Abolition of the Senate and single house reform
The piece argues for abolishing the state senate in favor of a single house legislature. It cites efficiency, accountability, and cost, noting duplication breeds evasion. It urges reducing membership, fair salaries, and brighter oversight, praising the Grange for pushing reform and criticizing two-house systems as English in origin. It also references a New York World note on women's honesty in trusted roles.
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Senate State Senate
Senate
England
House of Lords
Oregon
Buncombe
House
New York World
East Oregonian Daily Pendleton Publication Details
Publication details for the East Oregonian and its bureaus are listed, including locations in Pendleton Portland and Washington. The notice references subscription options and carriers, with a quoted poem fragment about higher things and departure.
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Daily East Oregonian
Budelmao News Co
Baytop
Sale Rect
Portland
Oregon
Imperial Hotel
Chicago
Security
Washington, D. C
Fourteenth Street
N. W
Opinions on Temptations and Politics in Early Oregon
A pithy editorial mix analyzes temptations across genders, praising women's integrity amid changing roles. It laments Portland politics under a Better Than plurality, notes voter turnout, and defends direct primaries while praising reforms. It also weighs economic issues from tariffs to wheat and livestock markets, and mentions rail surveys and irrigation.
Estate of William Gorman Death Heir Question Raised
An interested resident from Pendleton asks what became of William Gorman estate, valued highly, who died near Pilot Rock about a decade ago. The estate was ordered turned over to the state due to lack of heirs, prompting the inquiry in this May 16 1913 East Oregonian letter to the editor.
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Pendleton
Ore
East Oregonian
William Gorman
Pilot Rock
Famous Literary Blunders Across Time and Authors
A survey of famous misquotations and slips by writers from Shakespeare to Byron, noting errors such as clocks before their invention, mislocated places, and misattributed or altered lines. Examples include Milton’s autumn leaves in Vallombrosa, Thackeray’s mistaken parent, and Byron’s Bridge of Sighs phrase.
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Homer
Shakespeare
John
Bombay
Bengal
Misa Corelli
Thackery
Lord Farintosh
Milton
Vallombrosa
Amile
Venice
Bridge of Sighs
Byron
Herrick
Electric Bitters Touted For Health Benefits By Reader
A reader quotes a line from a poem and praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for weakness nervous exhaustion and poor appetite. The ad claims the product tonifies stomach liver and kidneys and includes a testimonial from Mrs C Rhinegault of Vestal Center New York. Bottles priced 60 cents and 1 dollar, recommended by Koeppens.
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Koeppens
Richard Misreads Letters Learns with Numbers
A mother explains to a teacher that Richard cannot read letters well yet but learns numbers quickly. The teacher points to the letter B and Richard proudly answers Dat as thirteen jammed together. The snippet shows a child’s early schooling and a humorous misreading.
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Richard
Safety in Silence and Handshakes in Politics
A senator defends handshakes, praising them as a method to engage constituents. He says handshaking keeps the crowd interested without risking saying something regrettable.
Wonderful Skin Salve claims and local testimonial
Wonderful Skin Salve Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best for skin diseases burns bruises and boils. Claims redness reduction soothing healing. J T Sosaman publisher of News Cornelius NC writes one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Only 25c. Recommended by Koep pens.
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Bucklen
J T. Sosaman
News
Cornelius, N. C
Koeppens
Visitors ask governor's daughter about spring bonnet
A visitor questions the governor's young daughter about a new spring bonnet. She answers she does not know yet. The mother has secured the appropriation, but she fears her father may not approve the plan.
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Papa
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Wohlenberg Dep’t. Store
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