The Crops Harvesting Continues and Yields Vary
Harvesting of the cereal crop continues with full-sown wheat yielding well, while volunteer and spring grain bring only 5 to 10 bushels per acre. The export crop may be smaller than last year, with notable declines in Morrow Gilliam and Wasco counties. Grasshoppers damage vegetation in Union and surrounding areas. fruit is in good condition with large peach and apple crops in several counties.
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Morrow
Gilliam
Wasco
Fire at Baker City Destroys Depot and Cars
A Baker City blaze on Monday afternoon caused an estimated loss of seventy thousand dollars. The fire began at 2 30 and consumed the O R N depot, two freight warehouses and nine box cars within the company yard. Spontaneous combustion of oil soaked waste is suspected. The fire confined to the yard delayed the westbound passenger train while crews fought the flames.
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Baker City
A Novel Escape From Lateh County Jail
Frei, recently jailed for stealing a watch in Lateh County, escaped using improvised tools. He unwound wire from brooms, spliced handles, and attached a wire hook to reach through the jail door to the drawer. The method combined improvised wire work with makeshift device to slip free.
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Frei
Lateh
Pendleton Suit Sale and Jail Key Heist News
Advertises 200 suits arriving soon at Pendleton Oregon with half-dollar pricing and guarantees. Reports a sheriff’s office jail-key theft, escape, and revolvers stolen, followed by a broader local news brief on fires, deaths, legal fights, and wildlife encounters in the area.
For Sale Residence Cheap Or Trade For Cattle
Advertisement notes a premier town residence offered for sale at a bargain or in trade for cattle. Details refer readers to the office for particulars and contact.
Wheat Consumption Per Person and National Use
The official wheat consumption estimate rises from 467 to 477 bushels per person as figures from over 3000 individuals are used. It implies 2385 bushels per average family yearly and about 334 million bushels for the nation.
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United States
Hop News: 1804-crop exceedance projected in bulletin
Special bulletin from Hop The One Naeter Berar estimates this year's harvest will surpass 1804 output. Oregon reports eight bales produced, signaling stronger hop supplies this season.
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Naeter Berar
Oregon
Harvest news and town notes from Athena Oregon
Athena residents report on harvesters in town, field work, rambling travelers, and local happenings. Mentions include Louis Estes donating to the city treasury, multiple visits from Pendleton and Weston, and a wide array of routine farm and business activities around Athena and nearby communities.
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Clark Walter
F. B. Boyd
West
Greek Estes
Jim Sharp
Louis Estes
L. D. Lively
Billy” Winship
Pendleton
Haye
Low Shaw
L. Spencer
H. Surdam
Weston
Miss Tore
Pilotke
I.N. Richardson
J. H. Hiteman
Wm. VanCleve
0. B
Leatherman
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Pendleton, Ore
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Alf Price
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Athena
Pacific Coast
J. A. Merrirr
J. H. Rasey
Idleman
Raley
Agricultural College
Corvallis
North River Valley
Enterprise
Presley Collett
Arctic
Artic School
Boden Wade
Will Valentine
Valentine
Point Defiance
Lehman Springs
Wee Coast Range
Cleaver Bros
Main Street
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R. E. Stewart
Athena Oregon
Howard
C.C. Sharp
E. E. Hasting
Gon
Marvin
John Baker
James Boddy
Boise City
Idaho
J. Bloch
Lew Shaw
Seymour Dell
Sullivan County
Missouri
Dell
R. EK. Stewart
Joe Stone
Hamilton & Rourke
Sam Purdy
Liuallen Place
Mr. Marshall
CO. H. Dodd & Co
Ann
W. F. Matlock
Igi
Max Lewin
M. G. Royal
Wallula
Eastern Oregon Normal School
Opaieeta
Gues
Umatilla County
Paes
Wat Lively's
Louie Estes
Morris
C. A. Barrett
Saling
Nelly
M. E
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Ms Oy
H. W. Spaulding
Gruinall
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Grunnell
Pras
Pacific Woodman
Denver
Col
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Hamilton-Rourke
J. S. Carter
Misa Nellie Stevens
Umatilla
Union County
Eakin
J.K. Davidson
Max Lewing
Cascades
Ida Carden
Miew
Leola Young
Boothby
Dry Creek
Blue Mountain Station
Rev. Rushing
Rustlin
Baker
Schanabele
Main
Josie Hastings
Walla Walla
Josie
Helix
Karl
W. J. Wilkinson
W.J. Lucky Man
Edington
Centralia
Wash
Lehman Spunce
Pacific Goast Elevator Co
Policeman Gholson
Geo. Myers
Thomas Myere
Chas. Henry
Jinks” Taylor
Comtent
Osburn’n Drugs
Eostables
Geo. Mulkey
George
J. G. Munford
Bingham
Golden Rule Hotel
Quien
Palouse
McKay Creek
N. A. Miller
M. M. Johns
F. J. Beale
Chas. Stansell
Payton
East Lynn
T. P. Page
Dave Dorio
Mr. Dorio
Adame
W.W. Brannin
U. W
Ir. Brannin
Chas. Fisher
Charlie
Chamberlain
E. Barger
le Sueur Sentinel
le Sueur
Minn
Gale
G. C. Osborn
Miltor
Sarah Boothby
Weston Dey
G. Rushing
Christain Church
G. Raghin
David Taylor
Christian Church
A. R. Prise
Prienres Prospectors
W. D. Parker
Mr. Winden
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Athens
Isepring
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