Brome Grass Gains Ground in Palouse Country
A Speen fair exhibit from Latah County Idaho showcased brome grass or Russian forage grass, touted as the finest pasture grass for the Palouse. Seed imported from Russia six years ago by J C Reumens, sown with alfalfa, yields more milk and supports five cattle per acre. Seed now sold for about 25 cents a pound with orders reaching North Dakota and Nevada.
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Pal
Ouse
Latah Country
Idaho
Latah County
Russia
John P. Mix
Palouse Country
J.C. Reumens
M. J. Shields
Moscow
North Dakota
Nevada
Mr. Shields
F.C. McLain
Congressmen Ellis Visits Walla Walla and Speaks
Hon W R Ellis of Oregon registers at the State hotel and visits friends in Walla Walla before returning home. He discusses next session legislation and presidential prospects, noting a Republican House, Democrat executive, and limited lawmaking opportunities. He cites Reed and Allison as leading possible candidates and praises Reed's intellect. Mrs Ellis and family had calls from Walla Walla friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
W. R. Ellis
Oregon
State Hotel
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Pendleton
Ellis
Heppner
Lees Ceatey
Congress
House
Senate
McKinley
Reed
Allison
Sails
Vancycle
Sheridan
State Fair declines prompt shrinking receipts from tax funds
The Oregon City Enterprise argues the Oregon State Fair is fading, with attendance and exhibits diminishing yearly. It contends the $10,000 annual state and district fair funding would better serve highways and agricultural interests, reflecting a broader national downturn in small fairs and shifting public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City Enterprise
Oregon
United States
Diversified Farming Gains Ground in Grande Ronde Valley
The Grande Ronde farmers abandon wheat monoculture for diversified production. The Chronicle notes diversification as the path to prosperity, citing 1896 as a turning point that convinced many growers one-crop farming cannot pay. Many have begun adopting varied crops and reporting stronger prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gearhart
Wallace & O'Toole
la Grande Chronicle
Eopranes
Grande Ronde
Oregon
Grande | Ronde
Firmin
Gr. Ronde
First Repeaters and Judge Eakin Sentences in Pendleton
Eastern Oregon tour yields Porter patent rifle dated 1851 with a nine chamber revolving cylinder and percussion cap. Judge Eakin imposes two year terms for Williams and Ross, one year for Jackson and Whitney, and a 100 dollar fine for Stricker. Pendleton seeks better water supply and council inspection notes a gravity system viability. Simmons Liver Regulator ad touts liver health benefits and mood lift.
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Dunne
Oregon National Guard
Oregon
Porter
New York City
Fred
Eakin
Union Court
Todgeakin
John Williams
Jr. J. Ross
Aea
John Jackson
James Whitney
William Bennett
John Stricker
William Cuthbert
Pendleton
Thorn Hollow
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Wenty
Payne
Rowse
Northern
Pacific
Pullman
Norrivon ‘Et Cor
O.ren
E. McNeill
Great Union Northern
Spokane
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Uities
San Francisco
Athena
W. H. Hurlbut
Gen
Pass Agt
John S. Baker
Court Street
Brethdly
U. W
Athena Camp
Avery
S. Sharp
Cere Peepee
Omoe
R, Ln, Richardson, Operative
PmosTuerte Athena
E. DePeats
Attorney-At-Law
Ender
Simarona
Simmons
Pruxs
Philadelphia
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Supreme Representative
J. A. Waddle
George H. Hochstedler
Dr. Greary
Medford
Turner Olliver
O. Patterson
George F. McConnell
Ashland
B. M. Sargent
J. R
Walls Walla Water Co. Ie
Congressman Ellis
Lee Roberts
Scoggins Valley
Mr. Roberts
Bain Creek
Elgin
Union
Walter Watson
Wallowa County
B. Wagness
England
la Grande
Watson
Grande Ronde Lumber Co
Hood
Buckingham
Crawford
C. W. Chapman
A. JT. Pareder
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Electric Barber Shop
Athens
South Side Main Street
L. D
Livary
Athena, Regen
the Athena Restaurant
Mrs, Hardin
P. Millen
Dr. Price
W. P. Leach
N. A. Miller
Hamiliton & Rourke GO. Grain and Commission Merchants
David Taylor
U.S
Hthel Pitts
Henry Pitts
Parker
Tacoma
Pitts
Kalama
Carapfi Pitts
British Columbia
Simmons Liver Regulator
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