May Day and Public Works Across Oregon and Nation
A mix of reflections on commemorations and duties plus local and national notes. The Eugene school district votes 35000 dollars for a new high school building. Pendleton anticipates a premier Fourth of July celebration. Debates and political discourse are touched on in various quotes. Observations on islands in the Philippine archipelago and strategic matters around the proposed canal route. A roster of wealthy U S senators is cited with varying fortunes, and local concerns about a Poniletes bridge sale emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Archipélago
Uncle Sam
County to Seek Roads Bridges and Public Improvements
County officials voice need for miles of new roads dozens of bridges and other public works to serve growing population and traffic. They defend past decisions while urging modernization and continued county progress with planned improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proeves
Umatitian
Roosevelt Western Breakfast At Greely Event
A large crowd will gather in Greely California for a frontier style breakfast with Theodore Roosevelt. Visitors will dine on bacon and scrambled eggs from tin plates, seated on the ground, and roped horses will be halted for quick mounting. Roosevelt will recall past western days during a brief, informal moment on a saddle blanket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greely
Cal
Roosevelt
San Franccisco
Palnow
Commercial
Porto Rican stone axes sent as war powder lure
Ur 4. W. Fewkes, Smithsonian anthropologist, travels to Porto Rico to procure prehistoric stone axes known as "thunder bolts" for powder to fight Germany. Locals, valuing the relics above money, are allegedly convinced by deception to part with specimens, which Fewkes plans to place in the national museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fewkes
Smithsonian Institution
Porto Rico
Germany
United States Army
San Jian
Sudy
Amon
Castile
United States
Eise
Alan
Washington
Bolta
National Museum
The Disappointed by Mia Wheeler Wilcox
Poem reflecting on disappointment and loss in achievement and love. Voices for the hero who misses the mark and the seeker who travels alone, noting sacrifice, longing, and the unseen price of effort. The piece meditates on rewards and everyone left unsatisfied by the race.
Local Government Apathy Cited In Chicago Bond Vote
A Spokane Press editorial notes Americans neglect local interests while chasing national elections. It cites Chicago where a 0.5m debt refund bond failed despite broad mayoral support, due to voter neglect. The piece warns sentiment often trumps self interest in an era of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hurtt
Cty
Harrison
Stewart
Spokane Preas
Busy Housewife Praises Peruna Cure For Nervous Troubles
Mrs Lulu Larmer of Stonpston Wisconsin reports two years of nervous trouble and stomach disorders. She states after taking Peruna her nerves grew stronger, rest improved, and she regained health. Anna B Fleharty of Lincoln Nebraska cites her recovery and calls Peruna effective. A letter from Chicago notes continued use of Peruna. The text also mentions a summer catarrh book by Dr Hartman offered free by The Peruna Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Larmer
Stonpston
Wis
Mia
Lulu Larter
Anna B. Fleharty
Galenburg
Tll
Nebraska Wesleyan
Limewin
Neb
Clicuno
Anna
Hartman
Prone Medicine Co
Columbus
Olin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pendleton
Oregon
Anji
Eugene
Progress Club
Hermann
Oreton
Board
War Department
Congress
Steen United States
Poniletes
Ding
Mia Wheeler Wilcox
Mise Debow
Beattle
Mure
Philadelphia
Pridey
Irs
Pierce
Mins Dorcar A. Lewis
No. Niagagth St
Wastonn
Waltry
Dorreree
Perry
Plepce
Williamsburg
Virginia
A. Comgh
Gustom
A. Eklund
Fred Walters
Miles
Mrs
Court Street
Agel
Hartford Fire
Alliance Assurance
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
British & Mercantile Royal Insurance Co
Frank
Clopton
Main Street
Henry
Cor W. Alta and
Lillith Sts
L. Neff
Hotel
Alta
FALK
Raymond
the Best Manufacturing Company
Combined Harvesters
McCormick
Hest
SideHill
Iad
Jess
The
Anu
Temple & Wilcox
Pendleton Planing and Lumber Yard
Neagle Brothers
the Blacksmiths
South
N. T. Conklin
Newtown
Monopole Coffeh
D. Kemler
Rigby - Love Harveser
East
Alta Street
Baltemore & Howe's
Racycli
Dieton
Rac
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