Hood River Apple Crop Shipped Heavy to Markets
Bulk of Hood River apples moved to market as unions and Davidson Fruit Co finish packing. About 125 cars expected with two thirds shipped. Newtowns remain in storage for after holidays. market reports vary with some local buyers routing second grade fruit to Portland.
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Hood River
Union
Davidson Fruit Company
Davidsau Company
Tower
Upper Valleye
Wofon
Davidson Company
Sears & Porter
Page & Son
Portland
Hood Hiver
Atlantic
Wasa
Newa
Steinhardt & Kelly
Handlel
New York
Hood River County Records Delayed To Three Months
Portland Telegram reports Hood River County records are not yet drafted due to ongoing transcript work from Wasco County. The county formed in 1908 and transcription by contract finished last June. Clerks must review all copies with four experts. work to start next week at an estimated cost of about $10.
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Portland
Hood River
Wasco County
Hood River County
George D. Culbertson
Callertaon
Sleeeth
Sumpter City Stumbles On Missing Election Candidates
The Evening Telegram notes Sumpter has not posted the required election fees or nominated candidates for the upcoming municipal vote. Residents failed to nominate for offices to be vacant, raising questions about interest and interaction with current officials. The city charter states councilmen serve until successors are elected.
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Sumpter
Drastic Liquor Measure Proposed for The Dalles
The Dalles city council was urged by the Municipal League to repeal existing liquor ordinances and adopt strict new laws. Proposals include cutting saloons from 20 to 12, raising license fees from 3400 to 1000, revoking licenses with cause, prohibiting revocation appeals, closing at 10, glass-front fronts, clear sidewalk view, no back rooms, and limited seating. Pastor D. V. Polling leads reform, contested by Police Chief Harper, but mass meetings back Polling’s anti liquor campaign.
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Dalles
Municipal League
Connell
D. V. Pollug
Congregational Church
Pollee Harper
Winers
Pollee
Poling
More Mosier Land Sales at Good Prices
Through Mosier agents McGregor and Rothfur several significant land deals were completed. Highlights include forty acres with six acres of young apple orchard near Mosier sold for 5,000 to Measie Ons and Ross, and 160 acres of improved fruit land five miles south sold to Edward M. Strauss of Ripon Wisconsin for 5,000. The report notes a 16 acre fruit ranch near Mosier sold to ELC Chase of Portland for 6,000.00, with several deals pending as Mosier fruit land demand rises.
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McGrregor & Rothfur
Mosier
Daniel Sturgess
Measie
Ons and
Ross
Mosler
Mosler Creek
Edward M. Strauss
Ripon
Wisconsin
Mosier Creek
Bearlog
G. P. Hunter
ELC. Chase
Portland
McGregor & Bothfur
Canby Post and Women's Relief Corps Elect Officers
Members from Canby Post and the Women's Relief Corps held a dinner and indoor social Saturday. The annual election of officers followed reminiscences of war times. top posts named Geo PF Crowell as Commander and others including C F Walda, G M Wella, G R Castner, John A Wilson, S F Blythe, T D Tweedy, and J Cancing. An installation is planned next period. Born at Portland Maternity Hospital a daughter was born December 7 to Mr and Mrs J S Booth.
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Canby Post
Helief Corps
Geo
PF. Crowell
C. F. Walda
G. M. Wella
G. R. Castner
John A. Wilson
S. F. Blythe
T. J). Tweedy
T. J. Cancing
Frank Nobye
Peadoth
Portland Maternity Hospital
Dec
Tth
J. S. Booth
Derby
Charlotte Mille
Women's Relief Corps
Mills Whon Oppon
A. A. Jayne
E. H. Hartwig
Prizes For Christmas Cattle At Portland Live Stock Exchange
The Portland Union Stock Yards offers premiums for the best Christmas cattle shipped to Portland. Car steers with 20 head minimum compete for 150 first and 75 second. car cows likewise 150 and 75. best single steer 25 and 15. best single cow 25 and 14. Cattle judged December M morning and sold that afternoon. Judges include John F. Shea Portland Frank Brown Carlton G W Giarmimale Portland. The piece praises breeders while noting ongoing irrigation ditch work by Tilato Inc and Nick Cochitto. Snow disrupts work but crews remain at Camp Overall as winter approaches.
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Porthland Live Stock Exchange
Portland Union Stock Yards
John FF. Shea
Portland
Frank Brown
Carlton
Ore
G. W. Giarmimale
Tilato Inc
Weary Willies Fined For Misusing Railroad Coach Cushions
Two men named William Brown and William Oden were brought before Justice Buck and fined $25 each for wrecking cushions and a stove in a Mt. Hood Railroad passenger coach. They were taken to jail on promises to leave town and fines later remitted. Deputy DA Hartwig and A. A. Dayne represented the state and railroad.
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William Brown
William Oden
Justice Buck
Roach
Mt. Hood Hallroad Company
Mt. Hood
Morpheus
Bb. Th. Hartwig
A. A. Dayne
Horticultural Society Opens Annual Meeting
The Oregon State Horticultural Society opened its annual meeting in Portland. Apple displays from Hood River and Mosier attracted attention with varieties such as Spitzenburg and Winesap. President H C Atwell urged a statewide all-Oregon fruit display to unite exhibitors and boost the industry. The convention continues with discussions on securing a larger, earlier event and improved exhibits, while a separate guardianship hearing for Mrs Charlotte Mille proceeds with adjourned briefings.
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Oregon State Horticultural Society
Portland
Meier & Frank Company
Fifth Foot
Oregonian
Oregon
Hood River
Mosier
King
Winter Banana
Winesap
Hyde's King
Golden Knasset
Jonathan
Vanderpool Rel
Swaar
Rome Beauty
Hoor River
L. Carter
F.C. Dethman
L. B.clark
F.M. Jackson
B. E. van Voorties
Kelly Brothers
J. P. Naamer
Lawrence & Smith
Peter Mott
FL. Davidson
John Hakel
Charles W. Reed
Cutler Brothers
H.C. Atwell
Forest Grove
Aoelery
Mr. Atwell
Pacific Coast
Atwell
Eage
Albany
Sophomores Triumph In Hood River Gym Thriller
The Hood River gym hosted a high school basketball clash on Thursday evening as the Sophomores edged the Seniors 21 to 1 after a hard fought contest. Excited crowds roared their support while Juniors armed with cow bells amplified the lively atmosphere.
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Hood River
Sophs
Ronvers
Beebe Buys Luther Dine Moor Ranch in Oak Grove
C. Pillip Beebe, formerly of Spokane, purchased the Luther Dine moor twenty acre ranch in Oak Grove District from G. Y. Edwards & Co. Beebe has surveyed the valley and plans further improvements in the same neighborhood. the property is chiefly fruit land and considered highly desirable.
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G. Y. Edwards &Co
C. Pillip Beebe
Oak Grove
Beebe
Spokane
Dumas Orchard Apples Under Fire in New York Shakeup
The Fruitman's Guide reports two cars from J. L. Dumas's Dayton orchard arriving at New York docks. One car held Ruby Red and Jonathan apples, poorly packed and mixed with light and dark fruit. Prices ranged from $15 to $2 for the first car and $2 to $2.25 for the second, with blame cast on improper packing and grading.
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the Fruitman’s Guide
New York
J. L. Dumas
Washington
National Capitol
L. Dumas
Dayton
Dumas
New York Men Do Not Wonder Today Why Mr. Dumas
Washington Horticultural Leader Seeks Apple Packing Reform
Mr. Dumas president of the Washington State Horticultural Society faces criticism over past packing methods for apples in Spokane. He promises personal supervision this year to ensure standardization and quality. Supporters say reform would elevate Washington's apple packing and benefit the industry, while opponents fear centralized control.
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Mr. Dumas
Washington State Horticultural Society
Ble Tovise
Dunes
Derman
State of Washington
Wuld
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Union and Davidson
Steinhardt & Kelly Brace
Ganby Post
Nick Cochitto
Oregon Lumber Company
West Fork
Dee
Nat Camp
Upper Valley
H. PF. Goodland
W. HH
Marshall
H. L. Dumble
Carrie Jacob Bond
C.D. Hinrichs
A. Vannett
Pond Tost
G. Oxborrow
Dumble
CO. Hinrichs
Coombs Vocal
de Nee
Apple Vinegar Company
da & Street
Esort
Vinegar Company
Apple Growers’ Union
Columbia Avenue
Etty
Horticultural Society
United States
Europe
Thoreday
Dumas Orchard
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