East in sizing up county wheat crop breaks records
The East reports Umatilla county’s wheat crop looks like the largest ever grown there. Area and yields rise across Helix Athena Adams Felton Echo Pendleton region with many fields producing 50 to 60 bushels per acre. Estimated county yield 5,600,000 bushels, a county record.
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Umatilla
Helix
Athena
Adams
Felton
Echo Country
Pendleton
Ian
Umatilla County
Validity of 16 cent city election in Walla Walla
The validity of the 16 cent city election is debated in Walla Walla over polls closing earlier than the law allows. Attorneys foresee a restraining order to halt canvassing if enough voters were deprived. Uncertainties linger on further elections and potential delays if the election is void.
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Walla Walla
Democratic Central Committee
Toner
Hart
Cloudburst and Flood Washout Near Hatton Washington
A heavy rainstorm started at midnight in Hatton Washington and grew into a cloudburst causing flooding and a washout three miles west of town. Trains halted as track was undermined, section crews repaired the damage in four hours, and harvest was delayed due to soft ground making field work impossible for two to three days.
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Hatton
Wash
Furly
Horse killed in city limits spurs damages suit
Charles McLean has filed a complaint against the O. R. N. Co. over losses from a horse killed within the city limits by a strain. Counsel for Mr. McLean are Peterson, Peterson & Wilson as of May 25.
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Chas. McLean
Peterson, Peterson & Wilson
McLean
Pendleton Welcomes New Pastor to Christian Church
Rev Leo Ferguson arrives as the Pendleton Christian church minister succeeding Rev Victor Dorris who led the pulpit for two years and has now transferred to North Yakima not long ago.
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Pendleton
Leo Ferguson
Pendleton Christian Church
Victor Dorris
Chureti
North Yakiua
Girl Pony Buster Trims Across States for Husband
Nora Earl, 19, known as the woman tramp and ex bronco buster, was arrested after a six week separation from husband George Earl. She claims a 100 mile travel in men's clothes to reach him, was detained in Walla Walla, then sent to Spokane with Salvation Army help. They have traveled nearly the country, after eloping from Texas years ago, and plan future travels including Japan.
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Walla Walla County
Nora Earl
Spokane
George Earl
White's Hotel
Spokeman-Review
Montana
Earl
Pendleton
Ore
Baker Guy
George
Abe
Walla Walla
Starbuck
Salvation Army
Plains of Texas
Big Ranch
Papa
Lott
Texas
el Paso
Waco
Baker City
Expressive Complaint From The Little Wife
A fragment shows a speaker complaining about crude stories told about her, lamenting that the papers publish horrid things and hinting at gossip surrounding her. The passage conveys personal grievance and the tone of bitterness toward tabloid sensationalism.
Damages Sought Over Phone Service Delays at Northern Pacific
A prominent Walla Walla businessman considers suing Pacific States Telephone Co seeking about 25,000 in damages due to unreliable local telephone service that forced an overnight stay at Eureka Flat on the Northern Pacific line. He has not decided to sue, awaiting his attorney’s opinion on grounds for action. If pursued, the suit would be filed later.
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Northern Pacific
Eureka Flat
Walla Walla
Anyt
Pacific States Telephone Company
A New Clerk at Manasse Up to Date Store
Mr. Harry Leedy of Walla Walla has joined the Manasse Up to Date store as a new clerk. He began his duties just a week ago and is settling into his position.
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Harry Leedy
Walla Walla
Manasse
Favorite Prescription for Women by Dr Pierce
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription for female ailments, claiming it strengthens and regulates the pelvic organs and stomach. It notes no alcohol or habit forming drugs, promises safety, and invites long standing patients to consult by letter with confidential replies. It advertises the medical adviser as free by mail.
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Jools
Pierce
Doctor Pleree
Addrem
Buffalo
N.Y
Pleree
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the Peoples Warehouse
Oregon
Dell Brothers
Eureka
Pacific States Company
Frenon
Weston Normal School
Public Schoole of
J. H. Ackerman
Public
French
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