Modern Mountain Type Locomotives for Southern Pacific Use
The Southern Pacific buys the latest Mountain Type passenger locomotives to handle growing western traffic. The 4-8-1 engines, 97 ft 6½ in long, deliver up to 67 660 pounds tractive effort with booster, and about 9 250 horsepower. First runs will cover Los Angeles to El Paso, with 50 mph capacity on straight grades.
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Desert
Los Angeles
el Paso
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Editorial on Clemency and Pedal of Pardoning Power
The piece argues against executive clemency including clemency, parole, and pardon. It warns that commuting death penalties shifts the burden to taxpayers and releases dangerous criminals. It likens such acts to unleashing danger, urging readers to oppose mercy measures.
Highway grade crossing deaths and injuries in early 20s
Official records show 1923 saw 2228 deaths and 6414 injuries from highway grade crossing accidents. The speaker questions 1924 casualty trends and addresses an automobile driver.
In Union There Is Strength Across Communities
A compact note urges collective effort as a pathway to resilience. It echoes the proverb that unity empowers residents, families, and local groups to address common challenges and support shared goals.
Fire damages Hep pner transformer station
A fire partially destroyed the Hep pner Light and Water Co transformer station early Friday morning. Repairs are being rushed and officials say service should continue without interruption.
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Heppner Light & Water Co
Lone
Linfield Student James Howard to Attend YMCA Seabeck Conference
James Howard of Jone now studies at Linfield College and will attend the YMCA conference at Seabeck Washington from June 13 through June 22.
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James Howard
Jone
Linfield College
Seabeck
Lone
Seaheck Wash
Loren Hale
W. H. Harriy
Mount Vernon Springs
Canyon City
Boy Killed by Dogs in North Bergen Crowd Scene
In North Bergen New Jersey a nine year old boy Joseph Genatt was killed by two Great Dane dogs after a chase near Floral Park. Albert and John Genatt ten and ten respectively were attacked while trying to assist. The crowd watched as Joseph succumbed to injuries from a bite to the throat amid chaotic aid attempts.
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North Bergen
N. J
Joseph Genatt
Albert
John Simoneoni
West Hoboken
Floral Park Plense Grounds
Joseph
John
Sani
Roxen
Wowen
Joan
Joxeph
Local News From Morgan Area Highlights Visits and Weather
Morgan area residents report haying work hampered by late frost and dry weather. Visits include James Hardesty and family with Mrs H J Streeter, and trips by Mrs Lilly Morgan and A C Morgan group. Several out-of-town figures drop in for relatives, with minor legal notice about two farmers fined for driving without licenses.
Local and Personal Notes From Lone and Surroundings
Mrs Geo Sperry Mrs Walt Richardson of Heppner and Mrs Albert Rea of Longview visited in Lone Wednesday at the home of Mrs H J Wood daughter of Mrs Rea. Mrs Earl Slake departed for Corvallis will visit until term end and return with husband. Rev B J Johnson of the First Baptist Church will fill his regular appointment next Sunday. Principal Tucker and family have departed for summer vacation not expected to return until near school reopening. A band of gypsies passed through Lone Wednesday morning and were kept brief by the marshal. The church foundation for the addition is laid 22 by 36 feet and framing will start soon. Mr C M Schriver and wife in love for days over transfer of properties via Hap Woods real estate office. They visit Mr and Mrs Paul G Balsiger. Louis Balsiger wife and daughter drove to Willamette Valley last Sunday and will be away a week. Don’t forget the annual School Meeting set for the 15th of the month. E Ackerman owner former publisher of the Independent now in St Louis MO with son‑in‑law Judge K G Megs of St Louis. Paul Balsiger and family returned last Sunday from Vancouver Salem and other points in WA and OR. Dr Walker and wife and children with niece Miss Fay Newman attended the Walla Walla Pageant the past week. Three cars of sheep sold by Ellis Minor to W W Stabler were loaded Thursday morning for Chicago and will feed in Kendrick Idaho.
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Gladys Medlock
Mary Holiday
Eudora Hardis
James Hardesty
H. J.streeter
Willow Creek
Pat Medlock
MeKrebs
Geeil
Wigleworths
Twe Dalles
Pellyjohn
Bert Palmeteer
Lilly Morgan
Hood River
A. C. Morgan
Lottie
Ben
Earl
Washington
Pettyjohn
Mable
Offers for Fall Delivery at Tendents Priced for Mutton
We are advised that offers are now being made for fall delivery at ten pence a pound for prime mutton. The note indicates buyers are placing bids as markets set seasonal prices for the meat.
Cochran Couple Plans Move Into Second Street Home
Mr and Mrs John Cochran prepare to move into their residence on Second Street while Mrs Cochran cares for her mother Mrs Hale in recent months Swansons Chop Mill carries Fuller paints oils glass screen doors and windows
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John Cochran
Second Street
Mrs. Cochran
Mrs. Hale
Swanson
Local Church Services and Crop Insurance Ad
Virst Baptist Church and Congregational Church list Sunday services at 11:00 A M and 8:00 P M while First Christian Church offers 10:00 A M and 8:00 P M. Note ends with a crop insurance offer urging immediate action through Robinson & Smith.
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First Christian Church
Paul D. Mortimore
Notice of Homestead Entry Interest Claim in Oregon
Edoward McDaid of Lexington Oregon filed notice of intention to make Homestead entry for NEY Section 24 Township 2 North Range 25 East Willamette Meridian. Proceedings conducted by United States Commissioner at Heppoer Oregon on July 2. Witnesses listed include Doherty and Donnelly.
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Department of the Interlorts
Dishes
Oregon
Edoward McDaid
Lexington
Ore
Katey
Ney
Township
Ceet
Willamette Meridian
Teren Fiay M
Andere
Heppoer
Doherty
Dan Doherty
Nod Win
Phil Doherty
Ione
Donnelly
Heglater
Watch Repair Lost in McMurray Pastime for Hay Lor
A fragmented line notes watch repair services linked to McMurray pastime and a jeweler named Hay Lor Heppner. The readable parts suggest a local trades notice or casual reference to repair work and a named jewelry professional.
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McMurray
Haylor
Heppner
Pastor Paul DeMortimore Homes Visit in Walla Walla
Reverend Paul DeMortimore of the Christian Church occupies a residence with Mrs. Bowers. Mrs Bristow and her daughter Lucile and son Walter are visiting in Walla Walla, Washington with Mrs Bristow's parent.
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Paul DeMortimore
the Christian Church
Bowers
J. Bristow
Lucile
Walter
Walla Walla, Wash
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S. P
Southern Pacific Company
Pacific
Ogden
Sparks
C. P. Huntington
Head
the Editorial Desk
Youngster
Morgan Life
Dr. Clark
The
Clark—Stram Optical Company
B. Garten
A. L. Douglas
Pendleton
Geo. Sperry
Walt Richardson
Albert Rea
Longview
Lone Wednesday
H. J. Wood
Rea
Earl Slake
Corvallis
B. J. Johnson
First Baptist Church
Tucker
Tey
Marshall
Congregational Church
C. M. Schriver
Hap Woods
Paul G. Balsiger
Louis Balsiger
Willamette Valley
E. Ackerman
the Independent
St. Louis, MO
K. G. Megs
St. Louis
Paul Balsiger
Vancouver
Salem
Walker
Fay Newman
Walla Walla
Ellis Minor
W. W. Stabler
Chicago
Kendrick
Idaho
Virst Baptist Church
BE. B. Johnson
W. W. Head
Robinson & Smith
Engelman Hardware
Brunswick
F.$. Lang CO
THOR
Goodrich
Silvertown Cord
Williams , Motor Co
Woodson & Sweek
Attorneys At Law
First National Bank
Heppner - Oregon
A.D. McMurdo
M. D
Masonic Building
Elkhorn Restaurant
Good Meals
F. H. Robinson
Counslor
F. E. Farrior
Odd Fellows Building
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