Labor Scarcity Strains Northwest Railroad Builders
Railroads in Oregon Washington face a labor shortage as open winter and rising demand shrink available workers. Italians from the east may be recruited, while Japanese workers shift to other trades. Wages run 2.25 dollars a day for common laborers and 2.50 for rock men, with railroads offering free transport to the coast.
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Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Hill Lines
Court
St. Paul
Portland & Sentus
Harriman
Denver
Salt Lake City
J. P. O'Brien
Coo Bay
George W. Boschke
Tte
Trouble over water works right of way roils Adsma
A dispute over the water works right of way between W. P. Wallan of Adame and another party intensified when the marshal arrived Tuesday to enforce access, ending in a tense stand by authorities as a water pipe break drew concern from residents and officials.
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Adsma
Pendleton East Oregonian
W. P. Wallan
Adame
Mr. Wallan
Ford
Farmers Company Plans New Elevator at Sprague Washington
E M Dinsmore local manager of Farmers Grain & Supply at Sprague says the firm will erect a modern elevator to handle next year’s wheat crop. They recently bought L L Fish’s warehouse and will tear down the west 100 feet to build on the site. The move aims to serve farmers tributary to Sprague with growing demand and attract nonmember growers as well. Scarcity of mutton shipments boosts cattle and hog prices in Portland and Sound markets. Eastern Oregon cattle quoted at 1.90 and 4.00 while hogs range 7.25 to 7.50 with supply tight. Nebraska and Colorado hogs may be imported to meet spring demand.
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Spragas
Wash
E. M. Dinsmore
Farmers’ Grain & Supply Company
Sprague
L. Fish
Portland
Sound
Oregon
Washington
Nebraska
Colorado
Widow Calls Out Cowboys For Million Letters in Wyoming
A Golden Haired Widow in Sound City responds to suitors as a mysterious J H Barrow of Mesteoteso Wyoming claims to have organized a Gray Ball Club of 1000 wealthy cowboys seeking wives. Barrow reports receiving 8320 replies, with 121 from Washington, while a lone Bellingham widow offers details and photos as a prospective match.
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Sound City
J. H. Barrow
Mesteoteso
Wyoming
Gray Ball Club
Washington
Bellingham
Washingtons birthday and George Washingtons teeth
All Americana should know February 22 as Washingtons birthday and the legend of his cherry tree. The piece notes he wore artificial teeth and promotes a painless dental method by Dr. Sponogle in Athena Oregon, urging readers to adopt modern dental care for lasting satisfaction.
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Washington
George Washington
Sponogle
Athena
Oregon
Republican Candidacy for Umatilla County Treasurer and Recorder
Fred H. Shoemaker of Pendleton announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county Treasurer and county Recorder in Umatilla County. The bid is subject to the decision of the voters in the direct primary election.
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Umatilla County
Athena
Oregon
Fred H. Shoemaker
Political Dates for Oregon Primary and Ballot Actions
Compilation from attorney general statements lists key dates for the Oregon campaign. Registration closes April 10 for primaries. general election books close May 15. March 30 filing deadline for county offices. primary nominating elections April 20. canvassing May 5. Initiative petitions due February 3. opposing measures pamphlets due February 6. Signature requirements 7489. Nomination certificates due April 19. state offices nominating petitions due May 4.
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Oregon
Assembly of Electors
Debris Dumping Warns County Road Near Athena Bridge
Public notice from Henry Schmitt, Road District No. 9 supervisor, warns against dumping debris and manure on the county road near the bridge below Athena. Violators will be prosecuted under the law. The rest of the text includes advertisements for medicines and dubious claims, with broken words and unclear details.
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Nothce
Athena
Henry Schmitt
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