M O Lownsdale noted orchardist dies in Portland
M O Lownsdale a prominent county resident and apple industry leader died in Portland after a year of illness. He owned the Lownsdale orchard near Lafayette and was known for advancing scientific horticulture in the Willamette Valley. He was energetic and outspoken, shaping local apple growing despite unpopularity among some peers.
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M. O. Lownsdale
Portland
Lownsdale
la Fayette
Oregonian
Willamette Valley
Hood River
Notice to Water Consumers For Lawn and Street Sprinkling
Notice to water consumers limits lawn sprinkling to 7 to 8 PM and street hose use to 7 to 8 AM and 12 to 1 PM. On First and Main streets wagon hoses may be used Saturday 7 to 8 AM only. All hoses must be removed from hydrants during garden restrictions. A fine of two dollars is imposed for violations.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples
Nettie Olds Haight age 37 to George A. Stingle age 34 Edna C. Cochran age 21 to Ivan C. Booth age 20 Pearl Daniels age 19 to Gilbert H. Walter age 23
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Nettie Olds Haight
Geo. A. Stingle
Edna C. Cochran
Ivan C. Booth
Pearl Daniels
Gilbert H. Walter
Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien on Horse in Oregon
Notice announces sale by public auction at Springbrook, Yamhill County, Oregon on a Saturday in July 1911 to satisfy a lien and labor charges on a sorrel mare and one horse. The lien and charges remain unpaid by the horse owner. Dated July 1911 by M G Markell.
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Publi
Springingbrook
Yamhill County
Oregon
M. G
M. Markell
M.G Markell
Swiss window flowers brighten La Gruyere homes
Describes La Gruyere Switzerland with its historic chateaux and farm life as known for window boxes filled with geraniums carna tions and hydrangeas. Boxes are grated style placed on sills or wall brackets, protected by blinds during storms and brought indoors when needed.
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la Gruyers
Switzerland
la Gruyere
America
Witches in Norfolk England and the strange case of three brothers
A fragmentary account recalls witches in Norfolk and a 1883 death linked to three brothers who ducked an old woman who wore a black dress and kept a black cat. After visiting a pub they allegedly dragged her from bed in the presence of locals.
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England
Norfolk
Vaudeville Bouquet Provokes Lively Remark
An eastern city charity show features young girls in vaudeville. A playful young man tossed a cabbage head bouquet on stage as a joke. The performer read a card and quipped that Mr Edward Morgan was so energetic as to throw his head into the act.
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Edward Morgan
Bronze and Brass: Ancient Copper Alloys in History and Science
Copper alloys bronze and brass derived from copper form valuable historical and scientific interest. Bronze combines copper with tin and ushered in an era known to antiquaries as the Bronze Age, shaping tools and weapons used in early industry and warfare.
Unwelcome Visitor Sheltered by Cold Fire Side
A man attempting entry at a west town residence is told both master and mistress have gone out. He insists on waiting by the fire despite staff saying the house is empty and the cold weather. The scene ends with the servant noting further delays.
Prune Buyer Seeks Deliveries to Oregon Towns
Wm. Kincaid of Springbrook Oregon offers to pay the highest market price for dried prunes dried black caps and dried logan berries and will accept delivery at Springbrook Newberg or Dundee. tf.
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Springbrook
Newberg
Dundee
Wm. Kincaid
Ore
Window Sale at Hollingsworths Furn Store
On Saturday July 29 the ladies of the Christian church host a window sale featuring home cooking at Hollingsworths Furniture Store. Proceeds support church activities.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
Hollingsworth
Newport Yaquina Bay a Versatile Outdoor Retreat
The notice markets Newport Yaquina Bay as an ideal spot for hunting fishing boating surfing dancing and skating with attractive camping grounds and strict sanitary rules. It highlights fresh seafood and vegetables and offers low round trip season tickets from Oregon Washington and Idaho.
Outings in Oregon Railway Booklet Ad
From Southern Pacific routes Portland to Cottage Grove and Albany westward. Good travel Saturday or Sunday and return Sunday or Monday. Call any P. or C. E. Agent for fares and schedules or request our illustrated booklet Outings in Oregon by writing to the address provided.
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Southern Pacific
Portland
Cottage Grove
Albany
West
Oregon
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Baird’s
Good Clean
Magnolia Coffee
Magnolia Steel
Parisiana
E. C. Baird
General Merchandise
Newberg Auto Co
College
Newberg, Ore
M. 0. Lownsdale
FE Feekat
Orange Elliott
Mey
Jessopp
Newport Yaquina Bay
Washington
Idaho
Wm. McMurray
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