Alaska lecture highlights vast wealth and moral decline
The Yakima Republic reviews Rev Learn from Kodiak delivering a First Baptist church Alaska lecture. It covers Alaska’s wealth in fur, salmon, minerals and potential agriculture, yet notes severe moral decay, Indian displacement, and neglect by government. The orphanage he represents aims to aid displaced children and lift Alaska’s moral standard.
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Yakima Republic
Alaska
Baptist Church
Yakima
First Baptist Church
Learn
Kodiak
Republic
The Changing Economics of Newspaper Publishing
The piece argues rising wages and paper costs have increased production expenses over about a decade. It laments higher prices but credits larger, richer content and broader readership as newspapers adapt. The drift toward profitability is tied to more readers, more advertising, and wider paper use. East Oregonian readers are urged to stay informed.
Primary and election dates for upcoming year noted
Registration opens for primaries on January 6 and closes for election on April 2. Primary held April 17. Registration reopens and closes for the election on May 16. General election on June 1 with registration reopening September 20 and close October 20. Presidential election November 3.
Return of the Baltimore Sparks Navy Hoodoo Debate
Navy historian Carl Edwards recalls the cruiser Baltimore as part of America’s early warship era and argues it does not belong to the hoodoo class. He contrasts it with ships like the Maine Philadelphia Texas and Chicago, noting misfortunes and feats in events from Brooklyn yards to Sontlingen and Havana.
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Baltimore
Carl Edwards
Maine
Philadelphia
Chicago
Texas
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Havana Harbor
Sontlinge
Cob
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Lame White Swan Battleship Class Cruiser in Navy
The Lame White Swan, a well equipped triple expansion cruiser, is praised as a top second class unit in commission. Crew discipline was historically strained with desertions and infractions, including a 1893-95 European cruise where marines faced trouble in La Guaira. The Baltimore’s Sweden carrying mission earned honors and a medal for every man aboard, marking a notable naval commendation.
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Navy
la Guayra
Boston
Ist
Baltimore
Sweden
John Ericuson
Oscar
Seaa
Dry land farmers uneasy over scant winter moisture
The Yakima Republic reports dry land farmers fear poor crop prospects in central Washington without heavy spring rains. Winter precipitation left little soil moisture atop uplands, though valleys saw light snow. In older districts drought impact may be milder, but new homesteads risk reduced acreage and planting of wheat. There remains a window for substantial rainfall to avert crop losses.
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Yakima Republic
Washington
Yakima
Mrs Selkirk Norton Opens for Voice Engagements
Mrs Selkirk Norton, teacher of voice, seeks engagements for concerts oratorios and social events. Terms apply at studio Room 10 Behildt building for conversions receptions and public functions.
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Selkirk Norton
Atudio
Behildt
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Uncle Sams
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Oregon Theatre
Morrie B. Streeter
Teddy Webb
San Francisco Opera Company
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Toymaker
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Pendleton Drug Co
Pendleton Business College
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