Admiral Evans Tours Alaska-Yukon Pacific Fair in Seattle
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans known as Fighting Bob visited Seattle as part of a lecture tour and toured the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds. He praised the site as a jewel and said the fair would be ready on time while viewing interior exhibits in the Manufactures and Oregon State Buildings.
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Robley D. Evans
Fighting Hole
Seattle
Alaska
Manufactures
Oregon
Admiral Evans
Falr
Bob
Dairy
Good Road
Womens
Grand Trunk Railway
Artic Brotherhood
Masonic
Hoo Ho
Markets Review of Portland Commodities and Grain Prices
The Portland markets show wheat values for Club 1.10, red Russian 1.08, bluestem 1.20, Valley 1.10. Barley feed 33, rolled 38 34. Oats No 1 white 39, gray 38. Timothy hay Willamette fancy 10 ordinary 18, Eastern Oregon mixed 18, fancy 20, alfalfa 16, clover 14. Butter extra 82 84c, fancy 34, store 20. Eggs choice 20 21c. Hops 1908 choice 10c, prime 6, medium 5. 1907 2 2 inedible. Wool Valley 15 16c, Eastern Oregon 16 47 18, shrinkage noted. Chalice 22 42 80. Wheat Bluestem 1.18. Barley 34 0 31. Hay Eastern Washington mo thy 20 21 per ton. Puget Sound hay 12 14. wheat hay 16 17. alfalfa 14 15 per ton. Butter Washington creamery 36c per lb. ranch 20c. Eggs selected local 22c. White River potatoes 28 30 per ton. Yakima 30 32 per ton.
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Hay—Timothy
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Washington
Puget Sound
Washington Creamery
White River
Yakima
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Liver Pills Sold Everywhere
Advert shows DeWitt’s Little Early Risers liver pills described as gentle easy pleasant and suitable for daily use. The product is marketed as sold by all druggists and indicates wide distribution and consumer convenience.
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DeWittt
DeWitt
All Drugegista
Doings in Oregon to irrigate Baker County land
The state land board inked the most advantageous contract for reclamation of 20 000 to 60 000 acres in the lower Powder River Valley near Baker City. A New York firm will map terrain locate canal lines and prepare plans and cost estimates for a large irrigation system with storage at Thief Valley reservoir site.
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Baker
Salem
State Land Board
O. P. Sinklenburg
New York
Powder River
Baker City
Powder River Valley
Thief Valley Reservoir
Fort Stevens Sinking Ground Threatens Battery Russell
Survey reports show land near Battery Russell at Fort Stevens sinking up to a foot. The cost of the battery nears 1.5 million dollars, prompting concern over potential structural consequences and future stability.
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Fort Stevens
Battery Russell
Prohibition on Sale or Possession of Game Birds
The text prohibits selling or exposing for sale any protected game bird or its plumage or body after capture or death except as allowed by law. Violations carry fines from six to one hundred dollars and possible county jail time if the fine is not paid.
Commission hearings on Malph Mineto hosing episode begin
A University of Oregon probe by a board of regents appointed commission opens in Portland with a Thursday session at Frederic Moalman’s office. The inquiry then moves to Eugene for a two day follow up as witnesses are examined in a judiciary court style. The case centers on Young Bristol, a Portland youth who became violently insane after a water tub incident involving University of Oregon students.
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Portland
Board of Regents
University of Oregon
Frederic ¥. Moalman
Thin City
Eugene
Regenta
Bristol
Interstate rates fight may reach Astoria with Farmers Union
Washington announces action by the Interstate Commerce Commission sought by the Farmers Union of the Inland Empire to adjust railway rates to Astoria to match Seattle and coast points. Cushman of Washington acts as attorney. chamber may join as a party to aid the suit.
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Astoria
Washington, D. C
Walt
Farmers’ Union
Inland Empire
Cushman
Washington
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Pape's Diapepsia Ad Promises Quick Digestion Help
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsia and Pape's Diapoosin as quick fixes for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims the remedies digest food, relieve heartburn, belching, and stomach discomfort within minutes, and urges readers to ask their pharmacist for a 60 cent package.
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Pape
Admiral Cervera Dies in Spain After Santiago Battle
Vice Admiral Pascual Cervera, who commanded the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba, died in Puerto Real, Spain, on April 6. Family and Rear-Admiral Eulate were at his bedside as he requested no military honors and spoke of fortitude and not to grieve. The death was due to heart disease and he remained conscious until moments before passsing.
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Santiago
Puerto Real
Spain
Pascual Cervera
Cuba
Eulate
Viscaya
Cervera
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Offers Opiate Free Relief
Opiate free laxative cough syrup claims to cure colds by gentle bowel movement. Marketed as child friendly with a maple sugar like taste. Sold and recommended by druggists everywhere.
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Kennedy
Public notice calls for letters about Oregon growth
The notice urges readers to write to contacts in the East about low colonial rates and to share or obtain literature on Oregon. It promises support in distributing information to help advance the state’s growth and progress.
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Oregon
You Can Prepay Fares for Any One From Any Place
You may prepay fares for any traveler by depositing the required amount with a local agent who will telegraph the ticket promptly.
Inquire of Agents or Write to General Passenger Agent
A brief notice directs inquiries to the General Passenger Agent of The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company and Southern Pacific Co Lines in Portland Oregon. The item calls for contact through regional agents for passenger services and information.
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Union Pacific
Oregon
THE
Oregon Railroad
4& Navigation CO
Southern Pacific
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Southern Pacific Co
Portland
Independence and Monmouth Rail Service Schedule
Daily trains between Independence Monmouth and Dallas with departures 6:15 am 6:40 am 7:35 pm and 2:30 pm among others. Timings show connections to Airlie and Dallas with arrivals around 9:15 am 1:40 pm and 5:25 pm.
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Dallas
Monmouth Dallas
Monmouth
1. A. Mm
Independence
Monmouth Pp
Dal- Ine
Airlie
Airiie
Monmouth &A. m
Indepence
Mon-moouth
Airite
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Euosstnos
G. W. Johnson & CO
Salem,re
Oregon State Building
Great Dome
Mohnir—Chalice
Doings
William L. Finley
Audubon Society of Oregon
Farmers’ Action Interests
Baker's New Courthouse
Baker County
California
Fort Worth
Teex
East
Chicago
St Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
al Polota
WM. McMurray
Independence and Monmouth Railway
Alrite
J.L. Calloway
American School of Ceesopathy
Kirkeville, MO
A.T. Still
Science
Cooper Bloch
Independence, Ore
Salem Granite and Marble Works
Wilton W. Martin
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