FOR GOOD ROADS CONFERENCE Aims $10,000 Campaign
Oregon Good Roads Conference in Portland drew attendees from across the state. Judges Webster and Scott will devote their time to the effort to fund a vigorous campaign, with committees formed to extend organization and seek legislative action on a bill drafted for the upcoming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Lionel R. Webster
Multnomah County
John HB. Scott
Marion County
A. Barrett
Thi City
Gilliland
Walker
Umatilla
Twenty Teachers Pass in County Certificate Exam
Twenty teachers, two thirds of the fifty taking county certificate exams at the county courthouse, were rewarded with diplomas. Superintendent Frank Welles cited a legal misinterpretation that cost three passes and noted new exam laws adding subjects, with possible temporary permits for those affected. Also reported: Mrs. Hugh S. Young’s death in Portland after fifteen years in Walla Walla, and Harmony Club notes with program features by Kathrine Proxme, Gladys Smith, and Havel Parker.
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Board of Examiners
Saya
Pendleton Tribune
Frank
Welles
Salem
Hugh Young
Walla Walla
Hugh
Young
Portland
Harmony Club
Miss Elliot
Kathrine Proxme
Gladys Smith
Havel Parker
Club notes and cattle disease talks in Minnesot a
Song program notes From Feral McBride Miss Elliott and Miss Danner are mentioned. Members Jarman Gross and Kidder return from summer outing and are welcomed. Minnesota tubercular cattle plan discussed by cattle breeders and health officials with Dr Ward estimating 1,000,000 yearly cleanup cost. Milk pasteurization urged to curb disease and protect pig and baby livestock. Walla Walla sued for 25,000 damages over Mill Creek waters. city blocked from pipeline use. Arthur Davis lauds Umatilla project 49 as top irrigation scheme in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feral McBride
Miss Elliott
Missea Jarman
Gross
Mr. Kidder
Miss Danner
Minnesota
8. H. Ward
The
Livestock Board
Flour ad claims world record milling feat at Waitsburg plant
A Preston Parton Milling advertisement highlights a sensational flour making test at the Waitsburg mill. The account describes a dawn to biscuit process completed in 22 minutes with a dozen men, witnessed by hundreds, and photographed for publication. Also noted are Wenaha Water and Power Company incorporation in Pendleton, a local teacher shortage in Williams county, and Hardy Mannfield moving to La Grande from Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston-Parton Milling Company
Waitsburg
Waiteburg
Wenaha Water and Power Company
Pendleton
J. A. Borie
T. J. Morris
la Grande
Hardy Mannfield
Joseph
Wallows County
Mr. Mannfeld
Separator fire destroys Hodgen machine in Donald McDonald field
Two blasts tore through Lando Hodgen s wheat separator on Tuesday in Donald McDonald s field. Sutton, the tender on top, escaped a fatal burn but suffered facial injuries as the lid flew skyward after the second explosion. The separator and derrick table were wrecked, with about 30 sacks saved. Smut-inflicted damage grows in the region, though this machine was the worst loss locally this harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lando Hodgen
Donald McDonald
Wheat
Sutton
Hodgens
Walla Walls
Restraining Order Delays Dipping of Washington Sheep
Judge Gilliland in Pendleton issued a temporary restraining order halting the mandated dipping of Washington sheep. Attorney H. Bryson posted a $10,000 bond as the case delays proceed, marking another phase in Oregon Washington grazing tensions over the Wenaha Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliland
Pendleton
Washington
H. ©. Bryson
Bryson
Walla Walla
Oregon
Wenuha
Wanaha
Washington, D. C
Torester J. M. Schmitz
Inspector Lytle
Thox Leon
Judge Benn
Vollmer Files Candidacy for Thirteenth District Seat
Gustav Vollmer of this city filed his declaration of candidacy for the representative seat in the Thirteenth Legislative District. He has long served Umatilla County and the surrounding area, and his supporters describe him as a practical, level headed farmer with strong Republican alignment. Local news notes also mention J.V.M. Shick visiting Athena and a Colville farm sale, plus a nod to Barnum and Bailey’s canvas hotel exhibit with thousands of show workers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Gustav Vollmer
Vollmer
Te Bay
Umatilla
Urogov
Walla Walla County
JV. M. Shick
Colville
Wash
Athena
Vick
Eddy, Wash
Pancake Feast Described With Large Breakfast Spread
A description notes a breakfast where 6,000 pancakes are baked and 150 gallons of coffee, 600 pounds of pork chops, 126 pounds of butter, 25 gallons of milk, and 15 bushels of potatoes are consumed at a single meal. The kitchen is equipped with modern hotel appliances.
Sheriff Recovers Man From Idaho in Pilot Rock Fraud Case
Sheriff brings Asa Van Winkle back to Pendleton from Nampa Idaho after detaining him for forging checks totaling 93 dollars to fund a poker game. Van Winkle fled toward Auburn Baker County leaving his horse near there, guiding officers to his escape route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Taylor
Pendleton
Nampa
Idaho
Asa van Winkle
Pilot Rock
Young van Winkle
Auburn
Baker County
Wallula postoffice safe blown by novices in morning blast
A small gang blew the Wallula postoffice safe with nitro glycerin between 4 and 7:30 am. They got $6 in cash and left a $90 sack intact, with stamps ignored. Debris concealed the loot. suspects heard the blast but thought it a gunshot. The postal inspectors were notified as deputy Gummins investigated and the postmaster reported the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallula
Gummins
Sam Ash
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A. M. Johnson
Preston-Patton Milling Company
Waitsburg, Wash
Stone & Boddy
R. J. Boddy
Blue Nea aeeDins Co
Watertown
South D Dakota
A. B. McEwen & Ey
Dell Brothers
Arthur Davis
Teclamation Service
America
Amerion
BH. Crawber
E. L. Wheeler
Platt B. Morrow
B. M. Breezy
Shorton
William County
Condon
Buf
Washington State
A Boone
L. R. Rood
Briggeon
Dr. Heidley
Weston
Heidley
Llosa
Joe McCabe
Hiverd ‘Tribune
Geome
Inoty
Sov
Motinkasia
Gunéral
Wm. McBride
Weok
Prank Gagnon
Atbona
Ubis
McBride
Morrow-Ummatilin County
Tir
Pendelton
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