Arid lands draw settlers and polygamy in the West
The article notes irrigation will bring small farms to former deserts of the West, urging settlers to stay for homesteads on reclaimed government lands. It discusses Joseph Smith and polygamy, criticizing ongoing violations and the impact on Mormon civilization. Wool sorting in Umatilla County is urged, stressing price factors and organization protection. Oregon politics shift to June election with factionalism and youth clubs urged to avoid clan slogans.
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Cate
Pacific Coast
Joseph Smith
Anothe Mormon Church
United States
Utah
Umatilla
A. H. Sunderman
Oregon
Simon Mitchell
Moody Williamson
Women influence on military life in war fashion
Ernest Crosby argues in The Whim that women with perception could end manly wartime excesses. He cites a French naval tale where Vaillenac’s fiancée refuses marriage to an officer after reading a newspaper account of Allied China outrages, suggesting women’s awareness could curb war’s brutality.
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Vaillenac
China
Ernest Crosby
Japanese Discourtesy in War Weighs on Russia and the West
The article accuses Japan of rude conduct in the Far East and widening hostilities. It notes torpedo use, sinking ships, and destruction of Russian railway lines as breaches of polite warfare. It observes global attention, questions outcomes on land, and discusses U.S. westward migration seeking homes amid crowded eastern cities.
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Far East
Russie
Korea
Russia
Island Kingdom
testimonial claims and medicine advertisement fragment
A fragmented testimonial advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claims general health benefits and urges readers to trust testimonials. It asserts the medicine is alcohol free and narcotic free and promotes the accompanying Common Sense Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
CommonSense
V. Pierce
Oregon Factions Target Clean Politics Appeal
A Democratic state figure urged joining efforts to rid Oregon of factionalism. The speaker called for wholesome, thoughtful politics and warned against violence, appealing to voters to support nonviolent reform and public integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lwilling
Oregon
War of hope in Siberian prisons and mines described
Herbert Casson argues in the Chicago American that a Japanese advance could disturb Russian guards at Sakhalin and other Siberian prisons, potentially freeing 50,000 inmates including civilians jailed for minor crimes. He notes exiles could be reached if Japan wins, with Manchuria and the Siberian coast under watchful force.
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Siberia
Japan
Russia
Sakhalin
Tien
Manchuria
Siberian
Pier Vagainmils
Lhicken
Herbert Casson
Chicago
Oregon party and fraternal gatherings listed
Coming events include the Democratic state convention in Portland on April 19, the Republican state convention on April 14, a meeting of the Oregon CatteGrowers Association in Portland on April 16, and the Oregon encampment of the G A R at Hood River on June 15 to 17.
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Portland
Oregon Cattegrowers’ Association
Oregon
Hood River
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Hast
Oregonrary
Pendleton
The
East Oregonian Publishing Company
Anal Ally
Mall Dally
Wenkly
Mall Wekly
OH Riche Newe
Peorthand
Tore Seekins Moptland
Oregde
Seripye Milian News
Avsocia
Wanhi _ He
Berea
Pendleton Powrt
Mos
Baker & Folsom
O. K
C. B. Wade
Pacific Northwest
U. K
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