Irrigation plan could transform La Grande Valley
The La Grande Evening Observer urges citizens to back a large scale irrigation project. It argues water from new canals will vastly raise land values, create 20 000 acre farm tracts, and support 9 000 residents, with cost around 3 500 per 40 acre farm and 10 year payback. The piece calls for Commercial Club support and broad public involvement to fund 20 000 acres of contracts.
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Irriayom
Thin Valley
Busnem
Thin Irrigation Project
Ty Co
Reeles
Farmera
Wimpla
Oronde
Union County
la Grandy
la Grande Ronde Valley
la Grande
Democratic and Taft religion clash headlines campaign
Chicago August 15 Indications point to religion becoming a major issue in the presidential race. Democratic speaker chairman Atwood says Taft's Unitarian views may alienate Christian voters while Bryan appeals to churchgoers with his firm Christian doctrine stance. Taft HQ has not replied as Hitchcock and aides plan distribution of campaign literature and speaker itineraries.
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Predicta Chrisan Voto
Bryan
Taft
Mwood
Chicago
Kane
Campaigen
Atwood
Democratic
Committee On
Duciay
Hitchcock
The
Republicane
Goott Government Sustained as Liberals Win Majority
Regina Montreal Aug 15 Premier Goott's government is sustained as liberals win 24 of 41 seats in the legislature. The election features a number of former Americans elected to the Legislature by both parties.
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Regina
Montreal
Goott
Liberals
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Whole Digestive Action
The document promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as the only product that acts on all digestive organs including the liver. It argues pills and aperient waters fail to provide lasting relief, cause violent bowel movement, and require indefinite use. It claims better complexion and milder effect for women and children without gripping or sickening.
Harriman Lines Eye 6000 Steel Freight Cars Requisitioned
General Manager O Brien seeks 2000 of 6000 steel freight cars for the Harriman roads in the Pacific Northwest. The plan envisions box cars of the newest design at about 1100 to 1200 dollars each, with bids to be based on specifications already submitted.
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O'Bhea
WUC
la Grande
United Preas
Orthind
Alrabee
J.P. O' Bren
Harsiman
Northwest
Harriman
Mr. O'Brien
Two Men Kidnap 16-Year-Old Girl Near Billings
Aug 15 report from Billings Montana says two masked, armed men rode to the Conrad Bauer ranch 12 miles away and abducted his daughter aged 16 after waking the family. They demanded money and whiskey as Mrs. Raver fled to alert neighbors. The captors fled with the girl on a horse.
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Billings
Mont
Conrad Bauer
Churcier
Prune Crop Forecast for Albany Growers in 1908
J Lavelle of Albany through Union and Cove prune dryers plans pruning operations for the season. Dryers expected to begin about October 10. The estimated crop is about 40 crates of green fruit or about one third as dried fruit, roughly 25 percent larger than 1907. Prices to prune growers likely slightly lower than last year.
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Lavelle
Albany
Union and Cove Prune Dryers
Tle
Union Repub
McKinnon Plans Early Land Contract Water Estimate
J D McKennon was asked how much land he would contract water for under Mr Eccles plan. He replied, we would start with 100 acres and may increase the amount after initial crop results.
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J.D. McKennon
Eccles
McVey Leaves Winnipeg for Ottawa to Seek Settlement
Reclining of the End reports J T McVey Western West Canada strike manager for Canadian Pacific rails left Winnipeg Aug 15 to meet President Shaughnessy in Ottawa seeking a settlement as strikers deny offers to move grain.
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Winnipeg
Man
J. T. McVey
Canadian Pacific Mechanics
Ottawa
Shaughnessy
Claudianos Arraigned In Gallagher Property Case
Peter Claudianou, alleged dynamiter, arrived from Chicago and was arraigned in police court in San Francisco on a conspiracy charge to destroy Former City Supervisor Gallagher’s Oakland property. A continuance was granted until Monday as Detective Burns says there is enough evidence to convict.
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San Francisco
Peter Claudianou
Gallagher
Chicago
Polles Court
Oakland
Burns Tys
Farmers Increase City Shopping Amid Harvest Progress
In Cherit harvesting, alfalfa harvesting and grain cutting near completion, farmers are able to come to town more regularly. In Washington on Aug 15, 36 officers are to report at Fort Leavenworth Army school of the Line, 18 to the Big Hal school, and 23 to the Army Staff college.
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Washington
War Department
Army School of the Line
Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Big
Army Staff College
Spanish War Veterans to Hold Fifth California Encampment
Spanish War Veterans of California will assemble in Vellejo, Calact., for the fifth annual encampment. The event opens tomorrow with the local camp’s annual outing, marking the start of the weekend gathering.
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Vellejo
Cal
Shadowed Girl on Month-long Terror in Los Angeles
Police hunt a mysterious man blamed for a month of terror after a failed attempt to chloroform Mine Badie Black last night. The assailant, who previously shadowed the girl, entered her room and escaped as authorities investigate the disturbing incident.
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Los Angeles
Dutortivon
Badie Black
New Life Pills Promoted By Mrs Smith In Maine
Mrs Charles E Smith of West Franklin Maine endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a reputable family remedy from Native Medicine. The ad claims Datniess purifiers At Newlin's drug store promise cures for asthma bronchitis and catarrh with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
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Charles E.smith
West Franklin
Dr. King
Newlin's
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A. T. Hill
Wit
Claudianos
Trave
F. D. Haisten
Adams Ave
Herguson
Beyunder
Newlin
Arnold
Cure Co
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Cove
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Polk’s Gazetteer
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