Local items report visitors and parade remarks at Union County fair
C E B Cochran returned from Portland on business. Prof Roy Conklin led a school group from Cove. Attorney C H Fion, now in Portland, stays for a few days. D H Aikine of Denison, Colorado, visits his brother J H Aikine on Fourth Street. Turner Oliver, who spoke to the Interstate Railroad Commission in Spokane, is back. Parade witnesses dispute on race since Union County. Je tian Recheeck returned from Portland. Wile In Salem argued Union and Wallowa cases before the supreme court. President Kerr of Oregon Agricultural College praised the exposition and people’s enthusiasm. Kerr and Prof Aldeman from the University joined the parade and will speak at the tent. State institution reps report thriving conditions. parade inspires students for college. Uncle George Webbie from Pendleton attends the exposition. Miss Kate Schilling returns from Portland. Prize day at the fair with ribbons awarded across many classes.
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Union County
Kerr
Oregon Agricultural
Aldeman
University
George Webbie
Pendleton
Imbler Dirt Costs Rise as Land Sells At High Prices
Real estate activity in Imbler shows farm land selling around 100.00 per acre. C. R. Hibbard sold 80 acres to John Wells of Imbler, a recent example of the district's high dirt value.
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Imbler
C. R. Hibbard
John Wells
Injury Fatality In Log Wagon Accident
Roy Bay aged 13 the son of Wm Bay who helps haul logs for Shockley s mill west of town was instantly killed Monday evening when a wheel of the heavily laden wagon driven by his father passed over his body in Elgin Recorder report.
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Roy Bay
Wm. Bay
Shockley’s
Eilgin
Boycott on Brandy Sparks Socialist Abstention
Berlin October 8 Socialists labeled pestiferous seize on brandy boycott claim more than three million Socialists in Germany have become total abstainers and are joining the movement.
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Berlin
Germany
German boycott targets tax plan as Kaiser era finances curb
The boycott is aimed not at moral uplift but at German government taxes proposed this year. Organizers expect to deprive the Imperial Exchequer of about $25,000,000 annually, arguing the funds are needed to stabilize finances after recent reforms.
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Kaiser William's Land
Exhibition of life and shotgun shooting in West La Grande
Captain Bartlett of Petera Cartridge Co. demonstrated flawless exhibit before a large crowd in West La Grande this forenoon. Bartlett, a ten year veteran and renowned expert, is noted as Wounded Knee from a historic battle. he formerly served as U S Marshall, Indian scout and commander of scouts.
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West la Grande
Bartlett
Petera Cartridge Co
Mr. Bartlett
United States Marshall
Wounded Knee
Tragic Santa Fe Bridge Collapse Near Topeka
At least fifteen people were killed this afternoon when the Santa Fe bridge near Topeka Kansas collapsed on the outskirts of town. The cause is unknown and the list of dead and injured is not yet compiled.
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Topeka
Kans
Santa Ferialu Col
Ontitskirts
Eggs Ltd Formed to Supply Fresh Eggs to Invalids
London October 8 One of the shortest names in recent British corporations is Eggs Ltd a new company headed by a physician. Its purpose is to supply eggs to invalids and others with a guarantee of unequivocally fresh eggs.
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London
Eggs, Ltd
Jury verdict in Union apple lawsuit disputed
The jury in Union fund case involving J B Hall over money for apples packed and shipped by Hall returned a verdict showing the defendant won while the plaintiff received 70 dollars, a result akin to the justice court ruling appealed to the circuit court. Today Hug Brothere v Conrad and Neldner awaited a decision.
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Shaw
J.B. Hall
Union
Hall
Justice Court
Erealt Court
Hug Brothere Ve. Conrad& Neldner
Osteopathy as a remedy for rheumatism urged
The piece argues rheumatism arises from waste buildup due to excretory failure. Drugs claimed to cure are dismissed as ineffective. roiling waters and baths help little. It touts osteopathy as offering real, if not universal, relief for chronic rheumatism and notes early osteopathic successes in longstanding cases.
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Medica
Doctor Mendelsohn Offers Eye Strain Relief in Portland
Dr M P Mendelsohn, optician, located at 1106 Adams Avenue opposite the post office, claims many headaches stem from eye strain and offers careful testing and glasses with a money back guarantee. He says every case is personally seen and is endorsed by physicians and eminent oculists of Portland.
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Adams Avenue
Post Office
Portland
Elegant Pageant on Streets Parade Description
Onlookers watched a formal parade with teachers students and dignitaries from multiple districts. Prof Charest, Kerr, and Tuttle led the procession amid cheers as marching groups and young children filled the route and received applause.
Grande Ronde Cagh Cupany Sells Rock Springs Coal at Storage Prices
The Grande Ronde Cagh Cupany announces a large shipment of Rock Springs coal now offered at storage prices.
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Grande Ronde Cagh Cupany
Rock Springs
Bryan's Daughter Sets Sights on Office in Denver
In Denver this October a woman described as Bryan's daughter announces her intention to run for public office after attending a toga event. She outlines a platform focusing on local issues and community improvement.
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Bryan
Ruth Bryan Hervé Seeks Democratic Nomination for Congress
Ruth Bryan Hervé announces intent to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress. Her father reportedly consents and is expected to support her campaign if she wins the nomination.
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Ruth Bryan Herve
Congréesa
Winners of the Benched Show Blue Ribbon Awards
The dog show results list multiple breeds and winners including Great Dane entries by J. A. McCarthy and Mrs. Wchkley, Pug Paps, Cocker Spaniel, and English Setter by various handlers. Notable dogs include Japanese Paooile and Scotch Godlles with associated judges or owners named.
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J. F. Dorion
Luellan
Peter Biewer
Gus. Levy
J. A McArthy
Mra
J. Taylor
Polster
L. Misterson
Pug Paps
Jack. Reere
FP. R. Brown
Louis Smiley
J. A. Pelee
Eng. Setter
J. A. McCarthy
Eig
Wchkley
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