Rumored Harriman Cut-Off Plans Under Scrutiny
The Portland rumor of a Harriman system cut-off from Vale to Heppner is met with skepticism as extensive spending on new shops near La Grande and other improvements suggest no immediate need for a giant project. Reports claim the line from Ontario to Yale could shorten Portland’s eastward distance, but costs, track work, and regional impact raise doubts about feasibility and profitability.
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Harriman
Vale
Heppner
Portland
O-W
Ontario
Yale
Oregon
Columbia River
Harrisman
Lne
New York
Railway proposals outline eastern Oregon route choices
The text discusses building a new line from Portland into eastern Oregon avoiding Uma tilla to Huntington, with Baker La Grande Pendleton left off the main road. It notes rapid eastern business and need for frequent trains to handle freight and passengers. It mentions routes through John Day valley and possible connections to Deschutes valley Redmond and other lines, offering access via Biggs Shaniko and Heppler Junction Heppner corridors.
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Portland
Umatilla
Huntington
Oregon
Baker
la Grande
Pendleton
John Day Valley
Redmond
Lne
Arlington
Condon
Heppener Junction
Heppner
Od Mtn
Moe
OW executive outlines grand plan for 215 miles of double tracking
General manager J. P. O'Brien confirms Union Pacific and Southern Pacific and Harriman line subsidiaries will double track Portland to Huntington. Plans include Portland-Troutdale cut off, a second main line to Bonneville, and links from The Dalles area to Blalock then east to the Coyote Echo cutoff. Weather will dictate pacing. at least 5 million dollars is to be spent this year on main-line doubling.
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J. P. O'Brien
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Portland
Huntington
Portland-Troutdale
Bonneville
Dalles
Blalock
Coyote Echo
Bheho
Central Oregon
Deschutes Road
Interior
Natron
Odell
Ontario
Natron-Klamath Falls
O'Brien
Legislatures Back Whitman College Fort Walla Walla Grant
Oregon and Idaho legislatures adopted a memorial to Congress urging funding for Whitman College from the abandoned Fort Walla Walla Military Reservation. Washington's legislature had previously approved the memorial by a large majority, signaling hopeful prospects before Congress adjourns.
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Whitman College
Walla Walla
Wash
Senate
House
Oregon
Idaho
Congress
Fort Walla Walla
Washington
Anti Slip Shoeing Promoted by R A Masterson for Horses
Advertisement notes anti slip shoeing for horses presented by R A Masterson. Cites protection for legs and improved footing on uneven ground. Includes demand for better hoof care and preventive shoeing practices.
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R. A. Masterson
Fraternal Lodge Meetings and Officers Listed
Freemason and related fraternal lodge notices from La Grande list regular meeting times. La Grande Lodge No. 41 meets first and third Saturdays at 7:30 p m with W M L Hoyt and Secretary Williams. La Grande Lodge No. 435 meets Thursdays at 8 pm at Elk’s club with G L Biggers and R Snoot as officers. Crystal Lodge No. 6 of Rebekahs meets Tuesdays in I C O F hall with N G Mrs Katie Arbuckle and Sec Miss Anna Alexander. Red Cross Lodge No. 27 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays in Castle hall with C C Jess Paul and M of R Lincoln. Hope Chapter No. 13 O B L C holds second and fourth Wednesdays with Sec Mary Warnick and W VU Pauline Ederle.
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la Grande Lodge No. 41
A. PF
A. M
Masons
L. M. Hoyt
la Grande Lodge No. 435
Elk's Chub
Depot Street
Washington Avenue
G. L. Biggers
Huch McCall
Woodmen OF the World
la Grande Lodge No
K. P. Hall
D. Fitzgerald
C. J. H. Keeney
Rebekahs
Crystal Lodge No. 6
Katie Arbuckle
N. G
Anna Alexander
Knights OF Pythias
Red Crom Lodge No
Castle Hall
Old Elk's
C. BE
Hope
BLC
Mary A. Warnick
Pauline Ederle
W. VU
Parisian Sage Hair Nourisher Promises Dandruff Cure
An ad touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed hair nourisher and cure for dandruff and scalp diseases. It claims instant itch relief, thicker luxurious hair, and growing demand among women. Sold by Newlin Drug Co and druggists, with money back guarantee. Mail orders handled by Giroux Mfg Co, Buffalo. January 11 21 February 1.
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Newlin Drug Co
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Beurre De Anjou Pear Trees for Sale and More Varieties
Beurre de Anjou pear trees offered for sale with other pear varieties and a line of apple and cherry trees. Anjou pears highlighted as high paying fruit and capable of perfection in growth. Also mentions Stackland finiment for sprains and muscle soreness with Chamberlain's sold by dealers.
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U. S
Stackland
Chamberlain's
Women of Woodcraft meeting notice for Circle 47
Grand Ronde Circle No. 47 meets on the first and third Thursday evenings monthly at the I O O F hall. Visiting members are welcome. Chloe Robinson G M Lizzie Ellsworth Clerk.
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Women OF Woodcraft—Grands Ronde Circle No. 47
1. O. O. F. Hall
Chloe Robinson
G. M. Lizzie Ellsworth
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the Print Shop
Evening Observer
Main 13
Perry Pneumatic
Samson
Richardson & Boynton
Gut
Observer
Hack and Ambulance
Uptown
E. L. Bussey
The
George Palmer Lumber Company
Tion
Wired
O’brien
Legislatures
Whitman
the Fraternal Orders
M. W. A—La Grande Camp No
I. R. Snook
D. B. Cox
Jess Paul
C. C. R. L. Lincoln
Newlin Drag Cn
L. C, Smith
Quick Messenger
Elite Cleaning & Dye Works
Phone
LA Grande Iron Works D, Fitzgerald
Selder
Water-Stanchfield Produce Co
Jefferson Avenue
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