Oregon trip boosts state growth and railway plans
Portland reports Louia W Hill and Great Northern magnate traveled 144 miles by auto influencing Oregon's development. He predicts population growth and new railroads, with First National Bank expanding capital to 1 000 000 and Willamette valley crops thriving. Florence hosts annual rhododendron festival attracting visitors. Highway talks return after ten county tours, crops strong, and Oregon Agricultural College marks 25th anniversary with June events.
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Seattle Health Officers Plan Train Sanitation Drive
Worth West notes from Seattle report a Washington conference on disease prevention in rail travel. Dr Elmer E Heg, state health commissioner, to organize cross river sanitation and rules for diseased travelers, with Western state officials to meet in Seattle. Also mentions suffrage endorsements by Seattle Ministers and UW–Stout race results on Lake Washington with an upcoming regatta at Madison.
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University of Washington
Pacific Coast
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Spark Arresters to Guard Forests and Rail Lines
Washington state officials order locomotives to use spark arresters to curb forest fires started by locomotive sparks. Railroads generally comply but some smaller lines and logging roads have lagged, risking stoppage. Also noted is the arrest of Darby Thellman and the end of the May Bray gang of fake prize fight operators who swindled victims with fixed matches in Seattle in the 1910s.
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Darby” Thellman
Secret Service
May Bray
Seattle
Luke
Washington with a Ring and Spectator Seats Mention
A fragment notes Washington stadium or arena features a ring and seating for a small number of spectators. The text implies a venue setup or event space capacity in the capital region. No dates or teams specified.
Oregon College Champions New Ideas In Education
The piece extols the Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis, urging state residents to visit its campus, buildings, and programs. It notes public access for tours and opportunities to hear speeches by notable speakers, highlighting progress in education.
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Hood River Apples Found In Dolgeville Mystery
Hood River man Jackson reports seeing Oregon apples in Dolgeville New York near central apple district. He notes boxes packed by Hood River Fruit Growers Analog grown by H Sieverkropp Hood River and shipped to Arkansas Blacks. Wholesale price per dozen listed with local buyer and Utlen company details.
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Jr. Jackson
Athuntic
New York State
EB. A. Franz
Dolgeville
Mr. Franz
Dodgeville
Jackson
Oregon
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Utlen
C M. Jones & Co
Booster Bill turns town into boom and mayor
The tale recalls Booster Bill once a knocker who improved with a tonic urging him to Boost A While. He became town mascot and mayor as the community prospered with new industry and education, while agriculture and orchards thrived under the college’s influence and regional development.
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Hilda the Helper Becomes Town Booster for All Causes
Hilda the Helper settled in her native town and became a booster for every needed cause. She lent aid with tireless energy and went ahead without a pause, keeping work from fading.
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