A tour of Lexington and nearby Oregon towns in transition
The article surveys Lexington near Heppner with 17s population, shops, a new hall with an opera house, schools, churches, and rising land prices. It also notes Jane, Biggs, Shaniko, and Grass Valley, rail lines, stock country, new hotels, banks, and growing settlements amid ongoing railroad expansion and land sales.
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Lexington
Heppner
J. M. Turner
Independence
M. E. Church
Jane
Main Street
Morrow County
Frank Lewis
Virginia Deaton
The
Jane Post
Yeaton
Pleasent
Alkill Water
Biggs
O. Ru
Shaniko
Public Street Closures Proposal Divides Buena Vista
A Buena Vista measure asks to close certain streets and reroute others a topic of lively debate. Supporters say it would curb stray stock and spur sidewalks and fences improving village appearance while opponents fear the effort and attention required.
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Buena Vista
Buena
Preventive Cough Remedy Endorsed For Pneumonia Risk
An early 20th century health notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive measure against colds and grip, claiming it safeguards against pneumonia when fever and breathing difficulties appear. The ad asserts proven efficacy during widespread illnesses and cites Kickland Ping Co as seller.
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Ife
Kickland Ping Co
Silver Medal Contest at Monmouth Church
Special from Monmouth reports the silver medal contest at the Christian Church last Friday evening. The program included songs by the audience and performers, schoolchildren and Misses Towne, Owen, Craven, and Craven, with titles such as America, Plage of the Pros, The Converted Rum sler, and Strong Drink is Raging. Judges' decision followed a final performance by Lenore Craven.
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America
Poorhouse Nan
Katie Towne
Treva Carnbell
Virginia Owen
Lenore Craven
Medal Winners Named In Local Event At The Little Girls
Virginia Owen won the medal with Myrtle Moltenolda close behind by three fourths of a point. Judges were President Rorsler, Prof A F Campbell and J B V Batter. Ray D W Poling will stay as pastor of the First Congregational church in The Dalles after a public protest. Albany residents express disappointment he won’t come, while The Dalles is praised for retaining him. Frances French reports from Independence.
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Tim
Virginia Owen
Myrtle Moltennolda
President Rorsler
Prof
A. F. Campbell
J.B. V. Batter
Ray
D. W. Poling
First Congregational Church
Dalles
Weeny
Bie Ontary
Womev
Poling
Albany
Thie City
Bion
Albany Herald
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P.M. Lemmon
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