Parcel Post Scheme Explored as Rural Interest Grows
A 1912 discussion outlines the parcel post as an experimental system with potential to aid rural districts. It covers eligibility, size and weight limits, dangerous goods, rate zones, and comparisons with express charges, plus a Sunday School social report and job notices from Farmers General Trading Co. of Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Abia
United States
Post Office Department
Axents
Farmers General ‘Trading Co
Walla Walla
Hocvay
Baker Bik
Walla Walla Bears Preseason Roster Far From Final
Walla Walla Bears prepare for the season as Otto B Sobott notes many roster moves with four signed players and several likely reports to Spokane. Tragedy hits when Louis Sharpstein dies in a Dayton auto wreck as brothers Snyder and Gilliam escape with minor injuries after the vehicle overturns near Dayton.
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Walla Walla Bears
Onteber Brown
Childers
Kelly
Ont- Belder-Martini
Otto B. Sobott
Walla Walla Balletin
Teanetd
Strand
Bouton Nationals
Bridger
Spokane
Devil Thompson
Dayton
Buddy Jones
Bobby Davie
Jon Coban
Coovey
Indians
Davis
Cotton Harmon Ia
Eddie Jobveun
Jimmie Mensor
Helder
Pendleton
la Grande
Mensor
Bridget
California Brush
Louis Sharpsteid
Frank Sharpstein
Walla Walla
Greo Gilliam
Jack Sbyder
Snyder
Bill
Louis
Gilliam
Weston Civic Club Elects Officers and Improves Town
Weston women gathered at United Brethren church for a civic improvement meeting. Mrs. Minnie Walker presided with Alice I. Price as vice president and Mrs. Imella B. Pinkerton as secretary and treasurer. About sixty members marched to the Methodists as the Ladies Band led a goodly procession. Mrs. Alice Kirkpatrick stated the meeting’s object and G. W. Proebater was asked to press temporary chairmanship.
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Weston
Alice Kirkpatrick
G. W. Proebater
Fight Fruit Pest Prompts County Orchard Cleanup
Fruit Inspector Campbell plans to visit county orchards and enlist local growers and merchants to erase the hold-over canker disease. He urges prompt action to prevent spread, stressing concerted effort over costly later remedies. Campbell will visit any orchard upon request and illustrate methods to fight blight in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Sunshine Club Meetings In Country Neighborhood West Of Athena
The Sunshine Club ongoing in the country neighborhood west of Athena held its November 12 meeting at Mrs Otbs Reeder's home with three officers and five members present. Refreshments were served by the host assisted by her mother. An enjoyable afternoon followed. The December 5 gathering met at Mrs Henry Schmitt's home with hospitality and boxboven refreshments after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Athena
Otbs Reeder
W. J. Gholson
Henry Sehmitt
Schmitt
County Treasurer Bradley Returns After Window Attack
County Treasurer G. W. Bradley recovers after being seriously injured when a window was forced in at his office last Tuesday night. He has been confined at home for days and his wounds were deeper than first thought, requiring careful medical attention. Dr A. E. Tamioule, a state asylum official, has been named acting assistant superintendent at the Salem state hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bradley
A. E. Tamioule
Etate Taylom
Salem
Pendleton Branch Hospital Sees Appointment Change
The East Oregonian reports a Saturday meeting of the state asylum board selected a new assistant at the Pendleton branch with option to return to Sa Jem if preferred. The board may move a dozen to fifteen patients and several assistants to Pendleton mid month to ready the building for occupancy. The article also notes a separate suit by Preston Shaffer Milling Co. against J.P. Bagan for $899.95, and a local vote in favor of installing iron pipe bonded at $1200 with municipal officers re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Ranch Hospital
Pendleton
East Oregonian
State Asylum Board
Sa Jem
McNary
Geveral Aseistanta
Preston Shaffer Milling Co
Boan
J.P. Bagan
Hower J. Watts
Platt Jones to Perform at Opera House Next Week
Wednesday evening of next week the third number of the lyosum course will be presented when Platt Jones entertainer will appear at the opera house. Advance notices proclaim Mr Joven to excel in kindly humor and pleasant mimicry earning audience affection as one of the best on the circuit. After Jones appearance two numbers remain to complete the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyosum
Platt Jones
Opera House
Joven
School Officials Annual Meeting Called for Pendleton
County Superintendent Welles calls the annual meeting of school directors and clerks in Pendleton on Saturday December 21 at 10 am. The event emphasizes duties, with State Superintendent L R Alderman as principal speaker. A reduced rate, valid with signed receipts, is offered for delegates and visitors.
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Welles
Pendleton
Snasion Ineta
L. R.alderman
O.W. R. & N. Company
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Pepson
Pesalbent
H. Koepke
le Grow
Cédbier BA
Zerba
Aan’t
Castiler
B. Wilson
W. S. Ferguson
M. L. Watts
National Bank
Athena Capital
TUM
A. M. Johnson
Oregon
D. H. Mansfield
Merry Christmas
Santa Claus
Dell Brothers
Tettle
Christian Church
Indica
J. T. King
Claey
Taystate League
Ghatver
Vouda
Menolipal
Treagorer
Bown
Council
W. Lloyd Jr
C. B. Miller
Murray
Freewater Limes
New York World
School Officials Annual Meeting
Bingham
Crew
H. C. Starr
Floyd Payne
Bingham Springs
Ryan Grade
Eastman Kodaks
B. N. Hawks
Rexall
Athena, Ore
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