Eastern Oregon Dominant Factor in Governor Nomination
In the Morning Oregonian John W. Kelly analyzes Eastern Oregon Republicans as a bloc shaping the governor nominating process. The Pendleton meeting July 25 and debates over the state chairman role heighten tensions between eastern and western factions, with figures like Metschan, Cook, Kay, Meier and Meier backers lighting up the race.
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Oregonian
John W. Kelly
Oregon
Republican Central
Metschan
Qreen
Selec
Portland
Pendleton
Phil Metschan
Joseph
Floyd Cook
Captain Cook
Harry S. Corbett Young
Cook
Bloc of Nine
Tom Kay
Kay
Wheat Harvest Gains Pace in Walla Walla Valley
Harvest work begins in ripe fields as warm week speeds wheat maturation. In the Athena Adams district preparations target full operation around the 20th. Federal employment offices report swelling labor demand as Northwest men seek work, while limited tractor crews may curb supply.
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Walla Walla Valley
Athena-Adams
Northwest
First Annual Eastern Oregon Scotch Picnic Held at Emigrant Springs
The inaugural picnic gathered Scotch descent from Pendleton La Grande Summerville and Kamela for races a dinner and singing. Van Warmer of La Grande and Mr Cooke of Pendleton were elected presidents of their counties plans for a next year’s event were set. Miss Margaret Thompson visiting from Aberdeen Scotland attended.
Local Classified Ads Include Livestock Range and Poles
Milk cows fresh for sale listed by Henry Koepke in Athena. Cook House on wider truck for sale by James Duncan in Athena. Coleman Air G Gas range slightly used offered by Mrs Callie Sanders in Athena. R A Ball of Weston offers tamarack and red fir poles at reasonable prices.
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Henry Koepke
Athena
Cook House
Cook
James Duncan
Callie Sanders
R. A. Ball
Weston
R No
Pendleton Round-Up Preparations Build for August Show
Pendleton Oregon prepares for the Round-Up exhibition on August 28 to 30. Grounds, stock barns and track are being readied with hay for Texas steers. Ticket office opens August 16 as crowds expect a record turnout with Happy Canyon performances and Cole McElroy’s orchestra.
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Pendleton
Oregon City
Happy Canyon
Cole McElroy
Fruit Washing Gains Ground In Eastern Markets
Noted pomologist Professor Henry Hartman reports new washing methods and ripening techniques for Bose pears boost market appeal. Eastward campaigns already moved about 20 carloads to Detroit consumption and will expand to other cities with focus on appearance over grade.
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Oregon State College
Henry Hartman
Detroit
New York Terminal
Hartman
Medford
Professor Hartman
New York
Promising Seed Pea Crop In Weston Vicinity
Reports from Weston area indicate a strong seed pea outlook with crops flowering and ready for harvest around July 10. Washington-Idaho Seed Co has 900 acres own, 350 under contract, plus 1650 total acres planted in Weston mountain area and near Barney Foster ranch.
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Weston
Frank Blair
Washington Idaho Seed Company
Barney Foster Ranch
Washington-Idaho Seed Company
Weston Mountain
Westonn
Washington- Idaho Seed Company
California Packing Company
Washburne-Wilson Seed Company
Old Crop Surplus Heavy in Interior Creates Tight Market
The Portland Grain Exchange weekly review notes a heavy old crop wheat surplus in the Pacific Northwest held inland, with many unwilling to sell at current prices. Ocean freight is cheap, July August bookings are light, and futures show small changes as June trading totals 2,944,000 bushels.
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Portland Grain Exchange
Pacific Northwest
Portland
United Kingdom
Explosion at Walla Walla home kills John Hoff
A July explosion at John Hoff's home in Walla Walla killed Hoff while he was pumping up a gasoline pressure tank. The blast blew him from the basement through a window and railing, scorched surrounding area, and left his porch covered in broken glass. Hoff died from severe burns.
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John Hoff
Walla Walla
Hoff
Grasse
National Aeronautical Association Might Visit Walla Walla
Maurice B. Hill, chairman of the chamber of commerce aviation committee, says the National Aeronautical Association may bring 50 airplanes to Walla Walla late in July but at its own expense. The association asked for 500 dollars cash plus gas and oil, meals and hotel accommodations for each plane. the committee found this demand excessive.
Grange files petitions for two statewide measures
The state grange submitted petitions to secretary of state Hal Hoss for two initiatives. The lieutenant governor proposal collected 18,540 signatures and the water power districts proposal gathered 21,372 signatures.
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Hal Hoss
State Grange
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