Wheat shipments and geese farming highlight Oregon notes
The Athens Press quotes the Commercial Review noting strong October wheat shipments to China and Japan and the market's calm down in price. An agriculture expert says geese farming offers good returns with little effort for the farmer.
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The
Commercial Review
Portland
China
Japan
Pacific Northwest
Europe
Orient
Department of Agriculture
Walla Walla newspaper plans new popularity drive for subscriptions
The paper announces a forthcoming campaign offering automobile prizes to entice readers. It contrasts itself with popularity bets, stressing it remains self supporting by delivering news to subscribers.
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Walla Walla
Roads and census show southern states diverge on growth
Good roads drive relocation plans as four southern states report census figures. One state built extensive roads in the past decade and gained 24 percent population, while the others rose only about three percent. A five day work week movement has received endorsement.
Labor federation defers action on five hour day plan
At a federation meeting figures show over 500000 workers currently on a five day week. A New York area deer hunter Lester Martin of Newport shot a buck from his doorway after a lucky hunt. Newport reveals new attractions beyond salmon and beaches. Coolidge notes women’s suffrage has not displaced men from political boards. Northwestern football star Hank Bruder contracts smallpox at a co-ed party prompting mass vaccination among about 300 attendees.
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American Federation of Labor
Federation
Lester Martin
Newport
Hank Bruder
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Washington State grid stars win big in USC clash
The Washington State team earned praise after a Southern California victory, with the coach granting players permission to date their girlfriends as a reward. A separate proposal seeks stronger federal reserve reforms to prevent future market crashes. Legs Diamond was wounded but alive after a New York gang conflict. Federal officers report no rebel victories in Brazil amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Washington State
Fires Rage Across New Jersey as State Grapples with 30 Blazes
Report notes thirty forest fires burning across New Jersey while local conditions are described as favorable for ongoing efforts. Fire responders coordinate containment, with no reports of injuries or structure losses outlined in the brief.
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New Jersey
Jake
Notice of Final Account in Grace N. Tatom Estate
In Umatilla County Oregon the estate of Grace Nancy Tatom deceased is being administered by Dean B. Tatom as administrator. The final account and report have been filed and a hearing is set for November 10, 1930 at 10:00 AM in the County Court House Pendleton to hear objections and approve the settlement. Peterson and Lewis are attorneys for the administrator.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Grace Nancy Tatom
Tatom
County Court House
Pendleton
Dean
Peterson & Lewis
Umatilla County
Classified highlights include livestock and household items
Frick's Metal Weather Stripping cat for sale. A well bred Lincoln Ram for sale by Chas Betts Athena with eyes examined and properly fitted glasses at Schneller's 39 East Main Walla Walla. For Sale Household furniture call at the Baptist parsonage corner Third and Jefferson. Pedigreed Seifert Roller Canaries eligible for registration from Zager strain Banded with IRCBA. Call 1253 Milton Oregon or see Mrs Maurice Frazier one block south of Grove school.
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Frick
Chas. Betts
Athena
Schneller’s
East Main
Walla Walla
the Baptist Parsonage
Third
Jefferson Streets
Zager
Milton
Oregon
Maurice Frazier
Grove School
Pendleton Area News Roundup and Local Walk Repairs
Local notes report a new baby son for Will Campbell's family and arrival of relatives while Pendleton moves forward with sidewalks on Fourth Street. Community updates include property sales, rentals, fair appearances by local residents, travel to Spokane and Walla Walla, and a scarlet fever quarantine in a Chas Brown cottage.
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Pendleton
Will Campbell
James Bell
Wild Horse Creek
Bell
4Th and
Jefferson
Fourth Street
Coppock
A. L. Swaggart
Walla Walla
Doug Flynn
F. S. LeGrow
W. R. Taylor
Minnie Crawford
Ilinois
H. O. Mansfield
Tle
Marshal Ghielson
Whitlock
Chas Brown
Dale Preston
Athena
Jeanette Manasse
John Callender
Budget Committee Members Attest Indebtedness Record
A partial ledger entry dated December 1930 lists total indebtedness amounts such as 9000 and 11633 dollars. Signatures include Mrs W O Read Mrs W P Littlejohn Gia Watkins BB Rickarde Flint Geo Tittle and M W Bohns with FE C C Rogers as Budget Committee members.
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C. Gamiie
W. O. Read
W. P. Littlejohn
Gia Watkins
BB Rickarde
Flint
Geo Tittle
M. W. B. Bohns
C. C. Rogers
No. 39 Logging a cold lead for Byrd and local fuel options
The note hints Admiral Byrd may have little to hunt for presently and mentions editor A. M. Johnson. It contrasts pole wood past use with current coal stocks and first grade wood from Tum-alum. Readers are advised to see Matt for building material or fuel and to consider Tum-alum roads for access.
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Centerville
Tumalum
Matt
Athena
Tum-alum Way
Tum-A-Lum
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