Oregon notes and industry mingle in a bustling column
The page surveys diverse topics from Utah irrigation plans and Oregon heat of 1871 to wheat contracts at 70 cents a bushel and Alaska exploration. It mentions tobacco debates, clams in the Sound country, fruit spray advice, and patent royalty cases involving Bull-Fon and the National Cash Register Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull- Fon Electric Light Company
United States Electric Light Co
National Cash Register Company
Srire
Islander newspaper changes hands amid tax survival shift
The Islander at Friday Harbor Washington changes ownership as control passes from Frank L Baum to new management after a contentious period described as tax driven. The move follows a long battle over editorial direction and ownership.
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Wash
Frank I
Baum
Frank
Local notes report heat wave and community updates
The town records a 102 degree day last Thursday and hopes for cooler weather. Clyde Fletcher, a boy injured in a runaway three weeks ago, died Thursday morning. Rev Ballentyne injured his foot and could not preach. Prof Kantner and Dr Watts filled pulpits. Edith Ketty and Henry Alderman wed. Baker named as public school principal. Harvest under way, some goods remain unsold. The World of Portland praised the town’s saloon while ignoring churches. Kimberlin Ferguson unveiled a new thresher. Local baseball: La Fayette defeated North Yamhill 11 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Fletcher
Ballentyne
Prof. Kantner
Dr. Watts
Ev. Eccleson
Henry Alderman
Edith Ketty
Baker
Weekly
World Man of
Portland
Galdner
Kimberlin & Ferguson
North Yamhill
la Fayette
Mito
State official to tour Canada and Kentucky for six weeks
The state representative plans a six week absence to visit Canadian soil and possibly Kentucky relatives for a novelty trip. Meanwhile H E Mosher reports a potato leaf with two Colorado potato bugs, noting they cause significant damage to vines.
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Canadian
Kentucky
Neppler
H. E. Mosher
Colorado
Ledger
Wedding in town and new local developments
In Sherwood a wedding occurred last Wednesday at 11 30 a m uniting Joseph Moreback and Rosa Smock. Kt F Thomas of Newberg moved into Thos Cox's house. F C Warner preached at Pleasant Hill and Professor Hartley at Friends Church. Dr Rickans has located here boosting medical aid. Sherwood gains two shoe shops and a new roof is being installed on the hall.
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F. Thomas
Newberg
Thos
Cox's Houe
F. C. Warner
Pleasant Itl
Professor Hartley
Friends’ Church
Joseph Moreback
Rosa Smock
Ella Sartley
Holy Land
Sherwood
Mr. Johnson
Portland Press Stick Co
Sherwood Hall
Peas Unusable at Cannery as Harvest Nears End
In Marion passage the crop yields one to two tons per acre while the cannery expected four. They discarded about 1500 bushels due to capacity limits. Several locals, including Joseph Cook and Abner George, finish houses and attend meetings. The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor group grows. Prof Hartley and Mr Townsand visit. The saw mill runs steadily as Arthur George visits his father.
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Joseph Cook
Abner George
Martin Cook
Martin
Brother Cook
Presbyterians
Christian Endeavor Society
Prof
Hartley
Newberg
Mr. Townsand
Albany
Arthur George
Threshing crews boarding cars easing farming burden
Local owners of threshing machines in the region prepare boarding cars for workers during harvest. The plan aims to ease wives’ toil at threshing time and is welcomed by women. A Newbery fair is set for September 2 and 24 with hopes of a grand event. Old settlers warn of a hard Oregon winter after a rainy summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merahd
Newbery
Newberg
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Oregonian Railway
North
New
Co. B. Prissell
Newberg Graphic
E. H. Woodwarp
C. Every
Oregon
Lepagon
Monmouth
Gronae Wurrraken
Marshall, Tex
Willamette University
van Svoy
Tur Irrigation Age
Utubh
Utah
Salt Lake
Turre
Washington
Tue la Camas News
Liev. Grave
Port Townsend
Alaska
Oregon City
Neeley
Havana
San Domingo
Christopher Columbus
Stnstey
England
Posry
U. S
U.S
California
U. F. Moore & Co
GC. J. Moore & Co
Orchard Home
Mi'e
R. KR
Choice Fruit
Vricea
J. I. Knight
RWOOD
Estox
Buermann
Samuel Hobson
Moore Bros
Daca
J. M. Bales
Practical Shoemaker
Sewberg
James Cummins
Sewderg
Dalton
Wrice
O. C. Wright
Capital Stock
General
Newberg and Vicinity
J. M. Wright
Main Street
Depot
FH. Howard
Dorrance Bros
W. P. Heacock
Yellow Fir Lumber
Ash, LC Joors, Ralouldings
Newberg, Or
Joseph Wilson
Pacific College
Thos. Newlin
E. H. Woopwanp Farm
Sit Maris
Cologord
Marion
DR. Young
Newnena
Dm, Ramsey
Househ
Sign Painter
Shep
Newberg, Oregon
Gino, L. Swanner
C. J. Epwanos
Newberg Packing Company
Silver Prunes
Bartlett Pears
Will Also
Bank OF Newberg
Jesse Edwards, Ah. C. Miles
Moses Votaw
Jesse Edwards, J.C. Colcord
B. C. Miles
F. A. Morris
Exchange
United States
Canada
Laidd & Tilton
National Park Bank
New York
Bank
J. C. Tarrant & Son
Post Ofice
County News
Cooper
Detroit
Mich
Powwir
Swirley, Powell & Shipley
Commission
S Merchants
Front & Jeferson
First
Main Streets
L. A. Parker
Frank Wood
Haworth
Undertaker
Newaere
Ongoonx
Proadite
Vincent
Parcus Riasonapie
Finsy Cass Work
Guanaxteen
Sonim
Ali M
Sereer
Lin P
Frank Good
Lee An Portland
Mr. W
Jesse
Astor
Wi Business Ward
O. M
Charles
Claude Ct Storey
Wilson
J.D. Bel
Frank M
Het
Mr. Chert
Bartlet
Chris Ha
James Hiprietor
Mr. Holstot
Simon
A. K. Coe
Bingham
Mr. Baker
Missou
Alf. Blair
W. I. Wee
Ant Call
Tl Nesa
Hin
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