Referendum Movement Seeks Direct Initiative Amendment
The movement aims to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot for direct initiative and referendum. It notes Montana as the first state to vote on it, with others like South Dakota Utah Oregon and Illinois considering the change. Nevada and Utah show mixed legislative action, while South Dakota may resist provisions. Supporters say it brings government closer to the people.
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Alth
South Dakota
Utah
Oregon
Illinois
Nevada
Uteh
South Dekates
Population figures stir civic pride amid census surprise
Bakers City Herald notes enumerators completed state census work showing about 5980 residents in the area, down from 6663 in the federal count five years earlier. Officials say field coverage is complete and final tabulations will be printed when finished, prompting varied reactions about causes.
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Aseessor
Inet
Ja Biashevie
Agennes
Baker City Herald
City to Approve Sprinkling Contract at Council Meeting
Street sprinklers were deployed on Main and Court as rain intensified over the past day or two. It is probable the annual sprinkling contract will be awarded at the six six meeting of the city council.
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Pendleton
Weston to Host Eleventh Annual Pioneers Picnic
The people of Weston plan to hold the eleventh annual pioneers picnic on June 3 and 8. The event will be expanded with multiple speakers of note expected to address the gathering.
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Weston
President Arrives in Parsons Early to Rousing Greeting
The president and party reached Parsons at 7:36 this morning four minutes ahead of schedule. Only one stop was made in Kansas while engines changed. About forty two thousand people packed the station and cheered as the president delivered a brief speech before the train pulled away.
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Parsons
Kgnaeas
Evangelists in Portland Hold Four Monster Meetings
The Portland Journal notes the evangelists’ work exceeds 2000 conversions. Today business paused between 11 and 3 as four large meetings filled the city center.
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The
Evangelista
Portland
Portland Journal
Mayor Johnson Elated Over Chicago Ownership Fight
Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland expresses elation over Chicago municipal ownership fights and the election of Judge Duspe as costor, signaling support for municipal ownership in Cleveland if he wins a second term.
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Scripps News Association
Cleveland
Chicago
Duspe
Costor
Tom L. Johnson
Steamship Idum Disappears After Five Day Voyage
The 1000 ton steamship Idum, sailing from Drammen Norway November 15 bound for Preston England with a load of wood pulp, vanished with no trace in a voyage expected to take five days. The loss has perplexed investigators and prompted inquiries into the vessel's fate.
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Drammen
Norway
Preston
England
Notice to settle accounts at Lee Humpreys store Island City
Sumpter Valley readers are informed that 8 E E Rinehart of Island City Oregon will depart soon and requests all debtors to call at Lee Humpreys store to settle balances. Creditors with accounts due are asked to call and collect their money. March 31.
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Lee Humpreys
Island City
EE Rinehart Island City
Oregon
Plans to Get Rich Fall Short of Kings New Life Pills
A dubious ad promises wealth with Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming to clear energisa and give a new start. It touts a 260 guaranteed return from Newlin Drag Codragatore.
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Newlin
Pasture and Shop Notices in Local Ads
Pasture owner Thomas Stephenson plans to run a herd week ahead with about 500 cows and a stream on the land priced at 81.50 per month. Rol Walker has leased the G Baboo shop and hired RC Ceger for repairs. A complete stock of repair goods will be offered with a satisfaction guarantee and empha sizing new work and repairs at The G B Shoe Shop.
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Rol Walker
RC Ceger
G B
Notable Local Drug Item Promises Value
An advertisement notes a recommended product offering strong satisfaction and mentions Nowlin Drug Co listing prices 60 cents and 100 dollars. The text references bottles and sale timing with a rasping tone, typical of early 20th century classifieds.
For Sale Early Rose Seed Potatoes Near Oldenburg
Firet class seed potatoes Carmenno BS and Early Rose advertised one half mile east of L Oldenburg to J 8 Chandler Fruitdale for sale. Early Rose potatoes for sale Goo Parrot Island City April 3 17. Good work team weight about 1200 leo one good family driving toree. Apply to Berney Sparrow Old Town April 4 14.
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L Oldenburg
Chandler
Fruitdale
Goo Parrot Island City
Berney Sparrow Old Town
For Rent Block of ground orchard garden barn and house
Rental notice states a block of ground with an orchard garden barn and house is available but only to a person who will care for trees and ground. Apply at the office of FS Ivanhoe. Also offers furnished rooms in good location and a position as cook or first class housekeeper for an experienced Japanese. Inquiries at this office.
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FS Ivanhoe
Bargain Notice From Ontario Oregon Farm Offer
A notice advertises farm bargains from Ontario Oregon. It mentions writing to O. T. McDaniel for details about cultivation and alfalfa production potential at the outbuildings site. The text is fragmentary but centers on a land or farm opportunity.
Fruit Tree Deliveries Invoices Mention Various Varieties
A delivery notice lists invoices for fruit trees including Golden West Peach Bartlett Pear Rome Beauty Apple Quince Prune Um and Cherry trees along with Gooseberries and Nat trees to JOHN E-80UGH.
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Golden West
Bartlett
Rome
John E
Pioneer Music Teacher Tait Teaches Grande Ronde
Music BP Tait, a pioneer Grande Ronde Valley teacher, travels to concerts and operas during vacations to study and improve as a teacher and interpreter of music. He notes the value of conservatory courses for popular and church music and trains pupils to perform dance music and light overtures.
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BP Tait
Grande Ronde Valley
Fring
Pupite
Fais Conservatory
Papils
P Tait
Teaohea
Avoid Trouble with Miestric Bitters at Newlin Drag Co.
Don’t borrow trouble as a habit. When aches and internal disorders wear you down seek relief at Newlin Drug Co. with Miestric Bitters priced 50c. The ad promises relief from suffering without debt or burden.
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Bright
Newlin Drag Oo
Juicy Meats and Hard Workers Urge Solid Food for Family
A fragment urges that Maat and necessity require solid food for all men and especially women in the house. It states women should provide their hue to strengthen them so the family may live in good condition.
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Sachia
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Jefferson Sta
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Ronide Lumber Co
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San Francisco
Rande
Issuaj
Umatilla
Kansas
Scrippa News Association
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Slae
Peaoe
H. W. Laughlin
Chicago Musical College
Ballard's
Horehound
Nowlin
GEO. Kreiger
Grasshep
Carper
Gilman
W J Seedgrass
Fourth Street
Ralaton
Nebraska
Mr. Goodall
Centennial Totel
EC Bergh
la Grande Orech
Foley Hotel
O. T. McDaniel
Ontario
E.e.jones
Cos Bf
E. C. Davis
Flameseekers
Banford D Kinney
Adama Avenue
Greenwood
Poe Oi
ILA Grande School
Prof
Day Pipes
Bock& Thomas
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