Oregon News Notes On Tariff Fight And State Politics
A compilation of political commentary and local notices discusses the repeal of the tariff tax on wood pulp and print paper, Speaker Cannon’s blocking of a Ways and Means report, and Democratic and Republican maneuvering. It mentions Roosevelt’s favored free paper bill, land office refusals at Lakeview, and broader Oregon legislative context with candidate standings and party dynamics. The piece references Jonathan Bourne’s bid to lead the Oregon delegation, legal scrutiny of bank practices, and Idaho Democratic splits over Mormon questions, all framed in a contemporary newspaper voice.
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Cannon
Ways and Means
Ways and Meat Committee
Payne
Roosevelt
Congress
Pendleton papers unite for publicity of local resources
Editorials in Pendleton papers push publicizing Eastern Oregon resources to pressure property owners to share costs for revitalizing the metropolis. The tone hints at progress while noting muddy politics in Shedds where constable candidates Dawron and St. John fought with mud. Dawson and St. John briefly worsened relations before laughter and reconciliation followed.
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Pendleton
Metropolia
Oregon
Lmelight
Shedds
Dawron
Mr. St. John
Constable
Dawson
John
Chon
St. John
Wheat Exports Spotlight Port of Portland Share in 1908
Government figures show March exports of US wheat dominated by Portland with 1,422,447 bushels, triple 1907 levels and nearly double the Puget Sound district. Nine months ending March yield 11,400,951 bushels, over twice the prior year. Also notes wanton destruction near Third and Jefferson, with a vacant building window-broken amid vandalism in a civilized community.
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Department of Commerce
United States
Portand
Portland
Paget Sound
Attoun
Third and
Jefferson
Sooners Begin Move to Land Rowhouse Cabins
Nearly all the so called sooners will leave within a few days for their cabins in the woods to take up residence for an indefinite period as reported by the Klamath Falls Herald.
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Klamath
Felton resolution pushes state land grant rail title move
Puceage of the Felton resolution by the Louse means the government will soon move to annoint the railroad title to the land grant in this state.
Rose carnival to feature Uncle Sama ships at Paviflo coast harbors
Portland event notes Uncle Sama ships joining the Rose carnival at Paviflo coast harbors. Prince Helio, engaged to Anna Gould, supports the sanction, highlighting social ties and hopeful pageantry surrounding the season.
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Portland
Helio
Anna Gould
Conotes de Gnatallane
Good Wheat Prospects For Winter Crop This Year
Government report praised the season for winter wheat with a high April condition of 91.3 percent, suggesting a large harvest barring unusual setbacks. History shows above average April conditions lead to big crops, despite autumn volatility in markets and prior pessimism.
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Wall Street
Wheat Crop Prospects Praise from Portland Journal
The Portland Journal notes potential bumper yields this year with winter and spring wheat areas expanding. It cites better Pacific Northwest fall-sown wheat conditions and overall favorable prospects, predicting a prosperous year as prices and production balance improve. Postmaster General Meyer issues stamp perforation rules for identification, limiting punctures to 1 64th inch and total area to one third inch, no ink, to aid theft detection and stamp authentication.
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Pacific Northwest
Portland Journal
Meyer
United States
Electric Bitters and other remedies sold at Palace Drug Co
Advertises Electric Bitters as a cure for fever malaria biliousness and debility with a guarantee and price. Mentions Kodol for digestive relief and Dr Kings New Life Pills. Promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatic pains and injuries. Ends with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs and bronchial trouble sold by Pioneer Drug Store.
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Palace Drag Oo
B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. Aing
Palace Drag Co
Ballard
Smith
Tenuha
Tox
Palace Drug Co
Pioneer Drug Store
Registration and election dates with Pioneer Drug Store offer
Reopening of registration on April 31 and September 20, with election closes on May 15 and October 20. General and presidential elections are set for June 1 and November 5. Pioneer Drug Store advertises Mandan Pile Remedy priced at 500, offering relief for piles with an 80 Days Trial at $1.00 for Pinules and claims benefits for kidneys, bladder, back and rheumatic pains with guaranteed satisfaction or refund.
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Pioneer Drug Store
Old Remedies Sell In Western Pennsylvania Hints
A fragmentary ad letter from 1908 touts Hickory Bark Cough Remedy and DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills. It notes long use by Dutch Dunkarda families, claims purity from bark, and lists Palace Drug Company in Chicago and Palace Drug Store in DeWitt. The message mentions a 1902 purchase of Kohol and a testimonial from N Cornell of Roding, Georgia.
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E. O. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Geentlemen
Georgia
N. Cornell
Roding, Ga
Palace Drug Company
DeWitt
Palace Drug Co
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Iyemr
Ore
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Denver
Johuson
Jonathan Bourne
Jonathan
Eugene Register
J. Thorburn
Title, Guarantee & Trust Co
Idaho
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Kansas City
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WM. McMurray
Troy Laundry
Henry Keene
Foley
F. Sharp
Calla
Third Hatred
O. F. Heisley
Etta Heisley
School of Osteopathy
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A. T. Still
Drs
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Pendleton Savings Bank
Ita
Umatilla County
R. T. Cox
Ph Basler
Boettcher
L. Dusenberry
E. W. McComas
M. Teal
Frank
Curl
Raley
Alexander
T. G. Montgome Estate
D. P
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F. W. Vincent
E. L. Smith
C. E. Roosevelt
RIN
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Clementine F. Lewis
Marion Jack
al Page
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D. B. Jarman
R. King
Sage
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
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Sidr
Tena
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