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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1890
Page
2
The article discusses opposition to exempting money and credits from taxation. It argues wealth represents value like land and goods and should bear taxes. It notes bonds and money mobility, and cites longstanding state practices taxing money and credits while urging equal burdens across income and capital.
The Ladies Relief Corps of A. Lincoln post presented a 16 foot flag to Baker school. Mrs May Evans spoke for the corps, the school board's B L Sharpstein and Prof R C Kerr responded. The item urges promoting patriotism while noting immigration controls and enforcement at San Diego and the Canada border.
The passage argues Congress must promptly pass a bill requiring a certificate and registration to determine who may remain in the country. It asserts this is the only feasible method to distinguish those entitled to stay from those who are not, insisting the country needs and demands complete exclusion of Chinese laborers.
Representative Lind of Minnesota introduces a House resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the actual cash capital invested in interstate railroads. The aim is to ensure transparency and empower regulation for fair traffic practices, protecting the public from corporate oppression.
An advertisement boasts a salve guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 2 cents per box, sold by A. D. Johnson & Co.
A Canadian Northwest colony plan by Mormons prompts official scrutiny. Parliament signals stringent laws to curb polygamy and doctrines deemed inimical to morality, warning the group to abandon the scheme or face government action.
A writer laments a proposed silver trust pushing the United States treasury to buy silver for coin. The piece questions why not allow paper money trusts to force greenbacks, urging the treasury become a dumping ground for all money theories and to give every approach a chance.
Citizens are urged to try Dr King’s New Discovery for throat chest and lung troubles. The ad promises a money back guarantee and a free trial bottle at A. D. Johnson & Co’s Drugstore, appealing to neighbors and friends.
The Seattle land office cancelled homestead entries of Lizzie Ordway and Lucretia H. Hiscock after a special agent reported their residence on the dividing line between two claims and improvements by a milling company’s agents, rather than by bona fide settlers.
After May 1 the Gem saloon will place all due accounts with Brown and Hamilton for collection. Indebted parties are asked to settle promptly to avoid a positive demand. 6S G B Tenrowe.
European powers face intensified labor agitation with May Day demonstrations planned across Austria and other countries. Officials restrict permits, military forces mobilize, and tensions rise between working classes and kingly governments.
An 19th century style advertisement touts a tonic named Favorite Prescription for girls entering adolescence. It promises nervous irriability and bodily changes can be managed by “Nlt Pierce’s Favorite Prescription.” It claims a vegetable composition, safety, and sale by druggists with a price of $1 per bottle or $48 per case.
Readers are urged to avoid false claims about wool prices in Frisco and to compare local Heppner offers. The letter notes $0.15 offered locally vs Frisco prices around $0.14, and warns shipping losses from distance and handling. It predicts Heppner remains the strongest regional wool market with buyers planning visits in June.
Regular meeting notes show Mayor Blackman presiding on Monday. A. G. Bitter resolution accepted. Jobo Rasmus elected and sworn in. bonds totaling 1000 secured by P.O. Borg and Otis Patterson. numerous bills approved for salaries, arrests, street work, jail cleaning, jurors, witnesses, and court entries. total expenditures listed as 35.00. Council adjourned.
Kruse & Mindy Co promotes an automatic sewing machine with low prices and easy payments. A circular with machine parts and stitch samples is mailed to interested families at 457 West 20th Street, New York, for those who want detailed protections and diagrams.
Dr. Fell visits Heppner relatives. Scharf Bros buys 1000 wethers at market. Locals seek a road shortcut to the railroad from the Springs toward the North Fork. Seed grain scarce and hay needs up, winter’s stock losses noted. Editor Patterson leaves for Marrow county. “the devil” runs the shop. Roads and county aid for roads blamed for poor travel conditions.
The report covers farm prices and supplies with dull potato markets and strong sheep demand. Wheat quotes show varied prices. oats and corn listed with mixed futures. Hogs and cattle values are noted, butter and eggs firm amid ample supply. wool prices differ by region. flour prices given for Heppner and Peerless mills.
The partnership Gilliam & Coffey dissolves by mutual consent. T H Brebve buys Coffey’s interest and the firm continues as Gilliam & Bisher, assuming all debts and collecting all accounts due the former firm. Dated March 4, Girnortan Corrny.
A garbled ad page lists a sorrel mare branded OU with bar left neck and flax mane for sale or delivery at Morrow’s livery in Heppner Oregon. Also notes banking and notices about Oak wood for sale and general housework help with local contact details and prices.
Land Office at Dalles Oregon April 1 1 dated notice lists Alfred Florey with patent details in township 86 range WM. It states a claim will be examined before the county clerk of Morrow County at Hopper Oregon on June 4 for land described as a certain tract and residence claim by McFerrin and Meab Gear of Hopper Oregon with prior notices and identifiers.
Tam prepared to herd bucks the coming season. Terms one dollar ten per head includes dipping salt and sulfur Range nine miles south of Hardman Oregon Ten percent commission on all sales from noted Address C M Hastings Hardman Oregon
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