Meadowbrook irrigation canal route outlined near Oro Dell
The Meadowbrook irrigation project plans a main canal starting at the river at Oro Dell. It will run along Gekeler lane near the Dexter Eaton place then east to Catherine creek covering extensive farmland. The ditch is described as about 16 feet wide at the bottom and 20 feet at the top with a depth of 3 to 4 feet. The route aims to serve the Sandridge area with future south canals.
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Meadowbrook
Oro Dell
Darley
Big Ditch
Gekeler
Dexter Eaton Place
Catherine Creek
Sandridge
Wheat Prospects Rise 40 Percent Since Monday
Rain and sun have transformed county crops with three days of soaking showers followed by a rapid warm up. Analysts now project 100 percent crops, up from 60 percent last week, as warm weather continues and showers finish their work.
Handicap Shoot At Indoor Range Opens This Week
A handicap shoot is scheduled at the Indoor Rifle Range with all former prize winners eligible to compete under a handicap. First prize is a splendid Winchester 22 special with peep sight and stock. second prize five dollars. Nearby, street car strikes edge toward 4 hour mark as 25 percent of cars run and minor disturbances precede memorial services.
Earthquake in Greece Causes Heavy Loss Reported
An interior Greek earthquake incident, centered near Athens, is reported with severe damage and heavy losses. Details on casualties or precise locations remain unclear as information comes from the interior.
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Greece
Athens
Stock show judge to visit La Grande
A note from Dr. James Whitycomb to Walter M. Pierce states that Whitycomb will be in La Grande to judge stock entries at the upcoming show. The veteran Corvallis veterinary, once state veterinarian, arrives as part of chairman West’s plan to bring qualified judges to La Grande for the event. Success is expected for the horse show.
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le Grande Jane BB
James Whitycomb
Walter M. Pierce
Hot Lake
Corvallis Institution
la Grande
West
Aviator Sets New Air Record Before Tragic Crash
In Groppingen Germany on May 31 Count Zeppelin capped a 40 hour 16 minute endurance flight covering about 100 miles. He landed at Untertueschein to resupply then rose again toward Friederech shafen when the airship collided with a tree ending the voyage.
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Count Zeppelin
Untertueschein
Friederechshafen
Tornado Claims Numerous Victims Across Oklahoma
An Oklahoma City report on May 31 states ten deaths and about $1,000,000 in property damage from a tornado Friday night. At Keywest one house remains standing and officials fear more fatalities as communication remains down, with Arlington listed among the death sites.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Keywest
Arlington
Dry Town Leads Over Sister City
Baker City debates Fourth of July plans as a Baker merchant urges action and neighbor La Grande, described as a dry town, prepares a large celebration. The article cites two local organizations caring for welfare and calls for a citizens meeting to show life.
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Baker City
Herald
Baker
Dead Soldiers Honored In Songs And Praises
Memorial day services drew larger crowds than recent years. Veterans rode to cemeteries for a ritual ceremony then gathered at their hall for a banquet. Central church hosted afternoon exercises with choral music, recitations, and a memorial address by Rev. D. E. Deal.
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Central Church
Yue
Catherine Riddle
Scenic presents Louise De Forgle in new musical comedy
Tonight at the Scenic a full crowd is expected for Hall and Colborn in an artistic character playlet with Miss Louise De Forgle headlining. The week begins with the new change and exciting press reports promising an entertaining night.
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Louise de Forgle
Hall & Colborn
Wreck on Santa Fe Kills One, Injures Two Near Peabody
One man was killed and two injured when the El Paso Santa Fe express derailed near Peabody Kansas today. The dead is Thompson a postal clerk from Kansas City.
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New Pon
Kan
Wis
Peabody
Thompson
Kansas City
Seattle Prepares for A Y P Opening and Fair
Seattle awakens to a world tourism surge as the A Y P fair opens tomorrow. City streets and homes display bunting and emblems, with ceremonies planned in the natural amphitheater led by Director General Jt. A. Nader president Chillberg and James Hill.
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Seattle
eMlay
A.Y.P
Down Town
Jt. A. Nader
Chillberg
James Hill
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Catherine
Philadelphia
Aviator
Groppinger
Germany
la Grande, Oregon
Silverthorn
T. J. Scroggin
Santa Fe
Oregon
Ife
Organlife
Corbett Building
Portland
A.L. Mills
L. Samuel
Clarence
Samuel
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