Pen Pendleton and the Normal School Debate
A garbled editorial voice argues Pen Pendleton as a potential normal school site if treatment of students improves, noting Weston’s past status as a strong normal school, with local opinions on funding and school value. The piece critiques political stances, mentions Berlin and Monastir, and hints at broader wartime and partisan debates.
Weston Normal gains water supply easing reliance on pumping
Weston gains ample water supply from the reservoir lake reducing need for auxiliary pumping. Discussions note Pendleton normal arguments apply with force to Weston Normal, already equipped with state owned buildings and ground. Leaver will publish its arrivals list. If Multnomah date fails financially at Portland, movement to Weston could follow.
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Weston
Multnomah
Portland
Villa Continues to Be About as Salubrious as Balcony Plague
The note uses archaic phrasing to compare a villa’s condition to a balcony plague in a tongue in cheek way, implying ongoing issues with cleanliness or health concerns. It presents a dated, satirical mood without clear events or named people.
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Villa
Macedonia
Daltade
Dimpywaring
England
Booze Shipments Rise Into Pendleton Despite Reporting Gaps
Pendleton sees heavier alcohol shipments as import flows grow, but official statistics are unlikely to be included in standard school curricula or reporting for the period, leaving gaps in education and public record.
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Pendleton, Bu
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Edison Backs Wilson Cited For Peace and Neutrality
Edison declares support for President Wilson, praising his integrity and judgment. The letter argues Wilson has steadied the nation amid grave challenges, maintaining neutrality and adherence to international law while shaping a peaceful path for the United States amid Mexican affairs.
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Mr. Edison
Wilson
Mexico
Uniting the Family and Shared Duties in Community Life
The article discusses how family members pursue distinct roles such as money, home, education, and duties, yet real events like travel, marriage, and death force integration. It argues that time together and joint decisions strengthen family life, urging coordinated efforts over isolated paths.
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Tunis
Athens
Gitmo Tong
A Bird's Barted Wire Fences
A description of a crude, thorn covered bird cage like fence on a wooden platform near a tree in Central America. A nest shaped pocket guards a passage to the nest. owners place thorn gates to close openings for safety of the birds and young.
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Centra America
Alvet
Tmnitherae
Eoint
Chalk and fossils on a school chalkboard mystery
A garbled fragment describes chalk, fossil remnants, and a curious scene on a school chalkboard. It mentions a process of formation, carbonate residues, and referenced figures like a Senator Galliver and a Penrose flower, all in a jittery, idiosyncratic style.
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Bo Bea
Erin
Lyra
Notice to Patrons for Shoe and Harness Repairs
Patrons may leave shoes at the Weston Mercantile Co. store or bring them to the repairer’s home for shoe repairs and harness repair services. The notice is signed by F. Ski tle.
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Weston Mercantile Co
Fragmented musings on railroads and world affairs
A sprawling, satirical collage critiques railroad power and arbitration norms. It references Mr Hughes, Lloyds London, Europe’s war posture, and odd notes on geography, journalism, and ballads, peppered with witty snippets about bread, diets, and royal diplomacy.
Detroit Frew Rows and Distorted Dialect Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text from Detroit area coverage shows distorted dialect phrases about guidance and deception. Incomplete and unclear, it hints at a narrative or column note with stray lines and broken quotes. No verifiable names, dates, places, or events can be confirmed from the legible portion.
Why do writers alwa ery flamed at Louie the Democrat
Fragmentary OCR item appears to question writers and mention Louie the Democrat with garbled phrases and a stray reference to the state. The readable bits hint at a political
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Louie
Tate
Calendar Time Deluge in the New York Menu Mystery
A garbled OCR item from Yonkers stymies readers with a muddled calendar tease and a playful line about a new menu. The fragment hints at a trick or joke about dates and dining in a local setting.
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