Oregon and national political notes in Huntington and beyond
A kaleidoscope of political tidbits from Oregon and elsewhere. Election results in Huntington favor the entire Republican slate. Reports on royalist Vermont trends, a Honduran revolution, and military shipbuilding on the Pacific coast appear alongside remarks by Jim Corbett and Jim Jeffries. Central items include the laying of the army war college cornerstone in Washington on the 12th and a critical view from Senator Chandler on inflated capital and currency. Miss Permeal French’s biennial report commends her tenure and the state’s moral and educational progress.
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Army War College
Washington, D
George Washington
National Capitol
Utah Sugar executive backs Idaho sugar factory bounty
A Salt Lake dispatch reports TRC Munger of Utah Sugar argues for state support and possible state ownership of a proposed sugar company to be located in Idaho. He says subsidies should benefit beet growers, not manufacturers, and questions the idea of bounty in the Idaho plan.
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Idaho
Cote Munger
Utah Sugar Company
Suwar Cmpany
Manna's Pension Bill for Lincoln Era Ex Slaves
Senator Hanny introduces a bill granting pensions and bounties to ex slaves whom Lincoln proclaimed as freed. It sets bounties and monthly pensions by age: under 60 one hundred dollar bounty and four dollars monthly. 60-70 years eighty three hundred bounty and twelve dollars monthly. over 70 years one and a half hundred bounty and fifteen dollars monthly. Provisions extend to relatives charged with care of ex slaves. The text critiques the proposal as meagre and impractical.
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Ath
Hanny
Lincoln
Copper prospects loom in Lake Superior mines
In a Wall Street Journal interview a prominent copper broker notes Wolverine has struck a rich seam, with ore yielding about 30 pounds of copper per ton, up from 20. He cites other Lake Superior properties, discusses dividends from enlarged ops, and questions long term viability and Idaho copper comparisons.
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Wall Street Journal
Lake Superior
Wolverine
Wieton
Idaho
Paradoxical Talks on Germany and War Material Orders
The piece notes strained relations with Germany and cites rush orders for war material by the army and navy. It mentions a German delegation led by Count Von Waltersee attending a Washington statue unveiling, suggesting pressures of employment and concerns about nationwide prosperity versus favored centers.
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Germany
Count von Waltersee
Brodrick the Great
Washington
Strenuous Government Pleads For Coal Welfare Reform
Criticizes Detroit and Chicago coal pricing and shortages as unjust, urges government take control of mines and transportation to ensure fair prices and rations. Calls out mine owners and transport firms for profiteering while citizens suffer. cites need for public ownership and wartime like measures to prevent further deprivation.
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Detroit
Chicago
Detroi
Weas
Medame
U S
Ool
Governance Critique on Management and Strain
The text criticizes overall governance as poorly managed or not managed at all, noting the lack of a strenuous government element evident to any perceivable degree. It implies weak adherence to precepts and feeble organizational drive in administrative action.
Honest Confession on Silver Re Monetization Advocate
A public appeal by Senator W. Ki. Chandler of New Hampshire argues for remonetizing silver at a 20 to 1 ratio to relieve global poverty and famine. The piece contends current gold standard harms nations, urges action by the United States Great Britain France and Germany, and warns of economic collapse if the silver market remains demonetized.
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Cones
W. Ki. Chandler
New Hampshire
Publican
Spanish Claims Commission
United States
France
Germany
Chris
Hugiind
West
Exposition plans faced lukewarm Austrian critique
The Austrian Industrial Association issued a negative report on government backing for the St Louis exposition. It cited 13.8 reasons exhibits cost much and yield little return under current conditions. The appeal urged nations to contribute products and art to attract future benefits.
Gambler's Daughter thrills Welser Opera House crowd
Amusements note a strong plot and excellent company in The Gambler's Daughter at the opera house Thorn day evening. Acting praised and costumes lauded by locals as Bowen's stereoptical views attract a large crowd at Second and Buff. Upcoming: The Peddler's Claim at the opera house Feb 29 and Scrap of Paper by local talent under Outlook Club auspices.
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Thornday
Welser
Bowen
Stere
Second
Buff Streets
Sumimer's
Opera House
He Outlook
The Conquest A Romance of the Northwest Epic
A glowing review lauds The Conquest as a monumental work on the Lewis and Clark era. It highlights meticulous research, dramatic narrative, and its blend of romance and history, divided into sections on Clark, the expedition, and Indian relations. The Cosmopolitan’s February issue features seven profiles including Wolseley Tolstoy Belmont and Lorenz.
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Great Northwest
George Rogers
Clark
Northwest
Vincennes
Lewis and Clark
West
St. Louis
Eplc
America
Cosmopolitan
Napoleon
Fiokd-marstal
Wolseley
Leo Tolstoy
Little
Albert Hubbard
August Belmont
kA.iaves
Tlenry M. Whitey
A. MacParlane
Adolf Lorenz
John Briaben Walker
William Andrewe Clark
H.R. Kapp
Kinlop
W. W. Price
Dr King’s New Discovery Credited by Patient Recovery
Melbourne Florida resident says a free trial of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption saved his life. He credits the medicine with his recovery from what doctors called consumption and notes the company’s guarantees and availability through local drug stores.
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U. Haggina
Melbourne
Fla
Dr. King
Tam
Davie Ding Co
What She Wears Fur Trimmed Velveteens and Red Velvet Fashion
A fashion piece surveys fur and velvet trends for formal wear, highlighting ermine, miniver, red velvet, and black fox furs. It notes the rising prestige of white fur, heavy use of fur emplacements and passementerie, new velveteens, and silk velvets. Details include stole boas, sable shawl belts, muff sizes, two piece velveteen outfits, and tailored blouse bodices with contrasting trims.
Punctuality and its petty delays noted by a hostess
A reflective essay on the irritations of guests arriving too early or too late. It contrasts fretful hosts and overly punctual people with the virtues of forethought and consideration, citing a tale of a bride urged to be on time. The piece, attributed to Lady Onslow, explores social timing and its effects on hosting.
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Drifts
Lady Onslow
Story of a Workstand and the Quiet Evening Task
An antique tale describes a waning year day by a window where the narrator sews by lamplight. The heavy work piles up as winter chills the room and the distant fire beckons, capturing the pull between task and temptation in a simple domestic scene.
Folding Bag Bland and the Move Across Locations
A fragmentary tale features Sally Sleep and a scene of moving an item to a new location. A43 describes a vivid bag stand and a mercerized cotton bag with inner pockets. Florence Guy is the attributed author quoted at the end.
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Sally Sleep
Hayes Hye
Florence Guy
Household Tips From a Bygone Page
Mite tips describe using beeswax mixed with turpentine as a paste to polish hardwood doors and dry oats for rubbing bands after washing. Advice covers baking potatoes, keeping kitchens dry, polishing with chamfered leather, tenderizing meat and fowl with vinegar, and caution against burning rubbish due to accumulation.
Fashion's Echoes The Irish nee in plaid fabrics rule
Fashion notes praise plaid fabrics and shaded tulles for evening gowns. Two piece costumes dominate, with embroidery on gowns and capes. Norfolk jackets return for winter, while plain skirts fade. velvet options feature metallic dots and Persian effects.
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Monte Carlo
Fragmentary OCR note with scattered names and places
Fragmented text snippet mentioning Elvina Coffer Park Wan EK old city Heng Senior and various garbled words. No clear event date or action. Reads as a damaged newspaper fragment with multiple unreadable phrases and potential names.
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Elvina Coffer Park
Wan EK
Pela
Velling
Hovis
Roy
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Jim Corbett
Jim
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