Subscription Rates And Public Road Funding Debate
A notice outlines subscription prices for Daily and Weekly editions by mall and mail over various terms. It then presents a public debate urging a general road fund run by a county road commission with county surveyor as a member, arguing roads are public property and all residents should bear taxes for countywide highway development.
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Mall
Mail
Camas Pratrie
Themerives
Weston
Basket Mountains
Courly Highway
Bine
Umatilla
East Oregonian
Ronch
Court House
Fragment of a poem about dear hearts and home
The text laments the preciousness of close loved ones and home. It contrasts wandering dreams with the shelter of home, expressing longing for a secure, near hearted refuge.
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Moe
Oregonian declares saloon licenses fail as city funds
The Morning Oregonian argues that saloon licenses do not pay for city needs and that liquor districts raise policing costs. It cites the Lewis and Clark fair entrance as needing 148 extra police and says liquor revenues do not cover this policing burden. The piece labels prohibitionists as exposing the fallacy of business excuses for liquor.
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Oregonian
Portland
The
Kansas
Unjust district road tax debate in Adams Advance
The Adams Advance criticizes district road tax plans allowing Mitte settlements in a county to tax for public roads. It argues roads are public property and tax schemes unfairly burden distant communities, hindering county development and potentially taxing residents near Umatilla for a bridge across the Umatilla River.
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Adams
East Oregonian
Awif
Umatilla
Awakened Call Against Saloons and Political Cowardice
The Tribune condemns city and state leaders for tolerating liquor influence in Oregon. It urges a nonpartisan moral movement, praising Governor Folk and Theodore Roosevelt as models, and predicts Portland will support Sheriff Ward against saloon-backed politicians. The piece insists homes and children deserve cleaner morality now.
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Tribune
Umatilla County
Portland
Oregon
Folk
Missouri
St. Louie
Kansas City
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Ward
Williama
La Follette Triumph Marks Long Road to Senate
The article chronicles Robert La Follette of Wisconsin rising from modest beginnings to the U.S. Senate on a railroads reform platform. His railroad commission bill passes Wisconsin legislature as a crowning triumph amid prior party isolation and national setback, signaling popular support and a vow to seek renewed endorsement.
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United States Senate
Robert la Follette
Wisconsin
la Follette
Spooner
Senate
Pious Petition From Georgia Brotherhood
A correspondent shares an Atlanta Constitution extract from a Georgian settlement. The petition expresses a wish for land with a peculiar line about a blewein and a railroad train, reflecting a dated racial phrasing and humor in the period.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Rude Depiction of Train Disaster Read in Dialect
A fragmented dialect note complains of a thief who ran off with a collection intended for salary, calling for a sudden train derailment to harm no passengers but to injure a gendered target. The text mixes threat with crude plea, reflecting distress over missing funds and desire for vengeance.
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Jen
Hymn Of The Kaiver In German English Version
A multilingual hymn blends German phrases and an English translation praising God. It invokes maritime protection, seafaring faith, and battles at sea, with imagery of storms, guiding stars, and peaceful outcomes under divine aid.
A COMING REVOLT AGAINST THE BOLTED SHIRT
A Minneapolis Journal editorial mocks social propriety and fear of backlash for resisting starched shirts. It imagines a future revolt where men drop starched attire for freedom of conscience and personal expression, challenging dominance of dress norms.
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Nherry
Pperson
Min ‘Neapolis Journal
Respite request from a troubled century
A fragmentary verse requests sleep to escape tomorrow and the storms of life. Two souls dwell within, their hatred darkening the day, as the speaker seeks a thrice blessed sleep to forget what is to come.
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
Public health notice warns kidney disease as the hidden cause behind many sudden deaths from heart failure pneumonia and apoplexy. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming quick relief from painful urination frequent urges and nighttime trips. Sample bottle and free book offered by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Land Scrip For Sale Unrestricted Timberland Deals
Unrestricted forest reserve scrip for sale at lowest market prices. My scrip secures title to timbered, farming, grazing or desert land in any quantity without residence or improvement. Address H. M. Hamilton The Portland Portland Oregon.
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H. M. Hamilton
Portland
Oregon
Peruna credited for curing kidney diseases
Prominent testimonials from multiple individuals in Hot Springs and elsewhere claim Peruna healed kidney and bladder trouble after poor results from doctors. Letters describe rapid improvement after beginning Peruna, with several noting full recovery after months or bottles and urging others to try it.
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Fred KR. Pennell
Grand Opera House
Hot Springs
Ark
Inoe
Fred K. Penneld
Thomas M. Hicks
Lowinville
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Peitenes
East Oregonian Publishing
Scripps-McRae News Association
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Hotel
Hotel Perkins
San Francisco
Fourth Street
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Mi Main
Pendleton
Galt
Magazine of Mysteries
LA Pollette
Tue
Kiel
Aleep
Fred &. Pennell
Peruna
Perune
Thomas M. Alklen
I. Earle
Jacksonville
Pla
Santa
S. L. Farle
Gee of
Peruma
Tbr
Sartman
Freeldeat Farity Atenon
Hartman
L. Earle
Brock & McComas Company
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta Street
Alta House
Bittner
Connection
Cor
Alta and
Mill Streets
Cry
Raocha
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Oma
E. Davidson & Co
Brest
wiLbhi
Malheur
O. T. McDaniel
Ontario
Pendleton Pilaner
the City Brewery
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