Bountiful Crops Prospects On Light Soil Lands
The Inland Empire shows renewed promise as heavy rains revive wheat fields across Umatilla county and the sagebrush plains of Franklin and Adams counties. Farmers report 20 to 35 bushels per acre prospects, mortgage relief for some, and improving stock conditions as drought yields to growing weather across the region.
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Umatilla
Tropics
Athena
Inland Empire
Vallayels
Walla
Columbia
Franklin
Adams Counties
Children Day Exercises at Baptist Church Draw Crowd
Sunday children’s day services at the Baptist church attracted large crowds. Rev. George T. Ellis spoke at morning services on the aims of Children’s Day. An evening program featured class recitations, songs, and a Rose drill, with many participants like Elva Gross Roma Kemp Eva Olemons Ada Hopper Joe Paine and Georgy Winabip performing.
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The
Baptist Church
George T. Ellis
Baptist Sunday School
Schaol
Jane Carol
Rev. Ellis
Effects on alfalfa crop from recent floods and weather
The alfalfa crop along creek bottoms suffered considerable damage from the recent flood. In other areas rains and a cloudy sky slowed baying operations. Alfalfa has bloomed and was ready for the mower, but weather prevented the first cutting.
Road Finished From Dudley Place to Main Street Crossing
A macadamized road from the Dudley place to Main Street at Fifth Street crossing is completed. Total cost, excluding hauling, is over $400.
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Dudley Place
Main Street
Fifth
Hailey Visits Town Amid Local Political Banter
Judge Hailey, supreme court associate justice, spent a few hours in town Saturday. The defeated Democratic candidate to succeed himself drew light ribbing as locals shared a humorous tale linking the Swede fisherman and Chamberlain vote getter, ending with a quip comparing Ringling Bros. to the best on earth.
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Hailey
Supreme Court
Tom
Blackstone
Columbia River
Chamberlain
Withycombe
A Fine Home on High Street East of Fifth
Mr and Mrs D H Preston move into a new High Street residence described as modern with a large living room big fireplace and stairways arranged uniquely. The finished home will cost about 4600 and features a basement for heating apparatus and fuel with the Novi jab interior tone across rooms.
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D. H. Preston
High Street
Fifth
Preston
No Game Sunday: Celta vs Weston Bows Out
Fans faced disappointment as the Celta and Weston nine failed to play on Sunday. Weston’s catcher was in Walls Walla and the pitcher in Pendleton, leaving the maroon-clad youngsters roaming the streets as word arrived that the team could not come.
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Celta
Weston Nine
Weston
Walls Walla
Pendleton
Oregon State Fair Opens With Premium Awards Planned
The 46th annual State Fair opens September 10 at Salem with the premium exhibition featuring awards across livestock, agricultural and manufacturing products.
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Oregon State Fair
Salem
Naylor Poisoning Grand Jury Report Details
The Umatilla county grand jury concluded Naylor likely died of poison after being murdered in Pendleton on April 14 and his body dumped in a millrace. They found insufficient evidence for indictments and warned the case may be dropped, while also noting John Howsar’s death and Wil liam Wilson's release in related inquiries.
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Athena Farmer
Pendleton
Umatilla County Grand Jury
Saya
Tribune
Detive Cox
Omaha
Naylor
Grand Jury
John Howsar
Poster
William Wilson
California- Wanabe reserve grazing dispute ends in view
June 8 Pendleton Oregon The forestry bureau denies the Umatilla county sheepmen appeal on Wenaha reserve grazing allotment. A correction allows Cunningham Sheep & Land Co to graze 2,000 more sheep, citing purchase of Charles Ganning haw plant and county custom. The ruling sustains Ranger Schmitz on most points.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Forestry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Umatilla County
Wanaba Reserve
Department
Overton W. Still
Dan P. Smythe
Umatilla Association
Schmitz
Raley
Umatilla
Bohmitz
Gunninghim Sheep & Land Company
Charles Ganninghaw
Eilers Big Show at Atbona Thrills Audiences
The traveling company presents Rip Van Winkle under canvas with multiple acts. Prof Harrison performs daring bicycle and unicycle routines while Mint Anna Elging and Riley Blair entertain with songs and impersonations. The manager guarantees refunds for unsatisfied patrons as the show tours Atbona on June 14.
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Eiler
Rip van Winkle
Prof
Harrison
Mint Anna Elging
Chicago
Riley Blair
Atbona
Athena Colt Show Set for June with Expanded Classes
The Athena annual colt show on Saturday June 16 will feature four entry classes draft fighting harness coach and general purpose plus a new yearling class to foster a continuous three year competition. Entries are free and only colts under three months are ineligible. Parade forms 1 30 p m at King Bros livery with a Main Street Fourth College Fifth show route.
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Athena
King Broa
Main Street
College
Athens
Dog Poisoner At Work In Athena Strikes Again
A dog poisoner is active in Athena, poisons found in alleys and elsewhere. Ed Manure's spaniel Keeneye died after ingesting a strychnine dose before emesis. Earlier a Spitz owned by A L Douglas was poisoned. Convictions carry heavy fines, but catching the culprit is hard due to poison being portable and easy to drop near welcome death scenes.
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Athena
Nau
Ed Manure
Keeneye
A. L. Douglag
Wag Day Proclaimed On United States Flag Birthday
January 4 marked the 129th anniversary of the flag’s birth with a gubernatorial proclamation. Gettysburg Post members and G. A. By were slated to participate in ceremonial observances locally.
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United States
Abambernin Haw
Gettysburg Post
G. A. By
Medal Awarded for Wheat at World's Fair
Will Ferguson received a medal for wheat shown at the Saint Louis World's Fair. The wheat was rain damaged at the reservation north of town. Ferguson had earned a diploma months earlier and valued the medal despite late arrival.
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Will Ferguson
Louis
Nouth
Mr. Ferguson
Ferguson
Reunion Dinner Honors Chia Tian Church Members
The annual reunion and basket dinner of the Chia Tian church and friends was held at the church Sunday. Nearly all attendees brought baskets filled with delicious viands. Long tables in the dining room seated a pleasant assemblage.
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Manasse
Manalin
Washgoods
Butterick
First. National Bank
J. GC
Adams
T. J. Kirk
le Grow
I. M. Kemp
H. Gc, Adams
T. J, Kirk
F. 8
P. E. Oulbern
C. A. Barrett &C
Dell Brothers
Audiemon
Ieannot
Ringling Bros
Colt Show
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