For your amusement and edification, some tidbits from the Aug. 14, 1888, edition of The Daily Morning Astorian (one of the ads of the day is pictured):

• If you remark that hot weather always makes you transpire profusely, the chances are that some one will take you up for an incorrect use of the word “transpire.” But as a matter of fact, you will be using the word in strict accordance with Webster’s definition of it. Men who knew this are winning wagers on their knowledge every day.

• Good order and security to person and property characterize Astoria. While other places suffer nightly depredations from thieves, Astoria enjoys immunity. The reason of this is that we have a vigilant police service. In this case it is good to let well enough alone.

• Dr. J.B. Pilkington, the veteran surgeon, oculist and medical specialist of Portland, will be at the Occidental Hotel, Astoria, all day Friday, Aug. 17, 1888, and will give special examinations free … Over 300 cases of piles, fissures, fistulas and rectal ulcers treated successfully, without use of knife or ligature within the past three years.

• Personal Mention: Capt. Geo. Flavel was reported much better last evening … People who come down from Portland naturally forget to bring their blankets.

• Hurrah for the Clatsop railroad! Half the stock was taken yesterday. What’s the matter with taking the other half today!

• The great black and white sign that informed all and sundry that the roadway was unsafe and dangerous to travel by order of the city council, is now a part of a fence on the upper Astoria roadway.

• John Fistenmacher lived in East Portland till quite recently. He had economy down fine and last week pulled the strap one hole tighter and went dead. By strict self-denial, he was able to leave $10,336.49; didn’t take a cent along. He has no heirs, and the state of Oregon gets the swag. John had a great head and a correct value of himself.

— Elleda Wilson