Tremetol, Poison From White Snakeroot, Isolated
Dr James F Couch of the agriculture department reports tremetol, a yellow odorless oil from white snakeroot and jimmy weed, as the poison behind milksickness. It poisons cows and humans, is fatal in about a quarter of cases, and declined with land clearing in the Midwest.
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Jimmy Weed
James F. Couch
Department of Agriculture
Allegheny Mountains
Mississippi River
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Middle West
Couch
Umatilla Refuses Right of Way for Wallula Cut-Off
Umatilla county court on Tuesday refused to provide right of way for the Wallula cut-off as requested by the state highway commission. Officials said extensive water damage has drained funds so the project cannot proceed at present.
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Umatilla
Wallula
State Highway Commission
Field Crops Lead Oregon Cash Income 1924 28 Survey
Oregon farm cash income over 1924 to 1928 averaged 121 million dollars. Field crops contributed 31 percent with wheat as the leading crop. Animal products excluding poultry and dairy made up 24 percent, while horticultural products reached 17 to 18 percent. Dairy sales formed 16 percent. poultry 7 to 8 percent. Five-sixths of farm cash income came from crops and animal products, including wheat, dairy, sheep and wool, cattle and calves, eggs and chickens, hogs, apples, hay, hops, potatoes, pears, dried prunes, oats, cherries, strawberries and barley. The farm value of crops averaged about 95 million. animals over 67 million.
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Oregon
First White Native Richard Stewart Dies at 80 in Baker
Richard E. Stewart 80 longtime Umatilla county figure died Tuesday in Baker He was born August 1850 in Meacham and was believed to be the first white child born in the county He is survived by a daughter Edna Mann of Tacoma Interment was in Susanville Baker County Cemetery beside his wife who died last June
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Richard E. Stewart
Umatilla
Baker
Mr. Stewart
Meacham
Edna Mann
Tacoma
Susanville
Baker County
Large cattle shipment from Lakeview to California buyers
One of the largest shipments of cattle in years was loaded by ZX Company with 1000 head headed for California. Lake County enjoyed an unusually mild winter reducing feeding to a minimum.
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Lakeview
ZX Company
California
Lake County
Average apple mostly water in Washington State bulletin
The study notes apples are about 85 percent water with sugars acids and minerals making up the rest. It links foliage area to fruit size and color, finding 20 to 30 leaves per fruit support commercial size and that overbearing may reduce color, stressing thinning and healthy foliage for better color.
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J. R. Magness
F. L. Overley
W. A. Luce
Washington State College
No State Money Now for School Advertisements
Oregon state education officials clash with the board of control over funding for summer school advertising at Oregon State College and the University of Oregon. The board insists advertising has occurred and bills must be paid from nonstate funds, rejecting a prison request for Sam Browne belts. Governor Meier and Secretary Hoss vote no.
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Salem
Board of Control
Oregon State College
University of Oregon
Meier
Hoss
Kay
Sam Browne
Clean Ground Aids Turkeys, Reduces Remedies
H K Dean of the Umatilla branch experiment station reports disease free turkeys raised on clean ground show control largely through environment. Turkeys started as day old poults in a ventilated brooder, then pastured on alfalfa, with plots moved five times and each ground used once.
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Turkeys
H. K. Dean
Umatilla Branch
Kitchen Improvement Project Reaches Lane County Homemakers
Oregon State College home economics extension directs 603 Lane County women in a kitchen improvement program. Nearly all participants report improvements and several new kitchen pieces are being tested under the guidance of Miss Gertrude L. Show, home demonstration agent.
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Lane County
Home Economics Extension Service
Oregon State College
Gertrude L. Show
Court Restores Main Street Tennis Court
Dr Blatchford with assistants rehabbing the Main Street tennis court as repairs progress and the upcoming playing season nears. The project centers on replacing backstops and improving facilities.
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Blatchford
Lane County Considers Closing Two Or Three High Schools
Officials in Lane County study potential closures for two or three high schools as part of district cost cutting. Board members weigh impact on students staff and community services while evaluating options and timelines for action.
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Lane County
Athena High Elects Student Leaders for Next Year
High School notes report the election of Marjorie Douglas as president Betty Eager as vice president and Aileen Myrick as secretary treasurer. Other nominees for editor business manager transportation manager cheerleader and more are listed. The Weston nine shutout 12 0 with Huffman and Weber on the mound. Professor Love spoke on choosing a vocation. Glee Club prepares for La Grande concert with listed members and Betty Eager as accompanist.
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Marjorie Douglas
Betty Eager
Aileen Myrick
Annual
Mildred Hansell
Leland Jenkins
Glenn McCullough
Fred Singer
Jim Wilson
Howard Reeder
Jack Weber
Dorothy Burke
Goldie Miller
Raymond Murphy
Kenneth Rogers
Buddie Weber
Glee Club
la Grande
Valerie Cannon
Marjorie Montague
Mary Jane Miller
Bonnie Alkire
Bernice Wilson
Mary Tompkins
Lorra Ross
Velma Ross
Jene McBride
Garth Pinkerton
Ralph Moore
Lester Towne
Ben Marquis
Wale Huffman
Stafford Hansell
Harold Kirk
Typing Contest At Pendleton Draws Young Typists
Pendleton hosted a typing contest on Saturday April 11 with Betty Eager Marjorie Douglas leading first year entrants Mary Tompkins and Roland Wilson second year entrants. Though the participants did not win they gained practice and the honor of taking part.
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Pendleton
Betty Eager
Marjorie Douglas
Mary Tompkins
Roland Wilson
Junior Class Plans Banquet and Elections
The junior class held a meeting on Wednesday April 8 to approve the junior senior banquet set for Saturday April 25. The junior English class elected officers with Betty Eager as editor and Raymond Murphy as sports editor.
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Adhoc
Betty Eager
Raymond Murphy
W C T U Essay Winners Named by Grade
Winners announced for the W C T U essay contest with Daniel A Reeder and Aaron Douglas named in seventh and eighth grade and Natelle Miller with Melba Montague in fifth and sixth. Bonnie Belle Johnson wins third and fourth grade prize with Helen Alkire as honorable mention.
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Daniel A. Reeder
Aaron Douglas
Natelle Miller
Melba Montague
Bonnie Belle Johnson
Helen Alkire
Absence Recorded for Morris Johns in Third Grade
Morris Johns was absent from the third grade due to an attack of measles.
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Morris Johns
Pauper Dies Wealthy After Hidden Hoard Found
Mike Reoer a 73 year old pauper was found dead in a Walla Walla shanty his belongings revealed a hidden cache of gold currency and certificates of deposit totaling 4300 dollars wrapped in cloth and newspapers scattered around the shack officials said Bernard J Lehrer described the scene noting rich hoard concealed among the squalor.
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Mike Reoer
Walla Walla
Bernard J. Lehrer
Pendleton man files first 1931 auto license at Salem
Frank Chattas of Pendleton makes the first application for the 1931 22 automobile license at Salem. Licenses are due by July 1, according to Secretary Jon Tae Hoss.
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Frank Chattas
Pendleton
Salem
Eees
Jon Tae Hoss
Property Upgrade on Main Street With Elm Trees Planted
A homeowner on Main Street has leveled the ground in front of his residence and planted over twenty Chinese elm trees this spring, enhancing the property’s frontage and landscape.
Athena Hi Takes in Weston 12-0 in Baseball Match
Athena High School defeated Weston 12 0 with Pike Miller pitching five innings and Weber finishing. Huffman opened strong, mostly singles hit by the team, substitutions frequent, and Athena plans to play Adams this afternoon.
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Athena
Adams
J. Moore
Huffman
Hansell
Pickett
Jenkins
Crowley
R. Moore
J. Wilson
Geissel
Practice Game Goes to League Team 6 4
Athena high school faced Athena county league in a Sunday practice at the local grounds. League pitcher Huffman excelled, allowing five hits while fanning 11. Tudor of Athena yielded six hits with 17 strikeouts. Huffman and Pickett each doubled, joined by Ralph Moore in right field with a two-base hit.
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Athena High School
Athena County League
Tudor
Athena
Huffman
Pickett
Ralph Moore
Churches and services at Athena and First Baptist
The Athena Church of Christ led by Charles A. Sias emphasizes Congregational government and unity with the New Testament as authority. Bible school at 10 a.m. Young people at 6:30 p.m. A Milton minister will preach at the morning service in Sias absence. The First Baptist Church led by Gerald C. Dryden lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening sermon titled How Does the Wind Affect You and a 6:30 p.m. Bibles study. Evening prayer meetings Thursday at 8 p.m.
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Church OF Christ
Charles A. Sias
Athena
Sias
Hutton
Milton
First Baptist Church
Gerald C. Dryden
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Oregon State College Extension Service
Oregon Agriculture
Swift & Company
Weston
Weston Grounds
Athena Boys
Weber
Love
Athena — Adams — Weston
Umatilla County
Rogers @ Goodman
Mercantile Trust
Athena Hi
Elbert Hubbard
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