Poultry Diseases Demand More Study At Oregon Conference
Oregon poultrymen urged greater research into poultry diseases at the state convention in Corvallis. A resolution pressed continued work and studies on turkey diseases, noting the virus finding for chicken pox by Dr. W. T. Johnson as highly valuable. 850 attendees heard lectures, while the association discussed ads for poultry products and a possible state poultry demonstration train with OSC and railroads. Fred Cockell of Milwaukie becomes president amid a strong, expanding program.
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State College
Oregon
Oregon Poultrymen’s Association
Corvallis
W. T. Johnson
State College Experiment Station
Lloyd A. Lee
Salem
Fred Cockell
Milwaukie Hatcheryman
London
J. Kk. Russell
Frank Knowlton
W. H. Thompson
Canby
Swaggart Returns Home From West Baker Dairy Move
J. M. Swaggart has sold his dairy ranch near Baker and will return soon to his old home on LaMargulch southwest of Weston. He will stay near Baker to dispose of one hundred cords of wood. Mrs. Swaggart is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. A. Hills in Weston.
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Swaggart
Weston
J. M. Swaggart
Baker
LaMargulch
Milt
Tillamook Cows Lead In Production Across Associations
Oregon study reports Tillamook Cow Testing association led by high averages for milk and fat in June. 2635 cows tested averaged 1014 pounds milk and 41.45 fat. high producing herd of 17 cows averaged 1027 milk and 55.28 fat. Coquille Valley second with 1140 cows. Notable cows: Lucy from Wallowa and Cothilde Hungerveld Aggie Girl from Central Oregon.
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Oregon State College
Tillamook Cow Testing Association
Oregon Herd Improvement Association
F. L. Ballard
Tillamook Association
Tillamook
Coquille Valley Association
Yamhill
Klamath
Central Oregon
Linn-Benton
Wallowa
Pine Eagle
Baker
Umatilla
Columbia
Hood River
Melewest
Union
R. G. Hudson
Wallowa Association
Lucy
Peter Marnach
Central Oregon Association
Cothilde Hungerveld Aggie
Fatal crush kills George Albright in Asotin county field
George Albright 21 died near Anatone five miles north when a combine wheel crushed him after he slipped and fell. He left a widow and an infant daughter, plus two brothers and four sisters.
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George Albright
Lewiston
Anatone
Asotin
Albright
Will of W. W. Harrah filed for probate in Portland
The will of late W. W. Harrah a prominent Umatilla county farmer who died in Portland July 17 has been filed for probate. Provisions name widow son and daughter as the sole heirs. Estate valued at 91000.
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Harrah
W. W. Harrah
Umatilla County
Portland
Flax Industry Sees Rising Yields and Expanded Outlet
Colonel W. B. Bartram reports the Oregon flax industry will exceed 1929 sales by at least 20 percent and aims to double output by 1931. This year 5100 acres are harvested with a projected gross of 110 dollars per acre and a net around 35 dollars. Pedigreed seed will be available on a 35 acre tract near Mount Angel, boosting tall, strong plants and facilitating a full upholstery tow supply by 1931.
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W. B. Bartram
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Bartram
Willamette Valley
Department of the Portland Chamber
Minnesota
Three Washington Men Will Be Round-Up Judges
Three Washington men are chosen as judges for the Round-Up on August 28 and 29. Allen Drumheller of Walla Walla and William Switzler of Plymouth bring equestrian renown, while Ben C. Boone of Seattle is bonded and ranching near the city. A new feature moves the Wardward Ho parade to Friday at 10 am to avoid clashing with the Over the Hill pageant honoring the Oregon Trail centennial and visitors from the Oregon Trail Memorial Association.
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Allen Drumheller
Walla Walla
Ben C. Boone
Seattle
William Switzler
Plymouth
Washington
Drumheller
Switzler
Boone
Oregon Trail Memorial Association
Lightning Kills Baker Man Working In a Field
Jesse H. Jones a 29 year old resident of Baker was killed by lightning while haying on a northwest Baker ranch. Three coworkers felt the shock but were uninjured. Jones died instantly when the rake or tool metal conducted the strike. He leaves a stepfather mother a widow and one son.
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Jesse H. Jones
Baker
Jones
Oregon Bank Deposits Reach New Highs at June Close
Bank deposits in 229 state and national banks and trust companies in Oregon totaled 290 541 621 83 at the close of business June 30, the highest midsummer figure since banking department establishment, except for 1926 1927 and 1928, per A A Schramm state superintendent of banks.
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Oregon
Banking Department
A. A. Schramm
Death of Pendleton Confederate Veteran Robert Parnell
Aged resident Robert Parnell of Pendleton dies in Pendleton at age 98. Born in Kendusky in 1808 he served in the Civil War under General Sterling Price and cast his first vote in 1856 for James.
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Umatilla County
Robert Parnell
Pendleton
Kendusky
Gavel Sutkee
Sterling Price
James
Metschan Named Oregon Republican Nominee for Governor
Portland native Philip Metschan won on the 14th ballot to be the Republican gubernatorial nominee, besting Ralph Hamilton Thomas Kay Jay Upton and Julius Meier amid a secret ballot. Metschan, long a Portland hotel manager and former state central committee chairman, has served on the Port of Portland commission since 1918 and has two children with Mary Kubli.
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Portland
Phil Metschan
Republican State Central Committee
Imperial Hotel
Port of Portland Commission
State Central Committee
Metschan
Ralph Hamilton
Bend
Thomas B. Kay
Salem
Jay Upton
Julius L. Meier
Kay
Hamilton
Upton
Meier
Phillip Metschan
Oregon
Canyon City
Philip Metschan
Willamette University
Stanford University
Stanford
Central America
Wells Fargo Bank
Mary Velene Kubli
Jacksonville
Grant County Bank
Heppner
Palace Hotel
Port of
Republican Party
Jack Phillips
Phil
Judge Fee Faces Salary Cut Over Umatilla Indian Population
Judge Fee rules the 1223 Indians on the Umatilla reservation are a legal county population. The ruling reduces his salary by 1000 dollars from 6500 to 5500, with Umatilla County’s total population impact tied to a 1929 legislature act.
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Judge Fee
van Winkle
Umatilla Reservation
Umatilla County
Thieves Loot Ranches Across Milton and Dry Creek Districts
Night thefts from ranches cause significant losses in Milton and Dry Creek. Marauders raid after dark with trucks and cars, taking sacked wheat, gasoline drums, machine tools, and other valuables, leaving ranches annoyed and strained.
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Weston
Milton
Dry Creek
Salvation Army Seeks $1000 in Pendleton Drive
Pendleton unit launches a $1000 annual fundraising drive supported by business leaders and civic organizations to fund its district programs.
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Pendleton
Salvation Army
Infantile Paralysis Reports 10 New Angeles Cases
Ten new infantile paralysis cases reported at Angeles in 48 hours raise this month total to 119 with eight deaths. The figure reflects the ongoing outbreak and prompts health officials to review containment measures.
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Angeles
Poor Wheat Crop Report From the Dakotas
Mr and Mrs O C McDowell return from Michigan to La Grande with news of a very poor wheat crop in the Dakotas. Drought threatens to leave many acres uncut. A L Swaggart returns home to Montavilla after harvest at his ranch north of Athena.
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Dakotas
0. C. McDowell
Mr. McDowell
Michigan
la Grande
A. L. Swaggart
Montavilla
Athena
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Frick
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Milwaukee
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Harvestex Company
Oth
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New York
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Arlington
B. B. Richards
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