Stocking Update from Juneau Letter Home
A letter from John C. Brooks in Juneau Alaska describes his stocking nearly filled and plans to return home. He praises the Alaska weather amid a large snow slide nearby and notes encounters with Portland visitors including the Merry Widow. He mentions fashion trends and local concerns, ending with political office speculation.
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Juneau
Alaska
John C. Brooks
J. T. Brooks
Portland
Mr. Brooks
Yukon
Weill
John
Papermakers Debut Sparks Two-Game Set on Jersey Street
Ore gon City Papermakers opened at Jersey street grounds with two games against St James. Brown the local shortstop misplayed a routine ball in the latter game allowing three runs as Clark Moore flashed a standout catch and Otto Moore homered. Regan City won 6 to 3.
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Jersey Street
Papermakers
Oregon City
Brown
St. Jame
Clark Moore
Otto Moore
Regan City
Mistaken Shot Kills Spokane Officer May 27
The Spokane incident reports Officer Wright killed in a mistaken shooting while pursuing two alleged highwaymen. J. Wright, from Colville, was shot by a brother of one of the suspects after police shouted and fired at the door. The two men reportedly fled, and Rev. Young awaits word on the wounded officer’s recovery.
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J. 5
Wright
Colville
George Ruth
Spokane
Pefser
Rive
Jack Rush
Rush
Rev. Young
Proletariat and the Strain of Public Shame
Fragmented narrative traces a speaker’s fear and scorn as he endures insults labeling him proletariat. He recalls personal effort, debt, and a life lived as average yet strives to understand the term while fearing its meaning. The piece weaves in tangential anecdotes and social judgments.
Fragmented dialogue and hunt scene amid wartime chatter
A noisy, fragmentary exchange features plans to help someone in distress and a hunt at sea. Characters debate timing and caution while a hunter appears, with references to crime, warnings, and a tense maritime setting. The text blends slang, partial phrases, and dramatic cues from a dramatic scene.
Farewell Reception for Mrs Lyons Before Seattle Move
Mrs Leon H Chambers and Mrs D Frank Horeman hosted a farewell reception on Thursday afternoon May 28 for Mrs Ye J Lyons who plans to depart soon for Seattle. Attendees included Mrs John J Lyons Mrs Howard G Ogden Mrs William E Hartel and several other local women. The gathering featured warm conversation and best wishes for the upcoming move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon H. Chambers
D. Frank Horeman
Edward Wilson
Iowa Cyclone Destroys Tyrone Bottoms and Hits Albia
The storm swept Tyrone Bottoms in Monroe county causing extensive damage and one death near Albia, where J. M. Taylor was reported killed. The writer, born in Albia, recalls happy days and notes lightning and wind inflicted harm across the region.
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Albia
Tyrone Bottoms
Monroe County
J. M. Taylor
Iowa
Portland Meets Chris Greisen of Better Fruit Magazine
In Portland on Saturday, Chris Greisen of Better Fruit magazine in Hood River asserts the Hood River coast district leads in fruit prospects and quality. He extols Hood River for fine fruits and scenery, claiming few places rival it globally despite social and economic challenges noted in the fragment.
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Portland
Chris Greisen
Hoods River
Oregon
Mr. Greisen
Banner Fruit
Hood River
Jobus
Old Timers Visit Friends at Rose Show
Mr and Mrs Charles N Clarke of Hood River visiting the Rose Show went to St Johns Wednesday to greet longtime friends. The piece references the familiar Charlie in the Scotch scene and notes fond remarks from Lachlan and others about the town.
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Charles N. Clarke
Hood River
St. Johns
Charlie
Lachlan
Waterlo o incident reshapes shovel empire tale
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a Waterloo episode where a shovel maker fails to sell to Britain. A supposed messenger named Jones sits with Wellington, delivers a dangerous order, is wounded, and later claims a share in the firm Smith Jenking Jones, shaping the future of the industry amid political change.
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England
Atnt Veboen
Jones
Anid Jones
Brussels
Wellington
Lorton
Jones Enids
Abed
Ovine
Frmr
de Hinkth
Jonkine & Jones
Smith, Jenking
Arithmetic Parlor Puzzles Leave Tramp and Farmer Debating Gains
A curious 19th century brainteaser asks how a tramp earning 4 per month and a farmer’s dog dinner costing 110 cents could lead to large sums. It then ponders education gifts, dance lessons, and a weekly dole for a hired kitchen worker across five years, with various pieces about nails and wheels woven through the tale.
Spiders Found Living in Social Nests in India
A fragment reports an unusual observation in southern India where a species forms connected nests with dozens to hundreds of spiders per site. The account notes cooperative behavior, shared toil, and possible self sacrifice among members, suggesting complex social living beyond solitary habits.
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India
Paganini Receives Violin After Concert Loan
A French merchant lent Paganini a violin to play at a concert in Laghorn. After the performance Paganini returned the instrument to its owner and swore never to profane the strings touched by his fingers again, declaring the bow to belong to him.
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Paganini
Laghorn
Mandolin and Guitar Lessons Open to Beginners
A program offering mandolin and guitar instruction seeks to form a class of beginners and those who have not completed prior lessons. Information available from D. F. Taylor.
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D. F. ‘Taylor
Fragmentary Note From N A Gee Mentions Whitewashing
A garbled historical note references whitewashing and praying with a signature N. A. Gee. The readable content is fragmentary and lacks clear context or dates.
Tale of a Business Man and a Nervous Stenographer
A humorous snippet depicts a boastful businessman pressuring a stenographer with odd questions and slang, the exchange spiraling as he tries to force control. The dialogue highlights his awkward attempt to charm and dominate, ending with a judge named A. H. Lewte referenced.
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Biestergate
A. H. Lewte
Dudge
Fragmented OCR Clipping Mentions Names and Events
An irregular OCR passage shows garbled dialogue about editors reporters and funds. It references a ward and a named person Sm. Gualth and hints at a tied event involving education and a wife, with unclear context and dates.
Great Cry and Little Wool Items Reported
Fragmented OCR notes mention a mysterious event or folklore scene with characters and dialogue. Several garbled names and lines suggest a town gathering or theatrical moment, but readable facts are scarce and no clear outcome or participants are identifiable.
Fragmented OCR Leads to Ambiguous Quote Saga
Readable phrases show a chaotic mix of dialog and proper nouns from multiple papers including Washington Star and New York Lito. The garbled text mentions names like Phi Lamy Sommart and Leifer, with references to money, a diaper party, and a public figure.
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Bilger
Fragmentary Boston Transcript snippet
Readable text is minimal. The note appears to be an OCR fragment from the Boston Transcript with garbled words and no clear event or names to summarize.
Business dissolution notice for Mossman and Sites
Dissolution notice states the blacksmith shop on South Ivanhoe Street between D G Mossman and KE G Sites ends. The firm will be continued by J G Mossman who will collect all accounts and pay all bills.
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D. G. Mossman
KE. G
Gor
South Ivanhoe Street
J. G. Mossman
Debutante at Bridge Sparks Cupid’s Mischief in Puck
Fragmented verse and stage chatter from Puck’s columns reveal a playful scene where Debutante Grace Jumpe-oh and others discuss engagements and scandal with theatrical tone. The lively chatter references Clara Getrox, Theron Cathe, and a Cleopatra like crowd in a salon setting.
Overheard in the Barnyard and Other Snippets
A collage of crosscut humor and dialogue from period papers includes playful exchanges and rural vignettes. The items feature characters like Ethel and Grandma, imagined conversations about heaven and aging, plus rustic quips and cartoons.
Our Charges for Thanks and Notices in This Paper
We outline pricing for cards of thanks and resolutions of respect at $1.00 for notices of church or lodge entertainments. Suppers and sociables with admission charges are 5 cents per line. If events have no charges, the notice runs free to readers.
Time Table Notes From a Remote Corridor
Fragmentary text lists a timetable style entry with place names and partial schedules. It mentions a street or avenue and references various entities and times, but most specifics are illegible. The readable bits suggest a transit or freight timetable with occasional dates and names.
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Proletariat
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George
Hernan
Lippinsett
Chicago
Paul
Philadelphia
Turina
Chiheago Tribune
Dr. Reuth
Arrera
New York
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Andaor
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Tie Anoor
N. A
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Sm. Gualth
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Ube
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Washington Star
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Boston Transcript
Clara Getrox
Theron
Rome
Kim
Srila Heritvey
Puck
J. B. Kilkenny
G. 1
Epps
South Jersey St
Ethel Toves
Tewente
Jerondina
Verely
Ethel
Wonai
Green
Cimwen
Fue
Jervis Privalty
Hunter
Phil Bus
Aloe
Clement
New York Lite
Howell
Powell
New York Press
Universal
al & Alder
Jaawe
Jodie
Pat
Jane
Mall Setedube
Marvives
St. Johns Review
Nars Oro Ev
PHOTO
Clara
Jepine Buck
SH. Gree
Minter
Henry EB
Collier Law Hertise Ts
Joting
Ing
Joseph McChesney
Modesney
Morton
Mary Maclachlan
Surgwen
Ofioe
Bothrook
Ogos
Oscar Devaul, M.deslie
Tine Hien
Uintion Jae Ifaw
Mar
Black & Kerr Building Contractors
J. R. Weimer
Vancouver
Suntan
Vondaint Spilwirti & Cone
GME
Plano
Furnite
A.B. Hemstock Vunerat Dirwetor
Cunhalnur Lally
Wervtveds Dalla
Eyterd
Parke Trnagg
Masih Sillier
Laurel Lodge
Badeomith
Hlostinne
Prbedit
Cheadone
Ead
Per Gilberte
T.P. Ward
Malereitiih
Fr Abplienat
Eusane
Unis
Crone
Corynicw
Aurone Soning
Cate Wiaton
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