Plans Form Farm Relief Legislation In Washington
Washington plans for farm relief legislation are discussed in the administration Congress and among western Republican senators. Secretaries Jardine and Nagle are involved as talks focus on a bill to aid farmers while balancing consumer costs and creating a federal revolving fund board. Strong focus remains on two main objectives: easing the gap between farmer receipts and consumer payments and establishing a managing board.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Cital
House
Senate
Jardine
Coolidge
Nagle
Commerce Department
Labor Union Men to Enter Politics
Los Angeles labor leaders closed the 47th A F of L convention vowing to participate in the 1928 national campaign but not as a party. William Green urged members to do their part while backing anti communism, anti fascism, beer reforms, and union immigration concerns.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Organized Labor
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Equity Court
President Coolidge Keeps Loans Policy Unchanged
White House states there will be no change in the policy of extending or withholding consent to loans by American bankers to foreign governments. The president favors maintaining advisory contact between the State Department and bankers and argues drastic laws could hinder foreign affairs.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
State Department
White House
Glass
Virginia
Congress
Germany Gets First Rotary Club
Hamburg reports the establishment of Germany s first Rotary club marking a historic civic club formation in the city. Local leaders welcome the new organization as a symbol of professional fellowship and service in Germany.
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Germany
Hamburg
Blindness Turns Into Leadership at Oregon Journal
B Frank Irvine of Corvallis Oregon credits blindness with his rise to editorship of Portland's Oregon Journal. From failed ventures to a sudden total blindness, he adapts, moves to Portland in 1907, and becomes a respected editor who values human kindness and inner focus over sight. He swims daily and continues to thrive despite darkness.
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American Magazine
B. Frank Irvine
Corvallis
Oregon
Oregon Journal
Portland
United States
Irvine
Scio
San Francisco
Hood River
8. C. Jackson
Journal
Times
Multnomah
Athena Boy Scouts First Hike Up Wild Horse Creek
Twelve boys joined a Saturday hike along Wild Horse Creek in the Henry Koepke pasture where breakfast cooked on Wild Horse fires greeted the group. They continued two miles above market road reaching thick ets and returned with dirty faces blistered feet and sore limbs yet happy, better Scouts.
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Henry Koepke
614 New Families Settle on Oregon Land
A W G Ide report shows 614 new families settled on Oregon farms in the year ending October 1. Of these, 208 came from Pacific coast states, 106 from the Intermountain region, 132 from the Middle West, 15 from the South, 25 from Canada, 5 from the East, 1 from the Philippine Islands, and 1 from Alaska. Eighty one urban residents moved to farms, with arrivals expected to continue indefinitely.
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Oregon
W. G. Ide
Land Settlement Department
Oregon State Chamber
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Coast States
Intermountain States
Middle Western States
Southern State
Canada
Eastern States
Philippine Island
Alaska
Ihe
Birthday bridge party honors Adams hostess husband
Mrs Francis Lieuallen entertained at her Adams home Friday for her husband's birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Douglas Mr and Mrs James Cresswell Miss Hilda Dickenson Miss Edna Pinkerton Mr Mose Banister of Athena and others. Pinkerton won high ladies score Douglas high gentleman's score.
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Francis Lieuallen
Bridge
Adams
Arthur Douglas
James Cresswell
Hilda Dickenson
Edna Pinkerton
Mose Banister
Athena
Harold Barnett
Frank Duff
Revella Lienallen
Paul Lienallen
Weed battle delays seeding on Athena farms after heavy rain
Athena farmers fight prolific weed growth on summer fallow caused by heavy September rainfall. Disc ing or spring-toothing is required to break crusted soil before sowing. Seeding will start once weeds are cleared. Farm workers are scarce, with wages reported at 3 dollars per day.
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Athena
Athena Falls to Walla Walla Second Team
Athena lost 12 to 6 on Walla Walla grounds in a hard fought game. Starters included Myrick Knight Johnson Crowley Wilson DeFreece Kirk Woods Huffman and Bell with Rogers at tackle and Walt Huffman at center. Friday October 21 Athena hosts Weston and six weeks grade reports list honorees Charlton Dudley Radtke and Schubert.
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Athena
Walla Walla
Mike” Wilson
Eldon Myrick
Lawrence Knight
Ray Johnson
Arthur Crowley
Mike Wilson
Roy DeFreece
John Kirk
Clifford Woods
Walt Huffman
Weldon Bell
Wilford Miller
Emery Rogers
Weston
Oregon California Game Attendance In Portland Noted
Edna DeFreece attended the Oregon-California football game in Portland. Don Johnson, joined by Roll Morrison of Adams, traveled to Portland for the game Saturday. Wilber Harden and Phyllis Dickenson also attended the Oregon-California matchup.
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Edna DeFreece
Portland
Don Johnson
Roll Morrison
Adams
Wilber Harden
Phyllis Dickenson
Local Residents Traveled Across Pendleton and Walla Walla
Thelma Schrimpf spent Saturday in Pendleton and Walla Walla, with Sarah Belle Jantzen visiting relatives in Walla Walla Sunday afternoon. Jessiedeane Dudley went to Uma tilla Saturday while high school students attended a football game in Walla Walla Friday. Virgie Moore was in Pendleton Saturday. Mildred Street lies in hospital after tonsil removal. Roland Wilson known as Mike Wilson was injured in an incident.
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Thelma Schrimpf
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Sarah Belle Jantzen
Jessiedeane Dudley
Umatilla
Virgie Moore
Mildred Street
Roland Wilson
Mike” Wilson
Northwest Six-Horse Team at 1927 Pacific International
The Famous Six-Horse Team owned by Portland Damascus Milk Co led by J. D. Huston is highlighted as a premier attraction at the 17th Pacific International Livestock Exposition. The event runs Oct 29 to Nov 6 in Portland with $25,000 in horse show premiums and total exposition funds nearing $100,000, boosted by regional sponsors and a Northwest rail fare offer.
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Portland Damascus Milk Company
J. D. Huston
Northwest
Portland
America
Olympic Hotel
Seattle
Oregon
Oregon Journal
Meltnomal Hotel
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Flist National Bank
Penson
W. F. Turner
United States National Bank
American Security Exchange Bank-Lamberman's Trust Co
West Coast National Bank
Imperial
H. Lieben & Co
Sunporter of the
Milton-Freewater Apple Show Opens Wednesday
The seventh annual Apple Show in Milton-Freewater begins Wednesday October 26 for two days of exhibits entertainment and demonstrations in the block between the Bank of Freewater and Hendricks auto sales room. The baby clinic is canceled this year. programs available at the Information booth with regional groups contributing to the evening program. Max Walters orchestra from Milton and Pendleton DeMolay orchestra provide music along with College Place band and local readings.
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Milton-Freewater
Bank of Freewater
Hendericks
Federated Church
Pendleton
Adams
Athena
Weston
Amapine
Ferndale
College Place
Walla Walla
Max Walters
Milton
DeMolay
Hunters Return With Elk Deer And Bear From Idaho District
Sam Pambrun Marion Hansell and Fay LeGrow returned from a hunting trip in the Selway district Idaho Their party secured elk deer and bear Most of the time they faced snow and rain They outfitted at Grangeville Idaho and traveled by pack train to the district.
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Sam Pambrun
Marion Hansell
Fay LeGrow
Selway
Idaho
Grangeville
Weston potato growers adopt premium list for seed classes
The Weston district potato growers endorse a premium list for three seed potato classes Certified Standard and Mountain seed potatoes. Cash prizes are equal across classes. Interest grows in making Weston’s annual potato show this year one of the best yet held.
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Weston
Two Cases of Infantile Paralysis Reported at Pendleton
Two cases of infantile paralysis are reported at Pendleton. Bobby Livermore six year old son of Mr and Mrs L C Livermore was stricken Saturday with the disease affecting his throat and rendering him speechless. The second patient is Bobby Depew paralyzed in the right arm and leg and convalescing out of danger.
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Pendleton
Bobby
L. C. Livermore
Bobby Depew
Wool growers and cattlemen urge blanket fee in Blue Mountain reserve
In a Walla Walla meeting, wool growers and cattlemen urged a single blanket fee for all users of the Blue Mountain forest reserves. Proposals to charge by allotments were rejected after debate on the value of different allotments.
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Blue Mountain Forest
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Away Game Absence Sparks School Notice
A pupil who played last Friday against Walla Walla has been absent from school since a reported game incident. Officials are investigating and notifying guardians of the ongoing absence and required attendance.
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Walla Walla
Fifth and Sixth Graders Plan Weiner Roast
The fifth and sixth grades are planning a weiner roast for Saturday morning October 22.
Weekend Visit to Whitman College For Ben Hur
Miss Sellars spent the weekend in Walla Walla visiting friends at Whitman College. Miss Sellars, accompanied by Mrs. Barrett, motored to Walla Walla Thursday evening to see Ben Hur.
Best Typing Papers For Week End October 14 Named
Those who have the best typing papers for the week ending October 14 are Francia Cannon Alberta Charlton Emma Ringel and Helen Hansell. A new portable Victrola has been received and is in use in the typing class. Regular Rational Rhythm records are used and a more regular rhythm and greater speed are easily obtained.
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Francia Cannon
Alberta Charlton
Emma Ringel
Helen Hansell
Athena and Weston clash in season opener gridiron duel
Athena football teams faces Weston this afternoon at Weston field in the first meeting of the season. Weston relies on hard scrimmage while Athena, led by Coach Toole, aims to rebound after a 12 6 setback to Wa Hi with Mike Wilson sidelined by a back injury.
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Athena
Walla Walla
Dimmick
Weston
Mike Wilson
West Leads East in Aviation Growth Across Oregon and Coast
Tex Rankin, president of Rankin Flying School, praises Oregon and the Pacific coast for rapid aviation development. He cites billions spent in large cities and growing fields from Medford to Portland and Eugene, with a coast to Chicago air route planned by May and Swan Island field in Portland costing 1.25 million while Seattle’s Sand Point field sees 0.5 million in investment.
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Portland
West
Oregon
United States
Tex Rankin
Rankin Flying School
Civic Club
Rankin
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Medford
Eugene
Oakland
Swan Island
Columbia River
Seattle
Sand Point
Standard Theatre Picture Programs at the Uptown
The Standard Theatre offers Jackie Coogan in The Bugle Call about cavalry and frontier days with Claire Windsor and Herbert Rawlinson. Bigger Than Barnums headlines Sunday night thrills. The Bat starring Ralph Lewis Viola Dana George OHarra and Ralph Ince comes midweek.
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Standard
Jackie Coogan
United States Cavalry
Indiia
Jackie
Claire Windsor
Herbert Rawlinson
Barnums
Ralph Lewis
Viola Dana
George O'Harra
Ralph Ince
Mary Roberts Rhinehart
Avery Hopwood
Hunts Reward: Chamberlain Returns With Large Buck
Frank Chamberlain came home Friday morning with another large buck. Earlier he had bagged the season’s first deer while Elmo Russell also scored a three point buck.
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Frank Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Elmo Russell
Washington road engineer jailed for contempt of court
Samuel Humes state highway engineer was jailed by Sheriff Claude Havens after the supreme court held him in contempt for failing to deliver seized minutes and records for auditing. The ruling bars gubernatorial pardon and marks the first time a state officer disobeyed the court in 88 years.
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Olympia
Wash
Samuel Humes
Thurston County
Claude Havens
State Supreme Court
Humes
Department of Efficiency
Webster Hoover
Supreme Court
A. R. Gardner
Efficiency
Hartley
Mey
Tariff agreement barred by rider in French proposal
Washington reports that a French compromise on tariff discrimination carries a rider likely to block full U S acceptance. France would suspend discriminatory rates and revert to pre September six levels where not higher than new German minimums, in exchange for U S promises to lower certain tariffs and ease sanitary rules France deems prohibitory. Agreement hinges on French willingness to accept U S investigations and changes as justified under law.
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Washington, D. C
United States
State Department
France
French Aviators Complete Atlantic Flight to Brazil
Dieudonne Costes and Lieutenant Lebrix arrived at Port Natal Brazil after flying from St Louis Senegal, covering 2126 miles in about 22 hours. They reported a near-emergency when a propeller problem appeared near the mainland but the engine and propeller held up and they pressed on to land.
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Rio de Janeiro
Dieudonne Coates
Lebrix
Port Natal
Brazil
St. Louis
Senegal
Africa
South America
South Atlantic
Costes
Seventeen Killed on Way to Dance
Seventeen members of the Sahara Grotto Mason order were killed when their automobile trailer was struck by an interurban car near Indianapolis. About 50 more were injured, five seriously, in the pre Hallowe en barn dance party tragedy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sahara Grotto
Masoni, Order
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Athena Boy Scouts
Wild Horse Creek
Kathleen Radtke
Doris Schubert
Pearl Green
Hessesea Cesree
Standard Theatre
Washington Road
Costes and
le Brix
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