Cotton and Wheat Prices Rise Above Export Value
R G Dun and Co notes growing business in speculative sectors with cotton oil and wheat climbing above export prices, raising concern that production lags and money shifts to speculation. Wheat receipts in the west down from last year, beef prices rise due to market control, and iron steel demand remains soft. Also reports a cure story for rheumatism, a Portland Republican Club meeting with travel discounts, a panther incident in Roseburg, a Boy essay, and a Baker City gold shipment of 1,400 ounces valued at $26,850.
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R.G. Dun & Co
Atlantic
Morton
Mexico
Don't Stop Tobacco How to Cure Yourself While Using It
An ad-like article touts Baco-Curo as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure based on a Berlin physician’s formula. It claims effectiveness with three boxes, no willpower needed, and a money-back guarantee plus 10 percent interest if unsuccessful. Available from Areka Chemical & Manufacturing Co in La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Berlin
Areka Chemical & Manufacturing Company
Stripper Threshes Wheat More Cheaply Than Combine
William Cooper designs a light portable machine that strips and threshes in one pass, costing about one fifth the price of a standard harvester. It uses a gasoline engine and a suction cleaner, allowing two operators to manage the unit as four horses pull it on level ground. The device promises to cut threshing costs from two to three dollars per acre to around fifty cents, potentially transforming wheat farming and adoption by smallholders.
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William Cooper
The
East Oregonian
The Rise in Meat Prices Sparks Market Conspiracy Claims
A trade source blamed wholesale firms acting in concert for a sudden meat price rise, noting a 30 percent average increase despite cheaper feed and adequate cattle supplies. Local NY porterhouse sold at 20 cents, sirloin 25 to 28 cents, rib roast 22, and round steak 18 per pound amid broader market unrest. Osburn advertises 25 and 60 cent bottles of remedies.
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New York
Chicago
Observations on Coast Prosperity by Mr Sturgis
Mr Sturgis reports brisk activity from Ellensburg to Tacoma. He cites six creameries near Ellensburg, irrigation boosting growth, a Tacoma packing house employing 175, booming lumber, and strong Asian trade. Portland is seen advancing wheat, Argentina expanding, Oregon stabilizing with diversified products, and pork exports boosting regional markets.
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Sturgis
Oregon
Zimmerman
Milla
Tacoma
Pacific Avenue
Tacoma Avenue
Portland
Railroad Commission Turmoil and Appointments Debate
The text discusses the fate of the railroad commission, rumored abolition or replacement by a governor's appointee, and the scramble for seats among applicants led by Governor Lord. It notes opposition and support, secretary of state Kincaid’s stance, and theAttorney General's opinion. plus scattered ads and notices including health products and seed offerings.
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Pendleton, Oregon
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Botan, Worth Co
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State Republican Club
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