Grain Sack Shortage Looms For Pacific Coast Farmers
The Athena press notes a grain sack shortage on the Pacific coast with about 7,000,000 bags lacking. Walla Walla penitentiary can test to produce 4,000,000 bags annually to aid farmers, while prison-made bags aim to ease prices amid rising costs. The piece also touches on timber losses and U S silver coinage market activity.
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Pacific
Chicago
Walla Walla
Washington
Koos
Thentate
Harvest labor turmoil prompts farmer warding off transient help
The Dayton Chronicle notes labor issues during harvest as farmers lose workers daily. Transients depart for better pay, forcing farmers to seek new hires repeatedly, risking instability. Walla Walla chamber backs a home fire insurance policy to fight arbitrary rate hikes.
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Dayton
Towa
Walla Walla
Portland Telegram Brings Update on Forest Fire and Earthquake
In Oregon details emerge on a forest blaze and a recent quake, with annual low temperatures and degree notes noted. The report cites local climate impacts and ongoing recovery efforts following April events.
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Portland
Osegon
Timber supply dwindling warns of forest depletion
Leslie’s Weekly cites a Department of Agriculture report showing the U S lumber cut totals about 27 788 000 000 feet through the fiscal year, with white pine nearly gone and several states shifting to other woods. The piece notes vast losses from fires and asks how to replace such a large output in coming years.
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Leslie's Weekly
Department of Articulture
New York
San Francisco
Maine
Michigan
Pacific Coast
Gulf
Washington
Louisiana
Winoosin
Minnesota
Arkansas
Miselesippi
North Carolina
Texas
Alabama
Georgia
Virginia
Bemboock
Minnesota farmer urged to move to Oregon for higher wheat yields
The Portland Journal notes Minnesota farmers struggle with wet springs frosts blight and pests while Oregon regions near Athena report averages well above 35 to 60 bushels per acre. It suggests Minnesota farmers sell out and relocate to Oregon for better returns amid climate differences and diversified farming gains.
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Portland
St. Paul
Minnesota
Oregon
Athena
Failura
TO CLI A LAWN FROM OUTING
Advice on lawn care arguing against raking after mowing. Clippings enrich grass, while careless cutting harms appearance. Maintaining frequent mowing prevents brown patches and supports a healthy, uniform lawn.
Grass Plant Crown Clippings Rule for Color in Lawn
The guidance states that removing crown grass blades exposes colorless soil and reduces plush texture. Cut blades high enough to leave at least two inches of foliage to maintain density and color in the lawn.
England's haste to frame new South African constitutions
A critical London Standard piece denounces British rush to redraw the constitutions for the South African colonies risking Boer dominance in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony. It mourns past sacrifices while accusing rulers of selling freedoms and hints at renewed oppression under English policy. The column closes with notices about Electric Bitters and local ads including a lost mare reward.
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London Standard
Tranevaal
Orange River
Majali
England
Proclamation announcing Oregon constitutional amendment result
Governor Chamberlain proclaims the 1908 Oregon election outcome on a proposed amendment to Section 1 of Article XII allowing state printing binding and printer's compensation to be regulated by law. It notes 68 749 votes for and 9 571 against with an affirmative majority of effective votes.
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State of
Oregon
George E. Chamberlain
Tyne
A. D
Guo
Chamberlain
P. J. Danber
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Dupuis & Co
Woaton Grocers
Galleria Roman
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Paesers
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Rae Rae
Minera
Pierce
Finley Ellingwood
Nett ‘Medical College
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John M. Sendder
M. Pe Tate
Cinginnati
Dariholow
Jefferson Medical Colleges
Pendleton Steam
Charles Gay
Palage Drug Store
WM. M’bride
South Side
Main Street
Athena, Ore
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2Nd Street
Troy
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Henry Keen
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King’s Barn
ST. Nichols Hotel
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South Sime
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