Hundred Million Dollar Baltimore Fire Liberally Spreads
A massive blaze in Baltimore destroyed 75 blocks and 2600 buildings in the wholesale district after 10 am. High winds and dense smoke hampered firefighters as flames raged for hours, with losses estimated near 200 million dollars. The heat forced crews back and sparks flew across the area while looting and firefighting continued. Meanwhile cattle in the Cascades foothills face feed shortages as hay stocks deplete in the valley.
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Baltimore
Hale Dry Goods
John E. Hurat & Co
Hooking Place
Hearst
Basket social by San Bonci Rebekah lodge
The San Bonci Rebekah lodge in ICCF held a Friday basket social to raise funds for new robes for the lodge team. Attendance was large and baskets sold briskly with most bringing $2 or more. Proceeds from basket sales totaled 100.25 dollars, net 96.30 for the event, with other entertainments including drama, readings, solos, quartets, and tableaux.
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San Bonci Rebekah Lodge
W.C. Miller
Rebekahs
Winter feeding urged in Linn county stockraking report
A Eugene Oregon report notes Linn county stockrakers recognize winter feeding is necessary even in a mild season. Fewer oats on ranges push earlier hay feeding this month, with cattle losses from exposure where reserves are low.
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Eugene
Oregon
Linn
Mort
Pat Ratile
Paper Mills and Forests Faced by Public Snarl
The Scientific American cites annual timber use for crates 50 000 acres, railroads 120 million poles 1.6 million total for poles and telegraph lines. Nine popular novels selling 600 000 copies consume about 2 million pounds of paper, equating to roughly 4000 trees. Forestry interests worry about paper mills.
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Scientific American
Sixes river district plunder yields rich gold strike
Reports say the Sixes river district in Curry county has a placer gold discovery by the Sixes Mining company. After piping for four days they found gravel yielding $4 per pan and $20 per cubic yard, a find likened to Klondike discoveries. The bank rose about 20 feet high and the site, briefly worked in the 1860s, was abandoned before this extraordinary deposit was found.
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Sixes River
Curry County
Sixes Mining Company
Ashland
Echo Incorporation Vote Results and Local Officials
Last week Echo voted 28 to 26 in favor of incorporation. Mayoral candidate was L A Esteb. Recorder H C Miller. Treasurer W H Boyd. Marshal Arthur Hammer won by 11 votes over Will Benichet. Councilmen included O W Campbell 31, John Dorn 34, C J Gulliford 31, Joel Halstead 23, W T McFerren 31, R J Oliver 28. No contests besides marshal, which was personal grounds.
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Echo
L. A. Esteb
H. C. Miller
W. H. Boyd
Arthur Hammer
O. W. Campbell
John Dorn
C. J. Gulliford
Joel Halstead
W. T. McFerren
R. J. Oliver
Marshal
Mr. Hammer
Will Benichet
Largest Cattle Deal in Eastern Oregon Sealed in Pendleton
Federal court at Portland ordered the sale by Max Jackerson of Jackerson Kline Co North Yakima. Pendleton signed off on 700 head from O B Wade for about 12000 dollars with calves included. Average price about 16 dollars per head. Cattle bound for Yakima across the country.
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Portland
Max Jackerson
Jackerson
When You Have A Cold Relief With Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The first action for a cold is to relieve the lungs using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It liquefies mucus and aids its expulsion from the air passages, promotes free coughing, opens airways, and quickly cures fever colds. It counteracts pneumonia tendencies and leaves the system healthy. For sale by Slocum Drug Co.
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Slocam Drag Co
Roosevelt Club forms in Eastern Oregon with large growth prospects
An enthusiastic crowd at Roberts Hall heard Smead call the meeting to order and adopt the constitution. Officers elected include Fred Warnock president and F P Farneworth secretary with a list of vice presidents from towns like Heppner Mount Vernon and South Ione. The Morrow County Roosevelt Club, starting with 100 members, aims to be a strong Eastern Oregon chapter and will be formalized at the next meeting.
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Oregon
Roberts Hall
Smead
Chirman Smead
Fred Warnock
F. P. Farneworth
A. J. Hicka
Eastern Oregon Stock Prospects For Spring Markets
Eastern Oregon cattle shipments have begun with several loads moved in past weeks and more expected as spring approaches. The mild winter keeps cattle in good shipping condition, while sheep and wool prospects look strong with potential flocks expanding and wool output rising. Prices are not expected to fall significantly, though a war in the Far East could push advance prices. cattle hogs and horses should also stay favorable for market.
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Oregon
Far East
Steel and Freeland illustrated concert at Opera House
Next Monday night February 16 the celebrated Steel and Freeland moving picture illustrated concert returns after a crowded show last year under Women of Woodcraft. A clean high class entertainment offering amusement and attraction with prices 95 96 and 15 cents. Reserved seats go on sale Friday at Patterson's Drug store.
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Steel and Freeland Moving Picture Illustrated
Women of Woodcraft
Patterson's
Conte
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Slocum Drug CO
Dow
Monopole
Meadows & Sons, Props
Lower Main Street
Heppner, Oregon
Palace Hotel
Phil Metschan, Jr
Heppner
Rock Springs
Conover & Gray
Garr & Gox
Serivner
Main Street
Hoppner
B. F. Swaggart
Arthur Smith
MDS
Cecplia Orster, Ruire Nous Cluk
Warren Avenue
Ee Tuat
Ovari
Wien
Stown
Cardu
THE
Baltimore Fire
Cascades
the Basket Social
Eastern
Echo Incorporated
TNE Roosevelt Club
Opera House
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