Tariff Bill Burdened Farmers, Says Senator George
Senator George of Georgia criticizes the tariff bill in Washington hearings as harming farmers. He warns compulsory duties rise up to 400 percent, with protection sought for most farm products. Western bloc pressures persist. hearings continue on metals, silk, and sundries.
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Washington
George
Georgia
Senate Finance
Democratic National Committee
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Treasure Legends On Weston Mountain Seek Lost French Bachelors’ Gold
Weston Mountain locals recall two 40 year old French bachelors LeCompt and Baptiste who planned succession of a ranch near Weston. Tales say LeCompt hid money near the house and a boot filled with gold dust might lie on the W. H. Gould place, but no search has succeeded. Stones and trenches mark past efforts by locals and visitors seeking buried treasure.
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Weston
LeCompt
Baptiste
Umatilla
N. A. Cornoyer
Charles Keen
John Keen
Portland
Camas
Washington
le Compt
Weston Mountain
LeCompt Place
W. H. Gould Place
Rural mail men plan monument for Tom Craig
Oregon Association of Rural Letter Carriers voted at its Eugene convention to erect a monument to Tom Craig buried on the McKenzie Pass route. C A McMahon told how Craig died braving a blizzard while delivering mail, his body found in a cabin on the pass.
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Tom Craig
McKenzie Pass
Oregon
Oregon Association of Rural Letter Carriers
Eugene
National Association of Postal Clerks
National Association of Letter Carriers
C. A. McMahon
McMahon
Eastern tourist admires elk and deer along Roosevelt highway
A wealthy visitor from the East praised sighting real wild elk and deer in view of the Roosevelt highway during a trip from Tillamook to Astoria, noting that in Oregon travelers can reach deer and elk country by car. He contrasted it with reliance on zoos for wildlife. Deer and elk are commonly seen along the Roosevelt highway.
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Roosevelt Highway
Portland
Tillamook
Astoria
Seaside
Oregon
Boy Burns Rescue After Contact With Fallen Walla Walla Wires
Bernard Schiller twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs A T Schiller of Prospect Point near Walla Walla is recovering from burns after contacting a telephone wire that had fallen on a high tension line. His father used an old inner tube to shield himself and freed the unconscious boy after about twenty minutes.
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Bernard Schiller
A. T. Schiller
Prospect Point
Walla Walla
Woodmen Protest Extra Assessments Over Fees in Oregon
The Woodmen of the World protest committee urges members not to pay extra assessments, calling them unlawful and aimed at forcing out old members. The suit, filed June 15 in Marion County circuit court, seeks a receiver to manage defendant assets for plaintiffs and others.
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Portland
The
Woodmen of the World
Executive Committee
R. Friedman
Dan Kellaher
L. B. Coulter
Circuit Court
Marion County
Oregon
Legal Reserve Plan
W. E. Richardson
Woodmen
Chester May Crippled in Colfax Auto Accident
Chester May of Weston sustained severe leg injuries when his herd of sheep was struck by an automobile near Colfax Washington. He fears lifelong disability though no bones were broken, and he will be transported to Weston for treatment by his brother Roy May.
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Weston
Chester May
Colfax
Washington
Roy May
Eagles Plan Aug Flight From Tokyo to Seattle
The Seattle aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles announces a giant plane flight in August. The aircraft will cross 4500 miles of the Pacific from Tokyo to Seattle bearing the order insignia. Pilots are Jerry J. Smith an aviation instructor in the world war and John R. Allen a veteran airman navigator. Both are Boeing commercial plane operators.
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Eagles
Seattle
Cystex 48 Hour Test Promises Relief From Urinary Ailments
An old time pharmacy ad urges readers to try Cystex for bladder weakness and nighttime discomfort. It promises a 48 hour test at 60 cents with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt, claiming renewed energy and better sleep.
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McFadden
Well located 35 acres with fine home in Athena
Gerald B Richards of Athena notes 35 acres with good improvements and a fine home offered with liberal terms. Several wheat ranches also available through Richards.
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B. Richards
Athena
Notice of Final Account in Estate of George W Lieuallen
In the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County the final account and report in the estate of George W Lieuallen, deceased, were filed. A hearing is set for Saturday July 20 1929 at 10 00 AM in the County Court room Pendleton to consider objections. Dated June 21 1929 at Athena Oregon. Administratrix Olive M Lieuallen Watts and Prestbe attorneys for the estate.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
George W. Lieuallen
Cane Court House
Pendleton
Athena
Olive M. Lieuallen
Watts and
Prestbve Athena
Final Hearing on Estate of Samuel L Spencer
Notice of final hearing in the matter of the estate of Samuel L Spencer deceased. The surviving executor has filed a final report with the court. Hearing is set for Monday July 29 1920 at ten o clock in the forenoon in the County Court room Pendleton Oregon. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the final report should not be approved discharged and the estate closed. Dated Athena Oregon June 25 1928.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Samuel L. Spencer
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Athena
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Cage
Herman .Hoffman
B. B Richards
Acetylene
C. M. Jones
Prop
Wilsons Sweet
Alice Eager
Herb Parker
Penn Harris
Troy Laundry
Twin City Sanitary Cleaners
CIA MiTg
Craig
Wild Life
F. Sharp
W. Boyd Whyte Chiropractor
Stangier Building
Steve’s Grocery
Peterson & Lewis
Attorneys At Law Stangier Building
Attorneys-At-Law
Main Street
Aie Meza Store
Rexall Fountain
McFadden’s Pharmacy
B. B. Richards
the Kilgore Cafe
Gerald Kilgore
Grian
Sperry
Lee Wilson, M’gr
A. W. Logsdon
Main
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