Portland, Oregon, A.D. 1999, and other sketches

"Portland, Oregon, A.D. 1999, and Other Sketches" by J. W. (Jeff W.) Hayes is a journey through a collection of speculative stories told from the perspective of an insightful old woman looking back on her life and forward to the future. Her stories explore a transformed Portland, Oregon, filled with technological marvels and progressive societal shifts, presenting an optimistic view of what the 20th century might hold. Beginning with her memories of moving from Virginia to Oregon, she begins to reveal predictions about the coming world, filled with flying transport and massive breakthroughs that reimagine human life and connection. Told through the reminiscences and prophecies of the narrator, these visions paint a vibrant picture of a world where advancements lead to societal growth and a harmonious urban landscape.