Divided Victory In Morrow County Sheriff Races
The district saw a split ticket with Democrats winning key offices while Republicans held some posts. Sheriff race was tight with Matlock and Shouott close, district attorney Phelps won big in Morrow, and local option carried by 157. Overall state ticket expected to swing about 20,000, Williamson around 12,000 in the second district and Hernandez 16,60 to 5,000 in the first.
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Williamson
Congress
Morrow County
Heppner
Ballota
J. W. Morrow
Portland
L. L. Matlock
T. W. Ayers Jr
Pendleton
Lewlie
G. W. Phelps
W. G. Cole
G. W. Pholpa
Umatilla
Morrow
Raley
Phelps
Shuott
Laurie L. Matlock
Valter Crawford
Iss. Connor
E.J. Merrill
Stratton Democrat
Griffin
McCarty
Geo. Whiteis
J. P. Williams
Justice of the Peace
6Th
P. ©. Creswell
Gover G. B
Shaniko wool sale yields record Eastern Oregon prices
A special to the Oregonian notes the banner wool sale at Shaniko with the season’s highest Eastern Oregon prices since 1892. About 1.25 million pounds sold, with Gone wools averaging 16 to 17 cents and top price 173 cents for the Thomas Brogan clip. Baldwin Sheep & Land Co clip of 175,000 pounds brought 174 1/2 cents. Sealed bid method shown to dispose late offerings quickly and satisfactorily. The 6,000,000 pounds tributary to Shaniko are famed for quality. Next sale on June 14 expected to offer double the day’s volume. last sealed bid sale set for July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Oregon
Thomas Brogan
Baldwin Sheep & Land Company
Lincoln
Promp
U' Ren
Advantages and disadvantages of lands in this section
The Orange Judd Farmer of Chicago offers 153 prizes totaling 500 with $100 for the best 500 word statement answering advantages and disadvantages of the section. Open to all, it hopes many replies from this region may lead the paper to send a land commission for a special county report.
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Great Agricultural Weekly
Orange Judd Farmer
Chicago
Land Commission
The Pursuit of Timber in Harney County
A Harney County Nowa report predicts broad timber land sales this summer, with pine lands likely moving to private ownership despite forest reserve boundaries. The piece notes debates on land value stability and mentions locals near the timbered areas, along with outsiders traveling long distances to stake claims.
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Harney County
Nowa
Morrow County Expected Wheat Crop Near Two Million Bushels
Reports from all sections indicate Morrow County will harvest about 2,000,000 bushels of wheat this year, a bumper crop. Farmers note good stands, minimal worm damage, and recent rains boosting yields, with grasshoppers not threatening hay crops. Moisture is ample and hot winds are not anticipated to hinder growth.
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Morrow County
Eight Mile
Blackhorse
Lone
Lexington
Sheep trade boosts Morrow county outflow to 65000
Since the last issue E H Clark, Rea Bros, and Lacy Bros have increased their sheep purchases totaling 59000, Tom Grimahan adds 6000, lifting the spring sum to 65000 head. Wool sales may reach 400000 dollars with prices ranging 1.50 to 2.90 per head, pumping over 100000 into local circulation. A train load is shipped daily, signaling strong county sheep industry activity. Florence Teban episode at school described as a nervous sneezing fits, with nostril pressure briefly halting the convulsions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Clark
Rea Bros
Lacy Bros
Tom Grimahan
Morrow County
Heppner
North Plain Citizen Rates Pain Balm for Sprains
Mr. George K. Babcock of North Plain Conn was thrown from his wagon and bruised. He used Chamberlain's Pain Balm freely and called it the best liniment he ever used. The ad claims Pain Balm cures sprains and bruises in one third the time of other treatments and lists Slocum Drug Co as the seller.
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George K. Babcock
Chamberlain
Babcock
North Plain
Conn
Slocum Drug Co
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Perren Dunn
Townsend St
San Francisco
Cal
Ore
Erastelli Bros
Hazelwood Ice Cream
Ashbaugh & Ayers
Palace Hotel
Lee Cantwell
Gordon 'S
Wm. Gordon
Prop
Main Street
Heppnor
Croshens
Zollinger
Pendleton Beer
Garr & Gox
Scrivner's Blacksmith Shop
P.O. Borg’e Jig
G. W. Crabtree
Bard
Plymouth Rock
Pen
R. F. Wigglesworth
Galloway, Ore
Hamilton
Ron
Erate
Borg
Harry Cummings Hardman
Eugene Noble
Mat Lichwenthal
J.J. McGee
D. V
Reid
Judge
Ayers
Currin
Shaniko Wool Sales
Morrows’ Sheep Industry
Florence Teban
Starbuck Star
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