Taylor Candidacy Prompts Water System Debate at Athena
In Athena Oregon Mr Taylor campaigns on water reforms as voters await the city election results. He seeks to audit the water department, shift fire pump costs to users, increase source development for gravity flow, and publish financials to inform property owners. Discussion also notes local entertainment plans and ongoing snowfall impacting stock feed.
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Water Communisioner
Taylor
Marabal
Water Commission
Snowbound Peaks Signal Flood Risk After Heavy Kamela Snow
Nine feet of snow at Kamela and deep accumulations in the Bloo mountains hint at floods as mountain streams react to a chinook. In town, $54 admission fees from Saturday's basketball game show strong local support for wholesome athletics in Athena.
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Bloo
Athena
Wanted Big Chinook Inhabitants Hope for Warm Weather
The Umatillas describe a harsh winter with snow on the hillsides and dwindling ponies as their herds shrink. They stress the need for a thaw to prevent further losses and express longing for a large Chinook to ease the season's hardship.
Williams to establish deer park on Crockett area farm
Deer Park plans attributed to J. J. Williams in the Crockett neighborhood near Free Water. The venture highlights Williams as a leading figure in diversified farming, possibly outpacing neighbors with his initiative.
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Deer Park
J. J. Williams
Crockett
Freewater
Sudden Death of Child in Pendleton Family
Violet Hulds four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James G Bryan died after a short bowel illness. She fell ill Saturday noon, worsened Sunday, and died Monday evening after medical consultation. Funeral services were held yesterday at 11 o clock with Rev Denney officiating. Not for Union. Pendleton February 17.
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Violet Hulds
James G. Bryan
Smith
Pendleton
Denney
Queer Villages and Odd English Locales
A Harper's Weekly excerpt surveys curious English villages including ones of carriages as homes and a 1100-person town with no public buildings. It notes Skiddaw single habitation, a resident unable to vote, and long Kempton village stretching seven miles.
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Isle of Ely
Kempton
Bradford
Shropshire
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Mrs Spencer Not At Home Despite Caller’s Teasing
A caller mocks Mrs Spencer for staying indoors telling Matt at the door that he is glad she goes out more. The caller’s sly remark is dismissed as the Boston Transcript records the exchange with sarcasm.
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Jady
Mrs. Spencer
Prince's Gift Prompted Bride Payment Receipt
A Chicago Record-Herald line notes a royal gift phrase, asking what the prince offered the bride. The answer: a receipt in full for the price she was to put up for him, reflecting a witty, perhaps historical, marriage anecdote.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Fractured Dialect Clue From Local Archive
Fragmentary OCR captures speech with old time slang and misspellings. The readable lines show a veteran speaker addressing a listener about a proposal or plan while using rural dialect and casual remarks. Names and concrete events are unclear.
Stationery Steam Threshing Outfit For Sale Cheap
First class threshing outfit offered for sale at low price. Fully equipped and ready for immediate field use. Ideal for farms seeking reliable mechanical power and efficient harvest processing. Located for inspection and purchase by prospective buyers.
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