Low Northwest fire losses show less destruction this year
In 22 national forests of Oregon and Washington, 995 fires caused 75,206 acres burned to date. Most blazes burned under a quarter acre, 783 fires. 87 exceeded ten acres. Lightning caused 731 fires, humans 264, with smokers and campers rising. Rainier led with 105 fires, followed by the Columbia 84, Deschutes and Mount Hood each at 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Washington
United States Forest Service
Rainier National Forest
Columbia
Deschutes
Mount Hood Forests
Columbia Basin Project Approved in Spokane Visit
Spokane hosts 18 United States representatives for a four day fact finding tour into water resources and land areas linked to the Columbia basin irrigation plan. Officials say the project will store 6,000,000 acre feet and serve 1,883,000 acres, viewing it as a major national asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Irrigation and Reclamation Committee
House of Representatives
United States Congress
Columbia Basin
United States
Judge Gary Succumbs Dies Head of United States Steel
Elbert H. Gary, 80, chairman of United States Steel, died at his New York home after a period of ill health. The death shocked the financial district as markets opened, and United States Steel stock fell following the news of his passing. Gary organized US Steel in 1901 with J Pierpont Morgan backing and led the company for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elbert H. Gary
America
Judge Gary
United States Steel Corporation
J. Pierpont Morgan
Bio Company
United States Steel
Two California Bankers Arrested After Inyo County Closures
Watterson brothers W. Watterson and M. Q. Watterson, figures behind five Inyo county banks that recently closed, were arrested on warrants alleging theft and embezzlement on 43 counts in Bishop California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Bishop, Cal
W. W. Watterson
M. Q. Watterson
Inyo County
Anacortes Man Heads State Elks
Aberdeen Washington Lee Carroll of Anacortes was elected and installed as president of the Washington State Elks association at the final business session of the annual convention in Aberdeen Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Wash
Lee Carroll
Anacortes
Washington State Elks’ Association
Osage River Flood Causes million-dollar Damage
A Missouri report estimates one million dollars in damage across 10 counties in the Osage river valley as high water swamps the region spreading through the counties and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage River
Tuscumbia
Osage River Valley
Coins corroborate history claims in religious tradition
Crawford Wyman notes that ancient coins can illuminate forgotten events such as the Acts of St. Thomas. In 1838 coins from northwestern India bearing Gundapharnes names and later inscriptions like Great Saviour, King of Kings, lend plausibility to the tale of Thomas in India though not all details are certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostle Thomas
Doubtling Thomas
India
St. Thomas
Gondapharites
Gundapharnes
Crawford Wyman
Saturday Evening Post
Pumice Deposits Reveal Past Volcanic Activity in Nebraska
Nebraska holds extensive pumice beds ranging from solid rock to fine dust, indicating historic volcanic activity. The material, formed by rapid gas expansion in lava, can travel vast distances and create deep deposits in the western state. Uses include polishing powders, abrasive soaps, bricks, mineral wool, cement, and cheap glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
United States
Riley’s fame from Orphan Annie quip at tea talk
In a light anecdote from Akron, James Whitcomb Riley and Edgar Nye discuss fame. Nye argues authors gain fame through a single character while Riley quips his own reputation arose from Orphan Annie after a night of weak tea and chocolate soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcom Riley
Edgar Wilson
Bil) Nye
Nye
Shakespeare
Falstaff
Dickens
Samuel Weller
Thackeray
Becky Sharp
Mr. Riley
Riley
Akron Beacon-Journal
Tramie Fiber From China to Global Markets
Commerce notes Tramie fiber and the Tramie plant as a strong, fine material grown widely in China with some India and California cultivation on a small scale. Exported from Asia to Europe and the United States, it is used in nets, cordage, gas mantles, wearables, canvas, dress goods, and embroideries. Woven Tramie fabrics resemble flax linen in appearance and other characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Alifornia
Europe
United States
Salford Council Debates Exhibition Plans
In Salford England a city council meeting sparked lively debate over an exhibition fall. One speaker warned against the council getting its fingers burnt with a white elephant as others argued for or against the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Salford
Three Presidents in Three Days in March 1849
In March 1849 the United States had three sequential presidents across consecutive days. Polk ended his term March 3, Taylor refused to be inaugurated on Sunday, delaying until March 5. With no active administration, David Mice Afelison of Kentucky acted as president pro tempore of the Senate during the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James A. Polk
Zachary Taylor
David Mice Afelison
Kentucky
Senate
Tax Reduction Plan Faces Defense Budget Hurdle
Rapid City report notes plans for a tax cut of at least 300 million dollars while the budget calls for larger military and public works spending. Director Lord cautions the size of the reduction amid a higher tentative budget, with optimism about grain crops aiding loan repayment as farm markets stay strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Congress
Coolidge
Treasury
Poor Pupils Eager as Rich to Study Music
A Springfield Missouri survey by the Conn Music Center finds poor students showing equal eagerness to study music as wealthier peers. Reed Junior High, in a poorer district, shows 3 percent more music students than Jarrett Junior High in a wealthier area. High school music students are 25 percent more efficient in school work than those with no music lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Conn Music Center
Reed
Jarrett
Springfeld
Church Schedule in Athena Looks at David Life
Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m topic A Life Ambition Young Peoples Meeting at 7 p m followed by song and praise at 8 p m topic A Revival Young Peoples Prayer Meeting Tuesdays at 8 p m Mid week service Thursdays at 8 Bible school 10 a m Morning worship and Lord's Rise at 11 a m sermon The Need of Union Everyone welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Young People's Prayer
Bible School
David
Athena
Divorce Granted to Mary Hoit Soit in Habitual Drunkenness Case
Judge Lowell granted Mary Hoit Soit a divorce from Jack Hoit Soit on grounds of habitual drunkenness. The court ordered the defendant to pay, to the Indian agent in trust for the plaintiff, half his income from lands on the Umatilla reservation for support. local notes cover community events, travel, and various residents in Athena and Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mary Hoit
Jack Hoit
Umatilla
Grandpa Froome
Weston
Cold Springs
Camp Bryan
Bryan
IF. J. van Winkle
Mr. van Winkle
Lee Mitchell
Walla Walla
George Lieuallen
Pendleton
Dave
Bill Russell
B. T. Bailey
Athena
Cutty” Carden
Austin Foss
Austin
Hattie Luna
Ruby Callender
Helix
Winnie Fischer
Kittie
Alta
Carrie Sharp
Edna
Eva Hill
Rigby
Louie Bergovin
Angus Gillis
R. A. Carden
Patrick Dowling
John Rorke
Wallawalla
Dowling
William Bernard
Wallowa County
Appropriated Motto Sanctioned by English Prince
The phrase Ich dien meaning I serve originated as the motto of Jenn the blind king of Mohemin who served in the French king’s court and perished at Crecy in 140. Edward the Black Prince led the English army and adopted the motto, which has since become the Prince of Wales’s motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenn
Mohemin
France
Crecy
Edward the Ieck
Prince of Wales
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northwest
Gary
Man Heads State Elks
Army and Navy
Eugene Mayer
Federal Farm Loan Board
Twin Cities
Pacific Coast
Church of Christ
Steve’s Grocery
Coach Incidine
The
Athena Hotel
Laura Froome
Wem
B. B Richards, Athena
T. L. Reedy
T. A. Wyle
Bingham Springs
Dolph Thompson
Gibbon, Oregon
J. L. Harman
Pendleton Machine Works
Main
Bell & Dickenson
Foley
Continental Oil Company
Bryce Baker
Kilgore Cafe
Gerald Kilgore
Frigidaire
A. W. Logsdon
the Lumber
Turn-A-Lum Lumber Co
Main Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!