December 20, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent In the spirit of the season, the Oregon Statesman published this poem by Mrs F. T. Porter, of Salem: [...]
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December 19, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent The day’s headlines in the Capital Journal reflected the usual mix of confusion and optimism: DOES JAPAN INTEND TO FURNISH [...]
Sorting Through Undated Clothing: My Methods
by TeAnna, Exhibits Intern At least half of the enormous collection of clothing the WHC (Willamette Heritage Center) collections remains undated. If I chose not to [...]
December 18, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent In an editorial redolent of allegory, the Oregon Statesman writes of the futility of war when alternatives exist: The [...]
December 17, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent Expanding on the Monroe Doctrine, the Oregon Statesman suggests “Fencing the Hemisphere:” […]
December 16, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent From the front page of the Capital Journal: CLOSE YOUR FAUCETS DON’T WASTE WATER Letting Water Run Creates Dearth [...]
December 15, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent An editorial in the Daily Oregon Statesman addresses complacency and partisanship: The American people are proud of their army [...]
December 14, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent From the front page of the Capital Journal: FIERCEST FIGHTING OF MONTH DEVELOPS IN YPRES SECTION Allies Admit Losses Are [...]
December 13, 1914
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent In an editorial, “What Cobb Saw In Belgium,” the Oregon Statesman appeals to the better nature of Americans, asking [...]
The Pike
by Corey Rosenberg “The Pike” ice cream shop was located at 138 Liberty St. SE. It was opened by Frank R. Pike in 1938, under [...]