Letter to Colonel Green praises western women and home skills
An apple rancher from Spokane valley writes to Colonel Edward H. R. Green praising Western women for home making, cooking, and washing. He mentions Girl Guides founder Rev. David W. Ferry, and notes his own 10 acre orchard and independence. A Chicago patternmakers’ wage increase is also noted.
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Cat. Green
Alaska
West
Edward H. R. Green
Hetty Green
Spokane Valley
Namon Enakops
Brooklyn
Babba
New York
David W. Ferry
Girl Guides of America
Spokane
Let the dealer choose your cigars for you
Advertises calling for a Fames King Havana cigar to get value for money. Claims customers should receive what they want rather than what the dealer pressures them to buy.
New Reforms in Oregon Eye Cabinet Government Plan
Salem report outlines a People’s Power league push to place a single constitutional amendment on the 1912 ballot. It would establish an elected chief executive with a cabinet, adopt proportional representation, curb emergency powers, expand initiative referendum and recall, alter legislative procedures, and limit corporate franchises. The plan, discussed since 1909, anticipates a modified package to be introduced at the next election.
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Salem
People’s Power League
W. 8. U'Ren
Oregon City
U’ren
Power League
League
Legislative Assembly
House
Senate
U'Ren
Exempt Values Over Billion Stand Out in City Real Estate
New York reports city real estate exempt from taxation totals about 1.68 billion dollars, with Central Park valued at 25 million and landmarks like City Hall and the new library adding large sums. The report notes extensive non taxable land holdings by Father Knickerbocker and suggests renewed debate on selling such property. Summer costs rise in the city with higher shoe and clothing wear and increased consumer spending, while Wall Street faces a puzzling market as brokers seek explanations for low prices and shifting securities ownership spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Department of Taxes and Assessments
Knickerbocker
Central Park
Carnegie
Wall Street
Wreck Board Publishes Report On Blalocks Train Derailment
The board of examiners releases the inquiry into the Blalocks derailment of Train Extra West 524 east of Blalocks on August 18 1911. No injuries, equipment damage listed at 5000 dollars, with cause a broken flange on cars. Signatories include E J Clough and W Robins among others.
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Blalocks
Colaman
Carter
Saat
South Side
E. J. Clough
C. H. Beardsley
R. V. Mons
W. Robins
W. M. Ladd
F. L. Coykendall
Ranger to Lead Beaver Creek Fire Patrol
Forest officials report no change in the Beav er Creek fire as it burns out over about 100 acres. Ranger Parker is expected to take charge this evening or tomorrow with Superintendent Hoyt possibly leaving the field soon. The fire relies on brush destruction and remains at risk if winds shift.
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Parker
Beaver Creek
la Grande
L. M. Hoyt
Hoyt
Governor's Son Weds Dorothea Chapman in San Francisco
Graceful Aug. 23 ceremony at Episcopal Cathedral united Dorothea Chapman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid B. Chapman, with Benjamin Sturtevant Foss, son of Governor Eugene N. Foss of Massachusetts. Rev. David Evans officiated at noon. A large reception followed at the Country Club.
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Bay State
San Francisco
Cal
Grace ‘Episcopal Cathedral
Dorothea Chapman
Wilfrid B. Chapman
Benjamin Sturtevant Foss
Eugene N. ‘Fous
Massachusetts
David Evans
Wedding Attended by Governor and Relatives in Large Ceremony
The bride was supported by Misses Heaton and Exther Fass, sisters of the groom. The groom’s brother was the best man. The ceremony drew Governor and Mrs. Fog and many relatives and intimate friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaton
Exther Fass
Fern
Noble Fows
Fog
Frivude
Deposit Statement From La Grande National Bank
This is a sworn bank statement from La Grande National Bank Oregon listing names, last known addresses, and death status of depositors as of July 1914 under Oregon law. The cashier F L Meyers attests the document is full and accurate, certified by Notary H A Zurbrick on July 8, 1914.
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la Grande Nationaal Bank of
la Kneen Ee Ee Ng
Peel Grande
County of Union
State of Ore
State of Oregon
I. F. L. Meyers
la Grande National Bank
la Grande
F. L. Meydrs
A. D
H. A. Zurbrick
Oregon
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Chicago
Fames King Cigar Factory
Fir Street
U'ten
Oregen
Newcyork
Gotham
Thas
Fgtea
Ron P
STER
City Grocery
Wreck Board
Blalock
Blalocka
Board of Examiners
Board of Inquiry
Ranger
City
Beaver Teek
Washington
Walla Walla, Wash
Japan
Lipton’s
Pattison Bros
Fae
J. H. Parker
Eeehes
Mary
Smith
Les McDonald
John J. Curren
J. A. Winoebedge
Post Office
Tom Kapellas
Heein
OPERA
van Buren’s
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