Water samples show Ritchey Creek purity questioned
A series of letters and lab reports from 1908 address water samples taken from Ritchey, Rearing, and Bradley creeks near Eugene Oregon. Dr W L Cheshire notes no disease producing germs found, but identifies two bacteria types and some surface drainage concerns. University letters caution chemical testing and timing affect results, with officials debating credibility of state bacteriologist reports.
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Ritchey, Rearing and Bradley Creeks
Corvallis
State Board of Health of
Washington
California
W. L. Cheshire
University of California Department of Hygiene
Berkeley
Eugene
Oregon
G. E. Colby
Water analysis report from Oregon station
Quantitative bacteriological analysis of Ritchey Creek water shows 46 colonies per cubic centimeter on average in six plates. Letter from Emile Pernot confirms low bacterial content and concentrates on sample possession and handling.
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W. L. Cheshire
Nugene
Oregon
Ritchey Creek
J. D. Matlock
Eugene
Timber land entry notice for Vincent claim in Oregon
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces that Jonathan H Vincent of Eugene filed sworn statement number 9375 on June 17 1907 for the W4 SE of section 22 township 19 south range 2 west Willamette meridian and will offer proof that the land is better for timber than agriculture with witnesses James Wilhelm Joseph Wilhelm Joseph A Mayo and Earl McNutt. Adverse claimants must file by September 30 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Roseburg
W. M
Oregon
James Wilhelm
Creswell
Josph Wilhelm
Zion
Joseph A. Mayo
Earl McNutt
Eugene
Notice for Publication United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon
Notice in Heresy giver of June 3 1878 act for timber lands in California Oregon Nevada Washington extended to public land laws. Parley S Pierce of Springfield Lane County filed April 15 1908 sworn statement 5713 for parts of section 24 township 18 south range west meridian Oregon to prove land valuable for timber. Witnesses named. Hearing September 3 1909 before W W Calkins in Eugene Oregon.
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
Parley S. Pierce
Springfield
Lane
South
West
W. M
W. W. Calkins
U. S
Eugene Oregon
William Ha
Walton, Oregon
Jarvis VU. Swherland
Wivat & Sutherland
Walton, Oren
William Neely
Eugene
Ore
Mi o na cures for stomach trouble advertised in Eugene
A period advertisement page describes Mi o na as a cure for dyspepsia by strengthening stomach walls and enabling natural digestion. It claims 50 cents a box with guaranteed results or money back, plus testimonials from a resident in Syracuse. Also included are assorted sale notices for horses, cows, a safe, a stallion, and wanted help and housing ads.
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Miona
Mi-o-na
W. A. Ennis
Green Street
Syracuse
Public land final proof notice for William Clubb
Department of the Interior notice from Roseburg Oregon dated August 8 1905 states William Clubb of Eugene has filed for final proof under Timber and Stone Acts for 80 of NE section 12 township 17 south range west Willamette meridian. Proof to be given before A S Commissioner W W Caixias at Eugene Oregon on November 2 1905. Witnesses Hal BE Wood Marvin Sigmmit Eugene and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. OB
Roseburg
Oregon
William Clubb
Eugene
Hanger West
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Caixias
A. S
Names &S
Hal. BE. Wood
Oreo Marvin
Eugene, Ir
Castoria notice of land claim final five year proof
U S Land Office at Roseburg Oregon June 17 1908 notice that Alex Hasvel of Crow recon filed intention to make final five year proof to establish a land claim described as Homestead Entry No 125023 for NW section 12 Township 19 south Range 6 West Willamette Meridian before W W Calkins U S Commissioner at Eugene Oregon on December 29 1908.
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U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Alex Hasvel
Crow
Recon
Wet
Willamette Meridian
W. Calkins
T & Commissioner
Eugene
Orecor Mart
Washington Board of Health tests water quality in 1908
The State Board of Health reports three water samples examined for potability and bacteria. Sample from Ritcher creek showed Proteus-like organisms at body temperature with no sewage bacteria, others mention cough remedies, a bee death in Whitman county, and local property purchases.
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Elmer E. Hey
Washington State Board of Health
Ritcher Creek
Roosevelt declines Taft stump speaking tour
Secretary Loeb announced that President Roosevelt has no plan to campaign for Taft and has not stated any intention to take the stump, clarifying previous remarks. The note emphasizes the president’s lack of a confirmed speaking tour on Taft’s behalf.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
Loeb
Roosevelt silent on Bryan letter from Rock Island
President Roosevelt will not reply to the latest Bryan letter released last night at Rock Island Illinois. Secretary Loebe says the letter is a personal attack and offers no reason for a response.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bryan
Rock Island
Bryan replies to Roosevelt on trusts and campaigns
Chicago report outlines Josephus Daniels letter to Attorney General and a Bryan Roosevelt exchange. Bryan defends his record, criticizes the president for implying trust support, and pledges persistent anti trust enforcement if elected. He cites governor Haskell attacks and asserts he would not be controlled by trusts.
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Chicago
Josephusa Daniel
Democratic Press Committee
Bonaparte
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Rock Island, Lll
W. J Bryan
Roosevelt
Haskell
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Ross and Miss Michael Wed in Portland September 1908
Charlee V. Ross and Miss Bessie Lea Michael were married in Portland on September 22 1908. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend E H Moore. Ross a University of Oregon graduate class of 1906 and employed by J G Mack & Company furniture firm. The bride is a graduate of Oregon Agricultural College class of 1901.
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Portland
Charlee V. Ross
Bessie Lea Michael
Hev. E. H. Moore
University of Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College
J. G Mack & Company
Dr King s New Discovery Cures Winter Cough
A Houston Maine man John White of 4% Highland Avenue reports using Dr King s New Discovery for a recurring winter cough. After trying many remedies he bought a 50 cent bottle and the cough disappeared. this winter a few doses again ended the annual cough under a guaranteed trial bottle offer at W A Kuykendall s drug store.
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John White
Highland Avenue
Houston
Dr. King
W. A. Kuykendall
Salem State Fair Sees Strong Gains This Year
The Salem fair closed to a pronounced success with receipts around 25000 dollars, improving on last year’s total. Officials note none of the money came from liquor sales or gambling privileges.
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Salem
Fragmented medical note on cough and throat irritation
A garbled entry discusses cough relief and throat irritation. It mentions syrup usage and timing but is incomplete and uncertain about the patient or exact circumstances. The readable parts point to a medical reminder rather than a full report.
Pacific Coast Railroads Plan Freight Rate Hikes
Chicago Sept. 20. By January first trans continental railroads aim to raise freights on over 80 westbound routes and about 20 eastbound routes across the Pacific coast. Conferences are held to review all commodities for increases judged equitable. The proposed rise averages five to eight percent above current rates.
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Chicago
Trans-Continental
Pacific Coast
New Musical Director at Methodist Church
At the first official board meeting of the M E church last evening Mrs Middleton was elected musical director for the year. She recently moved from McConnellsville Ohio and is joined by Miss Nellie Gilbert as a soprano booster. Ogden will continue as organist and Mr Read provided hand accompaniments for a past military review.
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M. EF
Middleton
McConnellaville
Ohio
Armory
Chamberlain
California
Bishop Bell
U. B
Ogden
Irving Notes Describe Moves and Local Developments
Special Correspondence from Irving notes Elmer Grayville's plan to relocate to Manitoba Canada and Professor Ball's purchase of six and a half acres to build a residence. It reports new neighbors Mr and Mrs Ball, Lewis Hellaman returning to Portland, the Allen Orchard evaporating plant running at full capacity, a record grain and hay season, scarce carpenters, and M N Gent's new residence nearing completion praised as a credit to the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Elmer Grayville
Manitoba
Canada
Professor Ball
Tacoma
Wash
Harry Winner
Yates
Lewis Hellaman
Portland
Lewis
Aan P
Allen Orchard Company
Richard Cook
Irving Mercantile
M. N. Gent
They Take the Kirke Cet Lthave wed De Kings New
Prown of Pittsfield Wisconsin, catiefactory at W A drag store, 26 cents. The garbled text mentions stomach, liver, smoke without fuel or irkinte.
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Prown
Pittsfield
W. A
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Jim Yates
N. J. Blais
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East Tenth Street
Underwood House
Willamette Street
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Willamette and
Olive
Aeniamin L. Eddy, Rectater
Castoria
State of Washington, Board of Health and
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Marion Building
Seattle, Wash
Eugene, Oregon
Linn Drag Co
Williams Mfg. Co. Props
Cleveland
Caroline Hower
Whitman County
Spring Flat
Colfax
Hower
DeWitt
G. Nettle
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Orson
Flanders Street
DeWrts Cardona Wien
All Druggiot
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Methodist Church
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