Washington Irving in a Nation's Early Shape
Edwin Francis Edgett portrays Washington Irving as a figure formed by America’s birth and rise. The essay tracks his New York childhood, family dynamics, travels to Europe, and friendships with Sir Walter Scott, framing Irving as a literary emblem of goodwill and republican spirit.
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Irving
Europe
Sir Walter Scott
Abbotsford
Vrevort
Scott
Tom Campbell
Washington
Isaac’ ‘Dytereali
Lumber Camps Trim Output Across Northwest Districts
Condensed reports show Willapa Harbor Grays Harbor and Puget Sound camps closing some operations while others stay active. Labor turnover remains high with many loggers finding work in mining fishing and shipping. summer logging and sawmill activity continue in Oregon Washington regions.
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Ateploymant
Fallers
Batkers
Camapa
Willapa
Grays ‘Harbor
Puget Sound
Inland Empire
Portland
Columbia River
Crosset-Western Company
Knappa
Raymond
Willape Harbor
Sunset ‘Timbér Company
Bert
Raymond Lumber Company
Lesabér
Aberdeen
Grays’ Harbor
Wyncoche Timber ‘Company
Northwestern
Alpha Lumber Company
Tacoma
Mill C
St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber ‘Company
Wallace Falls Timber Company
Spokane
McGoldrick
Teko
Oregon and regional projects lead early 1924 planning notes
Oregon towns outline building, road, and industrial plans including Astoria and Salem pavilions, state hospital wings, a new Union High wing, and multiple factory and railway projects. Reports cite forest road funds, dairy production totals, oil and gas activity, and public works across cities like Medford Portland and Eugene.
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Wheeler—Contrest
Busieses
Astoria
Adsir
Hee Pasey
Co-operative Fish Company
Star Company
Medford
Gass Company
Westerl
Westerl and Coal: Ands
Esal
Molalla
Union High
Scheel
Pendleton
State Hospital
Salem
State
Albany Mutual
Tian County
Oregon
Forest Highway Fund
Forest Development Fund
Astoria-Bvonson
Columbia
Umatilla
Oregon Creameres
Deseymes
Dallas
Benton County
Baker
Trail
Roseburg
Ageil
Wallows
Knights of Pythies
Portland
Bidis
Ross Island
Hridge
Kelsey Valley
Umpqua
Eugene
Fatrikich' Neary
Filipino Boy Proves America Still A Land Of Opportunity
A 16 year old Filipino immigrant, G R Pinaroc, arrives in the United States unable to read English. He works as a house boy in Oakland, later secures a job with Assemblyman Eugene W Roland. He places second in a National Home Lighting contest winning a four year college scholarship and cash prizes, and now attends high school aiming for college. He believes America remains a country of unbounded opportunity for those willing to pay the price WORK.
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Europe
England
Irving
G. R. Pinaroc
San Francisco
California
Eugene W. Roland
Oakland
United States
National Electric Lights Association
Tutor Touts Tooting Tale
A playful tongue twister describes a tutor who toots a flute and struggles to teach two young tooters to toot. The scene focuses on the tutor attempting to finish the lesson with the two eager students joining the concert.
Powers Area Visitors and Local Trips Highlight Weekend
Mrs. C. E. Stallard visited Marshfield on business late last week. Mrs. Ruth Payne visited with her son Amos Payne during the rest week. George Dindinger came from Marshfield on Friday. Miss L. C. Smith was a North Bend business visitor Saturday. Elsie Jacobson, a high school teacher, stayed with Miss Myr tle Taylor over the weekend. Dick Bishop spent the weekend in Marshfield. Rev. F. E. Finley conducted services at Powers Community church on Sunday. Mrs. R. L Morrell visited Marshfield over the weekend. Mrs. N. Sherwood and Mrs. Roy Johnson were North Bend visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Adams were in North Bend Wednesday.
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C. E. Stallard
Marshfield
Ruth Payne
Amos Payne
George Dindinger
L. C. Smith
North Bend
Elsie Jacobson
Myrtle Taylor
Dick Bishop
F. E. Finley
Powers
R. L Morrell
N. Sherwood
Roy Johnson
Harold Adams
Local Visitors Stroll Through Marshfield and Portland
Dora Meek visits Mrs. B Kilgore in Portland this week. P C Mashburn returns to St Marys Idaho after months with daughter Florence. Clare Shumate visits Marshfield and several local residents socialize with Mrs C Y Lowe Mrs Ed Capps and others listed.
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Dora Meek
B. Kilgore
Portland
P. C. Mashburn
Florence Mashburn
St. Mary's Idaho
Clare Shumate
Marshfield
C. Y. Lowe
Ed Capps
Geo. Eidman
Melvin
Helen Waldvo
Coquille Social Notes and Local Visits
Miss Ethel Wenzeh visited Noti with school friend Mrs. J P Alison. Mayor E E Johnson toured Marshfield. Mr and Mrs J W Otter of Detroit Mich left for home after visiting Mrs L A Jays. Several residents traveled to Marshfield and Portland for visits and business.
State Federation Meeting Plans Oregon Convention in Marshfield
Club women across Oregon look to the annual Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Marshfield June 1 2 3 4. President Mrs Saidie Orr Dunbar presides with committee heads Mrs F M Groshong and Mrs A Y Myers coordinating programs and outside speakers. Sessions include luncheon conferences by the American Home and Press departments. A reception on opening night and a beach supper are planned. reports will be written and published in the year book.
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The
Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs
Marshfield
Saidie Orr-Dunbar
F. M. Groshong
Portland
A. Y. Myers
American Home Department
Jessie McComb
Mise Welle Winner
Coos County
Federation Holds Largest Convention Yet
The federation convened its biggest gathering to date, promising unprecedented usefulness and broad participation from member groups and attendees. The event showcased expanded programs, notable speakers, and extensive networking opportunities across multiple sessions.
Stray-Welf Explains Wild Purchase and Highway Crash Story
An Oklahoma Indian pit named Stray-Welf Explains Stray-Wolf told how he bought an expensive car, then had an accident while driving drunk. Limping and bruised, he entered a local sales room with money, requesting another vehicle and recounting the wreck as a bridge collapse on the road.
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Stray-Welf
Stray-Wolf
Oklahoma
Clench of Ambition Sparks Cynical Cashier Tale
A haughty young man proclaims he will command the world one day while a cynical figure mocks his effort, asking what he has accomplished as he pretends to walk on his hands. The exchange hints at vanity, ambition, and streetwise humor in a clipped dialogue style.
Carbon knock boosts or dodges air era watchyou
Fragmentary note hints at protective measures against carbon knocks and air era, mentioning watching closely to dodge. Specific people, places, or events are not identifiable.
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I Aera
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Land OF
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Noti
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Robert Graham
Coquille Hospital
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Alice King
E. E. Johnson
C .R. Barrie
F. E. Mull
C. A. Clifford
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J. W. Otter
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Massachusetts
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F. L. Greenough
H. C. Getz
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Neil O'Hare
New York World
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