03115cam a22003493u 4500 62495 UtSlPG 20260610134435.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hayes, J. W. (Jeff W.), 1853-1917 Portland, Oregon, A.D. 1999, and other sketches Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Also published under title: Paradise on Earth. Release date is 2020-06-27 Portland, Oregon, A.D. 1999 -- The bad man from Bodie -- He never came back -- Where did you get that oil? -- A grapevine telegraph line -- Along the shore -- Showing off -- "Knifin' de dough" -- A musical aborigine -- "The gentleman of Havre" -- On the wing -- He knew a good thing -- Inadequate cuspidors -- No jobs, but vacancies -- Phenomenal telegraphing -- His old Kentucky home -- The office at Spirit Lake -- The Indians were too loyal -- A governor for fifteen minutes took the bull by the horns -- The seven mounds -- When gold grew on sage brush. Produced by MFR, Robert J. Homa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Portland, Oregon, A.D. 1999, and Other Sketches" by J. W. Hayes is a collection of speculative fiction written in the early 20th century. The book examines a futuristic vision of Portland, Oregon, with a blend of prophecy and social commentary, all narrated through the voice of a remarkable elderly woman who recounts her life experiences and burgeoning visions of the future. The sketches present a vivid portrayal of anticipated technological and societal advancements that reflect the author's aspirations for a better world. The opening of the work introduces readers to an intriguing character: a bright and intelligent woman who, at 86 years old, recalls her life from the past and visions of the future. Through her reminiscing, she shares tales of her journey from Virginia to Oregon and begins to unveil prophecies about life in Portland in the year 1999. As she describes extraordinary inventions like aerial transportation, revolutionary societal changes, and an optimistic picture of the city's transformation, the reader is invited to explore a future where progress and harmony abound. This intriguing blend of reflection and futurism sets the stage for the subsequent sketches, each exploring different aspects of societal evolution in a uniquely speculative context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American American fiction -- 20th century Portland (Or.) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62495 103319 103319