Irrigation by Damds in Morrow County Desert Lands
A capitalists group from The Dalles plans irrigation for Castle Rock area in northern Morrow county. They will install a 60 horsepower gasoline engine to pump about 1,800,000 gallons every ten hours from the Columbia River via a three mile 12 inch line to elevate water 200 feet. Initial efforts will water desert claims, with later a full irrigation network. Partners Herbert W and Ed E Bartholomew own 7,000 acres and donate land for pumping plant as they promote regional land development and coal mining prospects near Heppner.
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Dalles
Castle Rock
Morrow County
Columbia River
H. W. Bartholomew
Herbert W
Ed E. Bartholomew
Oregon
Columbis
Heppner Railroad and Coal Company
Heppner
Country or City Life Which? Heppner Oregon March 1
At anniversary gatherings of fraternal and historical groups in Heppner Oregon the debate on country versus city life is explored. The piece contrasts secure country air and nature with urban bustle and asks whether origin or upbringing shaped great lives, suggesting the choice between country and city life is not always clear.
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Heppner
Oregon
Frat Settlers, Association
Society For Historical Research
Mammoth log shipped to St Louis fair from Oregon camp
A nine foot diameter, 28 foot long log from Kelly Bros.' Blind Slough camp in Clatsop county was sent to the St. Louis fair. It weighs 44 750 pounds and holds 12 000 feet of lumber. The tree was 43 years old, stood 200 feet, and yielded 40 000 feet when logged in seven sections. The log could yield No 1 flooring and sell for 30 dollars per thousand.
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St. Louis Fair
Kelly Bros
Blind Slough
Clatsop County
Oregon Country
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Children
The remedy is described as pleasant tasting and prompt in curing coughs and colds in small children, preventing pneumonia and other dangers. It is said to treat croup and prevent attacks when given early. For sale by Slocum Drug Co.
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Slocum Drug Co
Brilliant Banquet Marks Lodge Anniversary in Heppner
Doric Lodge No. 20 Knights of Pythias celebrated its 20th anniversary in Heppner with Judge W. R. Ellis delivering an insightful address. The program featured an orchestra, solos, a choir, and Henry Blackman’s brief history talk, followed by a lavish banquet praised for its planning and presentation.
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Lodge
W. R. Ellis
Doric Lodge No. 20
Knights of Pythias
Castle
Dorie Lodge
G. W. Phelps
Henry Blackman
Mesars Gove
Hayes
Otheo
Vawter Crawford
Order
Kentucky
Misa Villa Minor
Heppner
Minor Sends Shorthorns to Spokane Sale This Week
W. Minor ships seven head of shorthorns to the Spokane sale of herefords and shorthorns held there this week. Three animals are from his show herd, with two young bulls Minority and Marvin. Five bred heifers Chief's Belt Roan Mable Ynd Lillian Red Marruka and Red Violet accompany the lot, all bred in the purple with strong lineage to shorthorns in America.
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W. ©. Minor
Spokane
Minor
Walla Walla
Mountain Valley Farm
Minority
Marvin
Mr. Minors
Valentine
Marvis
Mr. Minor
Minor Ie
Chief's
Roan Mable
Lillian
America
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Pork & Benne
Monopole
Leffler & Ashbaugh
W. A. Andrewa
Blocum’s
Malin AT
Meadows & Sons, Props
Lower Main Street
Heppner, Oregon
Palace Hotel
Astern
Phil Metschan, Jr
Bert
Ore
Rock Springs
Conover & Gray
Garr & Gox
Scrivner's Blacksmith Shop
Muln Street
Borg
Arthur Smith
Ees East
Nicapo
Chattanooge
United States
Advans Phariemehennle
B. F
Swaacapr
Washington Post
Boise
Calffornia
Nebraska
Calfornia
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