Reciprocity With Officials To Lessen Fire Distress
Western Forestry and Conservation Association outlines strengthened patrols permits and public cooperation to curb forest fires across Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon. The group cites normal spring months, ongoing patrol upgrades, and stricter enforcement with increased funding and resources to prevent fires and protect timber and property.
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Western Forestry & Conservation Association
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Pacerlad
Hve Bern Gut
Ayetona
Montooa
Forest Service
Well Known Citizen Dies In Mood River Runaway
Warren Wells of Mood River dies in a runaway wagon near the Mood River bridge. Mrs Wells and children survive. Wells owned an orchard east of the city. The accident followed a wagon wheel failure and the tongue bolt issue as the wagon plunged to rocks below.
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City
Warren Wells
Rock Bank
Mood River
Mr. Welle
Mra. Tower
Miss Dever
Hone
Welle
Sle
Jerote
Charles
al Wert
Mia
Thonas
Alberta
Canada
Hood River Robberies Hit Local Hardware Store and Homes
Three robberies disrupted Hood River with break ins at Blowers Hardware on First and Oak. Thieves pried through a window, stole revolvers and other items, including a safe opened by thieves. A nearby residence and other addresses reported burglaries with food and cash taken, while a passerby noted a man viewing from a window. Police investigated and collected evidence, with several neighbors mentioning sightings and suspected suspects.
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Blowers Hardware
Ompany
SIM
Matraneo
Bos
Noeloe
Dackeon
State Street
Daloge
Amige A. J. Derk
Tefrigertor
Country Club Inn Destroyed by Fire
A fire destroyed the Country Club Inn and an adjoining lot due to tar bucket explosion. Owners J Batesheder and Werley Ladd reported by fire crews who prevented spread to servants’ rooms and nearby structures.
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Country Club
J. Batehedder
Werley Ladd
P S. Dagratian
City Eyes Expanded Police Presence At Night
The note urges a larger police force during night hours to safeguard the city through spring. It mentions Chengwe and Berry Plekersa as part of the context while calling for extra officers on duty.
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Chengwe
Berry Plekersa
Legim
Memorial Day Oration by Hood River High School
Earle M. Spaulding delivers a Decoration Day tribute at Hood River cemetery. He thanks Canby Post No 16 and vows to honor veteran sacrifices, praising mothers and families who supported soldiers and urging continued patriotism.
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ATIVE
Earl Spaulding
Earle M. Spaulding
Hood Silver
Oregon
Hood River
Canby Post
Alxtera
Sweethearta
Patriotic Call to Civic Duty and Military Service
A public address salutes fallen soldiers and urges patriotic men to enlist in the nation’s cause. It emphasizes sacrifice, integrity, and service through arbitration, ballots, and civic work while honoring those who died in war and those who suffered in prison, disease, and privation.
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Voice
Ife
Memorial Day Reflections on War and Remembrance
The piece honors Civil War sacrifices and the shared memory of both the Union and Confederacy. It recalls Father Ryan's Ode to the Confederate Flag, Memorial Day rituals, and the enduring sorrow of graves, urging reverence for those who suffered and the unity found in remembrance.
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South
Father Ryan
Atrife
Atrogale
Port Sumpter
Model New Barn for Fashion Stables Unveiled
A new four story barn at Oak Street foot features a ground floor for wagons and storage, a harness room and offices on the third floor, and a heated electric system with reinforced safety conduits. Described as a model structure, it hosts ample fire protection and a comprehensive water system.
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Oak Street
Old Folks Gather in Methodist Church
Sunday service at the Methodist church drew about fifty elderly attendees. The invited guests, all over fifty, entered the church wearing Hood River roses and were greeted on arrival. Rev E McOmber delivered a sermon, with Rev J W Rigby and Rev G W Kennedy assisting. only four participants remained from the old church’s dedication years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. McOmber
J W. Rigby
G. W. Kennedy
Newtowns Sell Well in Germany
Hood River Apple Growers Colonies report Steinhardt and Kelly New York sold a carload of fancy Yellow Newtowns in Hamburg Germany for 82.06 per box. Earlier weeks had Hood River price at 2.00 per box at the same place.
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Hood River
Steinhardt & Kelly
New York
Hood River Lab
Hamburg
Germany
Nease
Boy Scouts Prepare July Camp Under Leader Simpson
Scoutmaster E T Simpson plans a July camping outing for Boy Scouts. Equipment for tenting and cooking will be provided as boys are expected to master pitching tents and culinary tasks. Mothers should see their sons are becoming capable helpers, ready for life away from home.
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ET. Simpson
Boy Scouts
Hood River Seeks restoration of all night telegraph service
Hood River reports temporary loss of all night telegraph service during depot construction. Telegraph office moved uptown, but residents expect revival of 24 hour service soon. Local interests urge prompt attention to night communications as June approaches.
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Hood River
Telegraph Company
Putnam Sells Part Of Tract Near Hood
J C Putnam sold acres of land near Mr Hood to Ives and J E Fairbairn from Edinburgh Scotland. Ives from Chambersburg Pa is Putnam’s brother in law. The sale includes the residence occupied by Putnam and chicken yards with 10 hens and 16 chicks. Ten acres bought by Ives and Fairbairn are set in trees. 130 acres remain in orchard.
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J. C. Putnam
Mr. Hood
Ives
J. E. Fairbairn
Edinburgh
Scotland
Mr. Ives
Mr. Putnam
Chambersburg
Poutnam
Fairbairn
Hood Silver Valley
Messra. Ives and
Pourbairn
Putnam
Runaway Horse Injures Driver Near Davidson Building
Horace Ingalls, driver for A Webards delivery wagon, was hurt after a runaway near the Davidson building. The horse fell, dragging the man, wagon, and driver into a heap. the horse kicked as rescue arrived. He was taken to G E Gray's tailor shop with injuries considered not serious. The wagon was smashed.
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Horace Ingalls
A. Webards &Y
Davidson
G. E. Gray's
Hood River Seeks Uniform Street Grades and Sanitation Focus
Hood River officials push for a citywide standard of street grades to resolve long delayed improvements. The article notes past survey discrepancies and calls for an airtight ordinance to prevent future deviations, while protecting property owners acting in good faith.
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Hood River
Comets Fa
Italso
Bolst
Newachieves
City Council Advances Several Ordinances and Finances
Mon night council session handled sewer and street improvement measures costing thousands of dollars. Discussion on placing 90 000 water bond proceeds with banks deferred to next meeting. City inspection reported near clean sanitary conditions with few exceptions. Recorder notes general fund deficit about 54,000 for May. An ordinance on officer duties and council committee rules passed to allow amendments before minutes adoption.
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Brostus
Recorder
Portland Man Buys East Side Ranch
Portland man Frank Menetee purchases the south 0 acres of Roberts’ ranch, a large Hood River land deal about a mile south of Van Horn station for 24000. The purchase, one of the week’s biggest trades, adds to Menetee’s holdings and ties into growing Oregon land activity.
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Portland
East Side Ranch
G. ¥. Edwarde & Co
Frank Menetee
OR Roberts
Tne
van Horn Station
Menefes
Oregon
Hood Niwer
Roberta Tract
Roberta
New Depot Advances Toward Completion on Ice Route
The depot for the OW, K and S line nears completion with brickwork expected to finish tomorrow and carpenters to follow. Officials anticipate one of the best passenger depots on the route once complete.
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K&s
Magaglie Ton
Tomnarrow
Hiver
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