Tax on Sheep and Cattle Sparks Oregon-Washington Meeting
A Washington group met in Walla Walla to contest Oregon’s grazing tax law imposing twenty cents per sheep and fifty cents per head on cattle with added county charges. The committee was empowered to defend against collection, risking a federal case, as sheepmen fear ruin from the 26 cent extra per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Heroia
Washington
Walla Walla
Union
Umatilla
W. P. Resor
H. C. Bryson
8. V. Davin
Charles Cunningham of Pilot Rock Renowned in Sheep Industry
Charles Cunningham of Pilot Rock is nationally recognized for his influence in the sheep and wool sector. He has contributed notably to bringing Uma- Hilla county to stockmen across the United States and Canada, shaping thoroughbred and standard bred stock and improving flocks in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cunningham
Pilot Rock
Uma- Hilla County
United States
Canada
New England
Beef Trust Profit Report Sparks New Assortment Claim
Commissioner Garfield's department report on the beef trust suggested profits from purchases and sales were very small and now is said to be followed by another assortment claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Department of Commerce and Labor
Beef Trust
Practical joke from a farmer friend sparks anticipation
A farmer friend plays a practical joke on us and invites Link Swaggart to recount it. The writer hints at a humorous twist and teases a future event involving the author of the poetry, suggesting a cheeky payoff and a funeral punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Link Swaggart
Loveth
Utah display to showcase ore refining concentrator at fair
A concentrator in operation in an annex will illustrate refining gold silver and copper from crude ore to refined metal. The device costs 10000 and requires four operators. It is touted as one of the most novel displays at the Lewis and Clark exposition.
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Utah
Pendleton Seeks Park Site At $8,000 Option
Pendleton's commercial association moves to secure a city park, having taken an option on a proposed site for eight thousand dollars. The city can well afford the effort, as smaller towns pursue similar park aims.
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Pendleton
Independent effort needed for great railway aims
Communities that rely on railways to accomplish all goals are misled. True progress requires independent action to secure major projects and benefits.
Eastern Oregon Irrigation Dreams Face Vast Potential
The Portland Oregonian discusses a government irrigation plan for the John Day River noting its unused water volume and limited past use for small power projects. It contrasts with Deschutes River prospects and outlines the state’s hopes for substantial inland irrigation gains.
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Portland Oregonian
John Day River
John Day
Oregon
Columbia
Deschutes
Irrigation Potential Across Deschutes and John Day Rivers
The Deschutes and John Day rivers in Oregon offer vast irrigation potential across 200 000 acres in Umatilla Morrow Sherman and Gilliam counties. Past projects in Yakima Wenatchee and Snake River regions prove water can transform arid lands into productive farmland and spur regional growth.
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Ein
Rand
Deschutes
Davis
John Day
Umatilla
Morrow
Sherman
Gilliam
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
Yakima
Wenatchee
Snake River
Lewiston
Japan's future in world trade and peace
Dr. T. L. Eliot argues Japan may grow into a dominant commercial power with Manchuria’s hostilities fading, while predicting a lasting peace through mutual respect. He envisions Japan and China reshaping Eastern commerce, with Western markets gradually yielding to production and capacity, guided by shared humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregonian
Japan
Asia
Manchuria
T. L. Eliot
Eliot
China
Ballard's Snow Liniment and Horehound Syrup Endorsements
A customer testimonial declares Ballard's Snow Liniment relieved rheumatism and pain after a covere attack. A second note praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup and mentions price, with a pharmacist selling both products. The dated testimonial references Kinaman Illinois and Otta wa Co Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
John D. Degnan
Kinaman
Ill
McBride
S. L. Apple
Ottawa Co
Kansas
Notice of Filing Final Account for Thomas Ogle Estate
Benjamin F. is named executor and files final account and report of the last will of Thomas Ogle deceased. The hearing is set for 11 oclock in the forenoon of April 16 1906 in the County Court room of Umatilla County Oregon to hear objections and settle the account as ordered March 15 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Sar
Itowe
Thomas
Speer
Thomas Ogle
Umatilla
Oregon
Notice of Final Account in Umatilla County Oregon
The undersigned administrator Angus M. Gillis of the estate of John McRae deceased invites all interested persons to appear March 29 1905 at ten in the forenoon in the County Court Room Pendleton Oregon to hear and file objections to the final account.
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Umatilla
Pendleton
Oregon
Angus M. Gillis
John McRae
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The
Athena Ress
Torspar Axp Faipay
Bord
Pustisnes
Athens
Congress
Athena
Cuthbert Powll
Kansas City Journal
J. H. Ackerman
Salem
Eastern
Sherwin-Williams
Shewin-Williams
W. P
W. P. Ie
Sherwin-Williams Co
Davis-Kaser CO
Alder Street
Wash
Benjamin F
Attorneys-at-Law
J. D. Plamondon
Barrett Building
Athena, Oregon
A. B. Stone
Post Building
Sharp
Calla Prom
First National Bank
AG. Adams
Ts Kirk
Ae At
Volbu, Aire
Keur
Rock Springs
Cumberland
A.M Gillis
James Wilder
Main Street
Savings Bank
Gugumber and
TRE Palace Drug
Foley
R. J. Boddy
Ed Barrett
Puget Sound
A. J. Parker
Omn
Atwena
Vinci
Pioneer Drug Store
Charles Gay
Baker & Folsom
Main St
Post Office
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