block from court house. $2 and $2.60 per week. Furniture and fixtures in 23 room lodging house for sale. Inquire of J T haron.
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Garden Street
Walters
F. Court
Brock
Court House
J. Tt
Washington as a Fireman and the Friendship Engine
Washington acted as a fireman in Alexandria where he supported the Friendship Fire company founded in 1774. He confronted idle bystanders at a blaze, jumped from his horse, and helped by forcing the engine to operate, displaying leadership in the emergency.
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Friendship
George Woohington
Friendship Fire Company
Alexandria
Woalington
Philadelpha
Phila
Namie Gibban
Elie
Wolpol
King Atrom
Washington
Woman and the Law Through Changing Roles
The piece traces historic limits on women’s legal rights, noting that a husband once controlled wives’ debts property and even children. It cites rigid paternal authority, religion, and custody practices, contrasting with reforms beginning around 1890 and English judicial directions for heirs in royal cases.
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North Carolina Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Judicature
England
Bengal
Local residents and visitors noted in Echo events
A string of personal mentions shows N Cummings of Ukiah registering today, Mra. John Adame visiting the farm at Adama, and numerous figures like W D Chamberlain of Athena and Henry Tiayne visiting Echo. Other items include Turner trial coverage, engineers moving into Pendleton homes, and a quip about sun spots from Sir Robert Hall.
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CO. N. Cummings
Ukiah
Regta
Will M. Peterson
Athena
George Ferris
John Adame
Adama
Thomas Spenen
Milton
W. D. Chamberlain
Walla Walla
Peterson
M. ¢. Henry
Jacek McToughlin
Brian Hawkes
Mort McDonald
Walls Walla
Olympia
Henry Tiayne
Helx Gromen
Adams
Helix
W. W. Eeese
Prairie City
Pendleton
Enlpon
Canyon City Eagle
Winn & Prown
Cornellat
Rader's
Marshfield
Mies
Lulu R. Loren
Fost Oreronian
Daly Journal
Freewater
J. F. Hill
Epitaph Fragments From Bride ton and Bar Harbor
A fragmented epitaph from Bride ton Maine laments feeble words to honor a wife and recalls Bar Harbor lines about longing arms and open air. The quotation references Olive Schreiner and images of Moses on Nebo with land beneath, ending with a note on power to enter.
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Brideton
Bar Harbor
Moses
Nebo
Olive Schreiner
Melancholy Fellow and an Odd Proposal Mentioned
A quirky line describes Cheerful, BHook-Jones as unusually melancholy, with Took-T contemplating opinions about him. Flo allegedly proposed to a girl by asking about becoming his widow, reflecting odd humor in a local chronicle.
Whines of Sheen and the Decorated Author
A sketch traces Henrik Teen as a renowned writer famed for wit yet prone to foibles. He shunned company, enjoyed latitude, and reveled in banquets in his honor. In later years he adored decorations from monarchs and wore insignia publicly, including on occasions with elaborate grooming rituals.
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Bia
Henrik Teen
Sid Forden
Thien
Odd Knives and a Chatty Pair in London
A London reader reports a humorous overheard exchange about polite behavior and marriage roles. Also described is a nineteenth century Irish monastery knife collection with blades bearing grace notes on one side and meat verses on the other, kept in a leather case before the singer.
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Twe
Ireland
Aunt Clarissa Describes Shy Heart Interest Plays
Aunt Clarissa complains a woman carries too many handkerchiefs to a heart interest play. She laughs at the businesslike, calculating manner she calls unnecessary and old fashioned.
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Clarissa
Chicago Tribune
Unable to parse: fragmentary dialogue about affection and letters
A fragmented dialogue expresses concern over romance and affection. One speaker asks if they remain the star of the others life while referencing past love letters. The other affirms but notes a lack of romantic signals or creative gestures.
Madras church project planned by Methodists
The Methodists announce plans to build a church at Madras with groundbreaking expected on a June date. The report notes social ostracism issues among men tied to family influence and mentions local attitudes in Birmingham News.
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Niade
Madras
Mere Trifles and a Genteel Exchange
A Philadelphia Press item mocks a misinformed foreign observer. A native gentlefolks’ banter centers on rumors of a family’s ailments and fashion curiosity. The dialogue reveals the era’s light social chatter and poke at foreign impressions.
The True Gentleman and Other Brief Excerpts
A collage of short quotations and ad-like blurbs from diverse sources. It includes reflections on politeness and natural breeding, a note on poetry tests, a cough remedy pitch, a chess intellect aside, and a light marriage exchange dialogue.
Hygienic Quip Sparks Dusty Trainward Dust Debate
In a Paris Armilles remark shared via the Hast Oregonian, Maidaune claims dust must be kept to a minimum for hygiene. The exchange centers on sweeping and dust control, stressing the need to reduce microbes with restrained motion and careful technique.
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Teutsch’s Dep't Store
Kodak
Cimpateurs
We Bowman
Bridge
Blaine Street
Cunningham Ranch
Pilot Rock
Cunningham Sheep & Land Co
Oregon Lumber Yard
Louis Hunziker
Main St
Lee Colesworthy
Chop Mile Corner Alta
LAW
al He
Weyuofesg Iliy
ALC
Koeppen
Kate Loughlin
People's Warehouse
Hones
Chicago
Charles Bayless
Pine Creek
Long Creek
Ransome Liemtlen
Wenton
L. W. Jones
Pendleton-Spokane
William Hilton
Willow Street
Robert Hall
Eart
Oregonian
New York
Wonder Store
Tommy
Philadelphia Press
Dickens
Kennedy
Tallman & Co
East Oregonian
London Saturday Review
Jane
Jobn
Ceveland
Alberta
Bow River District
H. E. Barnum Land CO
Chamber of Commerce
Portland, Oregon
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