Dairy trends and farm economics in 1931 noted
The Athens Press reports USDA findings on dairy competition for 1931 with cow and heifer trends, plus Iowa State College figures showing declines in ten main Iowa farm commodities. Notes highway work aims to ease unemployment and frog ponds as mortgage lifters amid low beef prices and highway improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Rocky Mountains
Iowa
Agricultural Economics Department
Iowa State College
John P. Mimmel
Iowa State
Railway earnings slump linked to unregulated petition activity
A fragment notes unrest from unruly petitions affecting railway operations. The text highlights a decrease in railway earnings as the major problem facing operations.
Washington considers bonds to curb warehousing and new elevator permits
The Washington State legislature weighs a law to limit warehouses with bonds up to fifty thousand dollars and requires a certificate of necessity before elevator construction. The 26th division mourns General Edwards as Arlington holds his interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State
Edwards
Arlington
Public figures and playful notes from a 1920s column
The piece notes John Gilbert and Ina Claire separating to perfect an experiment and praises Frank Coolidge's forthright stance. It mentions the Bowles-Loucks trial starting in Hillboro on March 2 with daily front-page coverage. It also points readers to Marshfield for giant two pound mushrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert
Ina Claire
Hillboro
Germany Slashes Wages Including President Hindenburg
Reports say wage cuts run deep across Germany with a 20 percent reduction hitting even President Hindenburg’s salary as the nation adjusts to economic strain and wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hindenburg
Uruguayans Moving to Strike for Higher Wages
The piece notes that 12,000 Uruguayans are out on strike demanding better pay, citing influence from earlier labor actions in the region.
Tit for Tat in San Francisco Apples Trade Dispute
Unemployed apple sellers in San Francisco face backlash as a committee reports a 1200 dollar loss from advances to prospective salespeople who vanished without returns. Northwest apples face California objections, with some suggesting a switch to raisins and native Florida and Texas citrus to replace northwest fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Northwest
California
Florida
Texas
States Focus on Criminal Law Signals Hopeful Times
The renewed attention to criminal law across multiple states is portrayed as a healthy sign of contemporary times, reflecting a broader public push for stronger legal standards and accountability.
Heberling Products Dealer Wanted in Uma tilla County
Classified ad seeks a reliable dealer to handle Heberling Products in Uma tilla County. Excellent opportunity for the right man with earnings of about 60 dollars weekly. Send for free catalogue to G. C. Heberling Company Dept. 1804 Bloomington Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
G. C. Heberling Company Dept
Bloomington, Il
Snowy Week in Meacham and Local News Digest
Miss Kittie Gholson visited Weston friends while two feet of snow lingered in Meacham. The Dime opens with a new film as Kathleen McEwen plans a Sunday visit with Pendleton friends. Alberta trips unfold for D. C. McIntyre and Donald MacDonald, and J. C. Stamper battles illness. Athena election judges named. Alberta visitors return to Willamette valley. wheat yields reached 45 bushels per acre. The Athena band serenades newlyweds, Brushup wins a six furlong dash at Oakland. Deputy assessors named and land tax plans explained. Oscar Baer dies in a Scotts Crossing wreck caused by a landslide. J N B Gerking buys land below Freewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Gholson
Weston
Meacham
Kathleen McEwen
Pendleton
D. C. McIntyre
Donald MacDonald
Alberta
J. C. Stamper
Athena
S. L. Spencer
T. P. DeFreece
York Dell
Fred Kershaw
Archie McIntyre
Willamette Valley
Archie
B. B. Richards
Byron N. Hawks
Brushup
Oakland
St. Avon
Oscar Baer
Scotts Crossing
Wallula
Riparia
Young Baer
Bessie Barnes
Colfax
J. N. B. Gerking
Freewater
Crook County land exchange and alfalfa notes
Mr. Gerking may dispose of Crook county holdings, with a chance to swap land for city property and then work on Free water property. Dr Donaghue of Pendleton reports 16 horses on the W Mills ranch died from spinal meningitis likely due to mouldy wheat hay feeding. Umatilla County Caledonian Society officers call a meeting in the city on Saturday March 6 to discuss business and the annual picnic date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerking
Crook County
Freewater
Donaghue
Pendleton
W. Mills
Helix
Umatilla
Notice of Final Account in Estate of Robert Parnell
The First National Bank of Pendleton as executor has filed its final account and report for the estate of Robert Parnell deceased. The County Judge has set March 9, 1931, at 10:00 AM in Pendleton County Court House for hearing objections and settling the estate. Peterson and Lewis are attorneys for the executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Robert Parnell
First National Bank of
Pendleton
Peterson and Lewis
Final Notice in Estate of Anna Redhawk
The County Court of Oregon schedules a final hearing for the estate of Anna Redhawk. Administrator George Red Hawke asks the court to approve the final report and discharge him. Hearing set for Monday March 9, 1931 at 10 a.m. in Pendleton Umatilla County Court Room. All interested persons must appear and show cause if any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Anna Redhawk
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Notice to Creditors of George M. Banister Deceased
Executrix J T Banister publishes to all creditors to present claims within six months from first publication. Claims must be verified. Watts & Prestbge of Athena Oregon represent the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
George M. Banister
Watts & Prestleye
Color in the Home and Basement Remodeling Ideas
A piece on painting rooms with favored colors and the value of regular home maintenance. It notes basements can become grand reception spaces through remodeling. A passer-by joke and a quip about horsepower follow, ending with a remark on warm buildings for growing baby chicks in spring.
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Weston-Elgin
Oregon Trail
Umatilla Indian Reservation
Thorn Hollow
Adams-Thorn Hollow Market
Weston- Elgin
Weston District
Seymour Jones
Vita
Manitoba
Canada
Calvin Coolidge
Congress
Marshfield
C. M. Jones
Walla Walla Union
Schneller'’s
East Main
Walla Walla
North Athena
Ben Bateman
W. Boyd Whyte Chiropractor
Stangier Building
W. H. McKinney
Sharp
DR. Blatchford
Dentist Post Building
Peterson & Lewis
Inland Empire Bank
Attorneys-At-Law
Main Street
Athena Hotel
Harris Barber and Beauty Shop
Mr. McIntyre
George Red Hawke
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
Editorial
Black Shirt Brigade
Italy
A. M. Johnson
Ike Waltons
Ol’ Herb Parker
Bell @ Gray
Bruno Weber
Jens Jensen
The
First National Bank
Kilgore’s Cafe
Continental Oil Company
Bryce Baker
Company
Grian and Feed
Sperry
Lee Wilson
Egr
Twin City Cleaners
T. E. Smith
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