Fall colonist rates boost northwest migration
The Northwest sees renewed settler movement aided by autumn colonist rail rates. Uniform westbound fares of 26 from St Paul and Missouri River points, 33 from Chicago, and 32 from St Louis entice new arrivals. Roads campaign and auto clubs bolster road improvements across Washington and the Northwest.
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Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Missouri River
Chicago
St. Louis
Northwest
Western Automobile Association
Samo Clubs
Washington
No Change Expected in Local Option Law After Washington Primaries
Washington primary results show no shift in the local option law this year. Prohibition supporters won some county offices, but overall voters favor giving the current law a longer trial before any changes. The law, praised as fair by allowing communities to decide liquor questions locally, could push lawmakers to focus on reducing public expenses rather than lengthy legislative fights.
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Washington
Prohibition
College graduates in demand described in Oregon State reports
Corvallis reports a shortage of college trained workers for government educational posts and large agricultural firms. The Oregon Agricultural College refused applicants due to full staffing as graduates already secured roles in government departments and academia, including posts at Idaho and Maine.
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Corvallis
Ore
Oregon Agricultural College
University of Idaho
University of Maine
University graduates return to farm work after study
A report notes many students from Corvallis college decline offers in horticulture and related departments. Instead they return to the farm to apply practical knowledge gained from their studies, while some pursue instructional posts at their alma mater and elsewhere.
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Todaetall Cillegs
Union
U.S. Department of Ture
Alma Corvallis
Hyomel Cure Promoted Against Catarrh and Germs
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a cure for catarrh and throat issues. It claims eucalyptus air in inland Australia kills germs and links this to Hyomel’s antiseptic inhalation method. The complete outfit costs $1.00 with refills fifty cents, backed by a money back guarantee and free trial sample.
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Australia
Newh Drug Co
The
Observer
Booth
Hyomel Co
Buffalo
Bankers to Tour West on Deluxe Train Expedition
A 400 strong party of bankers and families from New York and nearby states depart today on a luxury train for a western tour. They will attend the National Bankers Association convention in Los Angeles from October 3 to 10, visit the Grand Canyon, North Pacific coast, and the Canadian Rockies. The trip is arranged by the New York state association with co operation from Virginia West Virginia Massachusetts North Carolina and South Carolina associations.
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New York
West
National Bankers’ Association
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
North Pacific Coast
Canadian Rockies
Virginia
West Virginia
Massachusetts
North Carolina
South Carolina
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Postotice
Stanchfield
America
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the Peoples Store
Chamberlain
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Yukon
Fairbanks
Secret
Tacoma News
Emma Smith DeVoe
Washington Equal Suffrage Association
Seattle
Marc Klaw
Klaw & Erlanger
University of Washington
Metropolitan Theatre
John Cort
Alaska
Humboldt
D. A
C. E. Suydam
Adams Ave
Tard
Pattison Bros
LA Grandes
U. S. Land Office
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