Plan to Eradicate White Mustard Plague in Umatilla County
A humorous Salem sketch reports Representative A. A. Barrett of Umatilla proposes a bill to destroy white mustard weed and related thistles threatening grain in Umatilla County. The piece riffs on enforcement ideas and local response as farmers face weed spread and road patrols.
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Athena
O.A. Barrett
Umatilla
Salem
Portland Telegram
Barrett
A. A. Barrett
Umatilla County
Oregon
Seaquibrium Altiseimum
Atriplex Argenta
Legislative Wood
Salem Water
Commonwealth
Sequibrium
Atriplex
Atale
Jones
Brother Smith
Matilla
Sherman
Gilliam
Morrow
Morrow County
Bills by Umatilla County Members Hit Legislature
The house this week saw bills from Umatilla County representatives. Steen proposes felonies for drawing checks without funds. Steen also seeks a $1000 salary for the county school superintendent and mandates US flag display near public schools. Barrett of Umatilla favors reduced bribe penalties and county jail terms.
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Umatilla County
Steen
Steeun
United States
H. B
Barrett
Umatilla
Fortetween
The Stomach Churn Idea in a 19th Century Ad
An 19th century style advertisement extols Dr. Pierce and his Golden Medical Discovery. It likens the stomach to a churn and claims a foul stomach taints blood and causes disease. It urges readers to mail for a booklet and promises proof of medicine’s efficacy.
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de. Pierce
Winter wheat protected by snow amid cold spell
A snow cover shielded growing wheat from freezing and left grain in thrifty, good condition after the snow melt. If winter persists, future protection concerns rise as alternating freeze and thaw threaten roots and a longer cold period could have aided early spring farming.
Social features planned to grow Athena Commercial Association
Members plan social and amusement enhancements to attract new and retain current members. Proposals include providing reading material and card tables for social games, aiming to boost attendance and engagement at meetings. The idea will be discussed at the February 5 regular meeting.
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Athena Commercial Ageoeration
Athena Association
Commercial Association
Farmers Union to Realize Midwestern Co op Plans in Chicago
The American Society of Equity and Farmers Union prepare a Chicago clearing house with labor federation support to ship hay butter and eggs from midwestern farms. Stores will handle sales with a ten percent profit for representatives and local grocers. In Union County W G Hunter longtime leader and property owner was killed by a dynamite blast tied to the Grand Ronde electric project. Three workers were seriously injured.
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Chicago
American Society of Equity
Farmers Union
Chicago Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
Farmers’ Union
Chicago Clearing House
Clearing House
W. G. Hunter
Union County
Grand Ronde Electric Light Project
Hunter
Four Percent Savings Offer from Local Bank
This bank promises four percent on saving accounts and claims to share profits with depositors. It highlights a $100,000 capital base, conservative management, and renewed willingness to meet customers for acquaintance. It invites calls or letters for details and participation.
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Sotre
Manasse
First National Bank
Aeposits
GC. Adams
T. J. Kirk
le Grow
M. Kemp
J. Cashier
H. G. Adams
F. 8. le Grow
D. H. Preston
P. Oolbern
Representative Barrett
Preston-Parton Milling Co
H.l Barrett
Preston-Parton
Chicago Health Department
Health Department
Emer- Bevey
Walla Walla
Pendleton
George Foster
C. A. Barrett & CO
Dell Brothers
Barrett, Slusher and
IL ¥. Plores
Buffalo
N. Y
Amd
Mignonette Rebekal
Gross
Robert Gengway
Mr. Davis
Stewart
O. Floyd
Kershaw
Finwlly
Dr. King
McBride
Ste
Chilbleiog
John Kemp
East Otifield
Becklen
Middle West
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