Gideons Delegate's Northwest Journey From Tacoma to Portland
Carl Miller describes a Gideons convention trip from Tacoma to Portland and Olympia. He notes scenic drives, old Fort Lewis camp, a glimpse of Washington’s Capitol Dome, and rural farms along the way, reflecting on family ties and nostalgic memories.
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H. F. Miller
Carl
Tacoma
Washington
Northwest
The
Gideons
Portland
Oregon
Anothet
Olympia
Iona
Old Fort Lewis
Worland
Mr. Love
Capitol
the Sun
Laws
City of Roses
Vlympid
Father
Ares
Daily Lesson Word Study Insuperable
A historical-style note presents vocabulary guidance about misused words and pronunciations. It highlights insuperable as surmountable with examples and emphasizes memorizing one word daily to grow vocabulary. It also lists synonyms for military terms and notes spelling tips and pronunciation nuances.
Travelogue of Road Trip Through Oregon and Washington
Narrative recounts a long car journey from Centralia to Portland and beyond. The writer describes towns, a quirky oak tree with a flintlock rifle, views along the Willamette and Columbia River Highway, encounters with friend Rufus Young, Gideon banquet in Portland, and a memorable open air church service. The piece reflects on travel, scenery, and plans for future trips.
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Centrallia
Annie Semple
Lers
Chehalis
al Smith
Washington
Chehallis
Portland
Seattle
Toll Bridge
Oregon
City of Roses
S. Dakota
Rufus Young
Columbia River Highway
Toledo
Centralia
Olympia
California
Lowa
Elevator temper tantrum and a smiling Bailey building chauffeur
A lighthearted note about John the Bailey building elevator chauffeur whose temperamental elevator insists on a balance where John and passengers must stand on the right side. The quirky malfunction complicates starts, especially for heavier riders, prompting playful speculation about future antics.
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John
Bailey Building
Charlie King and Lottie Potter Teeter Totter Tale
A poem recalls Charlie King and the Potter family with Lottie Potter as a toddler learning a teeter totter from Peter Potter. It questions how to measure a man beyond birth or church, asking if he gave, cared, and helped those in need. A separate vignette describes a McDaniel store scene where a customer asks for ginger ale.
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Lottie Potter
Peter Potter
Wollia
Potter
Post Office Exchange Leads To Queer Exchange
A drug store visit turns odd as a man rushes in for twelve two grain quinine pills and asks for them to be placed in a pox. The clerk counters with a dry question while counting the pills.
Letter Signed Instructs Stenographer On Poor Pay
A grouchy boss signs a letter after dictating to a stenographer and orders an addendum. He directs the stenographer to include a postscript claiming poverty due to low pay of six dollars a week. The stenographer discreetly reopens the envelope to insert the note, then seals it again.
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P. S
Pr. S
Boy with Basket on Train Sparks Help in Aisle
A small boy with a basket and a cat boarded a Mapleton bound train and found the car crowded. A passenger moved his own grip to make space then placed the boy’s basket on the rack and offered his seat. The man noticed something trickling down on him.
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Mapleton
Pickles or Puppies Spark Lighthearted Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man condemns leaking items from a basket and correcting a boy who insists the contents are puppies rather than pickles. The playful banter centers on misidentified items and a gentle ribbing between speakers.
Restauranteur rejects asset liability request in candid letter
A prospective customer reacts to a request for financial statements with a blunt reply. He claims he runs a restaurant not a general store and refuses to disclose assets or liabilities. He mentions a visitor named Reg Dun & Company and swears off meddling in his affairs.
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Reg Dun & Company
Unclear Request From Reader Prompt
A short, garbled reader message appears with nonstandard spelling and missing context. It seems to solicit goods and asks for a prompt response by the next mate, signed as Piere Coed.
Prince of Wales ends Welsh memorial speech in Welsh
The Prince of Wales concluded a speech dedicating the Welsh National War Memorial at Cardiff in Welsh, surprising thousands and drawing a tremendous cheer. Lloyd George later admitted he taught the line during their train journey from London to Cardiff.
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London
Prince of Wales
Cardiff
Lloyd George
Wales
Knglish
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