Irrigation Plans Approved For Camas Creek Project
The Teal Irrigation district seeks a two mile tunnel to Butter Creek with W B Hinkle and State Engineer Lewis approving plans that would irrigate about 20 000 more acres in Umatilla county. A large reservoir on Camas Creek near Bowman Meadows supports a 70 000 acre irrigation system across the west end of the county.
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W. B. Hinkle
Teal Irrigation District
Lewis
Portland Journal
Umatilla County
Umatilla Meadows
Umatilla River
United States Government
Farnish
Camas
Blue Mountain
Camas Prairie
Come
Umatilla
Tannel
Butter Creek
Camas Creek
Bowman Meadows
West
Farpish
Western Land & Irrigation Project
Allen, Gourtney
Pioneer
Dillon
Paradise
Sturgis
Alove Pendleton
Weston Pioneer Dead at 79 in Weston
L. J. McBride aged 79 died Tuesday morning at his Weston home from cancer after two operations, the last in February. A Weston pioneer, he settled on a farm 30 years ago. Survived by his wife and eight sons: Homer, Charles, Sam of Walla Walla. William, Harry of Athena. Thomas, Lafayette, and Pord of Weston. Funeral service held yesterday at 10 a.m. in the M. B. church at Weston, largely attended.
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Weston
L. J. McBride
Homer
Charles
Sam
Walla Walla
William
Harry
Athena
Thomas
Lafayette
Pord
Westonn
M. B
Holt Company Walla Walla Buy Reported by Pendistoo Agents
Holt concedes sale of holdings in Walla Walla for 42500 cash to James A Sturgis who will manage the business. Pendistoo agents of Holt company in Umatilla county note since 1900 they have sold over 400 Holt combines with buyer satisfaction.
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Holt Cono
EB. L. Smith & Co
Pendistoo
Umatilla County
Holt Company
Walla Walla
James A. Sturgis
Early start urged for exhibits at Eastern Land Show
The Opment League calls on all state sections to begin planning for exhibits at next fall's Eastern Land Show. It urges judicious crop planting now so high quality products can be sent in small quantities. A Minneapolis initiative shows six families sending a representative to Clackamas County to select settlement sites, demonstrating Western crop results to encourage immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opment League
Clackamas County
Minneapolis
Portland Lawyer Plans Oregon Prohibition Drive
Attorney L Sheldon and R P Dutton will push for statewide liquor ban in Oregon, seek federal constitutional amendment at the Anti-Saloon League of America convention in Columbus, Ohio. Oregon league aims to repeal Home Rule in 1914, then push statewide prohibition in 1916, with a national campaign before the November convention.
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HB. L. Sheldon
Portland
R.P. Dutton
Oregon
Anti-Saloon League of America
Columbus
Ohio
Philadelphia
Sheldon
Anti-Saloon League of Oregon
League
Congress
Record price spike for beef at Portland market
Five car loads of steers sold at nine dollars per hundredweight, a fifty cent rise from the prior week, marking a peak for Portland cattle. Idaho and California animals set the extreme price, with North Portland pricing surpassing Kansas City and South Omaha amid shortages of Pacific Northwest holdings. Supplies this week came from Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California.
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Portland
Idaho
California
North Portland
Outer
Kaoses City
South Omaha
Pacifica Northwest
Oregon
Montana
Plan for national reserve banks advances new currency bill
The administration proposes 16 national reserve associations to replace the Aldrich central bank plan. Each would lend on farm lands and mortgages, with a nine member board and appointments by the president, district bankers, and agriculture and treasury officials. The agriculture secretary may name one board member per district. The Oregon Humane Society asks to improve Portland park polar bear quarters or relocate him due to cramped conditions and decline in his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Citien
Bavkers
Secretaries of Agriculture
the Treasury
Attorney General
Secretary of Agriculture
Portland
Bia Conroloas
Park Board
Oregon Humane Society
Caledoniang Picnic Ready With Big Week End Plans
Caledonians and Athena after a long setup prepare City Park for the 14th annual Scotch picnic to be held Friday and Saturday. A full program includes bands, pipers, recitations, dances, vocal solos, sword dances, and a concert at 8:15 P. M. Admission 50 cents with events on the grounds and track and a street concert by Athena Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonians
Athena Potico
Athena
Main Street
City Park
Park
Edward E. Koonta
H. I. Watts
Pipers Smith and
McDonald
A. Mucckenaie
Drom
Harris Parrish Hinges
J. D. Plamoudon
Columba College Orchestra
Highland Fling
Mesare
Smith & McCormack
Misses Pottage
Jobustone
Capt Scott
Jimmie Bannoo
Will MacCormack
Misa Ethel Wilkie
Ida Kelley
Capt. Scott
Pipera Major McDonald
John Smith
Opera House
Marsio
Athena Band
Pipers McDonald & Smith
Guy Park
Hon
H. Biancv
Misa Pottage
Jon. N. Scott
Piper McDonald
Hallie Parrish Hicaee
Mra. Pramondon
Reclamation Hearing Sparks Clash Over Costs and Delays
James J. Hill urged rapid completion of reclamation projects at a hearing, claiming government costs exceed private efforts. Director Newell rebutted, noting permanence of government work and eight hour days. Hill blamed delays on diplomacy with Britain, appealed for aid to settlers in Milk River and St Marys projects in Canada.
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James J. Hill
Lane
Gill
Census Bureau
Newell
Reclamation
Waleb
Montana
Bill
Canada
United States
Hill
Milk River
St. Mary
Great Britain
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Caledoniang
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Jobostone
Gordon
Zelma DePeart
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Mis. Scott
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