County Officials Clash Over Prisoner Feeding at Kellys Butte
County commissioners and the sheriff clash on handling prisoners at Kellys Butte with disputes over feeding costs and diet. They argue prisoners receive 12 percent of food value daily versus 25 cents per day claimed by officials, while workers perform labor worth more per day. The piece questions proper custody, humane treatment, and calls for replacing recalcitrant officials at term end to protect county interests.
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Kelly's Butte
Portland
Jogeertouds
Captain Dunbar Returns From Dredge Work
Captain G H Dunbar returns from a week’s leave of absence aboard the dredge, with reports of a pleasant trip, hunting scenes in Malay woods, and old companions returning home. He traveled via Canton to see friends, noting mild weather and fond memories of camp life and hunting escapades.
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GH. Dunbar
Cacine
Malone
Canton
Beethewan
Bert
Dindar
Egypt and the Nile Excerpted Farce and Notes
Fragmented OCR yields a humorous travel quip on Egypt and the Nile, with asides about Moses and Pharaoh, plus a recipe for a supposed autumnal cure. It includes fleeting notices of Portland figures, real estate ventures, and city notices, all in a garbled, satirical mosaic.
K. O. P. Fiesta Promises Grand Pythian Entertainment
The Mythian slaters present a three night event in St Johns featuring K. of P. minstrels December 1, vaudeville by the laters December 2, and a joint finale with both groups. Proceeds benefit the new Pythian ball with a lively, benefit-night atmosphere and high hopes for strong attendance.
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Tides
St. Johns
Bickner's Hall
Atrele
Humorous Bits on Philosophy and Everyday Life
A collage of satirical snippets on marriage money and luck, mocking fortune tellers and social pretenses. It includes quips about wives temper, cleverness, and the hazards of wealth, followed by brief dialogues and a humorous “Lucky Baby” vignette. Also advertised are agents wanted with a sample catalog from Frank W. Williams Company.
Humor a Philosophy By Duncan M Smite
Fragmented poetic vignette reflects on travel scenery and memory as scenes unfold like a moving picture. Jagged mountains canyons and farms frame a peaceful village while memory fills with vivid images yet in need of rest. A late will twist exposes a charity bequest and a forged last will claim.
Were You Ever Disappointed Jove
A fragmentary dialogue notes a voter’s indecision and skepticism about a candidate. Misheard lines reference faltering logic, forehandedness, and attention from doubtful voters as key factors in deciding whether to vote and align with platforms.
Resolution for South Jersey Street improvement in St Johns
The city authorities of St Johns adopt Local Improvement District No 14 to fund grading and cement sidewalks on South Jersey Street from Tu chanan Street to the street center. City engineer to supervise per plans and specs on file. cost assessed against benefited property per city charter. Publication dates: November 14 and 20, 108.
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Leavitt
Mostella
Saldrity
St. Jolene
St Johns. Johne
Bouth Jerkey Street
Tuchanan Street
City of St. Johne
Elty
City Recorder
City of St. Johns
Jersey Street
Aald Street
South Jersey
Ald South Je Street
City of
St. Johne
Pointers for Patrons on Stock Quality
A message on valuing durable stock over cheaper options to satisfy customers and foster repeat business. Emphasizes that saving a small amount per job by using flimsy stock risks losing loyal patrons, arguing for quality and consistent pricing as a long term strategy.
Fragmented PERT PARAGRAPHS a peculiar note on judgment
The text mocks guessing judgment and money collection while noting busy bone people hiding conscience. It discusses theories that idle flinness and reputations shape actions. It suggests reform is hard on truth and proportion, and hints at life pace affecting consequences.
Proposals For Street Work Sealed In St Johns Oregon
Proposals for street work on Burlington street in St Johns Oregon must be received by 4 p m December 1 1908 at the city recorder s office. Bids cover grading macadamizing sidewalking and related work with separate bids allowed for each, bid security required, project completion by February 1 1909, estimated cost 87500, rock price 80 cents per cubic yard f o b quarry. Published November 13 20 27 1908.
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City Recorder
St. Johns
Oregon
Burlington
Jersey Street
Kellogg Street
Elty
Elty Recorder
Crast
Counell
A. M Erson
Hicks' Almanac For 1809 Ready For Release
T. P. Ward announces Hicks' Almanac for 1809 ready November 15 1908 with color covers a portrait of Prof Hicks weather foreasts and original features proclaimed as the best astronomical year book. The publisher Word and Works Pub Co invites agents and offers discounts with location at 201 Locust Street St. Louis Missouri.
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Prof
Hicks
Abc
Worland
Beat
America
Word and Works Pub
Locust Street
St. Louis
Avery Cideen
Civensta
Time Table O R N Union Depot Portland Ohio
Train schedule notes local departures and arrivals for Portland station with trains to Chicago and St. Louis and connections. Some times and destinations are incomplete due to OCR garbling but indicate departures around early evening and arrivals through night.
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Union Depot
Portland
Ohio
Jgris
Chicago
Ice
I Bekins Arris
Rams City
Isas City
Biyoa
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Tha
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George Ade
Tie
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Moses
Pharaoh
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Clark
Jahon
Western Oregon Trumt Co
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Aentionon
Johnie Hit
Jolie
de Salt
St Johns
Mack
Opti
Servin
Turkey
Iy Farmer
St. Johns Ferry
Noveber
J. B. Tanch
Jean
By Duncan M. Smith
Bart
Lle
Pate
Powwenn
Beenie
Cenas
Oo Gales
W. Williame Company
W. Taylor St
Chienge, Lil
Duncan M, Smite
Nwmory
Jove
Museum
AM. Meer
Oy Recorder
St. Johns Review
Kasay
Fay
Pythian Hull Association
Pelee
Stenatune
Association
Andresa
Tue
Hox Ost
At. Joba, Oregon
Hood River
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California
Southern Pacific CO
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Sos Angeles
Springer
A. 94
Wahlington
McMurray
Gen. Pass
Portland, Oregon
Neiss & Connaway
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Holbrook Lock
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Scientific American
Ety Toa Arya Meen
T. P. Ward
Hicks’ Almanac
Collier & Collier Lawyers
Holbrook Building
Joseph McChesney
McChesney
Mary Maclachlan
Holbrook's Block
Hayes Street
Scott
Oscar Devaul
M. D
Lem. m
Woodlawn
Union Gyat
Vermouth Brick
J. R. Weimer
Vancouver
Linnten
Portland and Suburban Express Co
City Dock
Tog Ki
Richmond
A. B. Hemstock
University Park
Sellwood
Daniel 0. Webster, AB
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Piter Block
Weilnes
Nickner's Hall
Anson
Officker
Mayport
Koetneer
Chet
J. M- Mind
Windte
Johan
Bomba
Joenne H.W. Boatan Munter
Jobneam
Vinanorma W. Davie
Hunter
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Law
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John Benteein
Christian Church
Tabernacle
Andrew
Pepe Ch Owe Eluplain
Evangelical Church
C. B. Ram
Chester
G. W. Nelson
Chile
UN Park
Ae Wei ‘University
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Sa Ee Waste
Polini
Tora
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