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Newspaper
Ione Independant
Location
Ione, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1924
Page
3
Swiss pigeons released from Jungfrau summit in thick fog rerouted by instinct. Twenty doves flew across valleys toward Bern with seventeen on direct course, two veering off, and three briefly strayed before all reached home within ten minutes of the leaders. A closing note mentions a healthy person breathes about twenty times per minute.
McMinnville reports Runvell Lantin, 1b year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Lantin of Yani shot and killed near his home. Astoria records Alexander Harpe 60 a pile driver crew member at Fort Stevens killed when he fell 20 feet. Salem notes a state fair cash receipt decline but record attendance, with total near 1023. Cascade Locks sees G W Harvey and associates buy a silver fox farm on 40 acres. Pendleton notes 150000 bushels of wheat sold amid rising county selling. Eugene reports Joe Jackson wounded from a shotgun injury by his brother. Portland covers bankruptcy filings for Sheridan Creamery and potter profits. La Grande compares its public school enrollment with others, claiming the highest. Salem reports traffic officers collected 4958 in September fines. Heaside notes a fire destroying four frame buildings near Necantoum river bridge with $20000 damage. Eugene faces calls for removal of Richard W Price from state home commission. Salem reports race horse owners protest to fair board over post October 1 closing. Salem records the death of Claire Crowe and George Rodgers in a plane crash. Portland notes potatoes in fair local trade with steady prices amid uncertain southward movement. Oregon crop projected at 3,766,000 vs 4,180,000 last year.
Approximately 4,750,000 tons of wheat feeds are annually produced by flour mills in the United States. It would require 237,000 twenty ton cars or a train about 1,400 miles long to transport this material.
A machine has been invented for packing currants at Greek ports from which most of the fruit is shipped to foreign markets. The US forest service begins a study to locate sources of new growth on burned lands. Joseph R. Harker, president of Hipola Women's College, did not attend college until joining the faculty. Connecticut town elections show higher women voter turnout than men.
Between 100000 and 200000 people in England have been using radio receiving sets illegally by Metering in on broadcast programs without buying the license fee required to that country.
In 1880 Kanene legislature introduced a bill to appropriate money for drilling four deep holes in the ground to see what can be found. The proposal reflects a curious turn in local exploration and highlights the era's experimental state funding.
A concise reflection on honor and duty. The author notes the satisfaction a man gains from completing his obligations and rewarding himself for the effort, highlighting self-approval as a form of personal remuneration.
The article notes opium export via the Persian Gulf as the most profitable trade in South Persia, driven by a twelve man operation handling the export business.
A pygmy camel from Persia, described as five feet tall and now white, is noted as part of a unique western Persia species. The article shifts to a humorous aside about loafing and bread for workers, contrasting with the camel fact.
Poultry buyers often get birds in unfinished condition. Fattening adds weight and tenderness, with fat distributed like marbling. Purdue University research outlines a milk feeding regime, rations, and timed feeding to prepare young birds for market by fall.
The article outlines three key steps for better summer eggs. Remove roosters to prevent early incubation and embryo loss. Gather eggs twice daily and store them in a cool cellar or cave to avoid odor absorption. Following these tips helps producers yield eggs that are a credit to them.
Poultry notes emphasize keeping grain before stock, selecting the best pullets, and providing good care. Move young chicks to fresh ground to prevent coccidiosis. Small, weak pullets are seldom profitable.
The article discusses maintaining a healthy flock with attention to breeding, feed, and seasonal care. It advises against using sick hens for breeding, suggests culling for market, and notes Toulouse geese can yield over a dollar in feathers yearly, adding value in poor markets.
A brief civic meditation notes a daily practice toward spiritual decluttering. The fragment suggests forsaking worldly desires as a season-long exercise for the soul.
Hygienic Health Co offers a free booklet claiming astounding facts on how to become well. It includes testimonials from former sufferers now healthy and lists the Spokane Washington address 614 Mohawk Building for requests.
Local lore notes a laurel species tree in one Canary Island that sheds a copious shower of pure water from its leaves every evening. Natives reportedly drink and cook with the water.
A fragment notes vast public domain land totaling 182 million acres, largely unallocated and unsurveyed in California Utah and Nevada. It highlights that much site value remains unassessed and unsettled in these western states.
Iceland hosts a population of wild horses roaming inland pastures. Historically these horses were shipped to England for mining ore, but as mining machinery advanced the English market declined.
A reader from Portland recalls frailty during pregnancy and crediting Dr Pierce’s medicines with restoring strength. She endorses the tonics, noting improved health and urging others to seek free medical advice at Dr Pierce’s Invalides’ Motel in Buffalo or send for a dial pamphlet.
If the waste paper now burned were collected and reworked 300000 acres of forest land could be saved and the paper would be worth 50000000 dollars a year to the paper mills.
English physician Sir John Froger made the first regular observation of pulse rate by counting beats per minute in 1707. This method laid groundwork for standardized heart rate measurement.
A Farmington man fastened his car to a crane post with an ox chain and padlock to prevent theft in broad daylight. Police found the improvised security device and towed the vehicle.
The Weekly Telegraph records Mrs Hlunk visiting and remarks that she and James delayed making the call, postponing the dreaded day.
The Cirat book shows the work titled The Philadelphia Spelling Book entered for copyright under United States law.
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