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He returned to state politics in 1920 and was elected back to the Oregon House, again representing district 1. Kay served his full two-year term, won re-election in 1922, and served through the 1923 legislative session. In 1924, he was again elected as state treasurer and took office on
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Kay returned to McMinnville in 1884 where started working in the apparel business, forming the partnership of Bishop & Kay. Bishop left the partnership after four years and the company became Kay & Todd. Kay was married in McMinnville on
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for the mill, and returned the next year. That year he sold his stake in the clothing company and moved to Salem where he took the position of assistant manager at the mill along with his sales position. In 1900, his father died, and Kay became the president of the
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as a salesperson. He also served for four years in the state militia.
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Legislators and Staff Guide: 1921 Regular Session (31st).
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Legislators and Staff Guide: 1909 Special Session (25th).
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Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide: 1907 Regular Session (24th).
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