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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1889
Page
2
The piece argues the sugar trust could be broken by Claus Spreckles with new refineries and competition protected by law. It stresses trusts fall when competition is free, and cites secret transport deals and boycotts as methods used by monopolists to crush rivals. It urges public sentiment and lawful limits on corporate power.
While praising private donations of 1500 to support efforts to arrest the murderer Gibbs, the writer notes it is not credit to state officials. They urge legislative action to empower officials to track down homicide perpetrators and prevent future felonies, hoping young judges share the view.
The article argues farmers should feed their wheat to hogs and diversify into stockraising to boost profits, noting high pork demand in Morrow County and low returns from selling grain. It cites the Oregon Statesman’s critique of the school book exchange and urges adherence to the contract for old and new books.
The Weston Leader celebrates a successful test of Weston water works with a half inch nogale on 50 feet of hose attached to a plug. Water reached the highest building, and officials estimate an inch nogalea could throw a 90 foot vertical stream.
The governments of Costa Rica and Nicaragua have settled canal location and rights through U.S. mediation. Concessions have been obtained by the Canal Company, and work is expected to begin soon and proceed rapidly toward completion.
A late farmer states the 1888 sheep count in the United States was 40,544,755, down 1,214,559 from 1887. The sharp drop could raise prices and affect herders as fewer flocks remain in the market.
Ed Lang, a Portland traveling salesman, stays at a Hardman farmhouse. His host’s wife lends a Mother Hubbard garment to cover him after his pants go missing. Lang hitches his team, returns to town, and, with a neighbor’s improvised solution, retrieves his dignity and wardrobe.
Murray, a female specialist on the Pacific Coast for twenty five years, offers free treatment to the very poor for female weakness and related ailments. Letters are confidential, with medicines prepaid for home treatment and periodic or constant advice available. Address Olympia Moray, M. D., Portland, Oregon.
Air observation notes rising demand for ample wholesome water in cities towns and villages. Citizens rally for reliable supply as agitation spreads from large to small communities. The writer hopes Heppner leads in securing water.
Fragmentary telegrams discuss responsibilities of Chas KR Beckwith and fonagor tin. Mentions Irmava Clot 20 Flashy Beaceman Hopyner Dr QGontrist and a possible shipment of 20K feet. Returns indicate Beckwith is unreliable with odd personal note about an offer.
A vast plan envisions a 24 mile steel bridge linking England and France across the Channel. It would have 120 piers, an 180 foot headway for ships, and a 600 foot height, requiring 1,000,000 tons of steel at an estimated cost of 175 million dollars.
The text reports internal conflicts within the Order of Good Templars over temperance and prohibition. It notes sectarian influence, exclusion of evangelical critics, and debates about tolerance versus independence within a body led by a religious aristocracy, with concerns about its public image and cohesion.
A collage of late 19th century advertisements highlights local commerce in Pendleton. Listings include hardware and grocery stores offering dried venison, machine oil, boots and shoes, woolen hosiery, and ready-made furniture. Several merchants announce sales and new stock at Woollen Mills, Heppner region shops, and Matt Lichtenthal’s eyewear pricing.
Local notice hails county leaders for protecting citizens and property by backing criminal arrest efforts. It cites Vancouver Washington’s city owned electric plant as proof that municipal ownership yields cheaper, more reliable power, urging others to follow Vancouver’s example. The piece extols public investment over private corporations for essential services.
Five prisoners are confined in the county jail. W. OB. Kerry died from injuries after an accident last week. Lewtor Greenwood, a home thief, has been returned to Grant County for trial. Williams, who reaired Smith Bros, was granted bond of 350 to appear before the grand jury. Mr. I. M. Relig bought about 8000 bale of tat sheep for this area at 2 per bend, with left to Chicago. The robber who fled from Canyon City to Baker City remains at large.
Fragmentary OCR lists names associated with a diary or inquiry on cultivation methods. It mentions James B and references individuals that appear garbled and unclear. The readable portion lacks a coherent event date location or formal action.
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