Equal Suffrage Debate Aims to Stir Oregon Public
A letter to readers argues Oregon lags behind Idaho Utah Wyoming and Colorado in industrial progress and civic rights. It urges state women to gain a voice in lawmaking and condemns partisan press for hindering equal suffrage as the century ends. The piece cites national bureaus and advertising notices as context.
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Linsmaker
Oregon
Lowe
Tdaho
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Mente
Orexon
Will M Maupin’s Motto for Everyday Courage
Poem excerpt expresses a longing for grand feats but rejects grand gestures. The speaker resolves to keep smiling and do their best to ease life’s rough spots, choosing steady effort over glory.
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Tyraunts
M. Maupin
Statement on pledge and June state vote in senatorial election
The text explains that Statement No 1 refers to the final people’s vote in the June state election, not the nominating primary vote. It argues the pledge binds to the June outcome, notes public confusion, and reflects on sacrifice and compensation following disasters and pioneer struggles shaping civilization and institutions.
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United States
Valensia
Victoria Island
Mystery of mothers voice in laws and justice
A reflection on how a man raised in a happy home and good mother’s influence can stray from gratitude, denying mothers a say in laws shaping their families. The piece questions the justice of men of unfit character presuming to legislate mothers’ rights in shaping youths.
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Juatowa
Inne
Planting Day proposals for Oregon spirit and unity
A lengthy editorial argues Oregon should adopt a state planting day or multiple themed days such as apple peach alfalfa or wheat to express state pride and connect residents with nature. It links such observances to regional identity and west–east political dynamics, urging a congressional delegation representing western interests. It notes Rogue River freshet impacts and changes to the river bar and spits.
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Oregon
Kent
Willamette Valley
Stee
Congress
Tragic self question on love and loss in Dunbar verse
The fragment reflects Paul Lawrence Dunbar’s meditation on unfulfilled love and the ache of near perfection. It ponders whether happiness is defined by what we miss rather than what we hold, contrasting youth’s vanity with the pursuit of truth and worship.
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Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Cure for Bad Temper Through DigestionAdvice
A Canadian Journal of Medicine piece argues most temper problems arise from indigestion and nervous exhaustion. It recommends rest, proper meals, limited alcohol, and avoidance of coffee for arthritic patients, plus regular muscle exercise on an empty stomach to restore self control and improve work performance.
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Canadian Journal of Medicine
Exodus of Plutocrats and Immigration Stimulus
A satirical plea argues plutocrats are draining wealth from the nation as many leave for foreign shores. The writer calls for stronger immigration encouragement and questions how long prosecutors would delay the departure of the last plutocrat, noting recurring news of wealthists moving abroad.
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United States
Cannon’s Weak Point Speech Delayed by Ill Preparation
Speaker Cannon resisted urged by Representative Hitt to address foreign affairs, pleading ignorance. After persistent urging he agreed to talk but limited to 26 minutes, joking he could milk the time and conceal his lack of knowledge. Reported by the New York World.
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Cannon
Hitt
Downfall of a Senator and a Country Wedding Tale
A Kansas editor in Atchison Globe writes on a wedding amid politics and public life. He recalls a former United States senator shoveling snow and reflects on a career in law, plus a deportation case of David Allen from England under the new law.
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St Joe
United States
Sunflower State
Marshall County
Kansas
Atchison Globe
David Allen
England
Betcawe
New Industry Offers Fancy Attire and Underwear
A new local industry advertises manufacture of party gowns kimonos and ladies wear along with underwear house gowns and mens dress shirts. Importers sought with price offers and orders welcome.
Low Sam at 208 Court Street Next to Clarke's Hardware
Local listing places Low Sam at 208 Court Street beside Clarke's Hardware Store. Nearby businesses and landmarks help identify the address for visitors and deliveries.
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Court Street
Clarke's Hardware Store
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