Conference to Plan Insurance of Crops
An upcoming national agricultural conference opens January 23 to discuss a permanent farm policy. Debates aim to decide if crop insurance should be farmer cooperative, private company, or government supported, alongside studies of world production and consumption and surveys of American agriculture.
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Washington, T. C
Naional Agricultural Conference
Farmera
America
Agricultural Department
Harding would grant broad powers to tariff bill amendment
President Harding pushes amendments to the Fordney bill to give the administration authority to adjust tariffs by up to 60 percent, proclaim American valuations for duties, alter rates within 60 percent, and act to curb foreign exchange depreciation and dumping, with actions pending investigation and a 30 day proclamation window.
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Harding
Washington, D. C
Congress
Emoot
Utah
United States
Cabinet reshuffle hints at postmaster general retirement
A White House conference with President Harding signaled plans for the postmaster general to retire and lead a motion picture producers association, with potential annual pay around 150000 dollars. Names floated included New, Work, Dicky, Bremuryon, and Dublin Gatie Turned Over to Irish authorities noted under the Anglo Irish treaty.
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Hiys
White House
Harding
Ayn
Haye
Varlowe
Harry
New
Canntor
Indiana
Howe State
Hubert Work
Waller
Dicky
Kansas City
Bremueryon
Minnesota
House Post Office Committee
Dublin
Dublin Castle
Munday
Treland
Mrs E H Caton dies after long illness at College Place
Nancy Catherine Lieunllen Caton aged 61 years and six days died Wednesday in a sanitarium at College Place Washington after a long illness. She was born January 12 1861 in Missouri and moved with her family to Oregon in 1868. Survived by husband Edwin Harvey Caton two children two granddaughters and several siblings. Funeral set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m at the Chheistainehoyeh with interment in Kees cemetery.
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EH. Caton
College Place
Wash
Nancy Catherine Lieunllen
Tanuary
Ndke Toriington
Marver County
Missouri
Josiah Liouallen
Joenn Campbell Liouallen
Plains
Oregon
Edwin Harvey Caton
Mra
Magh McArthur
Weston
William Pruett Na Miniater
Income Tax Returns Open for Filing in 1922
Taxpayers in Umatilla County are reminded returns for 1921 must be filed by March 15 at Portland or Pendleton offices. Blank forms mailed to those who filed last year. deputy collectors will assist March 1–15 at the Pendleton post office. Late filing incurs penalties.
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Hank Forme
Clyde G. Huntley
Internal Revenue
Portland
Fugene and
Pandleton
Blanky
Huntley
Umatilla
Willams and
Kuennke
Internal Revenue Office
Postetlee
Pendelton
Sudden Cold Snap Hits Pacific Northwest
A harsh winter outbreak spread across the Northwest with temperatures plummeting to as low as 40 degrees below in Wallowa and 21 below in Pendleton. Athene logged twelve to twenty below while Portland reported 16 above amid heavy snowfall piling up to eight inches.
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Mercury
Merritt
Helix
Boantan
Pendleton
Wallowa
Portland
Brownsville Oregon Man John J Gross Dies After Ill Health
John J Gross longtime Umatilla county resident dies at his Brownsville Oregon home after a period of illness. Funeral held at Walla Walla chapel. He farmed land near Athena and leased to George Thompson. Survived by widow two sons John Jay Roy a stepson Jack Elliott and many relatives. Born Adel Town March 10 1869, aged 77 years 10 months and 6 days. He was twin brother of the late George Gross.
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John J. Grom
Umatilla
Brownsville
Oregon
Walls Walla
Hennesy & Calloway
Mr. Gross
Athena
Prevent
George Thompson
John Jay
Hi Roy
Benideshin
Mr. Grow
Jack Elliott
Willamette Valey
Adel
Town
George
Feuding enmities and wildlife reports amid rural chatter
A fragment notes farmers and residents discussing wildlife, crops and waste in rural fields. Everett Knight reports many live birds in straw fields near Wild Horse Crook and mentions efforts to defray expenses tending to the area. The message hints at bad conditions and food scarcity affecting the birds and locals.
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Athena
Everett Knight
Envande
Fatmarh
Woods Host Informal Evening At Athena Gathering
Mr and Mrs Arnold Wood entertained a group of friends at their home in Athena Friday evening with dancing and hot tamales. Attendees included Ralph Canton Arthur Douglas Rex Hopper George Thompson Grant Prestye Floyd Pinkerton Flint Bees Billy Johns Pred Gross J T Laewallen Alex McIntyre Lawrence Pinkerton Ari an Kraft Belle McIntyre Minnie Kraft Maxine Thompson Merle Thompson George Grom Chiffon Weed and others.
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Athena
Cerda
Dancinng
Leavin
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Messames
Ralph Canton
Arthur Douglas
Rex Hopper
George Thompson
Grant Prestye
Floyd Pinkerton
Flint Bees
Billy Johns
Pred Gross
J.T. Laewallen
Alex McIntyre
Law‘rance Pinkerton
Arian Kraft
Belle Mcintyre
Minnie Kraft
Maxin Thompson
Max Hopper
Mathews
Merle Thompson
George Grom
Chiffon Weed
Mr. and
Birr Arewll Wood
Bank entertains public at First State Bank event
Maurice Hilh a bank cashier and board member at First State Bank Prenegtt Washington helped host a public gathering after a meeting of bank officers. The event provided a regular get-together for attendees and featured a copy of the Spectator with a recent function account.
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Maurice
Dinsctore
First State Bank
Prenegtt
Wanh
Pends
Wheat growers win ruling on Portland wheat samples
A telegram from B W White to County Agent Fred Bennion reports the Secretary of Agriculture ruled Portland Chamber of Commerce type wheat samples are uneconomic and illegal and that their use must be discontinued July 1 The decision favors Umatilla County farmers and other Northwest growers amid the ongoing grain discount controversy between dealers and growers.
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Secretary of Agriculure
Portland
Gieir
B. W. Whitelock
Fred Bennion
B. O
Umatilla
Dealera
Growora
Portand
Settle
Tacoma
Oregon
Washington
Densure
Roy W. Rither
Secretary of Agriculture
Bonwiow
Ax Partern
Bellinion
Seattle
Tacoms
Liverpool
Millare
Walla Walla
Pendleton Awards Set For Sheriff Taylor Capture
Pendleton and Umatilla County offer rewards after Sheriff Til Taylor case hearing. Dudge Duffy of Rand awarded divisions totaling 125 to Vernon Stalnar 100 to P Courtney 75 to Mfred Smith and 75 to Claude Miles. Half the sums paid by La Grande and Pendleton deputies. remaining 4126 to be split among the two parties of 18 members. City funds available now. county payment may delay due to cash on hand.
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Pendleton
Unatitla
Til Taylor
Dudge Duffy
Rand
Pendleton Tribune
Vernon Stalnar
P. Courtney
Smith
Claude
Miles
LaGrande
Athena High School Basketball Schedule and Lineup
Schedule of two games as Athena High School travels to Mermiston tonight and tomorrow at Stanfield. Coach Banlor lists players Krotzer Gelonel Harden Pinkerton Beryl Modgen Shick James Hodgen Lee Hannister McPherrin. Umpire named.
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Athena
Mermiston
Stanfield
Banlor
Krotzer
Gelonel
Harden
Pinkerton
Beryl Modgen
Shick
James Hodgen
Lee Hannister
McPherrin
Maurhan 18 Sells Interurban Line to Nor- West Puritie
A subsidiary of a railroad group acquires the 27 mile interurban electric rail system from Walla Walla. The deal is said to spur developments of the railway’s lower system in the district.
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Nor- Wwen Puritie Railroad
Walla Walla
Seid
Fowler’ Xystem
Allied debt and bonus plan faces Senate doubts in Washington
In Washington D C Senator McCumber cites resistance to merging the allied debt refuncior bill with the housing bonus proposal. Provident Harding and Harting oppose combining the measures and the president and leaders stress practical limits on using allied loan interest to fund bonuses.
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Washington, D. C
McCumber
Senate
Iscuae
Provident Harding Dd
Provident Harting
Republican Teader
Defense pact approved amid war debts and international talks
A garbled report notes a defense pact with Belgium and Italy inviting to a conference, plus hopes the United States will follow Britain’s lead on war debts. It mentions Belgium’s security, Ganton conference, and a $14 billion debt context, with Postmaster General Hays insured for $2 million. The text is unclear but centers on military guarantees and financial assurances.
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