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... that while state senator George C. Brownell played no part in the Oregon land fraud scandal, a published cartoon (pictured) showed him as the "Pretty Moth" that flew too close to the land fraud limelight? Source: A 31 January 1908 Oregon City Courier article says former surveyor-general Henry Meldrum testified in court that he forged Brownell name on field notes that resulted in Brownell’s indictment. That testimony cleared Brownell of any part in fraud scheme. See paragraph titled "Meldrum Confesses" for hook facts. Cartoon was published in 1908 book Looters of the Public Domain on p. 373. Caption says: “George C. Brownell, the "Pretty Moth" of Oregon politics, whose wings were somewhat scorched by too close contact with the land fraud limelight.”
Overall: Article was moved to mainspace within 7 days of nomination. Over 1800 characters of prose. Earwig picked up 8.3% of copyright violation, making it unlikely. QPQ done. Great image. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 06:21, 20 December 2023 (UTC)
Article was moved to mainspace within 7 days of nomination. Over 1800 characters of prose. Earwig picked up 8.3% of copyright violation, making it unlikely. QPQ done. Great image. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 06:21, 20 December 2023 (UTC)