California Leads Northwestern Wheat Market As Prices Rally
California becomes the leading outlet for Northwestern grain as Western markets rebound. Portland dealers quote 92 to 98 cents for cloth wheat with some sales at 94 cents, while inland business sees limited trades near 1.01. Strong demand from mills at tidewater and in the interior supports the season’s high prices despite slack early demand elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Portland
Tidewater
California
Northwest
Ate International Review
Germany
Tvo
Porte
Russia
Argentina
India
Americm
Primitive currency and curious money systems
A New York Sun excerpt outlines historic mediums of exchange such as nails in Scotland eggs in Switzerland and dried codfish in Newfoundland. It notes maize in Mexico and tobacco in Virginia among diverse forms of value used across nations and eras.
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Scotland
Switzerland
Norway
Mexico
Republic
Virginia
Newfoundland
Abyssinia
Sumatra
Tartary
Pacific
Madagascar
China
Japan
New York Sun
Hospital Trains In Mexico Not Even Fit For Injured Dogs
Rebels and federals clashed near Ofinaga Mexico with fierce fighting. Government troops fled across the Rio Grande to Presidio Texas as wounded were taken to Chihuahua aboard improvised hospital trains using flat freight cars. US troops disarmed rebels after crossing into El Paso.
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Mexico
Ofinaga
United States
Rio Grande
Presidio
Tex
Chihuahua
Villa
el Paso
School Notes and Local Sports Roundup
The paper notes 26 pupils were absent or tardy this year, with 9 students on second-year perfect attendance. The school team beat Adams 17 to 7 and meets them again Saturday. Coach Edward Koontz receives praise for the victory. The High School imports a Spaulding javelin and aims for the Eastern Oregon Meet at Wallowa. Spelling contest tryouts are set for April 10 with qualifiers advancing to division and county contests through May. The County Track Meet is slated for April 25 with free admission for Odd Fellows and a band. The evening features an Oratorical contest in Pendleton High School’s auditorium.
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Clara Henley
Thelma McEwen
Frank Miller
Mildred Mathers
Henry Knight
Everett Knight
Kobler Betts
Mildred Stanton
Louis Stewart
Adams
Edward Koontz
Oregon
Wallowa
Pendleton
Odd Fellows
Fium
Dr Newsom Leaves Athena for Prineville and Local Developments
Dr Newsom and Mrs G 8 Newsom depart Athena for Prineville to reside. Mrs Newsom and son Max visit relatives in Corvallis. Dr Newsom, with W P Littlejobe, left by morning train. Littleshoe plans rabbit control with a 22 inch special. Sidewalks on Main Street under construction, with concrete walks replacing wooden paths. Cross walks updated, improving safety. A P Woodward departs for Soldiers Home seeking better health. Athletic meet: Atbone versus Ferndale on April 17 with potential reduced rate if 20 attendees.
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Newsom
Prineville
G. 8
Athena
Atbone
Ferndale
Detete
Increased Fruit Orchard Area In Athena Vicinity Reported
Tree planting now in progress in Athena and vicinity as shown by nurseryman J. Campbell county fruit inspector. He notes growing attention to fruit-raising across the county and forecasts orchards supplying households and markets. Spraying under supervision improves production and blight control. Local agent B B Bill reports many orders for shrubs and fruit trees. Runaway team incident on Main Street causes minor damage to a buggy with no injuries.
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Athena
J. Campbell
Campbell
Econty Hag Ever
Thinderson
Weaton
Toin
B. B. Bill
Washington Nursery Company
D. Saudera
W. BE. Potts
Jobo M. Swaggart
William R
Purchases Reported In Kirk Estate Sale Involving Athena Land Co
Pendiston papers last week noted Athena Land company bought a quarter interest in the Kirk estate from Neri Ackles and wife for a sum described as con. E. B. Koonts, in charge of the estate, arranged a transfer to a Portland trust company. No further local confirmation of Athena Land Co. is available.
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Pendiston
Kirk
Athena Land Company
Neri Ackles
E. B. Koonts
Portland Trust Company
Athens Land Co
Petition Circulates For Pendleton Athens Road Macadam
Over 100 taxpayers signed a petition led by Case Cannon asking the Pendleton Athens macadam road be built to connect with the city limits at the City Park bridge. The project would extend Third Street south to the city line, accelerating street improvements and boosting property values in the area including owners such as Wm. Booter A. B. McEwen Zeph Lockwood D. A. Pickerton and the City of Albany. The plan envisions a bridge at the crest and notes recent park district improvements and potential new dwellings. The piece also notes changes in local newspaper ownership with John P. McManus purchasing the Pendleton Live Wire plant and forming the Evening Tribune company with Frank B. Porter and Mrs. McManus.
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Case Cannon
Pendleton- Athens
Athene City Limits
City Park
Wild Hares Crovk
Cannoe
Bain Road
Bird Street
Third Street
Kilgore Place
Adama
Corrent Street
City Park Bridge
Third
Wm. Booter
A. B. McEwen
Zeph Lockwood
D. A. Pickerton
City of Albona
J. E. Froome
A. J. Parker
Lahor
Evening Tribune
Pilot Bock
John P. MonManus
Pendleton Live Wire
George Robbing
Evenleg Tribune
Bodiness
McManus
Tritane
Icludes
Moianonse
Frank B. Porter
Mra. McManus
Law and Order League chapter convicts liquor violator
A recent moral crusade member was found guilty of liquor violations and was tried by Police Judge Fitzgerald. Brown was arrested a week after a complaint by D. C. Counsell, a detective in the employ of the Law and Order League.
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Law and Order League
Fitzgerald
Brown
D. C. Counsell
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Foss-Winship Hardware Company
Barrett
Bryan & Meyer
Main Street
Dell B
Priges
Grain Holdings
Mrs. Camras
Washington Star
American Presa Association
McLean
Dry Creek
Wortoo
Sed
Banks
Lippincott
Rochefoucauld
Maio Atroot
C. A. Barrett
Postoxtate
H. O. Worthington
Henry Keon
A. P. Woodward
Rosetory
George Forest
Claude Beale
Mrs. Forrest
Adame Street
Mr. Forrest
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