Famine in Russia and Oregon Hops Outlook
Portland Telegram reports Oregon hop crop likely to be unusually large if weather holds, with growers urged to unite for fair profits though hop associations have faltered. Meanwhile, vast parts of the Russian empire face renewed famine as drought grips eastern provinces, grain and hay stores dwindling and cattle feeding already under strain.
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Portland Telegram
Oregon
Hopgrowers’ Association
Petersuves
Vinces
Samar
Saratoff
Volgar
Kazan
Volga
For Sale Listing in Oregon Farm Country Near Capstock
Advertisement reads an 157 acre property near Lorene Lane county eight miles from Capstock with water springs a large barn orchard livestock including two cows two calves twenty one hogs a team of farm implements household goods and garden. June 15 1991.
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Lorene
Lane County
Steek
F M Wallace
Douglas county court approves roadbed tax increase plan
In the commissioners court report Douglas county action, I B Watson and A M Crawford proposed raising roadbed assessments for the O & UR KRCo to ten thousand dollars per mile. The agreement, endorsed by the court, would pay attorney fees as one half of any additional taxes collected in the first year after the increase, if secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Douglas County
Watson
Jackson County
I B Watson
A M Crawford
O & UR Krco
Supreme Courte
Oregon Strawberries at Pan American Exposition
A Fruit Trade Journal correspondent notes Oregon strawberries and apples on display at the Pan American Exposition with a card reading All the way from Oregon 3,500 miles without ice. The piece jokes that Oregon berries could replace local crops if needed and mocks visitors tempted to sample the apples labeled Yield not to temptation. The writer quips that the Oregon commissioner should have been present to keep Adam in check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Trade Journal of
New York City
Oregon
Adam
Prune Crop Outlook Across California Opens With Light Yield
The San Francisco Chronicle reports a very light prune crop statewide due to carry-over stock, based on 62 growers surveys. Six report a failure, thirty-nine poor, fourteen medium, three full, and one heavy. In Tulare and Kings counties four growers note three medium crops and one failure. Santa Clara Solano Sonoma and Napa report consistently poor yields, with some trees producing little or nothing worth harvesting. The upper San Joaquin valley shows a slightly better outlook than other regions, except in a distant mountain district.
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San Fancisco Chronicle
Tulare
Kings Counties
Santa Clara
Solona
Sonoma
Napa
San Joaquin Valley
End of Exclusion Signals Change in Press Stance
The Mercbfield Mail notes a shift as public discourse moves away from strict exclusion. Observers see growing calls for inclusion and broader participation across communities, with implications for policy and social norms.
Coast laborers fear Chinese exclusion repeal impact
The 1882 Chinese exclusion act, set for 20 years and ending next year, is seen as shifting to open door trade. Workers on the Pacific coast fear influx of cheap Asiatic labor, while the East doubts exclusion and questions the benefit to labor displaced by coolies, with potential job prospects in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Pacific
Avera
Philippines
World Salt Monopoly Threat Visible in Oil Trust Ties
NY World reports Standard Oil funds and brains dominate U S salt production through National Salt Company. It claims a tariff aided home monopoly and a foreign alliance to seize global salt trade, noting salt as a universal necessity and pondering governments’ response to this vast international trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Money
National Salt Company
International Trust
Ore gon Exhibit Impresses Visitor At Pan American
A Portland woman visiting the Pan American Exposition says the Oregon exhibit is not something to be proud of but clearly superior to the Washington display which received double Oregon’s funding. She notes the mineral exhibit as the best and most attention grabbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Washington
San Francisco Woman Sues For Divorce Over Husband's Death Attempt
A San Francisco woman files for divorce alleging her husband attempted suicide, a bungling act she says compelled him to take drastic steps. The filing notes she is removing cause and seeks separation amid the incident.
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San Francisco
Land for Sale Near Pleasant Hill with House and Timber
Sixty acres with ten cleared and pasture land, good house, out buildings, and fencing. An additional 160 acres consist of rolling brush and timber. Located near Pleasant Hill. Contact Wm Wooten in Pleasant Hill or L A Crane in Wendling.
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Pleasant Hill
Wm Wooten
Crane
Assets of J. R. Yates Listed in Auction Sale
One Wood's mower seedless two Oliver Chilted plows two wagons one set blacksmith tools one steel harrow one wood harrow several harnesses five Poland China hogs one head of horses 1200 to 1500 pounds one cook stove one half interest in threshing outfit two buggies two milch cows and other items to mention by J. R. Yates.
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J. R. Yates
Lane County Farm Ad Teems With Machinery and Real Estate
Eugene Oregon June 15 1901 a Lane County beer farmer urges use of the Harvester King binder praising its efficiency and team economy He offers headers binders mowers and related goods for sale plus real estate bargains farms for rent and storage services at 8 Eighth and Olive streets along with housing the Hovusk numbering project notes MC Van Tyne and Merritt Davis completing house numbering north of Eighth Street numbering blocks between Seventh and Ninth streets and listing the GUARD office at 505 Willamette Street
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Lane County
Hovusk
MC van Tyne
Merritt Davis
Eighth Street
Willamette
Seventh
Ninth Streets
Willamette Street
Hemlock Bark Wanted for 500 Cords at $10 Each
Wanted advert seeks 500 cords of hemlock bark at ten dollars per cord. Enquiries should be made to W W Haines & Co at the tan nero woes location.
Notice-Sale of Tax Certificates Under Oregon Law
Legislative act HB No 11 approved February 23, 1901 requires sale of aged county tax certificates at public auction. Court orders refunds to purchasers if Sheriff’s deeds are declared invalid or title cannot be conveyed, with warrant issued upon proof of invalidity or redemption.
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Whiteos
Legislative Assembly
State of
Oregon
Lane County
Noti valley land sale near Eugene with water and timber
85 acre tract fifteen miles west of Eugene in Noti valley. Partly improved with good spring water, timber, and proximity to a school. Priced at 275 dollars cash or 525 on easy terms. Address H F Laurnouk Kiowa Colorado for sale by Bono & Bon Irving Or feed oats and baled hay.
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Eugene
Noti Valley
Lasurnouk
Kiowa Colorado
Bono & Bon
Irving, Or
Carpentering and Building Estimates Free
Carpenter and building work estimates offered free by George Edwards at Comatock Or.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edwards
Traction Engine For Sale Near Springfield
A 10 horse power traction engine is for sale by R and A Virus. Terms available on inquiry at St Farm three miles northwest of Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Farm
Springfield
R& A
Numbering Streets Notice by City Council
City Council announces C Van Tyne and Merritt Davie employed to place street numbers on buildings at 30 cents per residence. They display samples and will receipt money. It is compulsory to number buildings. Mayor G K R Chrisman dated July 15 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C van Tyne
Merritt Davie
Serviceshey
G KR Chrisman
Who's Your Tailor Ed V Price & Company Chicago
The notice identifies Ed V Price & Company of Chicago offering tailoring services in a storefront description in an upstairs room 7 adjacent to Lane County Bank. It appears as a brief business locator item with location cues for customers seeking garment alterations and custom fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed V Price & Company, of
Chicago
Lane County Bank
Dazzling Claims for Dr King s New Discovery
A era of medical marvels is touted with Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Testimonials claim cures for consumption pneumonia hemorrhage pleurisy and bronchitis with fast relief for coughs colds hay fever and hoarseness. W L DeLano sells large bottles 50 cents to 1.00 with trial bottles free. Samuel White leads the Democratic state committee in Baker City amid resignations. Deer season opens with male limits only and soon female deer allowed. Northweer Baseball League standings and a casual note on a railroad game for a 600 purse. Dawes resigns to run for Senate triggering Republican reflections and jokes.
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W L DeLano
Eati
Samuel White
Baker City
Democratic State Committee
Sheridan
Tolabo
W . Burke
Haa
White
The New Steam Laundry Nears August Start
The Davies building on Olive Street is nearly complete with all machinery installed except the drying rooms for Mrs. Pritchett's new steam laundry. Operations are planned to begin about August 1. The machinery is new and the facility will be fully up to date. Both stories of the building will be used.
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Davies
Olive Street
Mra Pritchett
Drifter Tales And Local Happenings In Eugene Area
A compact slice from Ada Salem Jornal recounts Joseph Bernard heading to Eugene for the steam boating plant work tied to a new high school project. An anecdotal tale by a passing drummer spins a breakfast collar button joke about hash. Eugene’s Conductor Bristow travels to San Francisco. Ben Barker fills in on No. 1 and 2 during Bristow’s absence. Albany Democrat notes GL Alexander’s San Francisco trip via Portland and an OR & N steamer, visiting a brother and Epworth League convention. Bethel’s W R Kemery family move to Eugene. neighbors extend warm welcomes as the Keys settle in and adjust to the new home.
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Salem Jornal
Joseph Bernard Hee
Eugene
Roseburg
Eugene Bristow le
San Francisco
Ben Barker
Briatow
Albany Democrat
Alexander
Lebanon Express
Portland
OR & N
Epworth League
Bethel
W R Kemery
Mra Key
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