Spring and Fall Planting Compared by County Agent
Walter A. Holt cites advantages of spring federation planting over fall, including higher yields at Pendleton station and reduced smut. Spring planting may raise test weight and reduce dockage, but risks exist with soil prep, runoff, and lighter soils making spring less favorable in some areas. A Sherman county station note shows spring seedings lag fall by about 5 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Holt
Pendleton Field Station
Walla Walla
Sherman County Experiment Station
Umatilla County
Cattle Outlook Improves Say State College Reports
State College reports a favorable cattle outlook amid uncertain wheat prospects. The extension service notes cattle prices are near pre war levels while beef prices lag due to weak demand. 1930-31 beef supply was the smallest in 31 years. An upswing in general business and consumer buying power could raise cattle demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State College
Agricultural Economics Department
The
Extension Service
Obituary: Fred Eiffert Auctioneer Dies Near Twilight Station
Fred Eiffert 71 a well known auctioneer died last week at his home near Twilight station in eastern county. A 27 year resident of Umatilla county he is survived by his widow and six children Frank F W W F W E L Mrs D B Herndon and Mrs Earl Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Eiffert
Twilight Station
Umatilla County
Frank
F. W
W. F
W. EL
D. B. Herndon
Earl Thompson
Walla Walla Plan Faces Farm Board Rejection
In Walla Walla a strong reaction followed news that the federal Farm Board rejected the plan to lift the wheat surplus. Farmers bankers and merchants denounced the board and accused it of misrepresenting facts. Proponents threaten a Northwest protest call as committee returns from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farm Board
Northwest
Walla Walla
Mac Hi Domination of Athena in Season Opener
The Mac Hi Pioneers defeated Athena 32 to 2 in the season opener as Crimmins starred for Mac Hi. Injuries to Athena players surfaced but many will return next week while all trip players saw game action. Frosh roast dinner followed and band adds drums. Girls' League and Art Club held first meetings and formed activity plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Hi
Athena
Mac Hi “Pioneers
Crimmins
Leland Jenkins
Lester Towne
Jack Weber
Fred Singer
Robert Campbell
Glenn McCullough
Wendell Shigley
Solista Pickett
Bud Miller
Ralph Moore
Lowell Jenkins
Aaron Douglas
Kenneth Rogers
Leo Geissel
Roy Moore
Norman Moore
Max Johnson
Hugh Steele
Gail Zerba
Norbert Walters
Buddy Weber
Raymond Murphy
Widow Mary Isaac Dies in Pendleton After Husband's Death
Mary Emily Isaac aged 60 died in Pendleton on Saturday less than a week after her husband Charles B. Isaac. Born in Umatilla in 1871 she was the daughter of Henry J. and Helen Albertine Kane Kunzie, early county settlers. She leaves children Mrs. Herman Snyder Mrs. Herb Green Charles W. Isaac of Pendleton Mrs. Ruth Randall of Milton and Mrs. Frances Turner of Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Emily Isaac
Charles B. Isaac
Pendleton
Umatilla
Henry J
Helen Albertine Kane Kunzie
Herman Snyder
Herb Green
Charles W. Isaac
Ruth Randall
Milton
Frances Turner
Caldwell
Bees Trigger Panic In Woodland Auto Wreck
A truck involved in a Sunday night crash two miles north of Woodland Washington released a hive of bees. The insects swarmed and stung several bystanders attempting to help the five injured occupants. Rescue efforts were hampered as the bees swarmed faces and arms of those at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland
Wash
Valuable Racers Die in Closed Express Car
A string of 33 valued racing horses owned by Yakima Valley Indians suffocated between Wapato and Ellensburg while en route to the Western Washington fair at Puyallup. Twenty seven died, three were near death, and three survived weakened. The horses, shown recently at the Ellensburg rodeo, were believed to belong to Jim Saluskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg
Puyallup
Wapato
Northern Pacific
Jim Saluskin
Pendleton Sets Special Election for Two Mill Unemployment Tax
Pendleton schedules a special election for November 7 to approve a two mill tax dedicated to unemployment relief. Funds raised would primarily finance the city levee system, though the ordinance allows use for other public necessity projects if needed. The East Oregonian notes county jail escape risks and favors an external exit and fire escape for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
County Grand Jury
Calvin Sweek
The
East Oregonian
Dead Man's Tap Startles Big Jake Kauffman of Walla Walla
The Walla Walla Union recounts how Jake Kauffman, famed local, claimed to commune with Mort Monpetit a former garrison soldier. A coroner's inquiry identified Monpetit by a double row of teeth and manicured toenails, confirming his death. Three months later Monpetit tapped Kauffman on the shoulder, startling him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Kauffman
Walla Walla
Athena
Mort Monpetit
Thomas
Mort
Kauffman
Jake
Also Mentioned on This Page
State College
Conoco
Conoco Motor Oil
W. B. Bizzell
Pi University of Oklahoma
JOH
A. Brunte Siournity
Berut L
Noch
Ques
Speci
Poe Cg Co
Arden
Ees
Hsy
Continentalit
ESSED
Bryce Baker
Continental Oil CO
Ponca City, Oklahoma
ROGERS @ GOODMAN
Thornhollow
Girls’ League
Betty Eager
Helen Barrett
Mary Jane Miller
Aileen Foster
Calef
the Pacific Teernone and TeLecraru Commpany
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!