Formaldehyde and bluestone seed treatments for Oregon grain
Oregon Agricultural College agent J G Hawking outlines formaldehyde and blue stone methods to treat grain against smut and related diseases. Detailed steps cover wheat oats and barley, including soaking times, dilution, and post treatment drying, with cautions on germination impact and when to plant.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Ite
J. OG. Hawking
Athena
United States
Oregon
Columbia Basin
Weluan Moor Oy
Mont Ceacs
Oncy
Rebekah District Convention At Athens Draws Many
The Rebekah district convention was largely attended in Athens with county members and several visitors including State Assembly President Mrs Mary A Lackaster and East President Mrs Nellie Wattenberger. Past Grand Master Henry J Taylor of Oregon Grand Lodge addressed the gathering as certificates of perfection were awarded for merit in unwritten work. Weston was chosen as next meeting site and a banquet supper for about 150 people was held.
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Rebekeh
Athens
Mame
P. Hall
M. L. Watts
State Assembly
Mary A. Lackaster
Nellie Wattenberger
Henry J. Taylor
Oregon Grand Lodge
F. M.L Watts
Pendleton
Weston
Taylor
C. P. Grand Lodge
Jennie ‘Watts
Pendiston
Pendleton Pioneer A W Nye Funeral Held in Portland
The funeral for the late Pendleton pioneer A W Nye was held Sunday afternoon at Finley chapel in Portland. The service was conducted by The Manons, with interment in Vancouver where Mrs Nye rests. Pallbearers named include Dr C J Smith, J M Bentley, Dr B A Vaughn, Taylor, Richard Deioh, and J We Morrow. Nye was a brother of a local resident and was beloved in this vicinity.
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A. W. Nye
Pendleton
Portland
Finley Chapel
Manons
Vancouver
Mra. Nye
Pall Benrora
C. J. Smith
Jobo M. Bentley
B.A. Vaughn
Taylor
Richard Deioh
Girls Who Disappear and the Vanishing Act of Youth
A Bowen Transcript excerpt discusses yearly disappearances of girls in New York City and nationwide, noting many vanishings occur within families and communities. It cites a federal curve and anti-obscenity debate while reflecting on social neglect of young women and the eerie persistence of their absence through time.
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New York City
Federal
Grovistics
Athena county drives for Y M C A war fund
The Y M C A war fund drive raises Athena's share to 800 dollars with Watts and B B Richards named as local committeemen. The county aims to collect next week, November 12 to 17, as towns like Amapine have nearly completed their quotas. The county executive committee previously managed the first fund, with Athena at 210 dollars. A Pendleton boy at the front praises the YMCA’s support, noting free writing rooms, moving pictures, pianos, and athletics for soldiers, and the Red Cross work, while stressing practical aid from the YMCA.
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Umatilla
Athena
Watts
B. B. Richards
Amapine
YM. G. A
Thin
Red Cross
Honnes
Typhoid Fever and its Preventable Toll Across Ages
A text on typhoid fever explains its transmission through contaminated food and water, noting Albert Edward and Queen Victoria’s era toll, and stresses prevention via proper sanitation, pest control, clean food, and educated care in communities. It mentions roaches, flies, and sanitation measures as key to curbing spread.
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Prince Albert
Queen Victoria
Proover
Lecome Cartiers
Dla
Oak
New York
Mii
Fragmented OCR diary item with diphtheria notes and jokes
A garbled OCR snippet discusses diphtheria germs and transmission through the mouth, kissing, coughing, or shared cups. It includes a brief humorous anecdote about an emperor at dinner and a claim about a strong wine aiding digestion, attributed to a Kansas City Journal fragment.
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Ug Austelag
Manger Achievement Mystery Quoted in Old Text
A fragmentary exchange references Methuselah as the oldest man and a response by Mr Groucher, noting the pursuit of longevity and the idea that age brings purpose. The excerpt hints at a discussion on aging and life’s meaning, captured in a terse dialogue.
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Methuselah
Mr Groucher
Luke Read Called by Death in Athena City
Luke Read, a well known Athena resident, died Wednesday evening at his father Indaw Gross's home after a protracted tuberculosis illness. He leaves a widow Mina Luta Grote and a daughter, among a large family. funeral at the Methodist Episcopal church was held. The community mourns his loss and expresses sympathy for the widow and relatives.
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Luke Read
Athena
Lasrokst
Indaw
G. W. Gross
Portland
Juliats
Read
Weston
Mina Luta Grote
Ephespal
Mead
Wheat Embargo Deepens Farmer Struggles in Oregon
The East Oregonian reports a Saturday order from Northwest grain administrator Max Houser to local warehouses restricting wheat movement to prevent German espionage arsons. The measure limits grain flow to terminals only as milled, delaying farmer cash and piling interest on advances. Farmers, unable to ship, face storage and insurance costs while awaiting market relief and government aid.
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East Oregonian
Max Houser
Northwest Grain
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Astoria
Baltimore
Washington
Smitty
Onatain
Coop Terni
Furan
Taylor’s Federal Court Testimony Tells of Hermiston Robbery
Sheriff Taylor testifies in Portland federal court identifying George Polliesiar amid a robbery case tied to Hermiston. The tale traces a wild chase across Umatilla County to the O W railroad line where a gun battle ensued. Mason was captured while the other man fled. N A Miller represents Berry Monument Works of Walla Walla.
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Taylor
Umatilla County
Portland
George Polliesiar
Hermiston Portaitia
Crihuno
Frank Macon
Maryfone
Privon
Umatilla
O.W
Mason
Pelllasiar
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Rebekah
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